I think perhaps we in the mental illness community have a struggle unique all to ourselves. A great many of us are medicated which is reason for an uncontrolable increase in weight. I have been ardently battling it. I eat very well, having a positive relationship with food. Having a dog and no yard means I walk a great deal and often so lack of activity should not be a problem either. It is no use. My boyfriend's comment however put a new spin on what was mentally tormenting me. Not that I would let myself go, but today I feel a great deal better about my image.