It sounds like there are real reasons why your weight is hung where it is. It isn't that you stink at weight loss.
It's no wonder! Marriage 3 mos ago, start school next month. Then seeking new job in the fall. And trying to plan out when to TTC -- those are all big points on the life events stress list! (Stress = elevated cortisol = weight problems. )
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but I do feel that the emotions associated with being overweight leak over to my general issues and overwhelm me! Any advice? Thanks.
To me it sounds the other way. Your general life issues are overwhelming you right now. You react to the stress and anxiety by wanting to eat it away or stuff it down and make your body the punching bag.
Why do you do that?
You sound like you have a plan -- start school in March, get hired for next school year. Put off TTC until stable with new job changes. Sounds sensible.
So where's the problem?
Ever hear the phrase "worrying is like praying for what you DON'T want?"
We all worry some, but I think you are worrying too much to the point of putting too much stress on yourself and picking at you and your spouse as a result.
Go see a doc about the anxiety. Maybe you need meds if it is blowing up out of proportion and beyond normal level jitters. Panic attacks once a month is a lot.
BREATHE. It will turn out how it will and likely it will turn out just fine.
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