So I have this friend and I really want to help her out. She constantly complains about being overweight, not eating well and not having anything to do. 

I am trying to understand her because every day she will tell me she’s starting a new diet, or going to the gym, or doing stuff with friends but then never does this stuff. 

For example today, she messaged me saying she was going to start writing a book and I said that’s great and I asked her if she was really going to or if this was another one of the things she says and never does. She then proceeds to put up a load of barriers and excuses like saying she had loads of phone calls to make and when I asked who she had to call it was just 2 people. 

I’m really confused by this and want to understand why she always pretends she’s going on a new diet or health kick and then never does it? 

Any advice would be appreciated as I’m getting sick of hearing the same stuff every day and it not delivering. 

Thank you!