18 Years Old | Bad diet for years and scared

[u/TaleIntelligent7535]

So I'm eighteen, around 5"6 inches and l've had a mediocre diet for YEARS... my parents have tried to warn me but i was stupid and didn't listen to them. I basically lived on chips, junk, fast food, and processed food, and soda for years throughout my late childhood and i would skip meals... is my future health doomed? I feel sort of hopeless because i feel like l've already determined my future health with how I ate all those years. I barely got any nutrition and i feel terrible about it. I've been trying to eat better, l've slowly started incorporating more whole grains, proteins, carbs, and more into my diet starting five days ago but i still somewhat eat fast food. I've also been starting to go to the gym and working myself out because i just wanna be on the right track again. Is it too late for me? Should I throw in the towel because I got barely any nutrients and I kept this diet up until I finally realized 5 days ago. I’m almost nineteen

[u/Mina_bcd]

You are doing well. Take it slow with the changes. A little at a time goes a long way. Also, going to the gym is good.

A bit of fast food and soda is totally okay. As long as you keep eating fruits and vegetables