What am I Getting Out of Being Overweight?

[Guest guest]

This morning I went back and re-listened to Episode #154 Back to Basics. The

questioned asked is what gift is overeating or being overweight giving me? I

was thinking about it on the way to work and as I drove by my sister's workplace

it dawned on me.

A few years ago she divorced her husband. There were a lot of issues there but

at the time I saw her become more fit and attractive (of course, she always has

been)and becoming more involved with fitness. As her body fat decreased, her

dissatisfaction with her marriage increased (from my limited viewpoint). About

the time she got divorced is about the time I started gaining quite a bit of

weight. I think there is a part of me that believes if I'm overweight and

unattractive then I can protect my marriage. On a conscious level I realize

this is ridiculous. I know that I'm happy in my marriage and her's had other

problems. However, sub-consciously? Well, you know.

I'm hoping this is a starting point from which I can work my way back.