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Reader Stories: How I Motivate Myself to Eat Healthier

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Eating a healthy diet isn't always easy when others around you are eating junk food, super-sweet treats and high-fat snacks. Whether you've been eating a healthy diet for many years or for only a few weeks, you may need to stay motivated to eat your vegetables or say no to that second slice of pizza. How do you motivate yourself to eat a healthy diet?

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Tell us what first made you decide you wanted to eat a healthier diet.
Tell us what keeps you on your healthy eating plan.

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What would you tell other readers who need motivation to eat healthier?

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