Clean Diet? We need to chat.
yankeefamily05
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This past weekend was urrrr not too great for eating healthy. Lets just put it that way. I really want to challenge myself this month, and try to "learn" healthier, cleaner eating habits. I have done pretty well so far. I no longer crave chips,sweets (besides chocolate) etc....So those of you that eat "clean", can you give me an idea of what you eat everyday? I know the obvious, fruit and veggies. But on a day I work out I eat up to 1800 calories, so I am curious to see how ya'll can eat that many cals eating clean!!!
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What is the official definition of "clean"?! I'd like suggestions too...0
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*BUMP* I'd like to know this also0
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I feel like I eat pretty clean
Check what is planned for June 1st 20110 -
Often when I have a workout, I'm really short on calories. I'm not really clean. Clean is nothing processed, whole foods, natural grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts... I'm getting better, but not there.0
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bumping too cause i am intrested as well0
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If you get a chance, read "Clean Eating" by Tosca Reno. Most healthy, common sense diet and lifestyle book I have ever read.0
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Here's a great way to gradually change to a clean diet.... I did this when I first joined MFP. Now mind you, I don't eat 100% clean 100% of the time (um today for instance) but in general I try.
This is a great place for folks to "ease" into it. My diary is public if you need ideas - but know I'm not 100% clean.
http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/0 -
I just started eating clean!! I bought myself a cute little cooler that I pack my food in for the day. I am following the eat clean diet by Tosco Reno. Some must are
oatmeal
hard bolied eggs
greek 0% fat yogurts
natural trail mix
almond butter
fruit and veggies
chicken, turkey, lean meats
beans
oh and lots and lots of water. This is day 2 for me and I already feel better!! Check out the book. It's fab!0 -
*bump* I want to eat cleaner too...0
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clean means different things to different people.
i try to eat healthy whole organic foods..to me that is clean. although i do eat microwaved or prepackaged foods, i eat the organic ones with real ingredients0 -
I feel like I eat pretty clean
Check what is planned for June 1st 2011
you're getting TONS of protein but the only veggie I see is celery? :flowerforyou:0 -
If you get a chance, read "Clean Eating" by Tosca Reno. Most healthy, common sense diet and lifestyle book I have ever read.
Ditto - can't say enough good things about this series of books.0 -
There are great heirloom and ancient grains on the market.... quinoa, amarath, millet... just to name a few... quinoa itself is 160 calories for 1/4 cup only 20 calories from fat and is a complete protein with essential amino acids...
Hope that helps... JJ0 -
I feel like I eat pretty clean
Check what is planned for June 1st 2011
you're getting TONS of protein but the only veggie I see is celery? :flowerforyou:
That's today....ultra low carb day. Check tomorrow.
Also, I supplement my greens....Is that still clean?0 -
Here's a great way to gradually change to a clean diet.... I did this when I first joined MFP. Now mind you, I don't eat 100% clean 100% of the time (um today for instance) but in general I try.
This is a great place for folks to "ease" into it. My diary is public if you need ideas - but know I'm not 100% clean.
http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/
Thank you, Wifemom! Great link - I really needed that.0 -
I just started eating clean!! I bought myself a cute little cooler that I pack my food in for the day. I am following the eat clean diet by Tosco Reno. Some must are
oatmeal
hard bolied eggs
greek 0% fat yogurts
natural trail mix
almond butter
fruit and veggies
chicken, turkey, lean meats
beans
oh and lots and lots of water. This is day 2 for me and I already feel better!! Check out the book. It's fab!
I like this and it includes fruits/veggies.....thanks! :flowerforyou:0 -
I think my diary is public, I eat about 1200-1800 cals a day, sometimes 2000 and I think I eat pretty clean... make sure you get enough nutrients and have tons of fruits and veggies and lean protein like egg whites, chicken, sushi (not fried and no sauces), lean beef.... I cant stay away from nuts though Theyre my weakness! Lots of green tea unsweetened helps and water.0
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There are great heirloom and ancient grains on the market.... quinoa, amarath, millet... just to name a few... quinoa itself is 160 calories for 1/4 cup only 20 calories from fat and is a complete protein with essential amino acids...
Hope that helps... JJ0 -
I think my diary is public, I eat about 1200-1800 cals a day, sometimes 2000 and I think I eat pretty clean... make sure you get enough nutrients and have tons of fruits and veggies and lean protein like egg whites, chicken, sushi (not fried and no sauces), lean beef.... I cant stay away from nuts though Theyre my weakness! Lots of green tea unsweetened helps and water.
I really love almonds. I am going to have to pick some up.0 -
Quinoa is a little nutty tasting... It can be used in any dish to replace rice... some people cook it in apple juice and eat it with fruit like oatmeal. It has about 8 grams of protein in a 1/4 cup...there are also rices with high protein like black forbidden rice or jade rice but they are pricier than the quinoa.0
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