Bullshit, lol. She's going out with a friend, going to work, has a decent looking place. At that point, as an adult, you can't blame your environment. You make your environment. And even if your environment sucks, your environment isn't full of calories that magically get absorbed.  Hell, if anything, having a life devoid of pleasure and fun is the perfect way to focus 100% on losing weight. When all you have to bring you joy is watching the numbers drop, it's so easy.