Anyone on a (Semi) Non-Processed Diet?

Hi! I avoid processed foods as much as possible. They kinda gross me out if I can't pronounce the ingredients I don't want it in my body. I also don't eat meat. Sometimes when I get off work at 2am if I am feeling lazy I will have a boca chick N patty, thats about as processed as I get, and even that I don't like eating but after a long shift at work, cooking is not always a option! feel free to send me a add, I am ALL about healthy eating.

Yes, I am also a Non-processed food eater...................I tend to get a tad bit anal about eating clean foods.

We do eat meat, but we purchase meat, eggs and raw dairy from local farms. We purchase our fruits and vegetables from a local Coop group and through a CSA membership.

There are very few things that we purchase from a regular grocery market.

Also, we actually spend way less on groceries now than we did before.

There's a whole group of us about to embark on this non-processed food journey together. Under GROUPS, check out the Crazy Sexy Cleanse. We're 37 strong so far. I heard cutting out the processed stuff does amazing wonders for allowing your body to heal itself and revving up the metabolism. But I also heard that getting rid of the sugars and all the additives is like weaning yourself off of drugs. I'm buckling down for quite the detox experience. Lawdy help us. lol.

I try to eat mostly non-processed stuff. I can't always stick to it bc of my busy schedule, but I definitely think it helps me lose weight. One of the bad things about processed food is how much sodium it has. That's actually the main reason I try to avoid it, because I have to watch my blood pressure. When I stopped eating processed stuff for a while, and then eat it again, it seems really bland and too salty. If you don't already, keep track of your sodium (you can adjust it in your settings). Cutting it out will help you not retain as much water and will probably kick start losing a few pounds.

ETA: I think the hardest part about starting to cut processed foods out of your diet is that it feels like there is nothing left to eat, lol. There are lots of blogs, websites, and books that can help with that. It takes a while, but it will definitely get easier if you keep at it!

Avoiding processed food has worked out for me quite well. It isn't convenient or cheap, but i've noticed the digestive system seems to be a lot more efficient and I have lost weight. Good luck.

Hi! I avoid processed foods as much as possible. They kinda gross me out if I can't pronounce the ingredients I don't want it in my body. I also don't eat meat. Sometimes when I get off work at 2am if I am feeling lazy I will have a boca chick N patty, thats about as processed as I get, and even that I don't like eating but after a long shift at work, cooking is not always a option! feel free to send me a add, I am ALL about healthy eating.

Has it helped you lose weight?

I would say so. I have lost about 13 pounds for some reason my mfp ticker doesn't show it. But eating better has made me feel better & have more energy, so I think its definilty a good move in the right direction for weight loss!

My processed foods include tortilla/breads that are usually whole grains and laughing cow or weight watcher cheese wedges. I cook a lot from scratch and living in California with all the fresh veggies and fruits we have here makes it easier. I did just buy some cereal though bu often have steel cut oats and egg white sandwiches. Portion control and keeping to natural sugars has helped me tremendously!

I have lost 93# to date.

I do my best to avoid processed foods. Even if I buy pre-packaged food (vegetarian protein sources like tofu and veggie dogs) I'm a label reader and avoid chemicals and sweeteners. I absolutely avoid high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. I've eaten like this for a while really...but it's only when I got stricter about it and counted calories that I began loosing weight.

I am doing great got some advice months ago on Jillian Michaels site. I don't eat meat other than turkey. If I am out somewhere then I will have a little bit of chicken. But usually if I have a burger I remove the meat. My diet is basic and yes it "it can" cost more. I could get junk food for a fraction of what I pay for healthy foods sometimes. But some healthy foods don't stay good as long as you know. For me I eat lettuce, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers every single day, I buy them every 3 days. As far as fruit goes, I don't much like it, so I avoid it here and there when I can. I eat 100% natural grain bread and that runs me around $6.00 a loaf. I can read whats in it and see there is no crap added to it. I also gave up all soda, I do miss my diet pepsi, but I will never go back. The only thing I drink now is water. No juice, no coffee no nothing.

So for the most part since I been eating all these veggies I have a ton of energy and I feel the best I have ever felt, no joke! Do I miss take out foods? Yes and no. I tried eating out 3 times since I been on this kind of eating deal. None of it stayed down "TMI" I know. So be careful about that. When your body is clean and your eating clean, watch out for greasy foods, and other way over processed foods. Did I lose weight? Yes but not like a ton or anything, my body is just now actually getting used to all the changes and the shock I just got done putting it through. But I do believe it's helping in my weight loss diet.

Sometimes I will have one of those special 100 calorie packs of whatever, but that's rare if I'm on the go I will pick one up. I do stick with special K here and there. Here is why, since I am not really a meat eater. Just eating veggies alone, It would take me forever to reach my calorie goals. So I need some help. We got a health food store coming in. When they are done building all my food will come from there. They carry a ton of natural foods, I can't wait.

My food bill alone for just me for the week, I'm guessing is around $40-50 a week. So I do not in anyway think that's bad. It's cheaper than what it was when I was eating out all the time, and buying junk food at the store. It really depends on what you buy. Eating healthy can cost you!