Y'all In? 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge starts Mon, July 6

[awkwardturtle]

I found this on Pinterest. Meal prep ideas if anyone is interested: mybodymykitchen.com/meal-prep-gallery

[fem]

I'm in. I intro'd a while ago then kind of faded away because I feel sruck in a rut waiting for my first pp cycle. But this I can participate in! I had some sugar today but I'll start fresh tomorrow.

[fem]

And by some sugar I meant about 6 cookies. This is clearly needed.

[emilie]

I just drank a massive mug of hot chocolate in order to get my last sugar in before midnight

[pibblemom]

Just saw this bc I didn't get the chance to get here over the weekend. I'm so in. I started trying to eat clean last month, this will give me the motivation to do it 100%

[ironbaby]

I'm gonna try, but I don't think I even know where to start.

[ghostmonkey]

Jul 6, 2015 7:41:09 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

I'm gonna try, but I don't think I even know where to start.

If it's a massive overhaul, then you might do better starting with just planning out one meal for the first week, or maybe even snacks and starting there. If you are used to using a lot of processed/premade things or eating out, trying to toss it all out in one shot can be overwhelming for a lot of people. Slow changes tend to stick better.

[LovesMeSomeCake]

Just saw this now, but I'm in. Fall down 10 times, stand up 11 right?

[awkwardturtle]

Jul 6, 2015 8:28:04 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jul 6, 2015 7:41:09 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

I'm gonna try, but I don't think I even know where to start.

If it's a massive overhaul, then you might do better starting with just planning out one meal for the first week, or maybe even snacks and starting there. If you are used to using a lot of processed/premade things or eating out, trying to toss it all out in one shot can be overwhelming for a lot of people. Slow changes tend to stick better.

Agree with everything ghostmonkey said. 

ironbaby I don't know if you drink a lot of soda, but cutting that out would be an example of one change where you could start. An easy thing for me personally to start with is breakfast. So if you like oatmeal or an egg scramble try starting with that for a week.

[LovesMeSomeCake]

OK, I'm struggling already. I hope ya'll don't mind if I pick your brains? So, diet cokes are out, so I'll do green tea, but I use Organic Blue Agave sweetener. One ingredient, but is that legit? I need the caffeine!

[lovetruly2015]

I'll give it a try. Count me in.

[ghostmonkey]

Jul 6, 2015 8:59:29 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

OK, I'm struggling already. I hope ya'll don't mind if I pick your brains? So, diet cokes are out, so I'll do green tea, but I use Organic Blue Agave sweetener. One ingredient, but is that legit? I need the caffeine!

It depends on if you are looking at sugars as well or just cutting processed stuff. Agave is not different than honey or a spoon of sugar. It's just sugar.

If you are going to keep it limited and aren't concerned with that, that is fine. It's really your choice on what you deem is acceptable. I put honey on my oatmeal. Not much, but enough for a little flavor. I'm cool with that. For some people that would be a gateway sugar to all the other sugars and it won't work for them.

[LovesMeSomeCake]

Jul 5, 2015 20:49:16 GMT -5 awkwardturtle said:

I found this on Pinterest. Meal prep ideas if anyone is interested: mybodymykitchen.com/meal-prep-gallery

OMG this is GLORIOUS, I'm such a visual person, this is PERFECT.  I cannot use enough shouty capitals to say THANK YOU!!!

[awkwardturtle]

Jul 6, 2015 9:22:31 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

Jul 5, 2015 20:49:16 GMT -5 awkwardturtle said:

I found this on Pinterest. Meal prep ideas if anyone is interested: mybodymykitchen.com/meal-prep-gallery

OMG this is GLORIOUS, I'm such a visual person, this is PERFECT.  I cannot use enough shouty capitals to say THANK YOU!!!

Awe you're making me blush. I wish I knew how to insert a gif.

[shadesofgold]

Jul 6, 2015 10:00:16 GMT -5 @bloodyjack87 said:

I'm in, but I'm keeping dairy and bread (whole grain).

Same here. 

[fem]

Jul 6, 2015 8:59:29 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

OK, I'm struggling already. I hope ya'll don't mind if I pick your brains? So, diet cokes are out, so I'll do green tea, but I use Organic Blue Agave sweetener. One ingredient, but is that legit? I need the caffeine!

Personally I can't do straight coffee or tea, so I'm allowing myself some honey in tea and maple syrup plus almond milk in my coffee. But I won't use honey/maple syrup to sweeten a dessert or anything like that. I think you just have to do what works for you! Tea plus a little honey is a much healthier choice than Diet Coke in my opinion.

[mrsm]

Newbie today! Just got back from the ob said I have PCOS and need to drop a few…. so this is perrrrfect! Thanks

[shadesofgold]

Jul 6, 2015 18:44:32 GMT -5 mrsm said:

Newbie today! Just got back from the ob said I have PCOS and need to drop a few…. so this is perrrrfect! Thanks

Perfect! I posted a Day 1 check-in today. I will try to post every Monday. We also have a healthy living check-in on Wednesdays. Welcome!

[renbee]

Jul 6, 2015 18:44:32 GMT -5 mrsm said:

Newbie today! Just got back from the ob said I have PCOS and need to drop a few…. so this is perrrrfect! Thanks

Welcome! I also have PCOS - let me know if you have any questions

[mrsm]

Jul 6, 2015 23:25:31 GMT -5 renbee said:

Jul 6, 2015 18:44:32 GMT -5 mrsm said:

Newbie today! Just got back from the ob said I have PCOS and need to drop a few…. so this is perrrrfect! Thanks

Welcome! I also have PCOS - let me know if you have any questions

I have so many questions but I don't even know where to start!!! I will pm you
Thanks