Almost the end of my eat super clean month

It's hard to believe that a mere month ago i was still eating very healthy but eating tons of sweets and enjoying a glass too many of wine or beer. I kind of let myself go a bit during the month of December because it's so hard not too...i enjoyed it but i think i am permantley sick of chocolate, cookies and even booze. Usually when i try to eat super clean and not cheat at all it only lasts about 2 weeks before i give in and have that yummy piece or bar of chocolate. I am human too and i am not always perfect!!! My favourite treat is peanut butter cups...but i am not even craving that! Crazy. I don't miss any of it. I think it helped that i felt pretty gross after eating and drinking so much! I have a ton more energy during this little detox from booze! I am wonder how long it will last though. I will keep you all posted for sure!

It's crazy how much research i have been doing since i started this blog it's all i want to read about all the time! i just finished reading Jillian Michaels "Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You" it was pretty good. It was a lot of theory and information and has a 30 day eating and workout plan. It's aimed for those who are looking to lose that last 10-20 lbs. It sounds and looks like a good solid plan. I just bought it because i wanted to find out more about what Jillian is about. While she also raves about eating clean she does suggest a few processed items which seems a tad contradicting. As part of one of the three eating plans she suggests 1 packet quaker weight control instant oatmeal. SOOOOO bad for you. It's super processed and full of sugar. Yes they tried to make it healthier with 6 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein (for the banana variety) it's going to leave you feeling pretty hungry within an hour. They aren't whole oats at all...they have to be pretty processed to cook as fast as they do. I recommend Our compliments organic quick oats. Which i will admit is still a tad processed as they do have to cut the oats. She also suggests Raisin Bran which does have a lot of fiber (7 grams) but the raisins are COVERED in sugar, the whole cereal has a whopping 19 grams of sugar. However other than that it is all very healthy and clean eating plans.

Jillian believes in eating for your metabolic type. There are 3 types:

Slow oxidizer-Require a higher percentage of carbs than fat and protein to help them lose weight and to feel energized physically and mentally.

Balanced oxidizer-Require an equal percentage of carbs, fat and protein and have the capacity to do well on the widest range of foods

Fast oxidizer-Require a high percentage of protein and fat than of carbs. They need to have protein in every meal including snacks.

She includes a quiz to find out which you are...only problem with the quiz is that it is aimed for people who still eat crappy at times, aka fast food, which i stay far away from. I stopped in 2005 and only have had it twice since then and wow did i feel terrible after. Why and how do people eat that regularily? I don't get it. I think it should be banned there is no nutritional value whatsoever. There are so many other healthy fast foods out there. It makes my cringe when i see parents bring their kids there. There are so many other options stop being lazy!!! Yes i feel strongly about this. But hey just my opinion.