I am not a native english speaker so if the wording seems off you know why. Feel free to ask for more details.
Back in 2019, I used to have a good weight (157 cm/5'2 and 47 kg/103 lbs) but with what happened last year I gained 10 kg/22 lbs (so, 57 kg/125 lbs). My doctor recommended me to lose weight and I am determined to do so.
It hasn't been easy since my city has been quarantined since March of last year and gyms have been forced to shut down, but I found a workout routine that I can do at home. I am also changing my eating habits for the better.
My family, however, is the main obstacle I am facing. I had to come back to the city when the pandemic started and my college switched to online classes. They were supportive at first about my weight loss plan, as well as they promised me they would also start eating cleaner with me (they are all overweight, and one of my brothers is obese). The problem is that they quickly got bored of it and returned to their old ways (eating lots of junk food and baked goods, such as cookies and cake).
I have struggled with overeating in the past due to mental health issues, and I would often indulge myself in junk food, as well as I've had body image issues since I was very young. I have self-control issues and it stresses me out because I want to succeed. My family often offers me some of their food when I am eating clean, and so far I've managed to decline it, but it's still a struggle for me because the urge to overeat is still there and it's getting worse. I also can't leave the house since I am the most vulnerable to the virus due to chronic illnesses.
I tried to talk this out with my mom but she says I am overreacting and that it's okay if I am not fit because "we are all fat in this family". It's a mindset that makes me feel very unmotivated, and I've been seriously considering stopping eating three meals and stick with only one.
Please, I want to lose weight but I feel like my family is trying to making me fail. How can I deal with this situation?
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