Hello! Trying to eat clean.
Becka4Real
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Hi! I'm new to MFP, but excited to start my journey. I've been successful losing weight after baby #1, and now I'm working on the weight from baby #2. My family has decided to start eating clean, so I'm also figuring that out. Would love to chat to get and give encouragement!
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Welcome Becka4prez! I eat clean too, but I like to call it "closer to the earth". I've been on MFP on and off for a year, losing 50lbs in the process! I'll send a friend request, always looking for new friends!0
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that's great! i'm new too, would love more friendly faces on my newsfeed, helps me stay on point!0
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for the record, clean has nothing to do with weight loss...
eat the foods you like, just less of them ...
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ndj1979 - eating clean has been a huge factor in my weight loss!! every body is different!! by eliminating sugar, I have a healthier relationship with food! by reducing dairy and grains, I am inflammation free and feel better/workout better/live a better life! by focusing on nourishing my body with nutrients from real food, my metabolism has kicked into high gear! and by focusing on meals filled with veggies and meats, not pasta and cheese, I do in fact eat less calories. IT'S ALL CONNECTED. Time for everyone to figure out what works best for their body, lifestyle and goals
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Sugar I have gotten under control. I dont eat sugar. I substitute.
It is the salt and fat that Im working on now.
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ndj1979 - eating clean has been a huge factor in my weight loss!! every body is different!! by eliminating sugar, I have a healthier relationship with food! by reducing dairy and grains, I am inflammation free and feel better/workout better/live a better life! by focusing on nourishing my body with nutrients from real food, my metabolism has kicked into high gear! and by focusing on meals filled with veggies and meats, not pasta and cheese, I do in fact eat less calories. IT'S ALL CONNECTED. Time for everyone to figure out what works best for their body, lifestyle and goals
no, you replaced calorie dense foods with less calorie dense foods and created a calorie deficit. Clean eating has nothing to do with it. I do not eat "clean" (whatever that is) and I have no problem gaining, maintaining, or losing.
please define "real" food? Is the food I eat fake, because it is not clean?
I believe you are referring to the Thematic Effect of Food (TEF) which has been shown to be minimal.
at the end of the day it is CICO ...calories in vs calories out because you know, math and science and stuff...
Finally, you can eat a diet of veggies and meats, be over your calories, and gain weight, period.0 -
lollitakennedy wrote: »Sugar I have gotten under control. I dont eat sugar. I substitute.
It is the salt and fat that Im working on now.
really? So no fruits, bread, vegetables, etc? that is pretty impressive...0 -
Becka, you used the word "clean" when referring to eating. Since that has no real meaning and most of MFP isn't a fan of that term, expect some backlash.
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The only clean food I eat is cabbage, and that's because I wash it first.0
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ndj1979 - eating clean has been a huge factor in my weight loss!! every body is different!! by eliminating sugar, I have a healthier relationship with food! by reducing dairy and grains, I am inflammation free and feel better/workout better/live a better life! by focusing on nourishing my body with nutrients from real food, my metabolism has kicked into high gear! and by focusing on meals filled with veggies and meats, not pasta and cheese, I do in fact eat less calories. IT'S ALL CONNECTED. Time for everyone to figure out what works best for their body, lifestyle and goals
no, you replaced calorie dense foods with less calorie dense foods and created a calorie deficit. Clean eating has nothing to do with it. I do not eat "clean" (whatever that is) and I have no problem gaining, maintaining, or losing.
please define "real" food? Is the food I eat fake, because it is not clean?
I believe you are referring to the Thematic Effect of Food (TEF) which has been shown to be minimal.
at the end of the day it is CICO ...calories in vs calories out because you know, math and science and stuff...
Finally, you can eat a diet of veggies and meats, be over your calories, and gain weight, period.
OP... ndj1979 is right. You lost weight by creating a calorie deficit. What you were referring to is the METHOD in which to CREATE that deficit. Eating clean doesn't inherently cause weight loss. Yes, everyone's body is different... But in terms of mathematical and scientific fact, they AREN'T different.0 -
ndj1979 - eating clean has been a huge factor in my weight loss!! every body is different!! by eliminating sugar, I have a healthier relationship with food! by reducing dairy and grains, I am inflammation free and feel better/workout better/live a better life! by focusing on nourishing my body with nutrients from real food, my metabolism has kicked into high gear! and by focusing on meals filled with veggies and meats, not pasta and cheese, I do in fact eat less calories. IT'S ALL CONNECTED. Time for everyone to figure out what works best for their body, lifestyle and goals
It IS all connected. Good for you for trying to create a healthier lifestyle.0 -
ndj1979 - eating clean has been a huge factor in my weight loss!! every body is different!! by eliminating sugar, I have a healthier relationship with food! by reducing dairy and grains, I am inflammation free and feel better/workout better/live a better life! by focusing on nourishing my body with nutrients from real food, my metabolism has kicked into high gear! and by focusing on meals filled with veggies and meats, not pasta and cheese, I do in fact eat less calories. IT'S ALL CONNECTED. Time for everyone to figure out what works best for their body, lifestyle and goals
Those have far more to do with the 54 lbs you lost than the nature of the food you ate to get there.0 -
You can technically gain weight while eating clean, I agree with that but eating whole foods or even incorporating more fruits and vegetables in your diet has significant health benefits that can't be ignored. I think of eating "clean" the same as eating things closer to nature but I could be mistaken? Sometimes it's more important to look at the long term picture of what you're trying to accomplish (preventing cancer, diabetes, feeling awesome) then losing weight quickly. By having a clean diet, you're most likely going to lose weight (whole foods are full of fiber which will prevent those binges of eating crap), although it might take a longer time. Our bodies are designed to eat whole foods, not processed garbage. That's my two cents anyways.0
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It must be Friday.0
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There is no definition for clean eating. Focus on whole foods that are nutrient dense. If you find yourself craving something "processed" or "unclean", I'm all for having it if it fits in your calories, especially if a small portion of something keeps you from binging in huge amounts after weeks/months of denying yourself.
Find what works for you. The easiest way to do the above is cook for yourself. Pick up a cookbook and embrace the recipe builder in this app (no matter how horrible it has become, it's unfortunately what we're stuck with; I use the old recipe builder as it is easier to use).
For snacks, find foods that work with your schedule and habits and will help you meet your goals. I like greek yogurt and also love jerky (although carrying floss becomes a must).0 -
Becka4prez wrote: »Hi! I'm new to MFP, but excited to start my journey. I've been successful losing weight after baby #1, and now I'm working on the weight from baby #2. My family has decided to start eating clean, so I'm also figuring that out. Would love to chat to get and give encouragement!
A couple of suggestions:- describe how/what you are actually eating. Using a term like "clean" tells people nothing
- avoid the term "processed" which also says little. Unless you pick the foods from your own garden, everything is processed to some extent. If you mean that you are trying to avoid pre-packaged foods and cook your own, the term "convenience foods" is more descriptive
Otherwise, welcome to MFP! The tools here work really well if you actually use them. Weigh, measure, and log accurately. Be honest about your activity level. Accept that weight loss is not linear and you will have times where you stall. Let common sense prevail.
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I will make it short! Thank you for the picture. It made me smile and wonder what does clean mean? I believe that clean can mean different things to different people who are making the judgment call about the food they consume.
Please explain what clean means to you.
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Hey, I enjoy a good debate. Looks like everyone has different ideas. Haha For me, I'm just trying to reduce sugar and processed foods. Will I eat cake with real sugar every now and then, hell yes! But I want most of my food to be fruits, veggies, whole grains, and meat that was prepared by me! That's my definition. :-)0
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I will eat sugar every now and then, but i want my diet to mostly be foods with sugar...Becka4prez wrote: »Will I eat cake with real sugar every now and then, hell yes! But I want most of my food to be fruits, veggies, whole grains, and meat that was prepared by me! That's my definition. :-)
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Oh, also, I agree, you can gain or lose weight on any kind of foods. This is just what I think will be healthy for me.0
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I will make it short! Thank you for the picture. It made me smile and wonder what does clean mean? I believe that clean can mean different things to different people who are making the judgment call about the food they consume.
Please explain what clean means to you.
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"Clean" means nothing to me.
I eat all foods in moderation, because in life their will always be cake, ice cream, etc.
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That's the problem with the term - it has no set definition. For example I am comfortable calling many brands of potato chips (I eat Cape Cod, generally) clean. If you look at the ingredients on cape cod chips it is: Potatoes, Canola Oil, Salt. There is nothing else in them. The fact that someone else sliced and cooked them is irrelevant to me.
Some people will say they are unclean because potatoes are unclean.
Some will say they are unclean because they come bagged up from a factory.
Some will say unclean because *GASP* Potato Chips, jeeez!!!
But fact of the matter is - they're no different than chips you would make at home, natural, and yes ... Clean.
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Becka4prez wrote: »Hey, I enjoy a good debate. Looks like everyone has different ideas. Haha For me, I'm just trying to reduce sugar and processed foods. Will I eat cake with real sugar every now and then, hell yes! But I want most of my food to be fruits, veggies, whole grains, and meat that was prepared by me! That's my definition. :-)
I will keep it short! Thank you for you response to my question. I believe we are on the same page. MFP allows you to monitor your food intake and by doing it daily will allow you to reduce those food items that you want to eliminate.
The best to you in your endeavor because being healthy is what it is all about.0 -
Becka4prez wrote: »Oh, also, I agree, you can gain or lose weight on any kind of foods. This is just what I think will be healthy for me.
ok - I do not eat clean and my health makers are almost perfect...what does that mean?0 -
ndj1979 - eating clean has been a huge factor in my weight loss!! every body is different!! by eliminating sugar, I have a healthier relationship with food! by reducing dairy and grains, I am inflammation free and feel better/workout better/live a better life! by focusing on nourishing my body with nutrients from real food, my metabolism has kicked into high gear! and by focusing on meals filled with veggies and meats, not pasta and cheese, I do in fact eat less calories. IT'S ALL CONNECTED. Time for everyone to figure out what works best for their body, lifestyle and goals
How do you have a "healthier" relationship with food by eliminating sugar? You do know that rice, veggies, fruits, etc contain sugar, yes? So you've eliminated an entire food group? Doesn't seem like a "healthy" relationship with food to me... *the derp*
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Becka4prez wrote: »Hey, I enjoy a good debate. Looks like everyone has different ideas. Haha For me, I'm just trying to reduce sugar and processed foods. Will I eat cake with real sugar every now and then, hell yes! But I want most of my food to be fruits, veggies, whole grains, and meat that was prepared by me! That's my definition. :-)
so you make your own whole grains and bread?0
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