They have this article up on MSN about how being in a relationship kind of fizzles out trying to stay thin. That women generally get so comfortable with their weight that they blow up.
Now personally, I only eat when I'm depressed, not comfortable.
And when I like a guy I generally lose weight really quick because you have to look good. In some cases I've literally lost my appetite because I was full with how I felt about that guy.
Once again I think science is making excuses on why people turn to food. I have never met a sincerely happy over weight female. Since I was over weight my teenage years, I guarantee I didn't eat because I was comfortable, but because food was comforting.
Food doesn't talk back, it's there when you want it and there when you don't. It will hardly ever disappoint you, that's why women gain weight. That's why some guys gain weight---they can rely on food instead of their girlfriend.
As a girl I know when a guy I liked has let me down I do eat, but I try not to over do it because I know being fat isn't pretty on me.
I think just being liked as a friend or even feeling attractive makes one want to look good. Even as silly as my guy friend's are they like me from the inside out even if they aren't attracted to me. That keeps off my weight too.
Right now I'm feeling pretty good--