Hey Casey, one thing I've learnt about weight issues, seeing my mum and sister diet on and off for years, is that food like anything can become a control issue.
KWIM? When all around you is going to pot, when everything is out of control, you can always control what you put or don't put in your mouth. It's another form of self abuse (IMHO). Some eat too much, some too little, and many waver between the two. Food can become a comfort when we feel low, and a way to punish ourselves when we feel out of balance.
Again in my opinion, weight is not the issue, something else is getting you down, something you cannot admit and face just yet. Low self esteem, stress at work, with family?
When you find peace within your heart, your weight will be fine. Mind, body and spirit, they all connect, they all need to heal.
Lily xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx