Clean Eating Challenge

Ok, there seems to be a mysterious condition going around that is causing sabotage to our eating. I know I'm not alone here when I admit that my eating this past little while leaves a lot to be desired, causing slight weight gain after such hard work to lose it.

I also know, that I am the same person who was practically flawless in my eating for like almost 90 days straight, so I know I can get ahold of this - who's with me?? 

There is no deadline for sign-ups, anyone can join at any time!!

All you have to do is check in once a week (at least) & let us know how you're doing. If/when you "cheat", simply let us know & I will restart your start date.

A cheat is defined as whatever a cheat would mean to you personally, whether it be going over your calories, bingeing, not eating enough, too many treats, etc. We all know when we've cheated, so just be honest with yourself

Let's be honest with each other & keep each other eating clean k? The PRIZE to the winner? Well that's easy - weight loss!!!!!!!!! (or maintenance for those at that stage!) Let's do this!

Dee

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Here's the list of all signed up & the new rules:
(let me know if I missed you)

If you lose your mind & cheat, just let me know. Then you can re-start from the next day. I'll simply unbold your name, along with updating your new start date.

After being clean for a week after a re-start, I'll re-bold your name. So you always have a chance to feel like you are succeeding. 

Also, if you just don't feel like you want to partake in the challenge anymore, can you let me know so I can remove your name from the list? Thanks!!

Anyone not checking in for one week (December 25 - December 31) will be removed from the challenge.

Good luck all! People's names in bold have been going the longest or have not restarted for at least a week - way to go!!!!!!!!

1. cerhiunnhn - hiatus Jan 30
2. chanb73 - Dec 10 - 3rd Place, Congrats!!!!! 
3. deejlb - Oct 27  - 1st Place, Congrats!!!!! 
4. emmylou - Dec 17
5. ewwxroflzz - Dec 9 - 2nd Place, Congrats!!!!!  
6. healthnut24 - Dec 15
7. jennlett - Dec 14 
8. madronam - Dec 15
9. nancy1967 - hiatus
10. s57chevy - Dec 17 
11. shadowmystika - Dec 20
12. skinnyogi - Dec 18

im in this sounds like a challenge!

Ugh, do you ever have one of those days where you're just hungry all the time??? Well today was one of those days for me. I had my 4:30 meal and an hour later I had my 7:30 meal (2 hrs early!) I just fet famished. Then I still felt hungry & had the following: (probably should have had a "real" meal instead. Oh well, it brought me to 1589 cals and I've restarted myself)

• 100 cal popcorn
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup heavenly hash ice cream
• 3/4 cup of Kashi cereal (dry)

It's funny how my little binges these days dont' even compare to what I used to binge on!! lol! But it's still quite a bit more than I would've eaten in a day. & I certainly would not have had all this Junk, I already have junk budgeted each day.

I dont' feel guilty or bad, just know I have to keep on going. So here we go again!!!

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angelvk630- wow! congrats on being 20lbs lighter than your start date!!!

carie - good job on day one!! Let's go for a big one together k?? I need someone to kick my butt!!

gb7- welcome, I've added you. Just let us know how you're doing from time to time, and if you cheat, let me know so I can reset you, and if you no longer want to participate, please let me know that also k? Thanks!

Dee

still going strong and down 5 lbs and loven it i fell great haw is every one doing. have a great day lisa

Restart me ,too, Dee. I  turned my small slip on saturday into a full 3-day slide but i'm over it now...the 15th is good number to re-start on (easy to remember). i had about 2000 cal yesterday and it 75% crap: I was at "that store" i help out at and they went to kfc and tacobell...so i said sure i'll join you in eating  some grease,fat,and sodium...thanks alot!! back to my good food.....ahhhhhh.

Hah!! Yes Dee, I see what you mean! A cheat for you is Healthy popcorn, REALLY healthy cereal and barely a scoop of icecream! My binges used to bring me up to WAY over 3000 cals! Now a binge, or cheat, is one cookie or some blue cheese dressing! We are so funny! But way thinner!!!! Thanks for all your motivation Dee, this challage has made sticking to my healthy lifestyle easier and fun! Day two for me!!! Off to a great start! Hope you all are too!!!

Wish me luck on day 5!  I can't believe I've made it this far!  Great job everyone!

I was just noticing that 9 out of 73 are still goin' strong since April 30.  Waaay to gooo guys!!

I know I'll be restarting forsure after Saturday because I'm going to a party and having a 'free day' within limits.  But the rest of you - KEEP GOIN'!!  YEAH!!

Hey chanb, check with Dee, but I think a "free" day that is planned out for calories and within limits you set this far in advance and you stick with what you set up, it is not CHEATING.

Dee,

I just read this post, and I'd like to join the challenge if it's still OK to do so.  I need some motivation to help keep my eating clean!!!!!

Thanks!

sorry I haven't checked in in a while! I suppose it's b/c I haven't done anything to make me want to restart :)

You guys are doing awesome! Way to stay on or get back on track!!

so today i had a miny binge at breakfast
but i normally have 3 meals and 3 snack a day
and i kind of just ate my snack right after breakfast
so if i don't eat it later on am i still in?
you decide.

My work was done for me today ... I had 2 wisdom teeth taken out this morning, so I can't eat much even if I want to!  It's going to be soup, soup and more soup ... maybe a banana for variety.  Probably won't make my fiber limits but since the doctor forbid me to eat rice for the next few days, I'm relaxing that standard.  Good job everybody!

hey everyone, i've been clean and proud. HOWEVER, tomorrow my boyfriend wants to take me out to this restaurant which has close to nothing grilled and i dont eat the sea food which is the only thing not sauteed or fried. What do i do?????

http://www.dinecourtyard.com

any advice???

Boy rez, if  you dont eat seafood, this may not be the place for you. Seems like their specialty! But they have chicken, just ask for it as plain as possible, or with lots of garlic and spices, and TONS of veggies!

This event has been 'planned' for quite some time.  But I'm not counting calories at all on Saturday - first, I don't know what food will be at the party.  And second, I couldn't be bothered with it.

I don't mind restarting after Saturday...

Okay, i've convinced my boyfriend to let us go elsewhere becuase there isnt really much on the menu i would normally eat anyway.

thanks for all your help! Seriously.. okay check this place:

Http://www.basixcafe.com

Look at their dinner menu, i was thinking the misquite chicken salad? Is vinaigrette high in cals like all the others? I'm not sure...Let me know what you think. Seriously and thanks for the advice, you're being truly helpful!!

ok, Dee - go ahead and restart me again for tomorrow's date. 

I need a new strategy of consistancy (not my strong suite in any area of my life by any means).  I worked out a ton this weekend - but then ate a ton.  Came out "clean" but wreaked havoc on my body.  I'm just not used to that much food anymore.  Felt SO sick yesterday. Not to mention, now I haven't felt like working out in 3 days.  *sigh*

So, consistant calories, and try to burn about the same a day, and average out to about a 500 deficit - rather than trying to do the math every day and eating "up to" my deficit.  Probably how I should have been doing it all along, but live an learn.  I'm finding out as I go along that this is as much a journey of discovery as a clean eating challenge for me. 

Hi Everyone!  Well, I have to start over today - I went to my Mom's for Mother's Day and ended up eating junk there (about all she had in the house) and then recovering emotionally from the visit yesterday, so I ate an extra 800 calories!  : )  but I'm doing great today and right back on track.  It's a good thing Mother's Day is only once a year! lol!  So, that was 11 days for me without going off of my plan.  It feels great and I'm happy to be back at it.  I love this challenge - it's really helping me to be strong knowing that all of us are working through it together.  Have a great day everybody!

Hey rez, better place for you I think! Yes, vinagarettes can be high, but get it on the side. The chopped veggie chicken salad looks good too! Dont be afraid to ask your server if they can tell you the cal count on the dressing! Unless of course your boyfriend would be mortified! But he shouldnt be! Just enjoy your dinner and make a choice that makes you feel good!!!!

yeah he would definately be embarassed. haha, i'll get a salad with the dressing on the side, and make sure not to eat too much of it. I'll also stay away from apetizers and there is this place down the stree with fat free frozen yogurt if he wants dessert. They also have low carb options. How many calories do you suppose the miaquite chicken salad has in it? Or the chopped veggie chicken? I'm just not wanting to go over my calories, it will probably a maintenance day. How much would yo assume it has, including the dressing? Thanks so much carie you're being so much help you have no idea!