https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 08:34:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757294 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:40:15 +0000 JennyD 1757294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: Oh wow! Good luck on whole 30. It appeals to me, for sure, but I'm chicken! I have managed to cut a lot of sugar out of our lives. </p> <p>I was doing no carbs, which really took a ton of processed food out of our life, and sugar. But it also took out all fruit, which can be a bummer. So now I'm just trying to eat clean. But I'm off for Indian for lunch, so, maybe tomorrow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757281 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:37:55 +0000 JennyD 1757281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Only if you wash your hands and face first as well ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757279 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:37:34 +0000 JennyD 1757279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: I've found a few really easy recipes with quick prep that we eat... every week. I've also been making a salad, like broccoli salad or greek salad or tomato salad on sunday or monday, and we eat that as a side for a couple meals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757158 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:52:48 +0000 IRunForFun 1757158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Hahaha, I'd still consider the organic Greek yogurt with fruit to be a lottttt healthier than most other snack choices! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757153 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:49:23 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1757153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I eat on clean plates.... Does that count? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757150 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:48:39 +0000 LuLu Mom 1757150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We mostly try to eat clean, but it's easy to fall into bad habits on the weekend (TJ Orange Chicken anyone) but I strive to feed my family clean during the week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757120 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:38:08 +0000 Boheme 1757120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I buy the kind with the fruit in it :happy: I eat plain at home when I can doctor it, but on the go I need the flavored kind! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757109 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 11:35:34 +0000 namaste 1757109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to mostly but I do eat vegetarian. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757006 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:55:49 +0000 sandy 1757006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1757000 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:54:03 +0000 IRunForFun 1757000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: See this is what I don't understand. How is Greek yogurt - especially if it's plain and organic - considered "not clean"? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1756997 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:52:42 +0000 IRunForFun 1756997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really understand what eating "clean" is. I mean, there's no dirt on my food usually...?</p> <p>But in all seriousness, we eat healthy foods for the most part, and we eat "unhealthy" foods in moderation. We eat 98% of our meals at home, and they consist of lean protein, vegetables/fruits, and whole grains. When we do go out, we don't eat fried or fast foods. But we (OK I) love my sweets and eat something chocolate every day, and I have a particular fondness for frozen yogurt. I won't say no to a (gluten free) pastry or bread. </p> <p>Honestly, I feel like I get all the nutrients I need from my food, and don't go overboard on the junk, so I'm doing fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1756973 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:45:06 +0000 looch 1756973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: some bread has hidden dairy! </p> <p>It's worth getting checked out, at least it would be to me, I love cheese! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1756969 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:44:17 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1756969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyD: I feel ya on the recipes. It's mostly chicken &amp; vegetables here every night lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1756964 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:42:18 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1756964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have since January &amp; love it! At this point I eat 100% clean at least 4 days a week &amp; at least 80% on the other days. I started because we planned on doing BLW &amp; I never ever want food in the house that I would rather DD not eat. Then I got addicted to how I felt &amp; started getting more committed to it. I'm starting the Whole30 on Sunday...I'm nervous &amp; excited. Hopefully I can kick this sugar habit!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1756860 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:59:17 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1756860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did up until DD was 2... And then we had so many "easy" (aka processed) foods in the house for DD1 and they kind of stuck... That along w/ getting pregnant again and having to stuff my face to keep the nausea away really got us into bad habits. I'm trying to get back into it though! (so much harder this time) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean/page/2#post-1756773 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:31:09 +0000 californiadreams 1756773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: might also be your scale! I had one that I noticed after a few years told me my weight was majorly fluctuating. It happened even 5 minutes apart - that's when I decided to get a new scale and my weight is much more stable now. Although fluctuation by a few pounds on different days is also completely normal, so many things factor into your weight on a given day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756762 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:28:40 +0000 coopsmama 1756762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: This is our family, too.</p> <p>We focus on making sure we avoid processed foods (except for the occasional treat!) by making all of our own food with real ingredients from quality sources. I'm dairy free, but only because I have an allergy. We also try to limit our grain intake to the mornings -- homemade whole grain products.</p> <p>I focus on providing my family with fresh fruits and veggies, organic dairy and grassfed meats, and try to keep sweeteners to alternatives like honey or maple syrup. But we have the occasional "slip up" and I don't mind! :) It works for our family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756735 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:22:10 +0000 snowjewelz 1756735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really... We try to eat healthy but don't cut out anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756622 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:51:14 +0000 Ree723 1756622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! We try to eat fairly healthy most of the time, but there is no specific food plan we follow, or food group we avoid. We firmly believe in moderation, and it works well with our lifestyle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756618 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:50:33 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1756618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. </p> <p>I'm Gluten and dairy free, and recently discovered I have a dairy intolerance, but mostly in large amounts. I eat basically paleo 90% of the time- just meat and produce. But I enjoy it too- I don't feel like I'm restricting myself because I still eat delicious food. I feel better on it and I'm losing weight so I'm happy with the way I eat. As such, my boys have followed suit for the most part. </p> <p>But I have a good balance too- the last two nights I made homemade strawberry margaritas. Delicious. I don't regret it. I don't think of it as cheating- it's a choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756615 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:49:52 +0000 mrbee 1756615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: could be, but same thing happens if I eat bread? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756614 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:49:22 +0000 Maysprout 1756614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not exactly sure what clean eating is but we probably do somewhat. We eat mainly vegetarian, tried to greatly limit processed foods, eat healthy fats, avocados, olive oil, peanut butter. But we love our bread and cheese as well, and I love my desserts. But I don't think that's unhealthy or unclean. We try not to have too many hard and fast rules though either since when we're guests or out with a group or want to try something new we don't feel guilty about breaking our own rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756606 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:46:58 +0000 PurplePumps 1756606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way, not even close. I try to eat "healthy", but not a chance on eating "clean" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756593 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:43:42 +0000 Alivoo01 1756593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756592 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:43:32 +0000 looch 1756592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: could you be lactose intolerant? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756580 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:39:41 +0000 mrbee 1756580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish moderation worked for me!! I had some iced coffee with milk this weekend, and gained 4 pounds. Something about dairy just causes me to gain weight instantly. Same goes with bread...</p> <p>I sure miss dairy and bread... they were my favorite food groups! Especially together, as cheese and crackers!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756573 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:37:47 +0000 lawbee11 1756573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No! I don't do any of that. Being a vegan is my worst nightmare :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756569 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:36:43 +0000 mrsjyw 1756569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We definitely try to! We've been making our meals for the week on Sundays which has helped a ton. We focus on protein, fruits, veggies but we still do dairy/brown rice, etc as well. We also have "treat" days every few weeks and splurge on take out or pizza once or twice a month too!</p> <p>I think everything in moderation is good :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756560 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:31:27 +0000 Running Elley 1756560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not necessarily "clean" by its definition but definitely pretty healthy. I cook almost all of our food at home and try to avoid more processed ingredients. Everything in moderation- I'm constantly trying for a good balance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-eat-clean#post-1756558 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:30:48 +0000 californiadreams 1756558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=4175/14/n8pevc.268x188.images.jpg]