New to MFP, new to healthy eating

apal1983

Hi everyone! I joined MFP after some encouragement from my buddy, dancinbear. I have made some positive changes in my life and it is now time to start on my last challenge--losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. My main motivation for this is my parents. I really want to encourage them to live a healthy life style. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. After treatment and medication management, her weight has steadily crept up. Cardiovascular disease runs in my dad's family and I am constantly worried for his health. I'm from a good ole Southern family where food is love. Needless to say, I don't have the healthiest eating habits. I would like to find friends that can help me find healthy food options (and not hate on me when I fall off the wagon!) and encourage me along the way! :happy: