Hi! I am not sure of answers since I am still trying to clean up my diet myself, but just wanted to say hi and congrats on clean eating!

Hi, Robin! How is your journey going? It's been a few months since you last posted here. I just joined this group and it seems there are still lots of crickets. The best info, and first info, I ever received on eating clean is from the queen herself, Tosca Reno. If you haven't found it by now, you should check out her website and books. Start here... www.eatcleandiet.com. I am on my third round of this eating clean lifestyle, and this time I certainly hope it is for good. Life got in the way the last couple of times. A kitchen remodel, surgery, etc. But I have learned how to manage it better and the key is being prepared. Always have stuff on hand that is clean... and plan your combos--i.e. a hard boiled egg and some whole grain bread. chicken and brown rice. lots of apples, broccoli, whatever is simple and good for you--keep readily avaialable. stay away from all the prepackaged stuff and stuff with added sugars. and by all means, pack a cooler with what you will eat when you are not home. then you remain in control. and, have your restaurant go to meals. don't be afraid to ask for your broccoli cooked without butter and no croutons on your salad... Hope this helps. Good luck!!