I did change. I lost 70 pounds to get to my correct body shape. Now I eat healthy and exercise. I run a 5k nearly every day now.
Before I decided to get healthy I never made a conscious decision to be over weight. I just ate what I wanted and did what I wanted without regard for my health. That meant I ate a lot of nachos and instead of exercise I sat around watching TV and playing video games. It didn't happen over night. I was skinny in elementary school, but had no interest in sports or any physical activities. After puberty I started gaining weight, but my habits had already set in and it probably didn't help that gaming systems like the Playstation, N64 and Saturn had some of the most immerse games ever made thanks to the new 3rd dimension. The weight creeped up on me.
One day I decided enough is enough. No more bad choices. I started counting calories and making up my own recipes to maximize flavor while optimizing my daily calorie intake. I started walking, then jogging and finally running. After a year I ran my first 5k and since then it's become a part of my regular work out. I bought a mini stationary bike so I can burn casual calories when playing games or watching TV. I no longer do whats fast and easy when it comes to food and activity.
It was a life choice not a diet. I'll be doing this for as long as I live. I feel so much better and I didn't even know I didn't feel good before. Dropping over 70 pounds was just the beginning of my new healthy life. I still eat my favorite foods and play my favorite video games I just balance it with a healthy lifestyle.
