Clean Eating And Lap Band

[blondiepierce 8]

I started clean eating when I was able to start eating regular meals. Is anyone else doing this? Basically, I eat nothing processed or that comes from a box.

For instance, I will eat half a hamburger patty, but I use Laura's Lean Ground Beef (4%), fruit as my carbs and salad for a meal from my lapband plate. I buy only organic fruits and veggies.

All I drink is Water. No crystal light, nothing else.

Just wondering if anyone else is doing this. I do it for not only weight but health reasons.

[readytogoforit 172]

I have tried to do that as much as I can. I have read about the sugar subs in relation to belly fat. It makes so much sense, why would we put "fake" sugar in our body?

Garbage in garbage out, really pretty simple.

I use a great brand of liquid vitamins and spend more, but I am worth it!

[MoreThanJustaPrettyFace 55]

I have been "eating clean" doing the paleo diet for about 6 months now. I did it for longer a couple years ago and lost 45 pounds easily. Although I do have a Protein drink in the morning, I drink nothing other than Water (usually 120+ ounces a day). I found a Protein powder that uses Stevia instead of artificial sweeteners. I, also, am not a fan of Splenda or anything like that. I will never buy something that is "diet" or "sugar free" because I'd rather consume actual sugar (and the calories) rather than chemically altered substances.

All in all, eating clean makes a huge difference. I find myself sleeping better, feeling better, and just all around feeling good about the things I'm putting into my body.

Good decision, and stick with it! It's totally worth it.