In 2008, over 616,000 people died from heart disease, of which coronary heart disease was the most common type. Obesity puts you at a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. There are three types of diabetes, type 1 or juvenile diabetes is most often found in young adults, which is when the body does not produce enough insulin because the immune system has attacked and destroyed the cells that produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, can affect obese adults and children of any age. Gestational diabetes can develop in a pregnant woman and usually goes away after the baby is born. As children we saw the pyramid table that told us what a balanced meal consisted of and how much to eat for a balanced diet. On my weight loss journey, I'm learning which foods are considered harmful and the effects consuming them has on the body. To improve my and my family's health, I need to focus on the foods I should include in my daily meals rather than the foods I should avoid. Once you take control of the food you eat, you can take control of yours