Clean Eating

baileybiddles

Hi everyone!

I'd love for someone to explain to me what clean eating is. I keep seeing this term come up on these boards and don't have a clue what it means. Does it help with the weight loss? Hopefully I don't sound too silly here!

Thanks!

TavistockToad

generally clean is anything unprocessed... but there are differing interpretations depending who you ask...

poedunk65

To me "clean eating" is eating all foods closeest to their original state. I do no dairy, sugar and very ltittle meat.

Friend me if you would like to see what i have done to drop 60lbs.

I also recommend watching Forks Over Knives and Hungry for a Change. 2 great flicks on food.

MonicaT1972

Nothing refined, processed or pre-packaged.

Protein, whole grain carbs, fruits and vegetables.

Just google clean eating and you will find a ton of information on it.

It makes a huge difference in losing weight and re-shaping your body. I personally cannot succeed at both without it.

vklebanova

Clean eating refers to avoiding anything that comes in a box.
It means eating all-natural, organic plant-based foods as the majority of your food.

baileybiddles

Nothing refined, processed or pre-packaged.

Protein, whole grain carbs, fruits and vegetables.

Just google clean eating and you will find a ton of information on it.

It makes a huge difference in losing weight and re-shaping your body. I personally cannot succeed at both without it.

So nothing like milk, or yogurt? I eat a yogurt every day, as it's one of the only snacks that keeps me full enough to tide me over until lunch.

I also have waffles every day for breakfast. XD

Cr01502

Basically it's when you spray your food with disinfectant before you eat it.

I prefer to eat dirty.

downinaggieland98

Food consumed in its most natural state, so nothing processed. Fruits, veggies, lean meat, nuts, whole grains... anything from nature. I am not overzealous about it, but I do think it's the best thing to do for your health.

baileybiddles

Basically it's when you spray your food with disinfectant before you eat it.

I prefer to eat dirty.

Clever, I like that!

downinaggieland98

I would never give up my milk & yogurt. Some people do, I don't see the point. I do drink raw or organic milk, though.

Cassea7

Whole foods..no processed...fruit, veggies, dairy, , chicken, fish, seeds, nuts..There is so much you can do with clean eating and its the way to be HEALTHY and slim.. Some people jsut cut calories and they end up not fueling their bodies to have a healthy sustanable loss. I am shrinking..lost 5 inches off my waist in one month

Food Matters is an excellent dvd..you can watch part of it on youtube..I havent felt this healthy in my entire life..i am 48

baileybiddles

I would never give up my milk & yogurt. Some people do, I don't see the point. I do drink raw or organic milk, though.

I have a pretty bad calcium defficiency from a medication I am taking so my daily yogurt has sort of become a staple. As for milk, I don't use it too much other than for cereal, but I still can't stand almond milk or soy milk.

xiamjackie

To me "clean eating" is eating all foods closeest to their original state. I do no dairy, sugar and very ltittle meat.

Friend me if you would like to see what i have done to drop 60lbs.

I also recommend watching Forks Over Knives and Hungry for a Change. 2 great flicks on food.

Just watched Hungry for a Change yesterday. It's on Netflix in case anyone is interested.

baileybiddles

To me "clean eating" is eating all foods closeest to their original state. I do no dairy, sugar and very ltittle meat.

Friend me if you would like to see what i have done to drop 60lbs.

I also recommend watching Forks Over Knives and Hungry for a Change. 2 great flicks on food.

Just watched Hungry for a Change yesterday. It's on Netflix in case anyone is interested.

Thank you for sharing that! I will most likely watch it tonight after work!

digitalsteel

I think grass fed beef vs grain/corn fed, pasture raised pigs and chickens from local farms if you can. Lots of veggies, no chemicals or processed foods.

stephdeeable

I can't really define it for you because no one really knows what it means. I think it does help you lose weight though. I think it's something about smug, self-satisfaction burning up to 100cal a minute!

mmapags

As you can see, there is no effective universal definition.

Jeanginter

I think yogurt is fine, just do the plain version and add your own fruit. I did that and it makes a huge difference. I make my own now. Pretty simple, and then I strain it to get it more greek-like. If I want it a little sweeter, I add fruit and a little raw honey.

NutellaAddict

Saran Wrap....some of you will get it some of you wont.

meghan6867

I consider "clean eating" to be nothing processed or pre-packaged. Clean eating is an attempt to eat foods as close to their natural state as possible. But! there is no single, universal definition.

Cr01502

I can't really define it for you because no one really knows what it means. I think it does help you lose weight though. I think it's something about smug, self-satisfaction burning up to 100cal a minute!

That's preposterous!

Smugness doesn't burn calories.

It's the constant telling everyone else that they need to eat clean that burns up all the calories.

clairebeej

I can't really define it for you because no one really knows what it means. I think it does help you lose weight though. I think it's something about smug, self-satisfaction burning up to 100cal a minute!

I just sprayed my coffee! TY!

stephdeeable

I can't really define it for you because no one really knows what it means. I think it does help you lose weight though. I think it's something about smug, self-satisfaction burning up to 100cal a minute!

That's preposterous!

Smugness doesn't burn calories.

It's the constant telling everyone else that they need to eat clean that burns up all the calories.

Can we at least agree that the smugness gives you an after-burn?

coe28

Saran Wrap....some of you will get it some of you wont.

Is it bad that I get it? :laugh:

PattiBaldwin88

Its just eating foods that are processed as little as possible. I've always heard the general rule is if it has more than 3 ingredients or anything you can't pronounce, then it probably isn't clean. I still eat yogurt and drink some milk, but I watch out for the added sugars AND artificial sweeteners.

LydiaShackelford

Here is the BEST breakdown of clean eating I have ever found, and it is what I follow:

www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating/

baileybiddles

I can't really define it for you because no one really knows what it means. I think it does help you lose weight though. I think it's something about smug, self-satisfaction burning up to 100cal a minute!

HAHAHAHA this made me laugh!
I have had too many people tell me to eat clean and I had nooo clue what they were talking about.

baileybiddles

Here is the BEST breakdown of clean eating I have ever found, and it is what I follow:

www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating/

I actually was just on this website after a google search! Thanks for sharing!

Ke11yJo

I also recommend watching Forks Over Knives and Hungry for a Change. 2 great flicks on food.

I have been reading alot about clean eating also and wanted to learn more. I am going to definitely check out both these movies!

prattiger65

If your goal is weight loss, eating "clean" wont necessarily help. To lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit. You can eat too much "clean" food just as easy as, dare I say, unclean food. Eat less, move more. Don't over think it.

baileybiddles

If your goal is weight loss, eating "clean" wont necessarily help. To lose weight you have to eat at a caloric deficit. You can eat too much "clean" food just as easy as, dare I say, unclean food. Eat less, move more. Don't over think it.

This is what I'm sort of thinking. While the idea interests me, there are things I don't want to give up. For example, shredded cheese. Yogurt. Real milk. My favorite recipe is topped with shredded mexican cheese and wouldn't be the same wtihout it. The ultimate goal IS most definitely weight loss, so maybe I'll just stick with making healthy choices, counting the calories and exercising.