My newer friends see how fit I am. They get it.

The in between period was harder, I had to (or wished to) explain to the people who commented what my goals were and what I’d accomplished, so far. But, none of my friends made fun or commented negatively twice. Those who would do so, likely have their own issues to deal with.

I’ve cooked for people who are addicted to bad food, after the meal, they commented about the food, suggesting that I’d cooked special “unhealthy” food, just for the occasion. Not so, the food was just good. So they didn’t miss the sugar, breading, and quantities that encourage one to loosen the belt.

Take care!

Roland (converting people, one meal at a time)

I’d like to tell my story. In 2001 I was diagnosed with Colitis. I was working in a career field that I hated. My colitis was mild, but I had to make adjustments and be careful of what I ate while away from the house.

Two years ago I decided to give up the career field I hated for something completely different. At the time of the job change I weighed 170 pounds and was on high blood pressure meds (along with my colitis meds). Today, I weigh 145 pounds, off of my blood pressure meds and the last exam I had, my GI doctor told me that if he did not know my medical history he would say that I DID NOT have colitis. He asked what I was doing to create such a change – diet and exercise. I have cut out almost all processed carbohydrates (sodas, ice creams, breads, cereals). I eat a ton of fresh fruit, alot more fresh vegetables and meats. I kind of make it a game or challenge to find out how to cook things different so I’m not always eating the same thing.

I feel, for me at least, once the mind set is there to do something (in my case to exercise and eat better) it isn’t all that difficult to keep it up. I’m in much better health, I feel I have more quality time with my family, and I enjoy life more. I do not feel deprived at all.

People get offended when you tell them they’re food needs to be changed. I’m the only person in my group of friends that eats healthy(My girlfriend also because I choose the food) and exercises. My girlfriend and I are also the only ones who don’t have a belly either,

I get made fun of because I chose to live a healthy lifestyle. My friends say, “Ann (Girlfriend) I feel sorry that you are forced to eat with Jason all the time.” Like she’s missing out on “Good” food or something.

I have a friend who ate an Organically prepared meal and loved the taste. When I told him it was organic and healthy he said, “So that was that after taste I didn’t like.” All off a sudden there’s a bad after taste? He should have said it earlier instead of chewing down more servings. Must be a mental thing some people are facing with.

Sadly healthy living is the minority and should be the majority. But I was once like them also before I realized healthy food does taste better. Now my body can not stomach the junk food.

I know you must keep trying, but some people just really don’t give a damn about it. Even my old man for example, it’s like trying to get blood out of a stone trying to educate him on the crap he eats, in one ear out the other. Old habits die hard!

Also, I don’t know what it’s like where you folks live, but I must get upwards of 4-5 Take Away leaflet menus shoved through my door every week. No wonder people take the easy way. There should be something done about it, junk food kills just as smoking does.