Clean friends and daily plan ideas

nursekirsty

Hi

I have 100lbs to lose and keen to do it through clean eating - this seems sustainable to me - looking for friends for motivation and inspiration.

Also what do you eat on a daily basis? Thank you

Woodmouse1

I try to avoid white sugar and most processed food. I have cut down on gluten products but not all and still enjoy making cakes I use raw honey and apple cider vinegar I make nearly all of our meals from scratch using fresh organic produce as much as I can. I am a vegetarian sometimes vegan which can make it harder to ensure you get all your vits minerals etc If you eat meat and fish life will be much easier. Just go slowly with adapting your lifestyle and if I was you I d start with cutting down on sugar and processed foods that will help cut calories too.Good luck

HiSkyfish

Avoid sugar, processed food, and starchy veg. Dairy too (for most people) unless it's fresh grass fed.

The nutrient density of your food is also important. Lots of mixed greens, lean protein (or clean organic plant sourced protein if you're a veggie head), a variety of non starchy veg is important to keep your appetite in check. Your body won't be as hungry if it's getting all the vitamins, trace minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients it needs.

I stress the non-starchy veg bit because you do have a considerable amount of weight to lose. Insulin id's a major fat storing hormone. Keep your Insulin levels low and your body will reprogram itself to burn your body fat instead. My family has been clean and unprocessed for years, but I was still very overweight. It took getting carbohydrates and insulin levels in check for the weight to literally fall off. I've lost 83 pounds since last Christmas, raised my lean body mass by 14lbs, and have seemingly infinite supplies of energy. If I can do this, you totally can too!!

mrbcsd

Hey, I food prep for the wife, baby and I twice a week and for the wife and I we pick one from each category:

Meats:
Chicken
Beef
Fish

Veggies:
Carrots
Peas
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Peppers
Onions

Carbs:
Rice
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Cous Cous
Butternut Squash

Prep it all up, sometimes with a little sauce or hot sauce. I can make 8 meals in about 1hr so that keeps us going for 4 days Good luck!

gypsy082

Very interesting, I didn't realise I was so high in carbohydrates! Now I know why I have put on weight! Okay, back to the drawing board!

aquanet2

I want to eat clean and cook clean for my family, but I have a mind block when it comes to cooking dinner and breakfasts. I would love some ideas!

sgrathwol

Those who don't prepare or prep plan to fail. Meal cook in batch on Sunday and Wednesday lean proteins and have plenty of veggies!

5n00py

gypsy082 wrote: »

Very interesting, I didn't realise I was so high in carbohydrates! Now I know why I have put on weight! Okay, back to the drawing board!

Try to accurately track what you eat and drink each day and start taking notice of the "Nutrition" button at the bottom of the MFP diary. It will show you the foods and meals that are your carb horrors. Reduce the portions of those foods, and possibly replace them with some high fibre foods.

dietbepsi

aquanet2 wrote: »

I want to eat clean and cook clean for my family, but I have a mind block when it comes to cooking dinner and breakfasts. I would love some ideas!

If I get nothing else done on Sunday it's getting an egg casserole baked, some chicken grilled, and veggies cut up. That makes for a quick grab and go breakfast for my husband my daughter and myself. And the chicken my boys eat for lunch in their school lunch, and the rest of us take it for salads or grab fresh peppers, a piece of fruit, or something like that. If we don't have time we always have the chicken. Naturally, I like to plan better but it doesn't always happen. For the eggs I throw in a dozen eggs, a container of egg whites, seasonings, and a whole lot of spinach and after it's cool I cut it into squares wrap it in foil and we just grab one for our breakfast.

yogagirlT

Some of my tips for snacks is that I cut up fresh raw veggies for the week. To keep celery crisp, keep in cold water in container in fridge. Also, sliced sweet red and green peppers stay crisp in the cold water too. Make your own hummus or find a hummus that is organic/sticks with clean ingredients.

I am really trying to avoid processed white sugar and my alternatives for sweetener are coconut palm sugar (for diabetics and those with high glucose levels the coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index) or real 100% maple syrup or raw honey.

I also am a fan of hardboiled eggs and love them on salads or tuna/egg salad wraps that I make with Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

For dinner ideas and easy prep, I highly recommend using a slow cooker/crockpot. Tons of clean crockpot recipes online and check out Pinterest too. I have been making a lot of meals in the slow cooker and stick with easy 5 ingredients or less meals.

yogagirlT

mrbcsd wrote: »

Hey, I food prep for the wife, baby and I twice a week and for the wife and I we pick one from each category:

Meats:
Chicken
Beef
Fish

Veggies:
Carrots
Peas
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Peppers
Onions

Carbs:
Rice
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Cous Cous
Butternut Squash

Prep it all up, sometimes with a little sauce or hot sauce. I can make 8 meals in about 1hr so that keeps us going for 4 days Good luck!

Great and easy meal prep ideas--thanks!