Are you a Clean Eater?

amandastephens9003
amandastephens9003 Posts: 33 Member
in Motivation and Support
If not, what do you eat?

I'm pretty flippin' proud of myself, I haven't had a soda in 2 months. It was my addiction! When i drank it, i would would go through at least 3:1 liters a week!
I've lost 6 pounds... I know that's all water weight but hey it's a first step!
:)
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  • amberrenee813
    amberrenee813 Posts: 395 Member
    I'm a dirty eater. If it fits in my calories, I eat it. I try to be mindful tho and eat healthier. Also, I haven't had soda in a over a year so congrats on that.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    i am a dirty, dirty, dirty boy …..
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Not even a little.

    I eat a wide variety of foods.
  • fredgiblet
    fredgiblet Posts: 241 Member
    I eat fast food for lunch pretty much every workday. I probably average 1.5 cans of pop per day, that's way down from 2-3 cans not counting the fountain drinks that I used to have though.
  • amandastephens9003
    amandastephens9003 Posts: 33 Member
    Not even a little.

    I eat a wide variety of foods.

    If you don't mind me asking, what kind of foods?

    I'm sooooo bored with the same old stuff
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    As long as you observe the Five Second Rule, it's clean.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Not even a little.

    I eat a wide variety of foods.

    If you don't mind me asking, what kind of foods?

    I'm sooooo bored with the same old stuff

    chicken, pork, steak, sushi, brown rice, ice cream, bagels, eggs, bacon, greek yogurt, pasta, etc…

    my diary is open ...
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    I eat clean for the most part. No fast food, no soda, no coffee, no alcohol, no cake, cupcakes, cookies, cheesecake, etc. I don't eat at restaurants unless I absolutely have no other choice, meaning I am traveling.

    I do still eat packaged snacks like organic gluten free popcorn, gluten free pretzels, and gluten free crackers.

    I eat gluten free because I have Crohn's disease so when I do have a treat (which is rare), it's from a bakery that is gluten free/dairy free/soy protein free/peanut free/tree nut free/non GMO. I just went to this bakery last week and bought a vanilla pound cake, vegan blondie, and brownie. Ate the blondie and a couple slices of the pound cake. Froze the brownie and the rest of the pound cake for another time.

    I eat a lot of grilled chicken, salmon, ground beef/turkey, steak (I limit the red meat), brown rice, Greek yogurt, mushrooms, asparagus, black beans, flax seeds, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes (in moderation because I have insulin resistance). I wish I could eat a wide variety of veggies because I love veggies but I can't due to Crohn's. I get smoothies from a local health store's juice bar frequently. They are delish :heart:
  • amandastephens9003
    amandastephens9003 Posts: 33 Member
    As long as you observe the Five Second Rule, it's clean.

    LOL
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Yes, I wash my fruits and veggies before eating them.

    wait. wut?
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    I tried that "clean eating" thing, what I envisioned it meant... but then I found out they don't even give you a medal or a trophy or a pony or anything! :angry:

    So now I console myself with gallons of diet soda and processed foods in moderation.
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  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    i only eat foods that my body is able to digest...

    ...so i avoid corn.
  • Nedra19455
    Nedra19455 Posts: 241 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?
  • BlueButterfly94
    BlueButterfly94 Posts: 303 Member
    Ehhh... :P
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I eat clean for the most part. No fast food, no soda, no coffee, no alcohol, no cake, cupcakes, cookies, cheesecake, etc. I don't eat at restaurants unless I absolutely have no other choice, meaning I am traveling.

    I realize people eat like this for medical reasons, but for overall health and living, I do all that in moderation without issue.
  • onefortyone
    onefortyone Posts: 531 Member
    I eat EVERYTHING. But 98% of what I eat is made by me or my husband at home using ingredients, so even though we eat burgers, cheesecake, bread, pancakes, spanish rice, curries, and pizza, I have no idea if it's clean or dirty, because we made it, we know what exactly is in it. But it's not pat-on-the-back health food.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Not even a little.

    I eat a wide variety of foods.

    If you don't mind me asking, what kind of foods?

    I'm sooooo bored with the same old stuff

    My diary is open
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.

    Lemme help...
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  • red869
    red869 Posts: 59
    I pretty much eat whatever I want - as long as I know how many calories etc it has. I don't have takeaways or eat out at all, but I'll happily have a chocolate bar whenever I want (as long as it fits into my calorie limit). I also only drink water or tea. I really don't see the point of wasting calories on juice or other drinks.

    There was a time when I used to only allow myself super healthy, low calorie foods, but that didn't work for me. I always ended up binge eating after a while on all the food that I hadn't allowed myself to eat.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?

    It means no processed foods. It's something of a moving target, imo. Some people would consider cheese processed. Some would consider it clean as long as it only had a few ingredients. I'd consider almost everything processed but I don't think processed = bad, which is the root belief of the clean/unclean labeling.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    I pretty much eat whatever I want - as long as I know how many calories etc it has. I don't have takeaways or eat out at all, but I'll happily have a chocolate bar whenever I want (as long as it fits into my calorie limit). I also only drink water or tea. I really don't see the point of wasting calories on juice or other drinks.

    There was a time when I used to only allow myself super healthy, low calorie foods, but that didn't work for me. I always ended up binge eating after a while on all the food that I hadn't allowed myself to eat.
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  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?

    In my opinion, eat clean= 5 ingredients or less.
  • pamperedhen
    pamperedhen Posts: 446 Member
    I am a dirty kinda girl all da way!:bigsmile:
  • waterwing
    waterwing Posts: 214 Member
    I've been eating clean for a while now and I love how much better I feel.. way more alert and way less bloated. Sometimes it's a bit of a challenge and/or a bit boring but I know it's worth it in the end. I should probably mention that occasionally I have a cheat day with very very dirty food!
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?

    In my opinion, eat clean= 5 ingredients or less.
    That dirty, dirty, homemade mincemeat! :brokenheart:
  • dtimedwards
    dtimedwards Posts: 319 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?

    In my opinion, eat clean= 5 ingredients or less.

    Do red and green peppers count as separate ingredients? Because I'd hate if that was the difference between clean and dirty in my Western Omelet.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?

    In my opinion, eat clean= 5 ingredients or less.

    Do red and green peppers count as separate ingredients? Because I'd hate if that was the difference between clean and dirty in my Western Omelet.
    Off to make dirty breakfast for dinner now!! Egg white, shredded frozen potatoes, turkey sausage crumbles, onions, red AND green peppers, cheese and salsa. Positively filthy, I tell you!
  • dtimedwards
    dtimedwards Posts: 319 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?

    In my opinion, eat clean= 5 ingredients or less.

    Do red and green peppers count as separate ingredients? Because I'd hate if that was the difference between clean and dirty in my Western Omelet.
    Off to make dirty breakfast for dinner now!! Egg white, shredded frozen potatoes, turkey sausage crumbles, onions, red AND green peppers, cheese and salsa. Positively filthy, I tell you!

    EIGHT INGREDIENTS? Are you crazy? Jeez... you're going to need a cleanse to git rid of all those toxins.
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    I am a dirty eater!

    Moderation, variation, and no unnecessary elimination! :drinker:
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    What does it mean to "eat clean"? I have seen this terminology on other posts too. Sorry, I'm pretty new here.


    I eat all kinds of foods. I don't know what "clean" foods vs. "dirty" foods means. I probably eat some of each?

    In my opinion, eat clean= 5 ingredients or less.

    Do red and green peppers count as separate ingredients? Because I'd hate if that was the difference between clean and dirty in my Western Omelet.
    Off to make dirty breakfast for dinner now!! Egg white, shredded frozen potatoes, turkey sausage crumbles, onions, red AND green peppers, cheese and salsa. Positively filthy, I tell you!

    EIGHT INGREDIENTS? Are you crazy? Jeez... you're going to need a cleanse to git rid of all those toxins.

    I just happen to know of the perfect cleanse . . .

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1258212-30-day-gelato-ice-cream-cleanse-diet

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