Moving out of my parents' house to lose weight and gain confidence?

[Anonymous]

My parents buy a lot of junk food and they bring me down emotionally (arguments, negativity, criticism,etc.), and my mom cooks every night and if I don't sit down for dinner they make a big deal(It's disrespectful). I know they are not forcing the food in my mouth, but it feels like it sometimes, it's a horrible and negative environment. This may sound unrealistic but I just want to move out and live minimally (rent some property and live in a trailer) grow my own food, just to loose weight. I will spend my time outside in the fresh air (not in the city). Do you think your environment can change your eating habits? I am seriously considering this, I just hope I'm not making a mistake? Can negative people cause bad habits? I'm open to all opinions, also if you have lost or gained weight after moving out please tell me about it. thanks, I'm 19 by the way.

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I have tried loosing weight before but my parents are incredibly unsupportive. It's like they want me to be fat and they'll poke fun at me for being on a diet "hmmmm chocolate sundaes!" stuff like that

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and on the other hand my friend are incredibly supportive, they offer me fruit and healthy food when I come over and bought me a sigg water bottle for my birthday:) If I moved out I would be rid of the only source of negativity in my life (I'm a mellow stable, confident person whenever I'm away from home/my family, being around them makes me binge.)

[Darkfairie17]

I can say that negative environments do affect our health. I moved out of my parents house almost a year ago and I can say that I am much happier and more mellow than I was living with them. I have gained weight, but that is due to a condition I have no control over at the moment. But I know how you feel. My family eats nothing but junk, and it's hard to live in a house where that is there in front of you constantly. It's a big problem for the will power, and can be hard to resist.

When you move out, you can choose what you have in your fridge and pantry. So you can choose to buy only the foods that you want going into your body. I think it would help you a lot to move out. You don't have to necessarily grow your own food, but just buy fresh fruits, and go to local farmers markets. Those are great places to get fresh local produce. Also cooking meals from scratch at home is a good way to cut salt intake and also keep preservatives and other unnatural things out of your diet. That will also help you loose weight and get healthy.

[Cailleach]

If YOU feel that that's necessary, then do it. It's your life and you should live it the way you see fit. I was in a similar situation as you and I moved out when I was eighteen. Everything like watching what I ate and what I did just became so much easier. I'm just happier living on my own.

[Asker]

I know its what I want, but I do have doubts. It's great to hear that your eating habits changed. This is the kind of reassurance I need to move out! of course I have other reasons, but my weight is a big issue for me, I'm desperate for a change.

[Anonymous]

I find that I do better at eating healthy when I live on my own. I'm the type of person who won't buy junk food, but I have a hard time resisting when it's around. So if I don't buy it, I don't eat it. If other people buy it, I do.

[Asker]

awesome, I am the same way. I don't even consider giving up my money for that junk. I buy fresh food at the farmer's market.. but I cannot resist temptations when they are right in front of me! I think living on my own would be a lot healthier, thanks for your answer!

[bioweapon154]

I have to say that you have some very good reasons for leaving your home/family behind and moving out on your own.

You are correct that negative people can cause bad habits. Unfortunately it is your family and you need to get away from them. You need to be on your own and learn how to eat healthy wholesome foods that are good for you rather than having chocolate sundaes paraded around while you are on a diet. Honestly, the nerve of those people. How selfish and inconsiderate.

Anyways, it doesn't mean you have to go live in the country to obtain this better lifestyle but if it is what you think would be best for you, go for it. Have a good friend join you though. Its not good to be all by yourself in the middle of nowhere. It may very well help you out in order to relieve stress and think less about your life as you knew it in the city.

[Anonymous]

That sounds like a great plan!