Clean Eating
thornborrow193
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As of today I am doing the above but an 8 week challenge.
I am hoping I can find others who are trying clean eating.
I premade all of my breakfasts, snacks and lunches for the week and bought the meat and veggies for every day to ensure I do not open a box at dinner time.
I need to make a change!-1 -
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Why not just eat less calories for 8 weeks.0
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So a burger I make myself and eat on a whole grain bun is unclean because it's a burger, even though it's lean meat and brown bread?
This is why clean eating makes no sense.0 -
1. Nah I like my diet soda a couple times a week.. burgers???
2. 1 tablespoon of sugar?? Why?? How will I bake if I stick to that?
3. I cook my own meals 90% of the time - because I love to cook & bake
4. 5-6 meals why??? I prefer 1-2 meals a day and what's this "right food" stuff?
5. Why am I switching from white to brown?? I prefer white rice...
Why do you have to make this change? What are you thinking is going to happen if you do this for 8 weeks? I wouldn't survive a week let alone 8 ..0 -
I added you as a friend! I tend to eat this way too. I feel my best when I do. :-)0
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queenliz99 wrote: »Why not just eat less calories for 8 weeks.
That doesn't sell books. In order to sell books, you have to create a "nutritional boogeyman" by cherry-picking studies and just randomly putting references at the end of the book to make it look like the author actually read the references and the reader can say "look at all deez references it must be true".0 -
Um isn't every food processed?
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queenliz99 wrote: »Why not just eat less calories for 8 weeks.
That doesn't sell books. In order to sell books, you have to create a "nutritional boogeyman" by cherry-picking studies and just randomly putting references at the end of the book to make it look like the author actually read the references and the reader can say "look at all deez references it must be true".
I know, boring and uncontroversial.0 -
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queenliz99 wrote: »Why not just eat less calories for 8 weeks.
That doesn't sell books. In order to sell books, you have to create a "nutritional boogeyman" by cherry-picking studies and just randomly putting references at the end of the book to make it look like the author actually read the references and the reader can say "look at all deez references it must be true".
"Eat fewer calories" also doesn't generate Pinterest and Facebook buzz.0 -
Sevendust912 wrote: »Um isn't every food processed?
Unless you are out in your back yard grazing on grass, yes it is.0 -
Big_Bob_Lob wrote: »Sincere question: How does the act of grinding meat up before cooking make it "unclean"?
Have you seen the meat grinders in some of those butcher counters? Yikes!
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Sevendust912 wrote: »Um isn't every food processed?
Unless you are out in your back yard grazing on grass, yes it is.
But then, where does said grass come from? A bag, processed, from Lowes. Or an unclean sod farm.0 -
Once again, just say you are cutting out convenience foods and cooking and eating as many whole foods as possible. Simple, to the point, everyone understands what you are trying to do, and there is no negative implication like the word "clean" gives.0
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Regardless of all the sarcasm and snark in the above comments.... Those posters are pretty much on point. You really don't have to limit your diet to that extent, and almost foods are "processed" by the time you get them to your table. Chopping, grinding, cutting, mixing, and cooking are all forms of processing food.
There is no real definition of clean eating, and for many, cutting out so many things to "eat clean" is a recipe for failure and disaster. Don't get me wrong--eating minimal ingredient foods like lean proteins and veggies are extremely healthful and a great way to eat, but that doesn't mean you have to cut out everything else. Eat what you like, but eat less of it; meet your calorie and macro goals, and you're all good. Many recommend eating with an 80:20 ratio, which is defined as eating healthful and nutrient dense foods as 80% of your diet, and treats as 20%.
Best of luck with your goals!0 -
The same threads over and over again.-1
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I don't understand the whole "clean" concept. The more i see in posts, the more confused i get.
Maybe i need to start eating in the shower.0 -
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If you eat a regular diet it will, for the most part, be a clean diet. I do not eat processed foods, usually, and I cook for myself every day including meal prep for breakfasts and lunches on Sundays. I feel as though most people who eat regular balanced diets eat pretty clean, and if they want to go out and have a burger and a beer then let them.
PS - if you try to do this 100% clean from eating processed or highly refined foods for 8 weeks you will more than likely go stir crazy. Try to do like 75% clean and 25% dirty or something.0 -
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acorsaut89 wrote: »If you eat a regular diet it will, for the most part, be a clean diet. I do not eat processed foods, usually, and I cook for myself every day including meal prep for breakfasts and lunches on Sundays. I feel as though most people who eat regular balanced diets eat pretty clean, and if they want to go out and have a burger and a beer then let them.
PS - if you try to do this 100% clean from eating processed or highly refined foods for 8 weeks you will more than likely go stir crazy. Try to do like 75% clean and 25% dirty or something.
What are these dirty foods you speak of?
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Blah no thank you OP.
Although I should for many health reasons.0 -
Go easy on the OP. She's only had 9 posts, and I doubt she expected this kind of response.0
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This is a great idea for those who don't do this every day. Personally, I do. I might have a 'cheat day' and go out for sushi (white rice), but everything else is pretty bang on. I had 3oz of white wine on the weekend (first time in over a month I have alcohol) and I made quinoa cookies (base of honey and natural peanutbutter with dark chocolate chips)... that's my junk! I found that after doing 21 day fix (Autum Calabrese), figuring out food portions and having control over cravings is MUCH easier!
Good luck and if you need any help/pointers/tips on things to eat, let me know
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acorsaut89 wrote: »If you eat a regular diet it will, for the most part, be a clean diet. I do not eat processed foods, usually, and I cook for myself every day including meal prep for breakfasts and lunches on Sundays. I feel as though most people who eat regular balanced diets eat pretty clean, and if they want to go out and have a burger and a beer then let them.
PS - if you try to do this 100% clean from eating processed or highly refined foods for 8 weeks you will more than likely go stir crazy. Try to do like 75% clean and 25% dirty or something.
How do you not eat processed foods? Please elaborate.0
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