I want to eat healthier, and more vegan foods, but my family buys (and eats) non-stop garbage?!
I've been trying to lose weight for years (since like 6th grade), but just the atmosphere I'm in makes it really hard. I've begged my mom to go out and let me pick out some vegetables but all she says is "we have grapes and carrots in the fridge! Besides, you never follow through with it!" and it really annoys me. She never gives me a chance.
I'm 15 and she won't let me get a job, and I can't drive. It's not like I can go out and buy my own food. How can I convince her that I really want to change my eating habits and lifestyle? Because I desperately do, more than anything. I honestly don't care if she doesn't change her ways, but I can't stand eating all this garbage my family eats. Any ideas?
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Ooo! That's annoying! I hate it when parents are unsupportive. D=<
It sounds like you don't cook much. I could be wrong. But if you did cook more, maybe your mom would be more inclined to buy ingredients you need - particularly if what you cook tastes good. And if she likes it, maybe she'll start eating healthier too. :)
Just use what fruits and veggies you have in the house and then when you run out, tell her you need more. Include her in the cooking too, like, have her be your taste tester if she's up for it. I think she'll be more inclined to let you do what you want if she understands it.
Um, are you vegan? If not I encourage you to cut out cheese. It's really, really fattening and full of calories.
Hope I helped. :)
So don't eat it.
Ok now you hate me right.
But really, don't eat it, call her bluff.
Force her to buy the things you want to eat, it's cheaper than fast food anyway.
If they buy KFC then grab the corn wash it off and cook it in the microwave.
Well you can walk to the store and hid all of the food in the fridge,and when they ask "you want some food?" You say "no, im fine but thanks for asking." and you just eat the Vegys
hmm that sucks. i guess eat those grapes and carrots in the fridge first! and then when those are gone pick out some new veggies.
If your home when your mom goes shopping, always go with her.