Clean Eating....... Does it work?
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"Clean eating" is simple. Nothing processed (like from a bag or box or wrapper) and IF you do, it should be 100% organic. Clean eating is riding your diet of artifical sweeteners, switching from less healthy oils like extra virgin to EVEN healthier like sunflower or coconut oil. Thats the basis of CLEAN EATING. Also, staying hydrated and eating your nutrients vs supplements. ie - spinach, leafy greens, limiting dairy, NO white carbs.......Nothing processed, no soda or artificial sweeteners. And butter? HELL NO! haha.
Before January of this year, I really thought I had a grasp on clean eating but decided to actually FOCUS hard so I committed 21 days to the 'Ultimate Reset program' from beachbody (makers of fitness programs p90x, insanity, turbojam, chalene extreme and shakeology)
It was SO simple for me to follow but it was definitely a challenge. BUT the strictness and easy day to day meal plan is exactly what I NEEDED to really learn to eat EVEN better. It taught me all about good portion sizes and trying new things (like Braggs liquid aminos) <---- its just like healthy soy sauce! Totally worth it, -11 in 21 days, breaking my 155-148 plateau weight I had been stuck at for 2 years!!!!!!!!
Anyways, thats just my experience on what helped me overcome my plateau Id been obsessing over for the longest. If anyone would like help with learning how to 'eat clean', please add me and Id be glad to get you going in the right direction. Over the past 4 years Ive lost 100 pounds solely from DIET and EXCERSIZE. No diet pills, no starving, just hard work. My point is that I love to share my knowledge with others beacuse I can remember how I felt trying to lose weight on my own, no support from anyone who REALLY knew what it was like. So, Im reaching out to who ever wants a new friend and some support! I could use some too! So.... I Hope this kinda helped!
'find me on facebook and send me a message so I know you are from my fitness pal! Im on there all the time...
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xo Shannon0 -
"Clean eating" is simple. Nothing processed (like from a bag or box or wrapper) and IF you do, it should be 100% organic. Clean eating is riding your diet of artifical sweeteners, switching from less healthy oils like extra virgin to EVEN healthier like sunflower or coconut oil. Thats the basis of CLEAN EATING. Also, staying hydrated and eating your nutrients vs supplements. ie - spinach, leafy greens, limiting dairy, NO white carbs.......Nothing processed, no soda or artificial sweeteners. And butter? HELL NO! haha.
Before January of this year, I really thought I had a grasp on clean eating but decided to actually FOCUS hard so I committed 21 days to the 'Ultimate Reset program' from beachbody (makers of fitness programs p90x, insanity, turbojam, chalene extreme and shakeology)
It was SO simple for me to follow but it was definitely a challenge. BUT the strictness and easy day to day meal plan is exactly what I NEEDED to really learn to eat EVEN better. It taught me all about good portion sizes and trying new things (like Braggs liquid aminos) <---- its just like healthy soy sauce! Totally worth it, -11 in 21 days, breaking my 155-148 plateau weight I had been stuck at for 2 years!!!!!!!!
Anyways, thats just my experience on what helped me overcome my plateau Id been obsessing over for the longest. If anyone would like help with learning how to 'eat clean', please add me and Id be glad to get you going in the right direction. Over the past 4 years Ive lost 100 pounds solely from DIET and EXCERSIZE. No diet pills, no starving, just hard work. My point is that I love to share my knowledge with others beacuse I can remember how I felt trying to lose weight on my own, no support from anyone who REALLY knew what it was like. So, Im reaching out to who ever wants a new friend and some support! I could use some too! So.... I Hope this kinda helped!
'find me on facebook and send me a message so I know you are from my fitness pal! Im on there all the time...
www.facebook.com/it_must_be_sublime
xo Shannon
Again, shakeology or any other kind of meal replacement shake that was made by man in a lab is NOT 'clean eating' :noway:0 -
in...for yet another clean eating thread...
OP - eat in deficit + work out/move more = weight loss ...
simple..right?0 -
Eating clean whole foods works.
I don't "diet" because I believe the word "diet" sets people up to fail. Instead, I made the choice to stop buying pre-made frozen foods, cook more, and eat out far less. I've almost completely cut out fast food from my life, indulging maybe twice a year. I chose this route because I wanted something sustainable and I knew that if I approached it with the "diet mentality" (eating clean till I got results and then reverting back to my old ways) I would fail. I don't try to be too strict with myself, but 90% of the time I am eating healthy and well.
Like the previous poster said, "In the end it's all about caloric deficit". Maintain your calorie deficit, fuel your body with good foods, and you will see the weight come off.
This. It's not a diet it's about eating food that is not processed with filler's, chemical's, just really unhealthy ingredients. I have learned for myself that cooking, preparing, buying grass fed protein and organic fruits and veggies is worth it to me. There are ways around this. Some people say well I don't have time to cook, blah, blah. You can prepare your meals and have them set up in frig. Instead of eating at fast food place, then drink a meal replacement shake. Make sure it's a good protein, and enough protein to keep you full.
you realize that "organic" vegetables and fruits are treated with a form of pesticide, right?0 -
Shakeology is the exact opposite of eating "clean".
Not true, Im on Vegan Tropical Strawberry Flavor shakeology and it is working for me. I have looked at the ingredients and find nothing wrong with it. Thanks for your concern though. I have been eating clean and doing really good at staying away from the fast food, frozen meals, bakery type items, white bread, anything white, and so on..and so on.
what is wrong with "white" stuff?0 -
Being at a caloric deficit will = weight loss.
Most definitely. However, filling up on "whole" foods - meats, fruits, veggies works best for me. For me, eating starchy foods leaves me hungry again in very short order. Clean eating tends make me focus on filling up with nutrient-dense foods, so I don't get so darn hungry all the time and can stay within my macros.
Yeah but thats personal preferance.
A caloric deficit will help you lose weight.
What you chose to put in your body to get to that deficit (clean, atkins... what ever) is personal choice0 -
"Clean eating" is simple. Nothing processed (like from a bag or box or wrapper) and IF you do, it should be 100% organic. Clean eating is riding your diet of artifical sweeteners, switching from less healthy oils like extra virgin to EVEN healthier like sunflower or coconut oil. Thats the basis of CLEAN EATING. Also, staying hydrated and eating your nutrients vs supplements. ie - spinach, leafy greens, limiting dairy, NO white carbs.......Nothing processed, no soda or artificial sweeteners. And butter? HELL NO! haha.
Before January of this year, I really thought I had a grasp on clean eating but decided to actually FOCUS hard so I committed 21 days to the 'Ultimate Reset program' from beachbody (makers of fitness programs p90x, insanity, turbojam, chalene extreme and shakeology)
It was SO simple for me to follow but it was definitely a challenge. BUT the strictness and easy day to day meal plan is exactly what I NEEDED to really learn to eat EVEN better. It taught me all about good portion sizes and trying new things (like Braggs liquid aminos) <---- its just like healthy soy sauce! Totally worth it, -11 in 21 days, breaking my 155-148 plateau weight I had been stuck at for 2 years!!!!!!!!
Anyways, thats just my experience on what helped me overcome my plateau Id been obsessing over for the longest. If anyone would like help with learning how to 'eat clean', please add me and Id be glad to get you going in the right direction. Over the past 4 years Ive lost 100 pounds solely from DIET and EXCERSIZE. No diet pills, no starving, just hard work. My point is that I love to share my knowledge with others beacuse I can remember how I felt trying to lose weight on my own, no support from anyone who REALLY knew what it was like. So, Im reaching out to who ever wants a new friend and some support! I could use some too! So.... I Hope this kinda helped!
'find me on facebook and send me a message so I know you are from my fitness pal! Im on there all the time...
www.facebook.com/it_must_be_sublime
xo Shannon
again - organic vegetables and fruits are treated with chemicals/pesticides...."organic" is just a way to get someone to spend more money ...
and anytime I see the words "ultimate rest" I just laugh ...as this is another catchy phrase to get people to spend money on x product...
why can't you eat butter? Are you saying that fake butter is better than 100% real butter..???0 -
I wonder if the OP will ever come back to the thread?0
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I wonder if the OP will ever come back to the thread?
probably not..I sense a troll in the force....LOL0 -
Does always washing salad before eating count?0
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Clean eating is a temporary solution to a lifelong problem.0
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The reason being is "clean" food tends to be low in calories in comparison. You feel fuller while eating less calories.
This. I did a mostly meat and veggie diet from June of last year through February of this year. I went from 290ish to 225ish. Then I just stopped losing. I got to a point where my daily eating routine (I ate mostly the same foods every day) was basically at maintenance.
So in short I guess the answer is it can but it's no miracle and the basic science behind weight loss still applies. I will say the simplicity of it was great and it helped me break a lot of bad food habits. I got a whole new perspective on food. While clean eating might not deserve all the hype it gets it doesn't deserve all the hate either.0 -
Being at a caloric deficit will = weight loss.
Well sure, but actually achieving and then maintaining a caloric deficit is a lot harder than just saying it. Clean eating works because people will feel more full on less calories then when they eat highly processed foods.0 -
Shakeology is the exact opposite of eating "clean".
Not true, Im on Vegan Tropical Strawberry Flavor shakeology and it is working for me. I have looked at the ingredients and find nothing wrong with it. Thanks for your concern though. I have been eating clean and doing really good at staying away from the fast food, frozen meals, bakery type items, white bread, anything white, and so on..and so on.
what is wrong with "white" stuff?
Because the "white stuff," or the "white death" makes it very easy to overeat if you're not carefully counting your calories. It also has other long term health issues b/c if you're getting a significant percentage of your calories from junk food like white bread, then you're probably not getting enough protein, fiber, anti-oxidants, etc.0 -
I don't really eat clean, I eat what fits my calories and is cheap, usually that's raw fruits and veggies mixed with with proteins and cheese
- not really a carb eater, personally.
Sometimes is canned for frozen fruits and veggies if they are on sale and I want to stock up, plus their usually pre-cut which is oh-so-convenient.
Sometimes I grill chicken breast, sometimes I use (heaven-forbid!) processed lunch meat.
Sometimes I go for the fat-free processed cheese and sometimes I need more fat to meet my macros so I use the full fat version... heck I've been known to add a random tablespoon of butter to things to up my fats for the day.
Basically, I keep a variety of raw/fresh, frozen, and canned options available to make my "lifestyle change" manageable - and tasty!
PS.. If I have 200 calories left over and I want a treat, there is no way in hell I'm reaching for a bowl of mixed berries and organic yogurt over a blueberry poptart. Eat what makes you happy!!
Exactly. I'm with you on that lady!!0 -
To sum it up "you are what you eat", the last 1000 meals pretty much tells you how your body will develop, if you eat faty foods, you'll end up storing the fat.. I wouldnt go as far as saying "your boby is a temple" but you really need to pay it some attention to what is good for it, and whats bad try to stay clear from it...0
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I eat about 80% clean. As you can see, everyone has a different definition. I focus on whole foods when possible, which means I cook often. I've eliminated artificial sweeteners and I've cut out most artificial flavors. I always read the ingredients lists and make sure it's all actual food and mostly healthy. I cut out dairy due to lactose intolerance and the fact that it caused me to have a post-nasal drip and I developed many sinus infections. I stick to whole grains whenever available. I have a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables, aiming for nine servings daily, more vegetables than fruit. Many American carnivores consume too much meat protein, so I eat many vegetarian sources of protein. I also only buy meat, poultry and eggs at the grocery store that are free-range, and I'm trying to only eat free-range at restaurants, and while it is challenging, I have found two very good restaurants in my neighborhood that fit the criteria.
So create a calorie deficit and determine what clean eating means to you, which should be based on your reasons and priorities. Feel better and lose weight.0 -
Being at a caloric deficit will = weight loss.
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Again, shakeology or any other kind of meal replacement shake that was made by man in a lab is NOT 'clean eating' :noway:
iechick...... First off, I never said I 'ate clean' so I dont know why you are HATING on me...or rather, on Shakeology. Also miss, I never offered it as a solution to 'clean eating'. Did I? In actuality, I do eat fairly 'clean' BUT I also allow myself wiggle room for the things I love, like shakeology. AND, if you took the minute to look at the ingredient list, Im sure any nutritionist and even you might agree that its more beneficial to go WITH shake-o everyday rather than not. The ingredients are just amazing. Obviously, it would be ideal to eat all your nutrients, but having something that is SO nutrient-dense that is on-the-go for us busy individuals is also great. So, thanks for your little comment, but next time, maybe you shouldnt have such impure thoughts about what I have to say because I was just trying to be helpful and honest about what worked for me. Thanks.
-Shannon0
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