OKAY I HEAR WHAT YOU’RE PUTTING DOWN BUT JUST HEAR ME OUT FOR A MOMENT. There are a lot of people on this site who suffer from mental illnesses that drain you of energy and make simple things like showering, doing laundry, etc feel like an insurmountable task. I personally was in that state for three years. This made prepared meals and fast food incredibly appealing. I gained 50 lbs. I slept all the time. I struggled to find a pair of clean socks.
I decided, for myself, that I wanted to take control. Not because I felt I had to because of societal pressures, not because of my health, not because of any outside pressure. I did it because I was UNHAPPY and I didn’t want to be unhappy anymore.
The energy you get from eating healthier is amazing.
I get up naturally in the morning, BEFORE NOON. Things that were mountains before suddenly become gentle hills. I have clean clothes. I shower everyday. I want to be productive.
It wasn’t hard. It wasn’t expensive. I stopped drinking sugary drinks. I only drink water. I eat high protein, low fat meats like turkey, chicken, and tuna. I cut out beef. I eat wheat bread. I replaced chips and crackers with carrots and green beans. I put mustard on my sandwiches instead of mayo. If I want something like mayo, syrup, butter, or sour cream, I only use 1 tablespoon of it per meal. A tablespoon is more than you think. If I want milk, I drink 1 cup of skim and I only have it once a day. The money I saved on soda I spend on fruit like bananas and strawberries. And once a week, I have a treat. This could be going to McDonalds. This could be having some cake.
tldr: Eating healthier gives you energy. It doesn’t have to increase your grocery bill. You can eat food you like. And this is the happiest and most productive I’ve been in three years.
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