Otherday99:
I do remember my parents forcing me to go for a run or ride my bike bc I spent all day watching TV or playing computer games. All members in my family are obese and they wanted me to be the opposite and break the cycle. Only healthy foods were allowed in the house, not even an ice cream or a Happy Meal. They never sent me to birthday parties bc they would serve cake and candy and my mom didnt want me to eat too much of it. I remember crying to my mom for an ice cream cone, and the answer was always no.
Then I went to high school and I got the opportunity of tasting all the fast food I missed when I got out with friends. They wouldn't believe me when I told them that I've never tasted Wendy's or Burger King at my 16yo.
I stayed thin most of my life until pandemic came and I gained around 40lbs, and although I'm not obese, I'm not too far from it. I still live with them while I sort things out, but as soon as I get to live alone I'll probably gain a lot more lol and I love fast food, they still insist on the diets but I always escape to eat the biggest ice cream cup as soon as I get the opportunity. Mom wasn't able to make me a gym lover or a healthy freak.
I do remember my parents forcing me to go for a run or ride my bike bc I spent all day watching TV or playing computer games. All members in my family are obese and they wanted me to be the opposite and break the cycle. Only healthy foods were allowed in the house, not even an ice cream or a Happy Meal. They never sent me to birthday parties bc they would serve cake and candy and my mom didnt want me to eat too much of it. I remember crying to my mom for an ice cream cone, and the answer was always no.
Then I went to high school and I got the opportunity of tasting all the fast food I missed when I got out with friends. They wouldn't believe me when I told them that I've never tasted Wendy's or Burger King at my 16yo.
I stayed thin most of my life until pandemic came and I gained around 40lbs, and although I'm not obese, I'm not too far from it. I still live with them while I sort things out, but as soon as I get to live alone I'll probably gain a lot more lol and I love fast food, they still insist on the diets but I always escape to eat the biggest ice cream cup as soon as I get the opportunity. Mom wasn't able to make me a gym lover or a healthy freak.
I understand you 100%. I had a similar story - my parents literally controlled every meal and did not allow me to even smell sweets or fast food. But, like you, everything changed when I had the opportunity to make my own decisions. I also remember the first time I tried a Big Mac - it was like I discovered a whole universe of flavors.
Now I also live with them, and it's a constant struggle: on the one hand, there are tips on a healthy lifestyle, on the other - my love for fast food and freedom. Sometimes I even feel like the craving for the forbidden has become some kind of compensation for a childhood without sweets.
By the way, in order not to eat away stress and not break down every time to eat, I found a hobby that helps me switch off. I started playing skin battles on official Pick’em page on Skin.Club - there you can predict the outcome of matches and win cool skins. There is enough adrenaline, and food fades into the background. Not saying it's a replacement for chocolate, but it's so addictive that sometimes you forget about the fridge
So yes, I understand how hard it is to break out of this diet under parental control. The main thing is to find a balance and what will be truly yours.
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