Cupcakes or Kickball?

I am 26 years old and have struggled with food addiction for the majority of my life. Food was always a source of comfort to me as a child and even as an adult. Growing up in Southern California wasn't easy when your overweight. Its unfortunate but true that looks and body image play a huge role in acceptance amongst your peers. During my childhood I was somewhat of an active kid. My days were filled with after school activities such as dancing, swimming or playing softball. By the time puberty came about I changed in many ways. Instead of burning calories I was burning a hole in the couch cushion. I no longer had the desire to be apart of a team. I became introverted and food became my new found friend. Throughout my life I've always been told, "you have such a pretty face..if only you were to lose the weight." My days were defined as good or bad by what I ate and how my clothes fit.