Ok beauties, who's starting a Healthy Eating program 2014 and what are you stocking up on?

Is it possible to "stock up" on healthy, raw foods?

On 1/8/2014 ennui1 said:

Is it possible to "stock up" on healthy, raw foods?

Yes, week to week.

I'm not starting, I'm continuing.

CaChica, I'm glad you came through your surgery!

For me, I just get what I like. Good thing my favorite food is lettuce, so I make sure I get dark leafy greens enough for the whole week...then some kind of protein (grilled chick or hard-boiled eggs or legume). Walnuts, almonds & blueberries for breakfast, and I like a hard cheese for a late snack (or supper.) More dark chocolate, lots of green tea. Bread dipped in EVOO & spice of life once a week, pasta & lots of sauce once a week.

If I can cut down on sugary-laden desserts....! But Wegman's bakery is pretty good, if you consider this a downfall.

For me, it is eating more fresh vegetables and fruits. Staying away from junk food and the weight just melts away.

Thanks so much for starting this thread. I have had several day 1's so far, but I am trying to commit to the Mediterranean Diet as a lifestyle diet. My doctor recommended it years ago. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, but I am not as active as I should be, and I need to make life changes. I do not want to be on a 'diet'. Thanks for your motivation for today. I try to make green smoothies to get my veggies. Good luck to everyone struggling with this.

Healthy eating and exercise are my number one goals for this year. I wanted to lose 10 pounds. So far I have lost 1.5. Like others have said, stocking up on greens and protein foods for the week is most important. I also keep a few Lean Cuisine entrees on hand for times when I'm in a hurry and don't have time to cook.

My biggest downfall is sweets. I also had emergency gallbladder surgery 10 years ago and never had a single problem afterward. I never had any dietary restrictions afterward.

OK, I too am trying to get back to healthier eating and lifestyle.

I joined WW 5 years ago and lost 35 lbs. Kept it off for 4 years, and last year I put 25 lbs. of it back on. Just started back this week to my healthier eating, and I really feel better already ( I know it has only been a few days, but I do feel better!)

I appreciate you starting this thread, and look forward to hearing from everyone.

Have a wonderful day,

Janie

Because I am a sugar-addict and I fell off the wagon during the holidays, (consequently gained 7 lbs!), I am returning to my South Beach diet. Have been a Weight Watchers in years past, having reached life goal 3 times but the constant tracking and keeping track of points frustrates me. SB is much more suited to me. Other than watching the sugars, which is a constant battle no matter what, this is easy. I follow a wonderful blog by Kalyn's Kitchen where she posts a daily recipe, all of them really good. I had bypass surgery 3 years ago and this is the diet that my cardiologist recommended.

I believe this thread is a great idea and I'm sure it will be helpful. Thanks for thinking of us! As for me, I always mean to get back to yogurt but I can't stick with it.

In nursing school I did an extensive research project for a Nutrition class and taste-tested just about every yogurt on the store shelves. What an eye-opener. Yogurt is simply milk "gone bad." So why do companies have to load up a 6-ounce cup with high fructose corn syrup and a dozen other ingredients?

There's a lot of inferior yogurt on the market, ladies, so read your labels. My plan is to just break down and make my own. At some point. In 2014.