Pity and disappointment

you know, one of the things I am starting to blatantly notice when I'm out grocery shopping is that i see these people piling all kinds of junk food into their carts and I feel so sad for them.  they are destroying their bodies with the crap.  I used to be a HUGE junk food junkie and I can understand where they are coming from.  junk food is cheap, easy and quick.  I just can't shake the pity feeling out of me for them...especially the ones with families that they are fedding this crap to.  i feel sorry for their kids and spouses and any other relatives that live with them.  i feel sorry for the people at cookouts during the summer time.

I know our choices are limited but I am very thankful that i eat so much healthier now which leads me to the disappointment portion of this post.  why must healthy food be so expensive.  i feel like I'm being penalized for taking care of myself.  Is the process of producing healthy food more expensive than for junk food???????

Oh and by the way, i ws told on facebook that i looked better when i was fat LOL

Ok..that last line...your letting what one person thinks upset you?? How about all of us here that think you look great and have done a great job...you inspired me when I met you!

LOL nah...I just threw that last line in just for the hell of it LOL  it really doesn't bother me what they thought.....that's their issue.

Hey there Aaron!  It's the same as seeing someone who definitely could benefit from wls and  wanting to tell them about your own success, but you know you can't.  Don't pity people though, they know what foods are healthy and what ones are just junk.  When I was over 300 pounds I knew what was going to keep me fat and what wasn't.  Honestly, I never bought much junk food when I was that heavy.  I just ate a HECK of a lot of the good stuff!  And yep, the processed crap does tend to be cheaper than the good stuff, but you can eat well frugally!  A bandster (I believe it's MidwesternGirl) has a lot of ideas on her blog about ways to eat well but cheap!  I know you love beans like I do.  Buy a bag of dry beans and make them from scratch instead of the cans.  I just bought a bag to prep for when I get on mushies after surgery LOL  Oh, and a rotisserie chicken from Costco is $4.95 prepared!  That's cheaper than buying it raw and cooking it yourself.  Lots of meals from one chicken! (fresh off the rotisserie, chicken salad, then chicken soup!)  And we eat so much LESS than pre-op that the extra cost balances out with the smaller portions.  And lastly, you look GORGEOUS thick and thin!

Aron,
My sister is health nut.  Her family is slim and trim. We talked about my progress this weekend and she gave me some great shopping tips,  Shop the outside isles  unless you need shaving cream and soap.  Dont buy anything in a can except tuna. Fresh clear eyed fish.  condiments in small bottles.  Tea in bags.  small quantities of fresh veggies and fruit.  No sliced bread.  Beans and pasta in bags not boxes or cans.  And oh yes, string beans, asparagas, peas, carrots, broccoli are better than tomatoes, corn,   Red meat once a week maybe, no cereals except oatmeal. Eggs -soft boiled or  as an ingredient.  These tips blew my whole idea of a great shopping experience and a Sunday dinner. I made the changes and I FEEL TERRIFIC

I've traveled and noticed this is how the rest of the world shops. Europeans shop for 2-3 days.  Asians for 1-2 days. Their pantries and refrigerators are not stocked with salad dressings, sauces, eggs, condiments and leftovers. Pantries have no cans, boxes or bottles.  Hummmmmmmm
 We  like filling the cart and looking at the bill as an investment.  I see carts topped off with bread, chips and donuts.  I see junk paid for with food cards
It doesnt bother me anymore.  I just stare until I make eye contact. Thats enough
When our NUT came to our house pre op she cleaned out the kitchen/pantry.  It has stayed clean since.
Good luck

I am still eating to many process things :( Canned soups, etc.  Eggs are done via a recipe I got on here for an omlet, but of course I always add cheese.  I need more ideas for fast healthy alternatives...

I admit, the "junk" is gone from my diet - beef jerkey and nuts are the only snacks I eat, other than the odd cheese stick on the go.  Meal wise, I manage to cook at home a few nights a week and try for leftover for lunches, but most days it is just to overwhelming for me.  I end up with a frozen dinner or Wendy's  chili.... :(

Aaron, if they thought you looked better fat, you should have suggested the need eye glasses and dietary training to learn about what healthy was!  I will take health and longevity over looking good any day - of course I am not 18 any more either!   As long as you FEEL good, who cares what anyone else thinks!

I know you just threw that last line in there, but please, can I slap the FB Fool???

I agree, to a certain extent, that junk food is cheaper.  Hell, go to the Dollar Store - you can feed a family for very little!!!  Likewise, all of the fast food places have their infamous value menus - most of the stuff on it is junk, too!

However, I think with a little creativity, you can now eat very well for relatively little.  Think about it - a pound of boneless chicken breasts goes a long way now.  It's starting to be farmer's market season, too - there's nothing like homegrown produce!  I don't really see that our choices are limited - yours may be, but that's because you're EXTRA picky!!!  LOL!!!  I'm also very fortunate that my local grocery store has the best prices on meats and seafood in our area, so I stock up when crabmeat is $6.00 a pound and chicken breasts are $1.99 a pound!

I've given you some ideas in the past, and am happy to do so anytime!!  If all else fails, there's always refried beans!!!!  LOL!!!

Tia