surferlove007

I've been fortunate enough to have a great metabolism, as a child I was always a fan of sweets and not so much of the healthy foods. My parents did the right things...forcing the vegetables down my throat etc. Still, it did not take. I've always been a picky eater too...I don't like things on my burgers, meat and cheese only please. I don't eat salad or soup...I don't like my food touching. This is how I am, I've tried foods that people have asked me to, of course I did not like them. (as I assume I would not in my mind)
It occurred to me that maybe I have a mental disorder with food but that seems unlikely although possible. I've done a little research.
So here comes my question, for those of you who love sweets such as myself what do you do to fend off the sweets and stick to a healthier appetite as you have gotten older. I find it so hard because I've always been in the habit of eating whatever I want and not caring. I don't care because I exercise and I burn it off later on. As I'm getting older, what happens when my metabolism starts to work against me and I can't work off those pounds as easily. Other than the fear of gaining weight, I concern about the possible habits I might be displaying for my kids in the future. If they need to eat the damn broccoli, that means I have to too right?

A "tasteful" discussion on dealing with a love for sweets and growing into a healthier style of eating while I don't like most of the typical health foods.