Good that you got off the drugs, left it behind you and are focused on great health and feeling well. And hey... nothing to be ashamed of...... at least you have some stories to tell! ; )

You know, I have to agree that bad (and good) eating habits start at a young age. My Mother was the same way with controlling my eating and even putting me on my first diet at age 8. I was never really overweight but just wasn't a skinny kid. On the flip side, my Mom realized how obsessed with food I was at an early age and did the exact opposite with my little sister. She wasn't forced to diet or watch what she ate at all. So, at 28... I know I have eating "issues" and yet my sister doesn't over-think every bite of food at all.

But I am glad that she made me run and stay active as a kid..... cause that is one positive thing that has stuck with me. Love to work out and run!