How do you eat?

Sometimes with a fork. Sometimes with my hands or a spoon.

*Damn it. Someone already made this joke on page one.

But really I just eat food that I like, that I can afford, that fit into my macros and the time I have or want to take to prepare it, and that have relative overall nutritional benefit.

I pretty much eat what I like, as long as it's within calorie range. I do try to balance things (Carbs, proteins, fats, etc) and I try to avoid processed when I can and avoid fast food but really, I don't have strict rules. If I want some chocolate, I eat it. I just log it.

I eat cheaply.

Currently eating a low-carb diet I'm sensitive to gluten and lactose intolerant, and my fiance is allergic to shellfish so I don't partake to avoid cross-contamination (was never a big fan of shellfish anyway so no big deal). He's lactose intolerant too so that at least makes it easy to cook for us both!

I have some weird foods that I love like spam, sardines and kippers. Also, I love dark chocolate and fruit (though I can't eat those right now... someday we will meet again and it will be glorious)

I avoid crappy beer,

Second this as well.. all other beer is fair game.

With a fork and knife, sometimes with a spoon

I usually go with the chew-then-swallow method.

Sounds about right

I try to stick to eating nutrient rich food that gives the body what it needs. This is what I am trying to do:


Breakfast:
lemon water
green smoothie (Mine is 1 cup water, 2 cups baby spinach and baby kale or other greens, 1/2 banana, 1/3 cup blueberries, I also add 1/3 cup fage yogurt or 1 tbl peanutbutter for protein-I don't like protein powders, a few mint leaves, cilantro leaves, a tiny bit of ginger)
2 boiled eggs with salt, pepper, paprika, and a little extra virgin olive oil

Snack:
1/4 cup raw unsalted almonds or other nuts

Lunch:
lean chicken or fish
lots of veggies (especially green)

Snack
1 gala apple or other fruits/veggies

Dinner
lean chicken of fish
lots of veggies (especially green)
sweet potato

LOTS of water, add lemon, cucumber, mint if you want

After dinner "tea":
1/4 lemon juice
few mint leaves
few cilantro leaves
tiny bit of fresh ginger
add boiling hot water, drink after a few minutes

Some form of activity as often as possible every day. (cardio 3x, strength 3x, walking whenever possible)

Medjool dates for any sweet cravings. Mixing up the fruit and veggies so there is tons of variety. A high quality multi-vitamin might be worth adding as well.

The idea for me is to work towards a healthier lifestyle that involves foods that nourishes the body with vitamins and minerals, not just empty calories.

I don't consume pork or alcohol. Red meat very rarely. Sometimes but not too often (once a week or every 2 weeks: basmati rice potatoes, whole wheat bread, cheese, coffee, oatmeal)

I am a vegetarian. A white chocolate covered pretzel enthusiast. Lover of desserts and veggies and my staples include Greek yogurt, Ezekiel bread, spinach, ranch dressing, and almonds. Tortellini is also a completely necessary and delicious part of my diet. Swiss cheese and sharp provolone is also a must.

I've never had Ezekiel bread but I've considered trying it because I like to include sprouted grains whenever possible. Is the taste like "regular" bread, or is it very different?

Ah man, its great! I'm a hearty bread kind of person and that's just what it is. Its reminiscent if a very hearty wheat bread, but it includes many more grains