You beat me to it! LOL

I have an open diary, but be warned, I tend to only eat 70% to 80% clean. There are some things I am just not willing to part with.

Hi! Feel free to look at my diary. I don't know if it would pass a purist inspection, but I think I eat pretty clean. I just got on a serious roll these past couple of weeks.

My diary is open too. I've only been eating 90%+ for about a week but ive never felt better. I used to be a carb-o-holic but now im not eating wheat or gluten and only eat carbs after a workout or if im craving them. Hope this helps:)

Im eat pretty clean/gluten free on most days. ADD ME! Im always looking for people with open diary's,to inspire me on my off days

Feel free to add me! I eat pretty clean (I'd say probably 80% these days). I do occasionally indulge in some dessert or beer, haha, but other than that, I don't eat bread/crackers, potato chips, etc.

I try my darndest to eat as clean as possible. I sometimes falter a bit but my diary is open too.

While I joined this group a while back, I have not been dedicated at the whole "clean eating" thing. I am really wanting to get focused and get going. I like the fact people have their diaries open for viewing. My goal is to begin with at least 50% and quickly increase to a better percentage. Any advice or suggestions for someone just getting started with this new and healthy lifestyle?

Hey Stacy, I'm just going "clean" too, so this is what I've tried so far:
-buy more veggies- I would usually buy what I needed for recipes for the week, now I buy additional stuff (peppers, celery, artichoke, asparagus) pretty much what ever is on sale. I try and work more veggies into our meals. Then I wash and cut up a bunch and have it easy to grab in the fridge. Now when I'm looking for snacks its celery with pb, or peppers and hummus that I grab, and not chips or cookies.
-stop buying chip or cookies, lol. Plus, for me budget is an issue, and I thought I'd be spending a fortune on groceries buying more fresh and organic stuff, but just cutting out these two things gives me plenty of breathing room in the grocery bill.
-drink just water and tea (FH drinks coffee too) we don't buy soda, "juice", or iced tea anymore
-change breakfast- I *love* breakfast. This might be the hardest part of eating clean for me, especially since we go out for breakfast on the weekend with family. I just want waffles and syrup and all the most sugary, carby, processed things on the menu! At home I've changed what breakfast looks like a lot because it always had some kind of added sugar- cereal, syrup, pop tarts (did I really ever eat those things??). Now it's some kind of protein (egg, peanut butter, yogurt), a whole grain, and a piece of fruit
-find what keeps you interested - for me its been reading blogs and finding new recipes. We've only been at it a few weeks, but every week we do a little better!

PS Thanks everyone sharing open diaries! Good idea Linda!

Mine should be open... I'm about 10 days into a 30 day clean eating detox, but I've been down the clean eating road before..I have over 100 pounds to lose too. When the 30 days are up, I'll aim for 80-90% clean. Note: I have a 7 month old, so frequently don't get as much time as I would like to eat regularly.

I have been reading the McDougall Plan books and he states that you don't need to eat so much protein. In fact you get all the protein you need from starches, vegetables, and fruits. No meats, dairy or fats. That is what I am doing now. Since I do a bit of weightlifting as well, I will drink a protein shake, Shakeology, mixed in water, just to be sure I have the correct amount. Hope this helps.

Hello,

yes, reading the blogs definately keeps me motivated and groups such as this one also helps.

Wow! you really eat clean. I'm sure that is why I can't lose weight. I'll try to pick up tips from you.

This is the exact topic I was looking for. I need some creativity in my meals. Hoping all of your diaries will help!

I've just joined this group, my diary is open and completed daily. I would really like some new friends who are interested in clean eating and swapping ideas/recipes.

I eat about 80% clean I think, there are certain things I'm not ready yet to give up or I don't have time to make on my own (ingredients), my diary is open. I don't know if you can access recipes I've added but I cook 3 meals a day for my little family. If anyone adds me and wants the recipes I'll share!