So, it has apparently taken me this long to realize that I have this problem...

[Mvp2014]

I got into healthy eating about a year ago and it makes a major difference in our quality of life. You can feel it when you wake up and you can see it in your skin. Not to say I dont still love a good fatty meal, I just dont eat as much now. If you can learn how to fill up on water before meals and to eat protein in the morning to get your metabolism going you'll never look back. I'm trying to find a local farmers market so I dont have to eat these tainted grocery store veggies and fruit but thats a different matter.

[boo7382]

I got into healthy eating about a year ago and it makes a major difference in our quality of life. You can feel it when you wake up and you can see it in your skin. Not to say I dont still love a good fatty meal, I just dont eat as much now. If you can learn how to fill up on water before meals and to eat protein in the morning to get your metabolism going you'll never look back. I'm trying to find a local farmers market so I dont have to eat these tainted grocery store veggies and fruit but thats a different matter.

When the weather is nice, there is one on Kings drive every Saturday.

[SorthNarolina]

I got into healthy eating about a year ago and it makes a major difference in our quality of life. You can feel it when you wake up and you can see it in your skin. Not to say I dont still love a good fatty meal, I just dont eat as much now. If you can learn how to fill up on water before meals and to eat protein in the morning to get your metabolism going you'll never look back. I'm trying to find a local farmers market so I dont have to eat these tainted grocery store veggies and fruit but thats a different matter.

i still eat a lot of saturated fats but i do it balanced. If I eat red meat I try to get certified humane when I can. Organic is a buzzword nowadays.

Dry aged prime rib would be wonderful for christmas.

[Mvp2014]

i still eat a lot of saturated fats but i do it balanced. If I eat red meat I try to get certified humane when I can. Organic is a buzzword nowadays.

Dry aged prime rib would be wonderful for christmas.

I think balance is most important. As long as you are getting some sort of cardio you should be able to eat what you want.

[Mvp2014]

When the weather is nice, there is one on Kings drive every Saturday.

hmmm ill have to check that out, the only good ones i've been too are out in the country but then again I dont look that hard.

[Goosfraba21]

I think the hardest part is that it is so easy to eat bad stuff. $1 cheeseburgers, $5 pizzas, ect are everywhere. I make a big bowl of salad and keep it in the fridge and try and have one once a day for lunch or with a meal. Lettuce, Green Peppers, Onion, Tomato, Cucumbers. It really does make me feel better.

[Epistaxis]

I think balance is most important. As long as you are getting some sort of cardio you should be able to eat what you want.

mmmm yeah, sorta.

I pretty much stick to the exercise until you feel like you are about to throw up, and maybe then you can "eat what you want".

The older you get, the tougher that gets.

Some people's idea of "exercising hard" is, well, not really much.

Portion control, sensible balance, fruits and veg>fat and meat, solid exercise=good quality of life.

[Mvp2014]

mmmm yeah, sorta.

I pretty much stick to the exercise until you feel like you are about to throw up, and maybe then you can "eat what you want".

The older you get, the tougher that gets.

Some people's idea of "exercising hard" is, well, not really much.

Portion control, sensible balance, fruits and veg>fat and meat, solid exercise=good quality of life.

It's about finding something you like to do. I like playing basketball and I get a great cardio work out without even trying to, I'm just having fun and playing hard. I think there's a physical activity for everyone to enjoy some people just dont have convenient ones or just dont make the time to do it. Not sure about the getting older part, guess I'll find out

[Mvp2014]

Dude, plant a garden. Having the fresh veggies right out the back door will keep you totally motivated to eat well and actually doing it will provide a jump start to an exercise program.

Don't need a ton of space either, I planted this on my deck with 5 gallon buckets last year.

Tomatoes (roma,beefsteak,heirloom), cucs, green beans, peppers, watermelon,peas, black beans, carrots, and a pooload of herbs.

I would LOVE that, too much of a hassle though

[Epistaxis]

Hassle?

Hell, you can cheat and buy them almost bloomin' from costco.

Last year all the drop-downs below the deck turned in to an amazing garden THIS year.

Regeneration FTW.

[Doyle]

Start going to Smoothie King. Amazing how good those healthy ones make you feel.

[Hawk]

All that has always came back great though, that is the thing...

My biggest complaint is that I'm a fatass and feel like poo a lot... mostly lately...

are we twins?

[The Pieyed Piper]

Dude, plant a garden.

I planted this on my deck with 5 gallon buckets last year.

There is something missing in this garden.

[pstall]

man, startch city here we come. yeah man got lots to change. First of all yes, schedule an appt ASAP and go eat some crow. Based on what you listed, you are going to have a myriad of vitamins lacking that needs to be upped. But the good news is that can come from simply changing your diet.

Take small approaches. One book I always suggest to people is Eat this Not That. It covers everything you eat and some things you already like, you might just try a different brand etc, cut down on salt, sugar and fat but still eat what you like.

Start walking. At least 5 days a week, bare min 20 mins a day. Find out your targeted heart rate and hit that # and sustain it for at least 20 mins. This causes your heart to become more productive and your body more effcient in burning calories. Right now you are a roller coaster with energy and diet. Thus the effects.

Cut out the fries. Eat them only on the weekends. You can do this without thinking about it. I now eat fries on very rare occasions.

Find and create a Top 5 things you should eat and drink EVERDAY. Salsa is awesome. The cooked tomatoes with the lycopene will be your friend as you get older for your plumbing.

Eat yougurt. If you have allergies find some that help. Many benefits. Good for your digestive system. Good for your teeth. That helps fight plaque which builds up which leads to heart issues.

But bottom line. Go see your doc. It's never as bad as you think and as good as you think. Getting an objective view will help.

One thing. He might offer meds right out of the gate. While I'm not anti meds, I'm last resort meds. If my diet and exercise doesn't change the things I need to change, then I will take the meds. But let that motivate you alone to get in better shape.

I'm pulling for ya.

cheers