linberl

Lolz. I guess I should have said my "choice" of calories is always unplanned. I eat a very healthy diet, lotsa veggies, no red meat, wild caught fish only, fresh fruit. Living in Northern California, I am lucky to have access to incredible food markets. I cut out sodas a long time ago, went to black coffee as well. But I allow myself one goodie each week, whether that's an ice cream or a pastry or whatever. I'm 68....depriving myself completely doesn't make a lot of sense. I want to die with a smile on my face, lol. Heck, when I hit 75 (assuming I do) I am going full-on Julie Child (butter, butter butter). I don't have enough money to live well past 80 anway, so might as well go out happy =). Now my adult son, who wasn't obese (6 feet tall 210 lbs) is now 165 lbs due to his cycling and his much improved diet (cut out greasy, fried, processed foods and drinks ice tea instead of soda now). At 30, it's really important as it will set up his health for the rest of his life.