Hellobee Boards Topic: How healthy do you eat?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How healthy do you eat? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:33 +0000 youboots on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2735042 Thu, 11 May 2017 22:28:19 +0000 youboots 2735042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably a 6-7. I eat out too much but when we eat at home I cook mostly from scratch. I drink more than I should but not pop. I'm not much of a sugar person. irene on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2735038 Thu, 11 May 2017 22:25:37 +0000 irene 2735038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Awesome. 8-9. It would have been 10 but we still eat pizza once a week ,and we go out to eat on weekends. I make pre-packaged dumplings for a quick Saturday lunch, and I like eating smoked salmon (assuming that is a kind of processed meat?) and would have that for lunch (with salad) 1-2 times a week. Other than that, we cook mostly at home, shop organic, and we eat a lot of veggies/leafy greens, fruits and protein, use honey instead of sugar, brown rice instead of white, coconut/olive oil instead of butter. I usually make sauces and marinates from scratch. We only drink water most of the time. I drink a lot of green tea over the week and a bit of coffee over the weekends. DS only drinks water and milk (he won't drink anything other than these for some reason) Before I had a kid we were maybe 4. We do cook during the week, but I snacked pop tarts and drank at least 1 can of coke a day. For lunch I ate frozen TV meals, and we ate out way too much. Even though we cook, we were such newbies, we sheepishly add whatever the recipe requires - eg. 1 stick of butter here and there, all the time. And we never cook veggies. Fruits and veggies get rotten in the fridge most of the time. mrs.kiwi on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2735024 Thu, 11 May 2017 21:47:52 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2735024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Hmm compared to the rest of America probably an 8-9.. But compared to what I think is truly healthy I really think I'm more like a 6. We Don't drink soda and we rarely eat artificial/processed stuff. When we are at home we eat whole nutritious food for the most part. It helps that we are Korean-American- I find that traditional ethnic food is so much healthier than the American diet! So just by eating a lot of traditional Korean meals (brown rice, soups, fermented stuff, seaweed, roots/random veggies) I feel like I'm being healthy. But I do have Costco chicken nuggets here and there, we order pizza, we eat junk at church/social functions.. and we don't like to waste food so if there's junk in the house that someone else brought over we will eat it! I love cookies/sweets too so I indulge in sweets/processed sugar fairly often. winter_wonder on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2735021 Thu, 11 May 2017 21:38:32 +0000 winter_wonder 2735021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Well....I'm currently reading this while eating a monster cookie, so that says a lot:) I'd say a 4. yin on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734994 Thu, 11 May 2017 21:00:55 +0000 yin 2734994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Possibly an 8. I try to be a good example for my kids, and we eat healthy meals together. With DH on the Keto diet and myself leaning towards low carbs, our plates are full of veggies and protein. Since the kids do have food allergies, I tend to stick with their dietary restrictions as well so that we eat one big shared meal as a family. After the kids go down you can find me sneaking something totally unhealthy though. Anagram on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734562 Thu, 11 May 2017 12:59:11 +0000 Anagram 2734562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @littlejoy: I've been surprised that it's been so "easy", because typically any new diet change has me really jonesing for everything bad the first week or two until the cravings pass. But this time, I just feel better and more energetic. But also, last weekend was kind of a health rock bottom for me--I had strep twice in a row, then got diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, and then broke out in a horrible full body rash that now has been diagnosed as pityriasis rosea--it's awful. Like, beyond awful. So I had to make some changes. littlejoy on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734502 Thu, 11 May 2017 11:42:46 +0000 littlejoy 2734502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Anagram: Wow! I'm glad to hear it's going so well for you. I've heard the first week is a beast. It sounds like maybe your body was just really needing those nourishing foods. Good luck!!! Anagram on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734489 Thu, 11 May 2017 11:34:01 +0000 Anagram 2734489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Typically, I would give myself a 4ish. I know how to eat healthy, and I'm really careful about feeding my kiddos healthy foods (minimally processed, no added sugars or weird ingredients) as much as possible. But then I get tired/lazy and give myself different things as "treats" that end up being daily and it ends up being bad. But I just started Whole30 this week to see if it helps my newly diagnosed autoimmune disease, so just this week, I'd say I'm a 9-10. No added sugars, no grains, no legumes. no additives or preservatives, low on starchy vegetables, high on leafy/cruciferous veg and high on grass fed meats and organic fruits. I actually feel great, even though I'm in the first week. None of the withdrawal/flu like symptoms some people experience, but probably that's because my health was at a rock-bottom low last week. lamariniere on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734462 Thu, 11 May 2017 11:10:53 +0000 lamariniere 2734462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Freckles: I'd keep that extra pound then. :silly: Freckles on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734455 Thu, 11 May 2017 11:02:45 +0000 Freckles 2734455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @lamariniere: It actually amounts to a 1lb difference in my weight when i eliminate ice cream from my diet. Is it really worth it?? :P Mrs D on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734451 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:59:40 +0000 Mrs D 2734451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Freckles: Thanks! Its been a battle but getting through the first 30 days was the hardest. Its unreal how much better I sleep! :) autumnleaves on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734449 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:58:51 +0000 autumnleaves 2734449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 7 - I try to eat healthy for the most part but with my inlaws here for 10 days we ate a bunch of red meat and pork and not that many salads. I am not used to eating meat that frequently. Now I am trying to cleanse myself with lots of salads. My rule is everything is OK in moderation. skinnycow on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734448 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:58:09 +0000 skinnycow 2734448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 9 ish? We basically eat as if we're doing Whole30 during the week (so no grains, sugar, dairy, etc) and splurge on the weekend. We usually have wine 1-2x a week and then eat out 1-2x a week also. Adira on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734440 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:54:29 +0000 Adira 2734440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Right now I'd say I'm probably a 7. I used to be a 2 probably! But I've been doing low carb since October which has cut out a ton of sugar from my diet and I'm eating a lot more healthy meats and vegetables, so I feel like my diet is pretty good these days. littlejoy on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734437 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:50:06 +0000 littlejoy 2734437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 7 or 8 ... we are vegan, so that naturally means a good bit of whole foods, but it's also SUPER easy to fall into the trap of pasta, crackers, and snacks. When I'm not pregnant, I'm an 8 or 9 ... pregnant me is like a 3, because all I eat is bagels, cookies and pasta. :) We think LO has a soy allergy, so this means a lot of meals are made at home. That really helps. Kids in general help, I think. looch on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734432 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:48:08 +0000 looch 2734432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 9. I slip occasionally and eat processed snacks, but the vast majority of my food is things I can identify each ingredient. I don't think sugar is bad, though, so I still eat it when I want to. Synchronicity on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734426 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:44:04 +0000 Synchronicity 2734426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Maybe a 7. I eat a vegetarian diet but I'm definitely far from perfect! lamariniere on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734424 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:42:49 +0000 lamariniere 2734424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Freckles: same. I eat well most of the time, lots of fresh fruits and veggies, mostly home cooking, no soda or fast food. But I do enjoy chocolate and wine just about every day. Mrs. Champagne on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734421 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:41:21 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2734421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Maybe a 7. I eat healthy for meals typically... but when the kids go to bed I have wine and chips or crackers! I love snacks. Freckles on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734411 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:30:53 +0000 Freckles 2734411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it's all relative? I would say compared to the average North American, probably an 8. I don't drink juice/soda and I would say that 90% of our meals are made at home and not processed. Ice cream, wine/beer and baked goods are my weaknesses but i believe in moderation. :) @Mrs D: That's amazing - i'm always impressed by people who successfully make drastic dietary changes in their lives. 2PeasinaPod on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734409 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:29:37 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2734409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd say a 7. I love salads for lunch and my breakfast is usually pretty healthy. My dinners are ok. We're in the stage where we feed the kiddos early and eat our dinner at like 9pm, so we aren't as healthy then as we should be. caterw on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734407 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:27:08 +0000 caterw 2734407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 7? I make healthy meals but I do super love dessert... If I don't have baking supplies around I would bump it up! Mrs D on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734398 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:20:35 +0000 Mrs D 2734398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would have said around a 5 last year, this year I have made a conscious effort to drastically improve things. I have cut sugar dramatically, no gluten and limited dairy...Its amazing how much of a difference it has made. I'd give myself an 8/9 these days... PeaceLily on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734390 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:11:47 +0000 PeaceLily 2734390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'd probably say a 7. I've been a vegetarian for 9 years and my husband is a vegan, so I eat lots of vegan meals as well. We generally eat healthy, but I do like sweets so I'm not sure I'd rate my diet higher than a 7 because of that. mediagirl on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2734386 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:07:02 +0000 mediagirl 2734386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Not great, but I try. I try not to eat too many sweets, I don't typically eat chips, I make healthy meals for breakfast and dinner. I have cut back on my diet soda habit. I drink a lot of beer/wine though so that probably offsets the whole eating healthy thing with all the extra calories...and then when I drink I like to eat. :) Bao on "How healthy do you eat?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-healthy-do-you-eat#post-2733619 Thu, 11 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Bao 2733619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If you had to rate your eating habits what would you rate them at? 1 being terrible and 10 being great. Just for fun! :) I would have given myself a 3 several years back, before having kids. And over the last few years it has gotten better and better. I would say right now I'm at a 7 or 8.