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Looking for new friends who quit sugar/eat clean :)
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Hey! I eat "clean" and cut out a lot of the sugar & spicy food from my diet because of rosacea (type 2: papulopustular). I eat the same thing everyday (because it is so delicious) and I only "cheat" on Friday afternoons. Add me & I'll message you what I eat because I document it all. I usually hit 1500 calories a day and I try my best to eatan equal amount of protein & carbs(here is my grocery list: honey graham crackers, unsweetened almond milk, Special K Pastry crisps, Chex Mix, turkey bacon, egg whites, olive oil, tuna, scallion, olive oil mayo, mustard, chicken, bread crumbs, asparagus, peppers, cucumbers, lemon, garlic, hummus, almond, cranberries, raspberries, mangos, blueberries and tonsss of water)8
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I don't understand we are getting woo-ed for saying we want to eat in a way that does not consist of processed foods? Please tell me what is so "woo" about that? Just because you choose to not eat organic or Non-GMO, that's fine, but don't attack the people who want to. OP, there is a Clean Eating Group you can join. Posting in the "ordinary" forum will get you attacked.4
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I don't understand we are getting woo-ed for saying we want to eat in a way that does not consist of processed foods? Please tell me what is so "woo" about that? Just because you choose to not eat organic or Non-GMO, that's fine, but don't attack the people who want to. OP, there is a Clean Eating Group you can join. Posting in the "ordinary" forum will get you attacked.
Because 99.9% of people who say they don't eat processed foods do eat processed foods. @kokonani you only eat raw fruits and vegetables? Just think it's hilarious how some posters are holier than thou and go on about how they eat clean and don't eat processed food but when you look in their food diary it is full of processed stuff.6 -
ijustsaidthat wrote: »Hey! I eat "clean" and cut out a lot of the sugar & spicy food from my diet because of rosacea (type 2: papulopustular). I eat the same thing everyday (because it is so delicious) and I only "cheat" on Friday afternoons. Add me & I'll message you what I eat because I document it all. I usually hit 1500 calories a day and I try my best to eatan equal amount of protein & carbs(here is my grocery list: honey graham crackers, unsweetened almond milk, Special K Pastry crisps, Chex Mix, turkey bacon, egg whites, olive oil, tuna, scallion, olive oil mayo, mustard, chicken, bread crumbs, asparagus, peppers, cucumbers, lemon, garlic, hummus, almond, cranberries, raspberries, mangos, blueberries and tonsss of water)
I don’t care for the term clean eating because it’s vague and subjective and your grocery list is the perfect example of that. Whatever definition you’re following, I have no idea how you can consider graham crackers, special k pastry crisps, Chex mix, and turkey bacon as “clean”.
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MarianMarMoi wrote: »The conversation that's going on will probably scare other like-minded people away from this thread, which is a bit of a shame. I would've loved to come in contact with more people who are interested in eating this way.
If facts are going to scare people away, then we have a real problem. As a diabetic, I can't just magically add maple syrup instead of brown sugar because it is somehow a better option FOR ANYBODY.1 -
singingflutelady wrote: »I don't understand we are getting woo-ed for saying we want to eat in a way that does not consist of processed foods? Please tell me what is so "woo" about that? Just because you choose to not eat organic or Non-GMO, that's fine, but don't attack the people who want to. OP, there is a Clean Eating Group you can join. Posting in the "ordinary" forum will get you attacked.
Because 99.9% of people who say they don't eat processed foods do eat processed foods. @kokonani you only eat raw fruits and vegetables? Just think it's hilarious how some posters are holier than thou and go on about how they eat clean and don't eat processed food but when you look in their food diary it is full of processed stuff.
I think (again) that the disconnect is due to semantics. I don't always eat "clean"...I don't even use that term. I do say that I like to limit my processed foods (limit, not eliminate).
From a technical standpoint, almost every single item in a grocery store is "processed"...romaine hearts in a bag, greens cut off carrot tops etc. I however do not consider these to be processed foods.
For me (generally speaking of course) processed foods are in the inner aisles of the supermarket (not always...and there are minimally processed foods there too...oats etc).
If I pick up food box and look at the ingredients and see 15-30 ingredients, I consider that processed.
I'm not trying to force this idea on anyone...this is just the definition that I personally go by. I like to limit/reduce my processed foods and "try" to eat minimally/non processed foods. No one is perfect, but it's what I try and achieve.6 -
Feel free to add me.
I am on month 3 of eating whole food plant based 'diet' (its a lifestyle now)
yes it's different from being a vegan but similiar aspects
I eat the fruits and vegetables that come from my garden in my own backyard
I post pictures often and am always looking to inspire others to go WFPB!
I'm down 20lbs
30lbs to go!
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iamabeetle wrote: »In the last 4 months I have probably been doing what you and others have been doing for years.
I eat a lot of vegetables, natural yogurt and fish.
I'm finding it fun to try new things. The 'brand name' that I am using is called 'Healthy Mummy' and there are lots of recipes and things like that which I enjoy accessing. I am doing well with my meal planning (there are 5 of us who live in the household) but need to get better at meal prep to save time. I'm looking at increasing my protein (that's my challenge this week) and I do find it challenging to curb my cravings (sorry for TMI but mainly during that time of the month) but I am doing an AMAZING job with what I am doing.
Like I said in the beginning, it's the only thing that has worked for me. I have lost 23.1kg (50.02lb) in 4 months and I am enjoying my life again. I did my first Parkrun today (5km/3.1 miles) and did so well. Things that I never thought I would enjoy doing, I am embracing.
I am looking at having surgery soon. I have 20kg (44lb) of loose skin that hangs below my bellybutton that gets in my way. I am hoping to have that done this year (I need to save lots of money or rob a bank!). This will help my mobility. Life is great and I am finally enjoying living for the first time in a long time.
Hi.
I’m new to the site and, to be totally honest, have found some of the comments on this thread hilarious in the way people have reacted.
Way to go for your clean eating/living. I take my hat off to you. I’m interested in losing weight and as and when I find a recipe I like I will definitely share it with you.
I live in Italy so everything here is covered in olive oil, so as long as you don’t have a problem with that, I’m sure I can find you some good stuff to eat.
Keep on the road your on, it’s obviously working, and well done on the run.3 -
iamabeetle wrote: »In the last 4 months I have probably been doing what you and others have been doing for years.
I eat a lot of vegetables, natural yogurt and fish.
I'm finding it fun to try new things. The 'brand name' that I am using is called 'Healthy Mummy' and there are lots of recipes and things like that which I enjoy accessing. I am doing well with my meal planning (there are 5 of us who live in the household) but need to get better at meal prep to save time. I'm looking at increasing my protein (that's my challenge this week) and I do find it challenging to curb my cravings (sorry for TMI but mainly during that time of the month) but I am doing an AMAZING job with what I am doing.
Like I said in the beginning, it's the only thing that has worked for me. I have lost 23.1kg (50.02lb) in 4 months and I am enjoying my life again. I did my first Parkrun today (5km/3.1 miles) and did so well. Things that I never thought I would enjoy doing, I am embracing.
I am looking at having surgery soon. I have 20kg (44lb) of loose skin that hangs below my bellybutton that gets in my way. I am hoping to have that done this year (I need to save lots of money or rob a bank!). This will help my mobility. Life is great and I am finally enjoying living for the first time in a long time.
Hi.
I’m new to the site and, to be totally honest, have found some of the comments on this thread hilarious in the way people have reacted.
Way to go for your clean eating/living. I take my hat off to you. I’m interested in losing weight and as and when I find a recipe I like I will definitely share it with you.
I live in Italy so everything here is covered in olive oil, so as long as you don’t have a problem with that, I’m sure I can find you some good stuff to eat.
Keep on the road your on, it’s obviously working, and well done on the run.
Is it just as hilarious how the ones you find hilarious are the ones who are successful? People keep falling for the same stupid crap over and over and then complain that it is not their fault. It is processed food? Sugar? Fat? The government? Or maybe Garfield the cat made them fat? Yeah, that's it.
Don't be gullible. Your health and your pocket book with thank you.3 -
iamabeetle wrote: »In the last 4 months I have probably been doing what you and others have been doing for years.
I eat a lot of vegetables, natural yogurt and fish.
I'm finding it fun to try new things. The 'brand name' that I am using is called 'Healthy Mummy' and there are lots of recipes and things like that which I enjoy accessing. I am doing well with my meal planning (there are 5 of us who live in the household) but need to get better at meal prep to save time. I'm looking at increasing my protein (that's my challenge this week) and I do find it challenging to curb my cravings (sorry for TMI but mainly during that time of the month) but I am doing an AMAZING job with what I am doing.
Like I said in the beginning, it's the only thing that has worked for me. I have lost 23.1kg (50.02lb) in 4 months and I am enjoying my life again. I did my first Parkrun today (5km/3.1 miles) and did so well. Things that I never thought I would enjoy doing, I am embracing.
I am looking at having surgery soon. I have 20kg (44lb) of loose skin that hangs below my bellybutton that gets in my way. I am hoping to have that done this year (I need to save lots of money or rob a bank!). This will help my mobility. Life is great and I am finally enjoying living for the first time in a long time.
Hi.
I’m new to the site and, to be totally honest, have found some of the comments on this thread hilarious in the way people have reacted.
Way to go for your clean eating/living. I take my hat off to you. I’m interested in losing weight and as and when I find a recipe I like I will definitely share it with you.
I live in Italy so everything here is covered in olive oil, so as long as you don’t have a problem with that, I’m sure I can find you some good stuff to eat.
Keep on the road your on, it’s obviously working, and well done on the run.
Is it just as hilarious how the ones you find hilarious are the ones who are successful? People keep falling for the same stupid crap over and over and then complain that it is not their fault. It is processed food? Sugar? Fat? The government? Or maybe Garfield the cat made them fat? Yeah, that's it.
Don't be gullible. Your health and your pocket book with thank you.
I think I found the fervour of some people a little over the top. My intention was not to offend. We all know what our own personal pitfalls are, but this site is supposed to support and encourage, or so I thought - not criticise or be superior. Just my opinion.
Well done to everybody who is managing to lose/gain/maintain weight, for those who need to, and eating healthily in the process.
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iamabeetle wrote: »In the last 4 months I have probably been doing what you and others have been doing for years.
I eat a lot of vegetables, natural yogurt and fish.
I'm finding it fun to try new things. The 'brand name' that I am using is called 'Healthy Mummy' and there are lots of recipes and things like that which I enjoy accessing. I am doing well with my meal planning (there are 5 of us who live in the household) but need to get better at meal prep to save time. I'm looking at increasing my protein (that's my challenge this week) and I do find it challenging to curb my cravings (sorry for TMI but mainly during that time of the month) but I am doing an AMAZING job with what I am doing.
Like I said in the beginning, it's the only thing that has worked for me. I have lost 23.1kg (50.02lb) in 4 months and I am enjoying my life again. I did my first Parkrun today (5km/3.1 miles) and did so well. Things that I never thought I would enjoy doing, I am embracing.
I am looking at having surgery soon. I have 20kg (44lb) of loose skin that hangs below my bellybutton that gets in my way. I am hoping to have that done this year (I need to save lots of money or rob a bank!). This will help my mobility. Life is great and I am finally enjoying living for the first time in a long time.
It sounds like you've made great progress.
I see you're working on increasing protein. The thread below was a great help to me in identifying calorie-efficient protein foods I enjoy, that might not otherwise have occurred to me.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also
Lemurcat12 mentioned the 10 veggie/fruit per day challenge. That's had a couple of active rounds, is in a bit of lull now, but may be worth reading for ideas/tips/cautions, and I'm sure some of the regulars would reply to new posts. That's here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10521320/10-a-day-800g-veggie-fruit-challenge-participants-check-in
Now, I'll risk a word of background on the mini-controversy about terminology and methods.
Many (not all) of the self-labeled "clean eaters" say they have been at it for a couple of months now, and are seeing great benefits from improved nutrition. That's a wonderful thing! It's easy to let an evangelical tone creep in, at that stage, and for other readers to find it that tone off-putting.
On the flip side, many of those who may seem "anti clean eating" are people who've been using MFP for literally years, who themselves have successfully lost weight here, and are now in weight maintenance/fitness improvement mode. They're truly trying to help. It's common - not universal - to see "new eating religion" posts from people who soon struggle, or don't last. If your new way of eating is perfect for you, that won't be you, but in the overall population of new MFPers, it's sadly common. The "old hands" have probably tried milder argumentation (on others) and are now at a bit of desperation to stop new people from leaping off that same cliff. (Some of the "old hands" have themselves lept off that cliff, before finding a different path to success.) So, they want to help, but may come across as strident or angry, after having been through this dialog dozens, maybe hundreds, of times.
Me, I'm a 43-year vegetarian (age 62), got fat then obese eating lots (lots!
) of home-prepared whole foods, stayed obese for decades that way, became very active (even competing regularly as an athlete) while obese, yet had high cholesterol/high blood pressure and other major obesity-correlated health issues while bring active and eating whole foods.
When I came to MFP and started counting calories, I lost about a third of my body weight, becoming a thin, active vegetarian rather than an obese one. I didn't much change what I ate, but did change portions and proportions. I didn't much chsnge workout routine. With that body weight change, my cholesterol levels became solidly normal, and my blood pressure low normal. I've had people on MFP who see my diary call me a "clean eater", but that's a term I personally don't like to use, as it's so poorly defined as to be meaningless. I do like the occasional gooey dessert or craft beer, regularly put "added sugar" (blackstrap molasses) in my oatmeal, and eat "processed foods" like cheese and black-bean chips! I'm taking my first significant break from logging right now, at the start of year 3 maintaining a healthy weight.
MFP is a great tool, and there's lots of good info in the forums. A bit of sometimes-messy dialectic is part of what keeps forum content on a mostly sound scientific basis, so thick skin can be a help at times!
Congratulations on all you've achieved so far, and best wishes for continued excellent progress!3
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