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What is " Clean Eating"? Well, in my opnion ....
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kimmisthegrimmis posted:
Hi All,
I wanted share a little about me to kick things off.
For most of my life I have struggled with my weight. I've done commercial diets, obsessed over the scale, developed an eating disorder, I've gained and lost the same 20lbs countless times. Now I'm just exhausted & over all of it!

On December 9, 2009 I decided that I was done with all of it. I was going to make a commitment, not to just lose weight, but to be HEALTHY... to me this means getting enough sleep, getting exercise, leaving work at a reasonable hour, spending quality time with my family -- and getting off refined sugar. (I think there are some of us who can eat sugar & some who can't. I don't have diabetes, but I find that I can't have just 1 cookies. As soon as I have one, I want 4 more. What's amazing is that when you don't have sugar ... you don't crave sugar. At least that has been my personal experience.)

Since December I have started to adopt a "clean eating" lifestyle. I've read up a lot on refined sugar, flower and antibiotics in meats -- and it was an eyeopener for sure. By "clean eating" I mean avoiding all refined sugar, refined flour and processed foods. I try to eat all whole foods -- foods that are either organic or as close to their natural state as possible.

I'm not obsessive about my "clean eating". I did have birthday cake, and I will eat pizza every now and again. So far I have lost a little over 15lbs and I feel great! I do keep a food journal and I pay attention to calories, but it doesn't rule my life or determine my day.

I'm hoping to meet other people who are trying to live a healthier lifestyle and can share some of their favorite, tips, foods and recipes along the way!

Kim

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4 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:What is " Clean Eating"? Well, in my opnion ....Hi All, <br />I wanted share a little about me to kick things off. <br />For most of my life I have struggled with my weight. I've done commercial diets, obsessed over the scale, developed an eating disorder, I've gained and lost the same 20lbs countless times. Now I'm just exhausted &amp; over all of it!<br /><br />On December 9, 2009 I decided that I was done with all of it. I was going to make a commitment, not to just lose weight, but to be HEALTHY... to me this means getting enough sleep, getting exercise, leaving work at a reasonable hour, spending quality time with my family -- and getting off refined sugar. (I think there are some of us who can eat sugar &amp; some who can't. I don't have diabetes, but I find that I can't have just 1 cookies. As soon as I have one, I want 4 more. What's amazing is that when you don't have sugar ... you don't crave sugar. At least that has been my personal experience.)<br /><br />Since December I have started to adopt a "clean eating" lifestyle. I've read up a lot on refined sugar, flower and antibiotics in meats -- and it was an eyeopener for sure. By "clean eating" I mean avoiding all refined sugar, refined flour and processed foods. I try to eat all whole foods -- foods that are either organic or as close to their natural state as possible. <br /><br />I'm not obsessive about my "clean eating". I did have birthday cake, and I will eat pizza every now and again. So far I have lost a little over 15lbs and I feel great! I do keep a food journal and I pay attention to calories, but it doesn't rule my life or determine my day. <br /><br />I'm hoping to meet other people who are trying to live a healthier lifestyle and can share some of their favorite, tips, foods and recipes along the way!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> Kim
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redwingfan responded:
I am glad to find this exchange! I eat a pretty healthy diet but I know there are areas that could be cleaned up. A couple of weeks ago I started cooking more from whole foods and already I can feel the difference. I am hoping we can get some great recipes going here and some good discussions that will help everyone!
Report This| Share this:What is " Clean Eating"? Well, in my opnion ....I am glad to find this exchange! I eat a pretty healthy diet but I know there are areas that could be cleaned up. A couple of weeks ago I started cooking more from whole foods and already I can feel the difference. I am hoping we can get some great recipes going here and some good discussions that will help everyone!
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barbe33 responded:
I have been "watching" what I eat since mid February and became very frustrated cause I hadn't lost one pound until I decided to eliminate the "white stuff". I have always used splenda, but decided to stop drinking diet drinks and limit my use of splenda. I also increased my veggies and fruit intake. For between meal snacks I grab nuts or yogart. I must say that natural peanutbutter has been a lifesaver when I am craving something sweet. The only thing that I'm having a hard time letting go of is my crackers.
Report This| Share this:What is " Clean Eating"? Well, in my opnion ....I have been "watching" what I eat since mid February and became very frustrated cause I hadn't lost one pound until I decided to eliminate the "white stuff". I have always used splenda, but decided to stop drinking diet drinks and limit my use of splenda. I also increased my veggies and fruit intake. For between meal snacks I grab nuts or yogart. I must say that natural peanutbutter has been a lifesaver when I am craving something sweet. The only thing that I'm having a hard time letting go of is my crackers.
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AmberRCampbell responded:
I love this I started clean eating back in Dec. 09 myself along with fitness and have lost 75 lbs and 60 inches! And still counting. I love it my whole family is becoming healthy!
Report This| Share this:What is " Clean Eating"? Well, in my opnion ....I love this I started clean eating back in Dec. 09 myself along with fitness and have lost 75 lbs and 60 inches! And still counting. I love it my whole family is becoming healthy!
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BlessedBeani replied to AmberRCampbell's response:
Is there any one out there that is still "clean eating?" I NEED a buddy with some guidance.
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