My diet has always been nothing short of horrible. I was raised in a Dairy Queen, for my father owned it. My childhood was made up of hot dogs and blizzards. I fought against anything green or remotely healthy. I ate so much fast food as a kid, that I think it sabotaged my taste buds. Present day, try as I might to eat healthy, I just can’t seem to do it. I simply do not like the foods that are good for me. The only vegetables I like are corn and asparagus, I never eat salads, I like fruit but don’t really eat it. I live on meats and starches. Cheeseburgers, pizza, potatoes, hot wings, tacos. These are things I put in my body every week. I slather foods in mayo and extra bacon and I’ll wash it all down with a Dr. Pepper or a beer. My poor heart must be pissed. 

Before my girlfriend moved in with me I was eating fast food 5 or 6 times a week, sometimes for both lunch and dinner. Today I average once a week, which is super great, but sadly my diet is still pretty bad. Just because I’m not getting my food from a fast food chain, doesn’t mean I’m not eating the same shit. Even at WholeFoods I gravitate towards the burger, the pizza, the Cajun chicken sandwich with cheddar, swiss, bacon and Cajun mayo! AHHH! So Delicious! Occasionally I will go for the sushi or some turkey, but who cares when you down a pint of Ben & Jerry’s right after it.

The fact of the matter is, I do not like the taste of a good many foods. My taste buds betrayed me early on and only allow me to enjoy the worst of the worst. I do try to take baby steps towards adding healthier foods to my diet, but it is a slow and painful process. I found it much easier to give up smoking than I do the bacon double cheese burger. 

Much love

Travis

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