~ Clean Eaters Thread ~
jessmomof3
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We used to have a Clean Eating thread, and have some interest to start again!
Anyone is welcome to join whether you are just starting or clean eating is your lifestyle!!
Basically, CE is cutting out the white flour/ sugar, eating every few hours, focusing more on fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, and good fats!
Anyone is welcome to join whether you are just starting or clean eating is your lifestyle!!
Basically, CE is cutting out the white flour/ sugar, eating every few hours, focusing more on fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, and good fats!
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I've been eating *cleaner* for the last 3 years or so. I've slowly weaned myself off from all high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, MSG, and now artificial sweeteners. I do use a little Stevia or Truvia in my tea (but drink my coffee black). It wasn't an overnight change, but every little change helps. It's helped me and my family. My kids are used to snacking on fruit and yogurt instead of chips and junk food like their friends. Now *they* are educating their friends on the benefits of eating healthy!!! YAY! :bigsmile:
Anyway... since there was some interest I thought we'd share ideas or anyone can ask questions. I'm no expert but I have read a lot of nutrition books and articles.
So... who's with me?? :laugh:0 -
Must be able to read my mind this morning! I was reading the CE magazine last night before bed -trying to determine if I can adapt more of these principals in my eating habits. I'm all for it just need to get with the program. I'm not too far off... but could certainly improve. Have you read Tosca's book, is it worth buying?0
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I am interested! I love clean foods, but I also love the bad foods. I want to start weaning myself off those processed foods as well, so any help is great.
I already eat 5-6 times a day, so I thought I would start and do one meal completely clean for a week or two, then add another meal until I am eating all clean.
Did you find that you lost weight more easily when you went clean? Also, I am a mom too, and I try to feed my kids all the fresh fruits and veggies they will eat. But I have a 18 month year old, so it takes some convincing to eat her veggies. Luckily she loves fruit.0 -
I like the whole clean living attitude, but I am not sure if I can go 100%, as I still do enjoy white flour and some refined sugar.
But I am cutting way down on sugar, and trying to eat better carbs. I am also trying to remove all HFCS, MSG, trans fat and all the other icky chemicals from our diet. The artificial sugar has never been a problem, as I have always been against eating that.
whoo hoooo!!!!! :bigsmile:0 -
Wow! I'm so glad you posted, because I just learned that I've been eating 'clean' for a month now!
Hallelujah!! Eating clean was one of my goals to 'work towards'. I thought it would be harder.
I still use Truvia on occasion. And I know I won't 'eat clean' 100 percent of the time for the rest of my life, but normally I do. Oh and I still have a diet coke from time to time. I'm in IT I can't live without coke at least once a week.
This is great, I'd love to learn more about it.0 -
:laugh: Lets start the "Cleaning Eating" thread !:happy:0
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Wow, I didn't even know there was a magazine for CE.
Is it a good mag, or is it still too commercial like so many other magazines?
I might subscribe!0 -
I'm very interested as well. Have been trying to adapt the principals the last two weeks. I've lookd at the Eating Clean eating plan and I've read Jillian Michaels Metabolism book which is basically the same principal. It is hard to stay away from everything but I'm trying
Would love to read others suggestions and ideas. I have made the switch from the lowfat yogurts with all of the artifical sugars to Greek style yogurt this last week - I LOVE it. Have to watch the calories and fat but I do feel better eating it. Also bought some ground flax seed to add to it. 0 -
I enjoyed the CE magazine. Read it cover to cover! you can go to the website and get a free trial issue before subscribing as it is kinda pricey newstand. Has anyone read Tosca Reno's book or have any of the cook books? I'm trying to decide if it is woth buying or not. I understand the basic principals of eating clean but want to be sure I am not missing anything. Has anyone had success losing weight eating this way? I know I personally feel soo much better not eating all those chemicals. I don't usually eat this many carbs as her 2 wk. menu plan suggest- so I am a little leary of how my body will react to that.0
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Must be able to read my mind this morning! I was reading the CE magazine last night before bed -trying to determine if I can adapt more of these principals in my eating habits. I'm all for it just need to get with the program. I'm not too far off... but could certainly improve. Have you read Tosca's book, is it worth buying?
Yes, I've read the Clean Eating magazine and Tosca's Eat Clean book. They are both good to get started! Also, if you don't want to buy then check your library!! You can just get them on loan. :bigsmile:0 -
I enjoyed the CE magazine. Read it cover to cover! you can go to the website and get a free trial issue before subscribing as it is kinda pricey newstand. Has anyone read Tosca Reno's book or have any of the cook books? I'm trying to decide if it is woth buying or not. I understand the basic principals of eating clean but want to be sure I am not missing anything. Has anyone had success losing weight eating this way? I know I personally feel soo much better not eating all those chemicals. I don't usually eat this many carbs as her 2 wk. menu plan suggest- so I am a little leary of how my body will react to that.
Yes, I have lost weight eating clean! And really am seeing a big difference in my abs. Woohoo! :drinker:
I don't have any of her cook books but did read her book (I just posted).
Not only have I lost weight, but I FEEL so much better. I used to suffer from constant migraines and headaches, felt tired all of the time, etc. It's amazing how much more energy I have and how few headaches I get now!0 -
I'm very interested as well. Have been trying to adapt the principals the last two weeks. I've lookd at the Eating Clean eating plan and I've read Jillian Michaels Metabolism book which is basically the same principal. It is hard to stay away from everything but I'm trying Would love to read others suggestions and ideas. I have made the switch from the lowfat yogurts with all of the artifical sugars to Greek style yogurt this last week - I LOVE it. Have to watch the calories and fat but I do feel better eating it. Also bought some ground flax seed to add to it.
I loooove Jillian's Master your Metabolism book. It's much more thorough into going *why* you should eat clean, not just the basics of clean eating.
It is hard to stay away at first. I just tell people if they get pushy that I have food allergies (it's true, it gives me headaches!!) and I just stay away from the dessert table. :laugh:
Greek yogurt is pricey. They do make fat free and low-fat varieties also. I posted on another thread about Meijer brand plain yogurt. It is awesome and much cheaper than Greek yogurt. Dannon plain isn't bad either. I just add 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries to my yogurt. It makes it sweet enough w/out any sweetener! And I love ground flaxseed!0 -
Wow, I didn't even know there was a magazine for CE.
Is it a good mag, or is it still too commercial like so many other magazines?
I might subscribe!
It's pretty good. I haven't gotten the latest one but have read them in the past.0 -
:laugh: Lets start the "Cleaning Eating" thread !:happy:
I think we just did!! Glad you joined in! :bigsmile:0 -
Wow! I'm so glad you posted, because I just learned that I've been eating 'clean' for a month now!
Hallelujah!! Eating clean was one of my goals to 'work towards'. I thought it would be harder.
I still use Truvia on occasion. And I know I won't 'eat clean' 100 percent of the time for the rest of my life, but normally I do. Oh and I still have a diet coke from time to time. I'm in IT I can't live without coke at least once a week.
This is great, I'd love to learn more about it.
Good for you!! Yes, when I started eliminating the white flours/sugars, and eating more of a South Beach style about 5 yrs ago, I'd never heard of *clean* eating.
I think if you can at least eat 80% clean you'll be doing great!! I'm not perfect, but I know what things I can have and what is a trigger for me! I've learned to just say NO to pushy people that try to get me to eat junk. :laugh:0 -
I'm in!!!! I have been trying to eat clean for the last week. I have been doing it and didn't realize it, but now I am making sure of it. I use a 1/2 of pack of stevia once a day. I feel so much better.
I love the Clean Eating magazine.0 -
I'm in!!!! I have been trying to eat clean for the last week. I have been doing it and didn't realize it, but now I am making sure of it. I use a 1/2 of pack of stevia once a day. I feel so much better.
I love the Clean Eating magazine.
Good for you!! Glad you are feeling better too, isn't that the best reward for feeding your body right??0 -
Can i join in everyone? I am a huge fan of clean eating, and once I started it was really easy to adapt. I just try and eat whole foods, and non processed foods. I don't eat fast food, or go out to eat much at all. And honestly I have been able to keep the 100 lb weight loss off for over three years now. So if it is ok, count me in! I love the CE mag, and Tosca Reno is my hero!!!! One day I am going to meet her. Anyway, it is an amazing way to eat, and any recipe ideas are welcomed! The only catch that I have with it is being creative with cooking, and spicing up the foods!!! Thanks everyone!
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So... what are your *clean* breakfasts???
I'll share my usual breakfast. I've been eating oatmeal for a good 4 years for breakfast now. LOVE it! I think I have it perfected in how I like it! :laugh:
I either call it power oatmeal or PMS oatmeal. :bigsmile:
1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal (cook in microwave for 1 min w/ 1 cup water)
Add in 1/2 c. frozen blueberries (cook another 45 seconds or so, watch it!)
Add in 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 T. ground flaxseed
1/4- 1/2 c. cottage cheese, and sometimes 1 T. Naturally More Peanut butter
(350 calories, 51g carb, 11g fiber, 14g fat, 19g protein)
FYI, I am a huge fan of Naturally More PB. It is sold at Wal*mart in a yellow container. Here's a link to it, it is made with flaxseed oil http://www.naturallymore.com/products.html0 -
Can i join in everyone? I am a huge fan of clean eating, and once I started it was really easy to adapt. I just try and eat whole foods, and non processed foods. I don't eat fast food, or go out to eat much at all. And honestly I have been able to keep the 100 lb weight loss off for over three years now. So if it is ok, count me in! I love the CE mag, and Tosca Reno is my hero!!!! One day I am going to meet her. Anyway, it is an amazing way to eat, and any recipe ideas are welcomed! The only catch that I have with it is being creative with cooking, and spicing up the foods!!! Thanks everyone!
Stephanie
Yes, please join us!! Good for you... 100#!!! I've kept off my 70# loss for over 4 yrs now! :bigsmile:0 -
Right On!
I’ve been working on eating cleaner for quite some time. My Wonderful man has joined me and we’re trying to get healthy together! I’m working on getting my Gardening skills up to par, maybe next year we’ll be eating from the garden. I also am interested in raising pheasants for fresh eggs. (and meat) :noway: If I can get over the Willies of killing one.
Oh Clean Breakfast... I cheat! We have a Milk man who delivers natural, local dairy and some bread products :happy: I luv him
Organic Raisin bread from the Milk man, A glass of chocolate milk
I like protien drinks for breakfast too... I'm not much of a breakfast eater so something liquid makes it easy.0 -
Right On!
I’ve been working on eating cleaner for quite some time. My Wonderful man has joined me and we’re trying to get healthy together! I’m working on getting my Gardening skills up to par, maybe next year we’ll be eating from the garden. I also am interested in raising pheasants for fresh eggs. (and meat) :noway: If I can get over the Willies of killing one.
Oh Clean Breakfast... I cheat! We have a Milk man who delivers natural, local dairy and some bread products :happy: I luv him
Organic Raisin bread from the Milk man, A glass of chocolate milk
I like protien drinks for breakfast too... I'm not much of a breakfast eater so something liquid makes it easy.
That is awesome!! Glad you are getting healthy together!! My hubby just eats what I make. He is a pretty good healthy eater, but he definitely eats more *non clean* stuff than I do. And he's still lost 20# since he started working out with me (P90X) and eating better! Not fair that men have an easier time losing weight! :laugh:
I'm jealous of the organic milk!! I wish it weren't so expensive around here!0 -
Oh ya, it's alittle more expensive but they deliver it.
Ya my guy lives at his place with his roommate and I live at my place with mine, so it's alittle harder for us to diet together, which is why this is nice. We can use it to keep track of each other and help each other stay on the right track. Really, I look at his stuff and I get inspired, I hope he looks at mine and feels the same.
LOL ya I know what you mean about men loosing faster!
I challenged him to loose 50, and I'm loosing 25 we will probobly reach our goals at the same time. :ohwell:0 -
Hi everyone. I love eating clean not only because I think it makes me look better but also because it makes me feel so,so much better. I am so much more productive and energetic.
I stopped eating sugar, white flour, processed foods and junk foods. If I want to try a piece of cake or something, I'll have two bites. I drink my coffee black now. I will occasionally splurge with my boyfriend and have chips and salsa or share a burrito or have one of his homemade green chili chicken enchiladas. (I live in Albuquerque and I *love* New Mexican food). But other than that I aim to eat whole, natural foods, mostly fish, veggies and lean meats and fish. Also I like the "good" fats like nuts, seeds, olive oil and avocados.
Recently my goal has been to eliminate or cut back on alcohol, which has been my toughest hurdle. I am doing well at that goal this week and aim to keep it up.
I also like to run and work out. At the moment I'm training for a half marathon and I also go to the gym and do Jillian-style circuit training (I love her). I'm happy this group is starting back up -- thanks Jess!0 -
Have you read Tosca's book, is it worth buying?
I've read parts of it at Borders (I'm cheap ha ha) and I also go to her website sometimes. I think it is helpful to learn the basic concepts, which are also pretty much laid out here in this thread, which saves you money. :laugh: Basically AVOID the standard American diet of processed/junk/sugary foods and go back to eating healthy, natural foods. The Eat Clean Diet book does have good recipes though. It focuses some on supplements, which I haven't really gotten into. I think we can get all of our vitamins and nutrients from eating well, but I could be wrong.
I really want to read Master Your Metabolism and may plunk down the money for that because I'm a big fan of Jillian Michaels'.0 -
So... what are your *clean* breakfasts???
I'll share my usual breakfast. I've been eating oatmeal for a good 4 years for breakfast now. LOVE it! I think I have it perfected in how I like it! :laugh:
I either call it power oatmeal or PMS oatmeal. :bigsmile:
1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal (cook in microwave for 1 min w/ 1 cup water)
Add in 1/2 c. frozen blueberries (cook another 45 seconds or so, watch it!)
Add in 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 T. ground flaxseed
1/4- 1/2 c. cottage cheese, and sometimes 1 T. Naturally More Peanut butter
(350 calories, 51g carb, 11g fiber, 14g fat, 19g protein)
FYI, I am a huge fan of Naturally More PB. It is sold at Wal*mart in a yellow container. Here's a link to it, it is made with flaxseed oil http://www.naturallymore.com/products.html
For breakfast I always eat one of the following:
Usually I eat oatmeal, which is what I had this morning. I use 1/3 cup plain old fashioned oatmeal and cook it on the stove if I have time or in the microwave if I don't. I also use about a cup of skim milk, 1/2 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder (I realize this isn't clean but I try to get at least 25g of protein in each meal [plus snacks of fruits, veggies, yogurt, nuts, etc. in between the three meals]), one banana and either 30 blueberries or 10 blackberries.
Sometimes I'll have cereal, with the skim milk and chocolate protein powder and fruit. Either Kashi Go Lean or the Flax Seed Bran kind that I buy at the co-op.
When I have time I love to make an egg omelette with turkey or chicken and bell peppers and tomatos and onions and salsa. Yum. This is my favorite "treat" breakfast because I rarely have time to make it.
Finally, I like to make what I call Banana Wraps which is one La Tortilla Factory Low Carb Low Fat tortilla (50 calories, 10g carb, 5g protein), a banana, 1 Tbsp of natural peanut butter (I usually use a kind called Valencia that I buy at the co-op), and 1/2 Tbsp of honey. Yum. This one definitely tastes the best to me and indulges my sweet tooth.0 -
Awesome, thanks for the breakfast recipes!!!0
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I have a stupid question. Do you consider eating lunches like Kashi Frozen meals "clean"
Here is a link to one:
http://www.kashi.com/products/kashi_entrees_chicken_florentine
The ingredients are healthy, fiber is good, etc, but because it's processed, is that considered not clean.
I ask because I do eat meals like this for lunch, because it's much easier. I try to eat leftovers from the night before, but that's not always possible.
I don't think I will stop eating convenience foods like this, as it keeps me full and keeps me on track.
Any thoughts?
THANKS!0 -
Have you read Tosca's book, is it worth buying?
I've read parts of it at Borders (I'm cheap ha ha) and I also go to her website sometimes. I think it is helpful to learn the basic concepts, which are also pretty much laid out here in this thread, which saves you money. :laugh: Basically AVOID the standard American diet of processed/junk/sugary foods and go back to eating healthy, natural foods. The Eat Clean Diet book does have good recipes though. It focuses some on supplements, which I haven't really gotten into. I think we can get all of our vitamins and nutrients from eating well, but I could be wrong.
I really want to read Master Your Metabolism and may plunk down the money for that because I'm a big fan of Jillian Michaels'.
Go to Walmart.com Master Your Metabolism was on sale last week, it may still be. I am reading it now. Very good.0 -
I have a stupid question. Do you consider eating lunches like Kashi Frozen meals "clean"
Here is a link to one:
http://www.kashi.com/products/kashi_entrees_chicken_florentine
The ingredients are healthy, fiber is good, etc, but because it's processed, is that considered not clean.
I ask because I do eat meals like this for lunch, because it's much easier. I try to eat leftovers from the night before, but that's not always possible.
I don't think I will stop eating convenience foods like this, as it keeps me full and keeps me on track.
Any thoughts?
THANKS!
I won't say it's 100% clean, but that's ok!! It's a MUCH better choice than a Lean Cuisine or other frozen meal out there!! It's also portion controlled which is good and does have fiber also.
I don't want to be the *clean police*, so just make the best choices that you can! If that saves you from hitting McD's drive through, then it's all good! :laugh:0
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