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Jennifer Aniston's diet tips

summerfun21
summerfun21 Posts: 47
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I logged onto Yahoo this morning and saw an article about Jen's diet tips. I was glad to hear the baby food thing wasn't true...who does that???besides babies of course. Anyway, her nutritionist says the usual high protein, low carb, lots of fruits and veggies which I totally get. But then she said "No processed food". Lean Cuisine and SmartOnes are my afternoon lunch at least 3 times per week with a small salad. I am constantly on the go and my logic is "it beats McDonalds".

Am I missing something here? Is it really all that bad?

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  • ShrinkingNinja
    ShrinkingNinja Posts: 460 Member
    Processed foods have tons of hidden ingredients that will sabotage your efforts. It's best to avoid them altogether. A little night time prep work and you could take a healthier alternative with you.
  • JillyCornwall
    JillyCornwall Posts: 376 Member
    Processed foods should be avoided where possible, they are useful for time savers...but as a daily diet not ideal.
  • wildon883r
    wildon883r Posts: 429 Member
    Though low calorie meals they are not really healthy considering they have preservaties and other ingredients we don't need to be eating. Just look at whats in it. The only ingredients in food should be what it is. If it's chicken , brocolli , etc etc thats all it should have in it. You know the same as if you made it fresh at home? You can make those same meals ahead of time at home, freeze them and take them with you just like the industrially produced foods in those boxes. Good Luck
  • modernmom70
    modernmom70 Posts: 373 Member
    I agree ditch the processed foods. If you do a little organization on the weekends or evenings it will become second nature after awhile. And you will feel so much better because you are not putting all those chemicals in your body!
  • summer_anne
    summer_anne Posts: 35
    I absolutely agree here - your metabolism is not meant to handle all the chemicals and preservatives in processed foods and unnatural foods. I prepare all of my meals ahead of time on Sunday that way they are ready to grab and go during the week
  • amarie35
    amarie35 Posts: 333 Member
    Processed foods are really bad for you. Even though many meals are low in calories & fat, they have an exteme high amount of sodium. Sodium is EVIL! Stay away from it as much as you can.

    But, yeah.....ALMOST anything processed is gonna be better for you than McDonalds greasy burgers & fries. :smile:
  • SunLovin1
    SunLovin1 Posts: 682 Member
    I use them once in awhile but they knock my sodium sky high! Unprocessed is best, but we're all busy, so sometimes a lean cuisine pot sticker meal is my go to choice. It sure beats a Big Mac!
  • sing1998
    sing1998 Posts: 38 Member
    it's always ideal to eat perfect food as God made it but let's get real!! i don't worry about it and try my best to lower the calories. i think you're doing great to move off the fast food and into the lean cuisine. small steps! keep them going. as you re train yourself to eat a better diet you can begin to fine tune it! i have learned to eat fewer chips, choc chip cookies and cinnamon rolls and i've been able to lose 20 lbs. i still eat them but only a few times a week.
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    I agree with the other comments. You really have to look at the label. I'm sure with being on the go, it's really hard to keep fresh meals from not spoiling. I try to stay away from process foods as much as possible, unless they're a snack but all of my meals are homemade. I count sodium as well and that really helps with not having the water retention.
  • Ready2bTHIN529
    Ready2bTHIN529 Posts: 9
    I agree with you. it beats mcdonalds. I love to have a lean cuisine pep. pizzas twice a week for lunch, its healthier then eatn Pizza Hut. I think as long as u keep your calories under the limit, and exercise, you will lose weight. I believe that if I completely obsess over ingredients its more of a set up for failure.
  • mrandolph112
    mrandolph112 Posts: 18
    I have lean cuisines for lunch sometimes. Easy and I know the calories will be low and the meal will fill me up. I think if you keep the processed foods in moderation you will be ok. I agree, definitely better then McDonald's and better on the pocketbook too.
  • modernmom70
    modernmom70 Posts: 373 Member
    I have a small cooler that I pack my lunch in with some ice packs. If you are on the go all the time I would suggest getting one of these, the one I have is really cute and looks like a purse.
  • Brandzilla
    Brandzilla Posts: 51 Member
    Damn I love love love lean cuisines! They are so yummy and easy and prevent me from overeating. Plus they are cheap at the commissary.
  • Justpeachy78
    Justpeachy78 Posts: 45
    I too will grab a lean cuisine maybe twice a week for supper and include a side salad with it. I agree with the other comments about it being better than a burger and fries.....besides, i don't always feel like cooking. :smile:
  • GremlinJenny
    GremlinJenny Posts: 151
    It's all relative to your lifestyle. If the alternative is McDonalds, then yes, you are making better choices. :) I have a coworker who is proudly eating only 4 bags of M&Ms a day since she used to consume about 7. (literal, not exaggerated) Would anyone else brag about 4 bags of M&Ms? Of course not. Does that mean she's fine at 4 bags? No. She is constantly striving to improve and make better choices. She's working towards 2 bags/day now. lol.

    In an ideal world, you would not eat ANY processed foods, EVER. But this is reality right? Try to make little changes that will help you reduce the amt of processed foods you consume, but you know, within reason to your lifestyle. (Organizing your groceries better. Cooking ahead of time. Saving better to splurge on a nice meal not from a box. Whatever.) And don't beat yourself up if you can't grow your own organic foods while simultaneously leaving a zero carbon footprint. ;) jk jk.

    xoxo!
  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
    I logged onto Yahoo this morning and saw an article about Jen's diet tips. I was glad to hear the baby food thing wasn't true...who does that???besides babies of course. Anyway, her nutritionist says the usual high protein, low carb, lots of fruits and veggies which I totally get. But then she said "No processed food". Lean Cuisine and SmartOnes are my afternoon lunch at least 3 times per week with a small salad. I am constantly on the go and my logic is "it beats McDonalds".

    Am I missing something here? Is it really all that bad?

    If you're getting paid millions of dollars to be in front of a camera wearing a towel (The Break-up), processed foods are bad. For us normal folk - moderation is key unless we have some kind of illness that's made worse by these foods.
  • MyNameIsNotBob
    MyNameIsNotBob Posts: 565 Member
    Hahaha, yes the thing you are missing is that Jennifer Aniston probably has someone who prepares her meals for her! Of course we should all eat foods as minimally processed as possible. But a Lean Cuisine can be a good choice low-cal choice on a busy day.
  • deathtaco
    deathtaco Posts: 237
    Jennifer Aniston's an idiot.
    :laugh:

    Zone diet is not practical for most people, far better diets that are more accessible and easier to do with the same results.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I logged onto Yahoo this morning and saw an article about Jen's diet tips. I was glad to hear the baby food thing wasn't true...who does that???besides babies of course. Anyway, her nutritionist says the usual high protein, low carb, lots of fruits and veggies which I totally get. But then she said "No processed food". Lean Cuisine and SmartOnes are my afternoon lunch at least 3 times per week with a small salad. I am constantly on the go and my logic is "it beats McDonalds".

    Am I missing something here? Is it really all that bad?

    You want the truth????

    The truth is yes those things are that bad. Plan ahead, cook extra, pack a cooler with a salad in it...............

    Preparation is the best tool when wanting to eat clean.
  • sceck
    sceck Posts: 219
    I like food. Not just because we need it. So I enjoy eating a meal I've prepared. And because it takes a bit of time, there's not the time for unhealthy snacks. And it's rewarding to sit down to a tasty well prepared dish. Plus that's the time to truly relax and pay attention to the food itself. Our busy lifestyles sometimes keep us from really enjoying eating, thus we just grab something when it's convenient.

    There are some really good recipes on this site. Just find a couple that are not overly complicated, make extras to freeze, enjoy!
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    Yes, processed foods really are that HORRIBLE! That doesn't mean I don't eat them but I do try my very best to avoid whenever possible. As previously mentioned, our bodies weren't meant to process all those chemicals. All those processed foods are wreaking havoc on our bodies.
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