Die Early or Live Healthily?

               Fast food is really a big part of my childhood. I remember my parents often tell me that when I was just a kid I always cry whenever they do not bring me to McDonald’s. I do not even recall that I was such a brat before but I can say McDonald’s is really one of my favorite fast food chains around the globe. I normally order happy meals back then because they usually come with a toy. There were times when my brother and I will ask our parents to buy us our favorite fries, burger, and ice cream when they go off from work but they do not always grant our wishes. My parents are not totally fond of fast foods so they do not want us to eat those habitually. Though, another thing I remember was when I celebrated my birthday party at my school. My parents decided to just order fast food meals and they delivered it to my classroom. My classmates, obviously kids too, enjoyed their meal as much as I did. It was really a happy day for me.  Maybe it is right for me to say that back then my week will not be totally complete if they do not let me eat even just a bit of fast food. I love my parents’ homemade meals but I guess there is really something in a fast food meal that I could not resist.  Well, that was just before.

                Ever since I understood a lot of things under the sun I became more concerned about my health, especially my life. School is one of the reasons why I became more knowledgeable and I’m really grateful because I was given the chance to study. One thing I learned and still remember is the food pyramid. It made me realize that I am eating unhealthily. Including to these unhealthy foods is fast food. It is true that fast food would be very convenient for me since it is cheaper than the others. Yet, it can be a cause of deterioration of my health so I decided to change my eating habits. I admit that I still eat fast food but not as frequent as before. I rarely ask my parents to buy me some snacks at any fast food chains when I’m hungry. Instead, I nag them to teach me how to cook. This actually works for me since I have totally no idea about cooking before. I know I will not be able to erase fast food in my system but I try to suppress myself to eat those foods now. If I am to choose on fast food or healthy food I would choose to eat healthy. It may not be quite pleasing to my taste but it will make me healthy. I want to live longer with those good foods rather than die young and eat my once favorite fast food meals. I know it is hard to change at first but I believe I will get used to it as time passes by.