My poor eating habits must stop! Looking for healthy, nutritious alternatives

Well firstly your BMI isn't always right (if you are looking at that), it doesn't include how muscular you are. For me, being Chinese and all, I am powered by rice. Rice noodles, rice cakes, white rice etc. Rice = carbs (as does potatoes) and this might not be the best dieting advice but its what I'm following, cut down on the carbs and eat more veges. Veges (though I hate) = less carbs and can fill up the space. Use self control to fight the urges to eat chocolate or whatnot. Drink water instead of coke. Every little bit counts. When you see something you want to eat, think: "Do I really need to eat this chocolate bar? Will I be starving without it?"

Stay away from quick easy meals like microwave dinners, pizza pops or whatnot. When eating "healthy" salads, don't pour on a ton of dressing. When eating meats, bite off and throw out the giant chunks of fat. When eating chicken, bit off and throw out the skin (yes, throw out kfc skin...lol). Try to cut down on fast food eating and you should be fine.

Eating right isn't all there is to it. I also go to the gym everyday. This helps lower your fat and cholesterol, makes your muscules stronger (including your heart). I personally usually do 30 minutes of intense cardio (treadmill, crosstrainer, track etc) and then do 30 min-1 hr of weights.

Honestly, I still dont follow the pyramid, I don't eat nearly enough veges or fruit...lol i love meat. But heck, it's better than what I was doing before.

Good luck and hope this helps.

Edit: Pick lean meats and for the cooking thing, cook a ton at once and freeze the food. You can buy prepmade food from the local supermarket, but make sure it isnt too unhealthy. If you drink canned soup, drink the healthier ones like hearty chicken soup rather than clam chowder. Eat healthier cereals rather than fruit loops.

How ya doing, buddy?