Thanks everyone for throwing your personal history of diet and family illnesses out here. It's not always easy to share information like that. It does help us open our eyes to what we are doing to ourselves or what path we may end up on if we don't take care of ourselves. I appreciate your stories. It motivates and inspires. I hope it does the same for you all to make a healthy change. Thanks!
As far as fruits and vegetables spoiling. Try one or two at a time and buy just a few to make sure you will eat them before they spoil. If you get rid of the junk food it will make it harder to want any. . It will be out of your reach. Matthew that may be hard for you with your family's choices. You have to be strong for yourself. Instead of being upset and angry with your father, turn your life around and show him you can lose weight and become healthy. Be a role model for your family and your little sister. They may give you hell, but they will appreciate it later. Be strong man. I know it's hard, but from what you say here I know you can do it! I have faith in you my friend.
I have managed to keep off 10 lbs that I lost a week ago. I go a bit off the bandwagon but I get right back on track. I think the biggest thing for me in keeping this weight off and losing more is staying away from sugar and fat.. and choosing the foods with lesser calories like instead of regular bacon - turkey bacon, instead of regular eggs - egg beaters, instead of white bread - whole wheat bread, instead of soda - ice tea, etc..
Today I didn't even look twice at the aisle of candy and chocolate. I can tell I'm starting to not have cravings for junk food. When I do ,I allow myself a few bites. I'm starting not to enjoy heavy, fat foods either. When I find myself eating it, I usually don't feel good after and it wasn't satisfying. So, this is good for me because then I tend to go back to healthier choices. It starts with trying and making a few changes then eventually you will start to eat healthier and make wiser choices with food.
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