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I wanted share a little about me to kick things off.
For most of my life I have struggled with my weight. I've done commercial diets, obsessed over the scale, developed an eating disorder, I've gained and lost the same 20lbs countless times. Now I'm just exhausted & over all of it!
On December 9, 2009 I decided that I was done with all of it. I was going to make a commitment, not to just lose weight, but to be HEALTHY... to me this means getting enough sleep, getting exercise, leaving work at a reasonable hour, spending quality time with my family -- and getting off refined sugar. (I think there are some of us who can eat sugar & some who can't. I don't have diabetes, but I find that I can't have just 1 cookies. As soon as I have one, I want 4 more. What's amazing is that when you don't have sugar ... you don't crave sugar. At least that has been my personal experience.)
Since December I have started to adopt a "clean eating" lifestyle. I've read up a lot on refined sugar, flower and antibiotics in meats -- and it was an eyeopener for sure. By "clean eating" I mean avoiding all refined sugar, refined flour and processed foods. I try to eat all whole foods -- foods that are either organic or as close to their natural state as possible.
I'm not obsessive about my "clean eating". I did have birthday cake, and I will eat pizza every now and again. So far I have lost a little over 15lbs and I feel great! I do keep a food journal and I pay attention to calories, but it doesn't rule my life or determine my day.
I'm hoping to meet other people who are trying to live a healthier lifestyle and can share some of their favorite, tips, foods and recipes along the way!
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No - There are some foods I like too much to give up0% (0)
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No - I'm fine with eating processed foods0% (0)

A nutritionist at my local health food store told me that Agave nectar is not a low glycemic food as it claims to be -- so she recommends Stevia for anyone who is looking to control their blood sugar.View Thread
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