Losing weight is really tough. going to the gym is a great start. You can also reduce calorie intake where possible. I too am lonely and single. Seeing happy couples makes me sad and at times angry. then I feel like no one would want me due to my mental and physical illnesses. It is a horrible feeling and gets me down. Depression can cripple us. Try to go for walks it will lift your mood and also help with weight loss.

Saying that, the right person will no care about your weight as they will be in love with 'you'. Are you up to trying online dating? It has been crossing my mind for a while but I have been struggling with my bipolar, PTSD and Chronic Fatigue so haven't felt up to putting myself out there. I feel they will run once they know I am not perfect and instead am in a minimum wage job, doing university super part-time and unwell. Our minds are our worst enemies. I bet there is someone out there for both of us who will love us as we are.