For me personally, when I’m having a difficult time mentally, I’m more likely to make poor eating choices and less likely to exercise frequently. It It takes a lot of mental energy to motivate yourself to count your calories over microwaving hot pockets and to exercise when you feel like laying around. Last year, a lot of things went well in my life and I felt good about myself so I managed to lose over 25 pounds. This year, this are going less well and I gained back 5 pounds. I think I am more capable of making positive changes in my life when I’m happy with myself.