Why You SHOULDN'T Eat Clean - Do This Instead!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I've appreciated all of the comments and found the discussion extremely interesting. The key point of this is finding the balance right for you, which may or may not include some "junk food." We need to stop forcing our PERSONAL beliefs on others in terms of what is right and wrong. Because even reading these comments, you can see no one fully agrees on exactly what is "clean."

[@antonellag9771]

Love this follow up comment. Our individuality extends to our plate. Thanks for posting this! :)

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

@@antonellag9771 YESSSS! EXACTLY!!!

[@bmcm5443]

Everything you explained was fab. I have found baking your own bread with extra seeds and grains has tweaked our family's consumption and also as you mention half the sizes you would normally get from take away " junk" foods... 👍 post🕊

[@dreamjok]

I wish I would have seen this a few years ago. I lost sixty pounds changing how I look at food. The weight has stayed off for a year now and I am much more happy then I ever was while “dieting .“ Great advice!

[@beingmyownfan]

I have to admit that I have been guilty about assigning moral value onto food. It made me look like a jerk.

[@vikilittle526]

"We need to stop assigning a moral value to food."

[@nicolek6781]

I follow the 80/20 rule. I eat healthy 80% of the time but allow those "bad" foods on occasion. Everything in moderation.

[@The508ranger]

Concur. I was stationed in Italy 🇮🇹 and loved the Mediterranean diet. Sad what the US food industry has become. 🤔

[@addsy6396]

Including moderation 😉

[@anubhavpratapsingh6430]

Did somebody asked you ?? 😒

[@Olivia-ty7py]

@@Blackandwhitecat-u9v wait where do I research about this ?

[@oscarshen6855]

A strict diet plan will more likely distory both your mental and physical health, you will only start to make progress when you start to ENJOY it.

[@FSCHW]

Eating clean is not necessarily for weight loss, it's for overall health.

[@spicybrown75]

Exactly. This video is stupid.

[@PinkelefantZ3]

Exactly! Avoiding inflammatory symptoms. Most people have silent food allergies.

[@spicybrown75]

@@Blackandwhitecat-u9v ok Einstein

[@mariaeq525]

@@PinkelefantZ3 I understand it, I suffer from these symptoms, but I hate feeling guilty if I eat something that isn't "clean" sometimes... I think she means that we have to learn to relax a little, and understand that avoiding fast food or sweets forever is very stressful and almost impossible. Swapping ingredients has helped a lot for example :)

[@moniquedubois9753]

@@spicybrown75 Let's see your video hater.

[@elijahramirez2017]

What worked for me was realizing that changing my eating style doesn't have to be all at once. I started by reducing portions for a while but not changing what I ate. After that became normal, I start subbing one or two things for healthy variations. I gave that time to become normal before making more changes. Eventually, I was eating very nutritionally without feeling like I'd made a huge drastic lifestyle change. Definitely gonna work on my macros now! Thanks, Cori!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

This is amazing Elijah! So glad you focused on those small sustainable changes. It does all come back to building that momentum to create the lifestyle right for us!

[@FitAfter50]

That is perfect. When I started I simply cut of 25% of what I considered bad once every 2 months. Now I still have pizza but I add a big salad to fill my stomach first. Few years ago it was an entire pizza, then less, then less then I had to add that salad.

[@beataks8859]

Rule of a thumb - learn to cook. If you can do it at home, you can also control what and how much goes in. Another rule of a thumb - don't buy things you know are bad for you; and if you can't resist them - incorporate a small amount into your everyday diet and just live with it. A piece of chocolate never killed anyone...

[@1toshi32]

Unless you are chocolaholic and can't stop at one piece.

[@deborahbonner9271]

@Beata that is the ticket cooking my own food...and yes I enjoy a piece of chocolate every couple of days 😊

[@janetwilliamshepler7813]

Tracking macros has made a huge difference for me and has made weight loss way more sustainable and more intentional about food. I like the term “nutrient dense”-it helps me make better choices in a regular basis. Thank you, Cori!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Aw yay! So glad everything has helped Janet! Keep up your hard work and consistency!

[@allyc8904]

That is such a great anaolgy for sabotoging ourselves with trashing the other 3 tires. Thank you for covering the topic of clean eating vs not because I go back and forth with this all the time.

[@janetneice8488]

This is the best information about nutrition and food I have read or heard. Everytime I hear 'clean' associated with foods, it makes me cringe. Our society has such a horrible and demonizing relationship with food to every single extreme. Your video is evidence-based, thoughtful, encouraging, and really simple. We just do not see enough content in the mainstream to live and eat this way. Please continue down this path as it is so critically important for all of us. Loved it!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! So glad it helps!

[@JillRhoads]

Food journaling is a wonderful way to get control of eating. Just being aware of what we are eating and when can help a whole lot and start mindful eating. Just seeing what you eat during the day and being transparent to yourself.

[@tinabolen6723]

Im actually good with the clean eating. Ive taught myself to not crave the bad junk food and I feel so much better. Never crave Rice Krispie treats and really enjoy the good Whole Foods. it's such a better lifestyle. Cheat maybe once a month with some tempting foods, then I start to automatically crave the good Whole Foods again

[@chelseahenry1110]

All so true. It’s so stressful trying to find what’s best for your health these days.

[@johnbmw550i]

I have been weight training for 50+ years (I'm 72 this year) I have to agree to "Include Moderate Junk food intake" I used to eat "clean" and TBH honest gains were not that great, and I felt deprived all the time. Over the last two years I have upped Junk type foods, not gone mad on them but If I fancy Crisps I eat them or sweets/chips ect, I feel and look better. I always eat Dark Chocolate it's really good for you. One other thing I have every morning with my Oats is Coconut Oil, on Table spoon on the Oats, really good for the body.

[@carldaniel6510]

Yep! I *loved* the big sloppy bacon cheeseburger that I had this week. I planned around it and adjusted my eating for a couple of days to make that big sloppy bacon cheeseburger possible while hitting my macros and keeping overall calories in check. Everything in balance.

[@tip6725]

Ya , plant based... plant both elbows on the table while you enjoy it

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Love your focus on those macros and calories for the week Carl! You're doing a great job striking that balance!

[@wintersprite]

It was a “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”

[@bguy7557]

I'm going to remember the flat tire analogy; story of my life when I'm dieting. Isn't that why we exercise ; to have the right to a treat once in a while. "Stop attributing moral values to food". LOVE THAT .Thank you Cori.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I think that analogy is so key so I'm glad you like it! So often we feel like we've ruined a day when that's just not the case. That guilt is actually what can derail us. It's all about the balance!

[@karinowens7750]

I recently heard it a slightly different way that really clicked with my brain. It was from Nerd Fitness and essentially it is don’t make two bad choices in a row. Ate something unhealthy, fine but make the next meal healthy. Missed a workout, ok but make sure to hit the next one. Like she said, don’t let that one choice completely derail you. 😊

[@theunknownpassenger552]

I never ever followed die-t plans. Your right its confusing and brings in fear.

[@fishmut]

And fat.

[@CazTails]

Can confirm this - my biggest weight loss results came when I changed specific foods I was eating. Homemade sweet potato wedges instead of frozen chips, carrot sticks with my lunchtime sandwich instead of crisps, a little bowl of walnuts or almonds for a snack instead of a chocolate bar. The amount of food I eat hasn't really changed but the nutrition going into my body has. Haven't been sick in over a year, and also I have got to a point where I can enjoy a big pizza all to myself and my metabolism will be able to take care of it :D

[@rebeccarios7285]

You clear up a bad theory... Acepting to enjoy life... "Eat to live... Not live to eat..." Thank you so much!¡¡

[@18emdy]

Back then I kept on doing the "Clean" eating, but after a month I eat a single Junk Food/Sweet, BOOM! Im Binge-ing and gained more weight..

[@kremapeneva9732]

Obsessing with what one eats usually leads to eating disorders... Moderation is key... Thank you for being Real... :-)

[@yvonnesolomon3357]

One of the biggest changes for me was recognizing the difference between boredom eating and actually being hungry. It was easy to binge on junk food because it’s empty calories- it doesn’t actually make you feel full. Switching to healthier snacks helped satiate me a lot longer and stop boredom eating.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

And that's great you were able to take the time to learn what works best for you. That's the key!

[@Icewing10]

This is definitely ME at work. I hit the snack closet to pass the time as I work at the office. Thanks to you I'll start a food journal there to make it conscious versus unconscious.

[@claudiatanase7197]

Omg, I am so happy I discovered your channel ! Such a distinctive and informative content ! Finally a fitness channel that doesn't feel the need to make closeups on bum at every 5 seconds ! Faith is humanity restored !

[@TennesseeBread]

I think clean eating should be about avoiding agricultural chemicals, highly processed seed oils, and foods designed in labs to maximally stimulate you, while preparing whole foods in a traditional manner.

[@KatTheScribe]

This is such good advice. Many of us suffer with the guilt trips that various diet and eating styles place upon us. In my experience, what you think and feel about what you eat is just as - if not more - important as the food itself. Another thing to consider is having a scheduled carb re-feed day, once every week or two.

[@lolam.9291]

I eat “off limit” foods in moderation. Thank you for reinforcing this… I may have more body fat than I would like, but I just don’t want to be obsessing over what to eat and what not to eat.

[@ardettedorsett6329]

I agree 100%! Restrictions and stringency cause overeating and unsatisfied cravings.

[@bethanybauk]

Thanks so much for this Cori! The world needs to hear more of this kind of truth!! 🤗

[@amandapinales4585]

This was such great info and made me feel like eating a well and balanced diet is attainable! By not labeling food good/bad, clean/dirty or off-limits definitely takes the anxiety away. Thank you!!

[@ericconder5396]

Thank You, I now have a idea to follow on changing my eating.

[@akin1989]

Your point about "clean" food is interesting. Its similar to the term "super" foods, which I hear all the time as a Dietitian, and detest! In my opinion the quality of one's diet does not depend on SINGLE foods in isolation but the WHOLE diet.

[@tris1751]

Woah been watching your videos for quite a while and have to say the editing has been top notch lately!!

[@evaj5937]

This video made feel so inspired to work on my diet by working with my tastes and habits. Tweaking instead of radical change that I won't stick too. Also, every salad looked delicious. Thanks for the inspiration. Wish me luck.

[@ElanaElyce]

The way I've learned about clean eating has not been to diet. I've worked with coaches and nutritionists, none of whom promote deprivation, but balanced meals and snacks. I've never been big on junk food, but have learned a lot about healthier versions of some standards that I prefer. I've never felt confused about what clean means. I don't diet and hate the concept. But clean eating, as I've learned it, is a lifestyle that I enjoy a great deal.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

And that's great that is what it means to you! Glad you found a balance that created the lifestyle you need!

[@kathryncothern3433]

It's so cool for you to share this info since it's exactly what I started doing (plus a bunch more that I see being implemented today) about 35 or so years ago when I revised my food management system as I was in my journey of losing about 30-35 pounds. Of course, I refined along the way as my body changed and now at almost 55 and post menopausal, it's such an integral part of me it doesn't even phase me. I never say "I can't have that", "that's bad", etc. I have what I want when I want. However, since I feel my food for its excitement and am about quality, it's so easy to have this or that, and then stop. My friends and teammates find it interesting how I can do this so easily. :) It's funny how modern day society thinks "Clean eating" is something new. My South Korean ancestors (and so many other cultures) have been living and eating this way for thousands of years. No folks, it's not new. I thank my South Korean mom for teaching me all about food when I was growing up. I am pre-Dr. Atkins diet days so I have seen it all over the past few decades. The list is soooo long. None of the trends today is new...just a modification of something in the past. Following old school ways and knowing my body enabled me to figure out my macros even before I knew what a macro was. LOL! That's just how things happen in my Life...I follow principle and then discover later on what X is really about. Having my cake and eating it too without really trying per se. I love how Life unfolds that way. I never force my ways onto others. What works for Me has been a refinement of a few decades and it's unique to Me. :) You made great points Cori that many others will benefit from. Great coverage! :)

[@ritalee6638]

Love this so much!!!! You are so bang on. I wish more people had this mindset.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps Rita!

[@mlungisitheoderecade-mnisi1522]

I am so grateful for this advice thank you again it has truly helped me to cut through all the mixed and contradictory advice out there about healthy eating as a lifestyle and not a temporary diet.

[@epiphoney]

I lost all my weight by eating my mom's cooking during lockdown.

[@ritap13236]

That's why diets never worked for me. Now I changed my lifestyle, I eat all but the healthier options and checking on the balance of macros not just the calories 😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Awesome job Rita! Finding that balance right for you!

[@ritap13236]

@@redefiningstrengthOC Thank you ✨

[@jillmanfull2507]

Perfect analogy of restriction commonly leads to “I give up”. Permission to be human and macros help us focus on balance for our body! Love it!

[@magdamadsen2135]

This is exactly how I approach my diet. I do not feel deprived at all. It totally works!

[@TrainInspired]

I always say that small changes are better and much more sustainable. If you try to change too much too fast, you end up crashing and burning. Then you've made no progress at all.

[@MsCafecito]

Love the flat tire analogy

[@katherinebolivar342]

Thanks for this, since last year I gained over 30 pounds and stopped "clean eating" when the weight started piling on. I was tired of eating the same foods and having others be restricted so I never fully could stick to it.

[@searching4pawgs495]

My goal is to master offsetting my bad eating habits. I'm not one of those people who needs to live until 90. I'm 41, and I'm perfectly fine kicking the bucket at 50 if it means I lived life to the max. i have no wife and no kids to consider, and my mother passed last year. I treat life as an adventure. Now, that does not mean I'm only eating junk food, everyday. I exercise five days a week; I mostly only drink water or water with some lemon juice(For whatever reason, that was easy for me); there are different herbs that I take; and I eat a lot of raw vegetables and fruit. So, I'm not your typical junk eater. That being said, the "bad" foods I enjoy, I'm going to continue to eat them. I will try to control portions, but there are days where I just don't care and overeat crap. I try not to make it a habit, but I try to incorporate as many 'positives' as I can to offset my negatives. If that doesn't work, then so bet it. I refuse to die while on a perfect diet.

[@Blinky1li]

Loved this video and your Bichon babies. So much good, balanced and realistic advice.

[@andyobrienAOBSS]

Thanks for viewing food from an honest perspective.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@carriejohn7665]

Powerful Truth !!! Totally sustainable !💪🏽

[@skinfiddler]

My new favorite fitness go-to. Intelligent AND easy on the eyes!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you!

[@1toshi32]

Today we had a big salad with avocado and some beef pasta on the side. Satisfying and nutritious.

[@ellona3645]

Yes! I love how your channel is all about balance!! 💗 it's okay to have sweets

[@rcjinAZ]

I've found carb cycling or anabolic diets are easy to follow because you can eat pretty much anything you want on your high carb days.

[@anilb619]

OMG! Those doggos at the end melted my heart :)

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

They say thanks!

[@eliasmartinez9328]

Great video!! Just became a fan 🙂.

[@__ieshiaa]

This video was super invaluable. Thank you so much!

[@fatefulbrawl5838]

*Wow, this is a great unique take on the subject of eating for training I've seen in a while, I do think the Title could be changed to **_" What IS eating clean "_** but in my experience eating clean to me means just cutting out anything with these things in is:* No high fructose corn syrup No artificial sweeteners No artificial flavorings No Canola oil No GMOs No carrageenan No unnatural hormones No antibiotics Strangely enough this actually leaves up a TON of eating room! 😆👌

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

The thing is...there is no single definition. It's about finding your balance ;-)

[@fatefulbrawl5838]

@@redefiningstrengthOC True. Everyone has their own, what's your story for how you found yours?

[@MNROSE-sd3oq]

Wonderful. Thank you❤️

[@mariabrorsson3712]

You are so good. Very well written/said!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks Maria!

[@bizzyfit2128]

Okay, I've seen this chicken potato with guac in several of your videos. I'm going to have to try that!

[@sdburr08]

I love your filler footage and dramatizations 😂

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

hehe thanks!

[@tabithasherie3279]

Another great video, love the editing!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you!

[@CatComCollection]

I really appreciate your channel! Great perspective, clearly explained, and real/honest tips, habits, and training. Thank you!

[@francismajor3530]

This is probably the best advice on diet I've come across in a very long time.

[@pamelavance648]

A video after my own heart pun intended here's to getting healthy My wayyyyy of thinking. .... Move first Drink water Moderate don't eliminate Add favorite healthy foods to other choices The more you eat the good stuff you will actually start wanting more of it The swap and half idea works wonders Important key is get rest and less stress that darn cortisol plays terrible tricks on diet and health Grocery list is a must Eat before you shop and have something ready to eat when you get home to avoid feed me now feed me anything syndrome THIS VIDEO IS SPOT ON love the info love the exercise videos you share YOU MY DEAR ARE A GIFT in this stressful world of this this that that no this way //// you are consistently on point and follow through

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you!!!

[@paulbradford6475]

Good video. Food is food. It's neither moral nor immoral. Adding a salad to a meal daily is a good way to transition to a healthier diet. Or, reducing portions of your favorite foods and introducing more veggies. Balance was the word you used and it makes sense.

[@oliviaedralin1436]

This makes so much sense!

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Great video Cori

[@chingona322]

Everything you say in this video is logical. We need more videos like this.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Martha!

[@lc2389]

Now I want a Rice Krispy treat :( Thank you for the great info, very inspiring!

[@mahathirmukti6695]

In other words..seek in moderation. Breakfast take wholemeal bread with peanut butter. U still can eat cheese burger and fries for lunch. Just be creative! The next dinner meal will be green salad, smoked beef and basmathi rice. Of course there will be up and down. But just get up and revert back again. Its a healthy lifestyle journey! Just enjoy it!

[@TheKayfray]

When I started tracking my food for weight loss the revelation was in the macros. The amount of fat I ate was too high and the leading cause of weight gain. Once I brought my fat to 25% of calories I saw results and I found that I could eat 3 great meals and still a snack. So all food is fair game. Clean eating for me was curbing fatty foods in the form of fast food and chips.

[@ms.t8313]

Kayla if your Fats are 25% of your calories then may I please ask you what percentage of Protein & Carbs do you eat?

[@TheKayfray]

@@ms.t8313 carbs 50% Fat 20%-25% Protein 25%-30%. These are the ranges I typically fall in. This is what is working for me after I saw that my fat intake was like 40-50% and above. My household ate out lot and constantly kept cookies, ice cream and chips around. Fast food and chips are fat bombs lol.

[@ms.t8313]

@@TheKayfray thank you so much Kayla, that was helpful & very nice of you to reply back to me!

[@anjelicaweddington5636]

What Macro tracker do you use?

[@TheKayfray]

@@anjelicaweddington5636 Cronometer. It’s a calorie tracker but you can set macros too. It also tracks vitamins and nutrients too. It offers a lot in the free version

[@shakeit0031]

Great tips. Thanks

[@wintersprite]

I agree that it’s all about trying to find a balance (which can be hard and I still struggle with finding the right balance for me). I don’t want to cut out any foods I like/love (I have a sweet tooth and also drink soda, including diet, sometimes). I am trying to eat less refined carbs and added sugar most days but also don’t want to cut them out entirely. It’s also slow-going and a struggle so I’m starting slow. Unfortunately my weight has yo-yoed a few times. Most days I can get in five or more servings of fruits and veggies; some days I get in less and that’s okay. Food that’s less healthy can still be good for the soul, in moderation. It’s about moderation and finding what’s sustainable for you. Also learning self compassion for days when you do go off-track. Also, even healthy foods like lettuce can be dangerous if you end up with some that has salmonella or something. When I eat salads, I usually do one tablespoon of regular processed types of dressing (sometimes more, if one tablespoon isn’t enough).

[@dividedwefall652]

Thank you! It makes sense.

[@vincentortega4284]

Diets do not work, yet many listen and follow many different diets

[@carayu654]

I really like your saying in this video

[@lifelovesme]

Eating used to be simple. Unfortunately the food industry has brainwashed and entrenched emotions and habits into us from a young age. Now food is complicated by complex emotions and associations. No wonder we can’t just eat to satisfy hunger and move on to get on with our day! Instead, we spend our lives obsessing over that is the right/best thing to eat or not eat. Then beat ourselves up over it. We use it as reward and punishment, instead of seeing it as nourishment. Our relationship with food is a deeply flawed one, at best.

[@nicholascauton9648]

Recently switched from a meat-heavy diet (though I’ve largely abstained from pork and shellfish) to a pescatarian diet and I’m absolutely loving it. Though this does not necessarily mean I’m giving up meat completely. Rather I’m keeping meat consumption only on cheat days. Which technically would be more of a Mediterranean diet since that diet does allow some though limited meat consumption. I guess you can say I’m a Pesco-Mediterranean eater. Edit: I’ve been working out for over six months using calisthenics for the upper body and weightlifting for the lower body. With some light to moderate cardio. I recently went from working out five times a week to six times a week. And I went from full-body to upper/lower split. Though I’ve modified my upper/lower split plan to have three upper body days, two lower body days, and one free training day. Training starts on Sunday and ends on Friday. The reason for switching to upper/lower split is purely for time-efficient reasons. I personally do not believe that working out should take an hour or more just for it to be effective.

[@XHollisWood]

Fabulous advice,❣️Thank you for sharing your inspiring research ✌️ 🚒 xx Jesse

[@ameliacarter7656]

Brilliant! U always make great sense of it all! I ate 2 donuts yesterday and feel bad bc of it. I feel like I’m obsessed with food and eating period. It’s bc of what u said, when u tell someone u can’t have this... they want that more than ever. Thanks for information I always look forward to it and always learn from it. U helped me with push-ups and I’m still smashing them! 💪🏼 Let’s see what becomes if this!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Hi Amelia. Definitely don't feel bad. Find a balance and even start to assess why you are drawn to certain foods. With clients, I like to work on the emotional side of eating as well. Let's face it...we so often aren't just eating for fuel! I'm so glad the other videos have helped as well!

[@atilladebbag7356]

Don´t know if you know how nice it is to watch your videos. 👍

[@simeencolabawalla4778]

I so enjoy watching your videos 👍🏻and your content is always relevant and correct. Thank you

[@Benni777]

I’m literally crying rn! No one has told me this, not even my doctor or my parents. They all tell me to eat this and not that, and hearing someone else saying the opposite, while still using evidence and science, is making me tear up! 😿🤗

[@naina9807]

would recommend looking up All In videos by Stephanie Buttermore, especially if recovering from an eating disorder. But point is, nothing is really bad for you. Some things are needed at particular times. Plus, when i gave myself permission to eat literally ANYTHING, i didnt even want it. Literally what you said. This is the first channel i've heard this on and i love it! The first non-ED channel i mean...

[@soniamahesso4328]

This is what i have been looking for! Thanks for sharing. 🤗😘💪

[@MoneyWiseMOM]

This makes so much sense wow!!

[@bennyhill7570]

lol, Cori i love the cover on your book "I can't Adult today".

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! It's all too often accurate! haha

[@SithLordBishop]

I try and live by this and offer the same advice to other. Moderations and small long term sustainable changes one at a time.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

YES!

[@mbuso58]

The mind is a very strong tool, there indeed is no one size fits all program. Educate yourself and plug in the things that work for you. White sugar and full carb foods, should be considered things to eat in moderation, or ABSTAIN from them completely if you cannot control yourself when consuming. Protein and non processed fat will fuel your body. Throw in a fast occasionally, if you stop eating at 6 pm and make it til noon the next day, you’ve just done an 18 hr fast. Try this 1 day a week, your body will appreciate the reset, and you will like the way you feel after. Be ready to fuel your body with some good protein. Write down your progress, how you feel, etc. We are our own gate keeper of our body, and our mouth 👄 is the gate. You are ultimately the one that encourages or discourages what you let go thru the gate. Stay 💪

[@eliasmartinez9328]

I agree 👍💯. Thank you

[@moniquedubois9753]

Thanks for posting Corey.

[@Lance54689]

I agree with you around food. Where I disagree with you is that I don't think sugar is food. Sugar is a drug, and should be treated like a drug. If you don't believe me, try giving up one of your favourite veggies for a month. Then try giving up sugar for a month. If there are physical withdrawal symptoms when you stop something, that thing is a drug, and quiting sugar absolutely causes real physical withdrawal. I've seen people freak out just at the idea of not eating sugar, but I've never seen that reaction around their favourite veggie.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

As long as you found what works for you that's great. But I think for lots a slow adjustment period with swaps works best to long-term cut out what isn't as ideal.

[@kristiduncan8356]

I think I would have a mental breakdown without Brussel sprouts and spinach. Love them way more than sugar.

[@Lance54689]

@@kristiduncan8356 I've always liked Brussel sprouts, but after I stopped eating sugar they started tasting a lot better. They are now my favourite.>

[@williamdixon595]

Great ideas

[@katiecorkill382]

Another great video

[@traceyjackson4162]

This is sooo good and realistic.

[@devanjalim4759]

Awesome. Thank you. Very practical and doable. ❤

[@mjrussell414]

Yes, it is work to take better care of ourselves. We have to put in the effort. Find out what works for our individual body and make a plan. It takes focus to make sure we get the nutrients we need. I’m telling myself that now too so I can remotivate myself to get back on track after slipping off to take care of an elderly relative. But if I’m not in the best shape, I don’t have the stamina to help others and then I crash. I find I was doing well on a vegan, gluten free, sugar free diet, with only unprocessed foods. But that takes time and energy to plan meals, go shopping and make sure I have healthy snacks on hand. I have to decide if I am worth the effort.

[@annanimal6]

I didn't think "clean eating" was about weight-loss. In fact, I rarely ever hear anyone mention that they "eat clean" in order to lose weight. It's to have better health generally...reduce inflammation, disease, etc.

[@helianabanes4875]

I have never followed a diet plan. I just eat real food that gives me energy. My stomach is very sensitive so I can tell right away if something is not good for me personally. However, everyone is different.

[@katpellot7646]

Refreshing video!! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps Kat!