[cwilson]

It's crazy how easy it is to eat a healthier diet by simply avoiding the cereal/chips/soda isles. Sugar (especially corn syrup), and processed carbs literally make up these two massive aisle's in every store. Combine that with a moderate amount of activity throughout the week and you'll be in pretty decent shape.

Case in point: I live in a walking city (NYC), avoid the junk described above, yet I eat/drink out often and at 31 years old I'm in above average shape without any serious exercise (other than walking up lots of stairs, and around the city, daily). Of course I could do more, but the point is cutting out some simple items from your diet can go a very long way.