31 Days of Clean Eating…The Journey Begins
Nine weeks ago, I vowed to never look back. Nine weeks ago, I promised to just keep going. Nine weeks ago, I convinced myself that I will power through. And I have.
I have to be honest. It’s been pretty amazing. When friends and co-workers look at me and wonder which pill I’m on or which fad diet I am doing, it feels absolutely fantastic to say…”None. I eat like a horse, I train like a beast and I smile wider than I ever have.” 
Typically, this is followed by a look of bewilderment and awe. And most stay silent for a bit…watching if I will break character and say, “Oh I’m just kidding…I’m actually eating one legume per day followed by 1 egg and a rare fruit that grows in the Amazonian rain forest, which absorbs all your fat and makes you look like Giselle.”
No friends. That is not what I am doing. I hit the gym and heavy weights daily, I think positively, drink lots of green tea with lemons, sleep well, laugh often, love much and I eat…A LOT.
Yesterday at the office, I was making my 4th meal of the day and I was waiting for my Ezekiel bread to toast, scanning through my Instagram feed checking out some other #instafit profiles. Once my toast was perfectly browned, I proceeded to smear half an avocado onto the crispy toast and was interrupted with a loud “mmmmmm” from one of my co-workers who happened to be looking over my shoulder.
“How could you eat that much avocado and on top carbs! I thought you were eating clean?” I began to explain the details of my meal plan to her, while she stared at me in shock…it was then that I realized…people have no idea what clean eating is.
Let me paint you a picture…
This is clean eating…
This is clean eating…
And this is clean eating…
And this…this is very clean eating…and can I say delicious…
So I have decided to share what clean eating really is with all my blogger friends and readers.
Clean eating is generally fresh, healthy and wholesome food, prepared in the various ways to preserve its vitamins and nutrients.
Generally, I follow this guideline, 1/2 a plate veggie, 1/4 of a plate protein and 1/4 of a plate carbs. Yes CARBS! Even white potatoes have a spot in my meal plans.
Ladies so many of us have been brainwashed that we need to be eating 1400 calories or less a day in order to maintain our figures.
Ummm no.
I eat between 1800-2000 calories a day. And I am losing weight. LOSING. There is a great deal of details that goes into creating a menu plan and workout plan…but the bottom line is if you are lifting and doing cardio, you need to eat. And eat clean!
For the next 30 days…my goal is to educate you on clean eating and along the way give you some pretty awesome recipes!
So welcome to my 31 days of clean eating…it’s gonna be an awesome ride!
Namaste…
Miss a post? No worries here are all the posts in the 31 Day to Clean Eating Series
Day2: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Day 2…Coq Au Vin Blanc
Day 3 : 31 Days to Clean Eating…Russian Meatball Soup
Day 4: 31 Days to Clean Eating.. Day 4..How to Cube an Avocado
Day 5: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Day 5…One Pan Lemony Shrooms
Day 6: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Oven Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Purple Cauliflower
Day 7: 31 Days to Clean Eating…How to…Sear Scallops
Day 8: 31 Days of Clean Eating- Seared Cod with Arugula Walnut Pesto
Day 9: 31 Days of Clean Eating … Lemony Parmesan Asparagus
Day 10: 31 Days to Clean Eating… Italian Wedding Soup
Day 11: 31 Days to Clean Eating…”Galuptsi” – Ukrainian Style Cabbage Rolls…Голубцы
Day 12: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Turchicken Chili
Day 13: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Moroccan Chicken
Day 14: 31 Days to Clean Eating Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon
Day 15: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Zucchini Coins
Day 16: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Smoked Salmon Eggwich
Day 17: 31 Days of Clean Eating…Seared Halibut with Chilli Gremolata
Day 18: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Greek Taverna Style Fava Beans
Day 19: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Rosemary Roasted Mushrooms
Day 20: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Quick and Easy Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
Day 21: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Avocado and Feta Salad
Day 22: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Big Bowl Copykat Vietnamese Chicken Soup
Day 23: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Grilled Eggplant Salad
Day 24: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Not Your Mother’s Meatloaf
Day 25: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Asian Flank Steak
Day 26: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Garlic and Pepper Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Day 27: 31 Days to Clean Eating…How to…Make the Ultimate Omelette
Day 28: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Freezer and Crockpot Friendly Beef Barley Soup
Day 29: 31 Days to Clean Eating… Saffron and Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Day 30: 31 Days to Clean Eating…Easy Freezer Friendly Marinara
I am excited to follow along!
Awww Kimm I am too! Going on over to you now!
This has captured my interest. Lovely post with gorgeous photos. And I would really like to learn more about this way of eating. I’m vegetarian and am interested in eating real foods for pleasure in the balance my body needs. Your advice seems to work for that.
Thank you for the kind words Juliet. I have several vegetarian items on here actually 🙂 Feel free to ask any questions if you have some.