"Potential"

There's a time when "potential" turns from a positive to a negative.  For me, that line is when we grow too content with the fact that we exhibit potential in some area -- academics, athletics, what have you.  Something I struggle with is self image.  And my perennial thought has always been:  When/if I look better, I'll be more comfortable and confident with making new friends.  But so far, I haven't demonstrated anything through my actions -- only in my thoughts, which of course, does nothing to change my current situation.  I know I need to lose weight, but when it comes down to choosing between exercise and food, I usually choose the latter.  A decision whose solution is so obvious, but I seem to keep picking the wrong one.  And that's been hindering my self-image, and in turn, how others perceive me.  I'm not confident in who I am right now, which stops me from being outgoing and talking to other people.  So though I know I have "potential" to expand my social life, I need to work on stepping beyond that and either making it come true or becoming satisfied with who I am now and not relying on a good body or face to be confident about myself.