Day 2 Eat Good. Feel Good:
mstjmack26
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"Why is striving to eat healthy so important? Most people are so busy that they don’t think about the health benefits (or consequences) of the food they eat. Eating healthy simply isn’t a priority or a part of their daily routine. People turn to fad dieting in order to quickly remedy a health or weight-based situation, which causes stress, which in turn causes weight gain. It’s a vicious cycle.
Clean eating isn’t a fad diet. It’s the real deal.
Clean eating is a simple, common-sense approach to a healthy lifestyle. Clean eating is the ultimate “un-fad” diet. Once you adapt a clean eating lifestyle, you will never be able to imagine that you thought black coffee and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese for breakfast was a “healthy” choice.
Eating healthy is something everyone should be concerned with because it doesn’t come naturally anymore. The standard American diet is high fat, high sugar, and high sodium foods mostly pre-packaged, processed, and of the fast-food variety.
A healthy diet consists of a wide variety of whole, unrefined foods that are in their natural (or closest to natural) form. A healthy diet does not include sugary drinks or beverages such as soda and does not include trans fats. A healthy diet is high in healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and plenty of H20.
Clean eating is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle that provides the body with healthy, natural, nutrient-dense foods. There are some incredible benefits associated with healthy eating"~tonedandfit.net
Soon this will become a lifestyle, instead a 21 day challenge. Don't stop after this or quit in the middle. This is your wake up call!!! Get up and take care of yourself!
Clean eating isn’t a fad diet. It’s the real deal.
Clean eating is a simple, common-sense approach to a healthy lifestyle. Clean eating is the ultimate “un-fad” diet. Once you adapt a clean eating lifestyle, you will never be able to imagine that you thought black coffee and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese for breakfast was a “healthy” choice.
Eating healthy is something everyone should be concerned with because it doesn’t come naturally anymore. The standard American diet is high fat, high sugar, and high sodium foods mostly pre-packaged, processed, and of the fast-food variety.
A healthy diet consists of a wide variety of whole, unrefined foods that are in their natural (or closest to natural) form. A healthy diet does not include sugary drinks or beverages such as soda and does not include trans fats. A healthy diet is high in healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and plenty of H20.
Clean eating is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle that provides the body with healthy, natural, nutrient-dense foods. There are some incredible benefits associated with healthy eating"~tonedandfit.net
Soon this will become a lifestyle, instead a 21 day challenge. Don't stop after this or quit in the middle. This is your wake up call!!! Get up and take care of yourself!
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I’m an advocate of clean eating and it is something worth working towards everyday, even though it may be a difficult transition at first. Eating clean can be overwhelming. There are so many misconceptions that healthy food is expensive or that it’s not healthy unless it’s also organic.
The reality? Eating clean is simple!
Clean eating consists of food that is real and not laden with things that compromise health such as artificial flavorings, artificial colorings, and sugar substitutes. Food doesn’t need to be organic, it just needs to be natural. The clean eating rule of thumb? The shorter the ingredient list the better! No specific food is off-limits as long as it’s a real, honest-to-goodness food.
In other words, this isn’t a “diet.” Clean eating is a lifestyle.
Remember, you don’t have to start from scratch. When I made the transition to cleaning eating I didn’t go through my entire kitchen and throw everything away. I simply decided to remove processed foods from my next shopping adventure.
Start by saying goodbye to common kitchen culprits. This includes all the “white stuff.” White sugar, flour, bread, rice, pasta, and table salt. Finish what you have and make a promise to yourself not to buy any more.
Take your time. Switching to a clean lifestyle requires commitment, energy, and motivation. It is nearly impossible to overhaul an entire kitchen pantry and refrigerator in one shopping excursion. Replace one thing at a time. Rice noodles or quinoa instead of pasta, almond milk in place of cow’s milk, 72% dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate, muesli instead of processed cereals, brown rice in place of white rice, and whole grains instead of refined.
I complied a list of Clean Foods that I think are absolutely delicious. Try incorporating foods from each category into your pantry and refrigerator. As you continually add in the clean, your taste buds will change and adapt and you will find yourself craving the good stuff!
Clean Eating Grocery List from tonedandfit.net
GRAINS, NOODLES, & PROTEIN
Sprouted Grain Bread or Whole Grain Bread without HFCS (Read ingredient list)
Brown Rice
Rolled Oats
Quick Oats
Quinoa (also a protein source)
Soba Noodles (also a protein source)
Black Beans
Lentils
Chickpeas
Salmon
Tuna
Turkey
Chicken
Tip: Whenever possible choose organic or natural grass-fed beef or lean chicken for the most nutritional bang for your bite. If you are incorporating red meat into your diet, opt for 92% or higher lean beef no more than 1-2 times per week.
SEEDS & NUTS
Almonds
Peanuts
Walnuts
Nut Butter (try Justin’s Nut Butters)
Sunflower Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Flax Seeds
Chia Seeds
Hemp Hearts
VEGETABLES & HERBS
Kale
Spinach
Green Leaf Lettuce
Tomatoes
Broccoli
Sweet Potatoes
Acorn Squash
Green Beans
Cucumber
Asparagus
Corn
Peas
Carrots
Onions
Garlic
Ginger
Cilantro
FRUITS
Lemons
Limes
Oranges
Pears
Avocado
Apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries
Melon
Mango
Grapes
Kiwi
Pineapple
Goji Berries
DAIRY & DAIRY-FREE
Eggs
Feta Cheese
Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
Skim or 1% Milk
Brown Cow Vanilla Yogurt (or your favorite low fat, low sugar, natural brand)
Daiya Dairy-Free Cheese
SO Delicious Cultured Coconut Milk Yogurt
Unsweetened Almond, Coconut, Rice, or Hemp Milk
OILS, CONDIMENTS, & SPICES
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Sriracha
Agave, Raw Honey, or Natural Maple Syrup
Soy Sauce
Dijon Mustard
Apple Cider Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Wine Vinegar
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Pure Salts (Pink Himalayan or Sea Salt)
Turmeric
Cayenne Pepper
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Red Pepper Flakes
BAKING
Whole Wheat Flour, Coconut Flour, or Almond Flour
Raw Cacao Powder
Natural Vanilla Extract
Natural Peppermint Oil
Coconut Sugar
SUPPLEMENTS
Maca Powder
New Chapter Whole Food Vitamins & Probiotics
Vega Protein Powder (Plant based protein)
Pure Protein Powder (Whey based protein)
Body fortress Whey Protein Powder
SNACKS
Hummus
Salsa
Black Bean Tortilla Chips
Pretzels
Hot-Air Popped Popcorn
Think Thin Bars
Pro Bars
BEVERAGES
Coconut Water
Good Belly
Kombucha
Herbal Teas
Infused Water
TREATS
Dark Chocolate (at least 72% cacao or more)
Gluten-Free Frozen Cookie Dough
Frozen Yogurt
SO Delicious Almond & Coconut Milk Ice Cream
TINY TYKES
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Good morning
Thanks for the clean foods list...this will help me . I will return later with my meals.
Have a great healthy Day everyone !0 -
My breakfast was one sunny side up egg mixed into some grits. Its one of my favorite meals so don't be surprised if I post it as breakfast quite often. My lunch was apple cinnamon oatmeal with one tablespoon of all natural honey. I don't know if Honey is something we are suppose to cut out or not. Is it? If so then I will add it to my list of do not eats. And the dinner I plan to eat here soon is a homemade vegetarian burrito in a whole grain wrap. I love meat but I also love veggies.0
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So far I've been good (I think!)...
Greek yogurt and berries for breakfast (I'm not planning to completely cut dairy but will try to stick to the healthier forms of dairy)
Japanese for lunch - mixed sashimi, gomae (spinach in sesame sauce), and a vegetable roll
leftovers from lunch for a snack
...but I am totally one of those people who is good all day, comes home after work/a workout, and gives in to eating junk with my boyfriend (who is addicted to snacking and watching TV) instead of eating a proper dinner.
My plan for dinner is a feta cheese, cucumber and carrot salad with yogurt and fruit for desert - here's hoping!
I hope that everyone had a good day
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Hello all
Day # 2 went well
B- coffee with vanilla almond milk and truvia/ multi grain toast/ egg beater
L- Red grapes
D- spaghetti squash/ lean ground turkey/ marinara sauce/ Parmasan cheese
S- Apple/ jif whip peanut butter/ coffee with vanilla almond milk and truvia
Fitbit calorie burn 1,8640 -
Great job on day 2 guys! Iceangel1992, honey is good. There are lots of benefits using honey, especially when paired with cinnamon.
So My breakfast was apple, cranberry and blueberry oatmeal.
Lunch tuna salmon salad with wheat crackers
Dinner: whey protein shake, mixed fruit, and natural peanut butter on whole wheat bread
I have one more bottle water to drink before I reach my 2 liters of water.
As for my workout, did yoga and 30 min on the arc trainer.
Keep up the good work everyone and have a blessed night!0 -
Day 2 did not go good for me. All day I thought about chocolate. Then had some tonight, a lot. When I first lost weight, I had healthier alternatives to the things I needed to stop having, but at this point because I have so many food sensitivities it's really tough. Last night instead of chocolate I had a fruit smoothy with a rice cake and half a tbsp of pb. Woke up with symptoms. Chocolate is less bothersome, except the effects it has on my nervous system. So frustrating!
Anyhow, I'm going to go at it again tomorrow, I know if I can get a week down I will be fine. Out of almost 5 years of being healthier, I have struggled with the chocolate just this past year. So I know I can do it.
Congrats to those of you who made it through day 2 of eating clean!0 -
Love the support here! I had gotten addicted to homemade cookies everyday, but have stayed away from them since starting this group. Thanks!!!!!!
Thanks for the list of clean foods!
Also love the book "72 Money Saving Tips for the 99%" by Lynette Yetter. It's got not only clean eating suggestions, but clean living! Money-saving tips about building community and weaning ourselves from corporations to be happier and healthier in many ways. Yay!!!0 -
mstjmack~Thanks for the info!
Beckyann1971~You can do it, just dont give up!
Garzadrive~Glad the group is helping you!
~Today was a good day!
B: Chobani coconut greek yogurt & 100 calorie pack of dry roasted almonds
S: granola bar & soy beans
L: Turkey Sandwich, almonds & grapes
2 ground turkey tacos
I need to eat more veggies....0 -
Tuesday December 3, 2013
Breakfast
Oranges - Small Cuties,
Toufayan - Pita Bread Whole Wheat, 1 Pieces
Veganise Mayo - Veganise Mayo, 1 Tablespoon
- Brussels Sprouts, Steamed, 1 cup
Lunch
Homemade Chicken Salad -
Homemade - Pad Thai With Tofu,
Dinner
Homemade - Pad Thai With Tofu,
Snacks
Persimmon -
Apple Granny Smith (Small),0 -
Thanks for the encouragement!!mstjmack~Thanks for the info!
Beckyann1971~You can do it, just dont give up!
Garzadrive~Glad the group is helping you!
~Today was a good day!
B: Chobani coconut greek yogurt & 100 calorie pack of dry roasted almonds
S: granola bar & soy beans
L: Turkey Sandwich, almonds & grapes 2 ground turkey tacos
I need to eat more veggies....0 -
Went to buy honey for my kids today. The lady selling the honey said I must be about 35. I'm 45, and she's a good sales person. Of course I bought the honey to help my honeys make it through til Christmas eating clean. My lil 8 yr old was whining about no desert last night so I'll have to whip up a healthy smoothie. I'm so glad the whole family's participating. Hoping eating cleaner equals movement on the scale!0
