Comfort eating

On Tuesday, my doctor checked my blood pressure and weight, and while both were on the higher side, they weren't alarmingly so.

I was encouraged to incorporate regular exercise and make some dietary changes regarding what I've been eating.

This will certainly be a challenge since I've been indulging in too many high-fat, sugary, salty snacks like potato chips, peanuts, and cashew nuts, along with a lot of processed frozen foods like spicy chicken steaks and battered cod. I usually pair these with two plates of Basmati rice and later enjoy side dishes like a toasted cheese sandwich, a steak and kidney pie, and occasionally, a pan of roast potatoes.

Afterward, I often find myself lying down to watch TV before heading to bed.

Overall, my current lifestyle isn't doing my physical or mental health any favors.

I struggle to find the motivation to take control and make positive changes, especially regarding my diet.

At nearly 58 years old, I still grapple with low self-esteem. My anxiety keeps me at home most of the time.

There are moments when I feel like giving up, but I remind myself that I don't want to end up that way.

Still, I often feel down, and that's when I turn to food, which only leads to weight gain, creating a cycle I haven't managed to break.

I wonder what it will take to truly change my life and if I'll find happiness in doing so.

Can anyone else relate to what I'm going through?

By the way, I currently weigh just over 196 pounds and stand at 5 feet 6 inches tall.