Eating clean for rookies {part 8}

It's been over 3 months since my first clean eating post. Now, we're on part 8 and I've lost 14 pounds since then. The weight loss is exciting, but my digestive system and overall body feeling great is even more exciting :)

I've also pretty much eliminated coffee from my diet (I used to drink several cups a day), I don't drink soft drinks, and I limit desserts to one or two times a week. I also do cardio at least four nights a week and squats and/or sit-ups every night.

It's difficult at times, but having a roommate, friends, and viewers who support my altered lifestyle make clean living a lot easier.

I'm still eating clean for at least 2 meals a day. I prep meals at the beginning or middle of the week so I have lunches or dinners ready. I start every morning with water and a fruit/veggie blend. This has also decreased how much I eat out. Of course cheat days happen when I explore ATL restaurants...but I quickly get back on track & work off those calories.

Here are some recent meals:

Breakfast: strawberries, blueberries, carrots

Dinner: spinach salad w/ mushrooms, cucumber, onions, tomatoes; the next day I had the salad inside of a 98% fat free wrap

Lunch: sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach in olive oil

Lunch: spinach salad w/ carrots, mushrooms, and onions

Breakfast: 2 bananas, spinach, carrots, grapes

Breakfast & dessert: 2 bananas, strawberries, blueberries, carrots 

(this was so yummy!)

Strawberries and spinach - you can't really taste the spinach, 

so it's like a strawberry smoothie with lots of fiber!

Breakfast: Grapes, carrots, spinach, banana

Lunch: Mushrooms, carrots, onions, spinach, avocado

Breakfast: grapes, strawberries, blueberries (one of my favorites, so sweet!)

Breakfast: grapes, strawberries, and spinach (also really great)

A repeat breakfast - grapes & carrots are cheap and come in large bundles!

Another delicious blend: strawberries, blueberries, grapes and a banana

Besides bananas, I cut up fruit and veggies after buying and washing to quickly make fruit blends before work. Just toss in the fruit and blend! It takes about 4.5 minutes total :)

My favorite blend -- grapes, carrots, blueberries, strawberries :)

How is the clean eating going for you? 

Any tips or favorite meals you've discovered? 

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See more:

My clean eating inspiration

Clean eating part 1

Clean eating part 2

Clean eating part 3

Clean eating part 4

Clean eating part 5

Clean eating part 6

Clean eating part 7

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