Comments on: Why Is Healthy Eating So Hard?

By: Carrie B

Carrie B — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:57:23 +0000

Hardest part for me, is following through with my plan once I make it.

I love to plan and scheme and make lists, but not so good about the follow through.

By: Debbie (gingeet)

Debbie (gingeet) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:54:31 +0000

It means being in the kitchen a lot longer and more often than I care to be in the kitchen! Of course the rewards of this are endless but my human nature chooses shortcuts and tends to be on the lazy side occasionally.

By: Sandy Z

Sandy Z — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:24:11 +0000

My biggest challenges are finding the best healthy food for me, grocery shopping and then the prep/cooking. Would be nice to have it all just delivered to my door and all I have to do is heat and eat. I need an easy button and then I’d be happy to eat healthy.

So bottom line is I need an easy list on where to buy and convenience. Hope that helps.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:02:50 +0000

ME & the ‘mind games’ that I can’t do it. If it was something I really wanted, I would MAKE it happen, whether it is planning a get together, planning a vacation, purchasing something that I want…. when it comes to changing my weight…Self doubt, being overwhelmed, temptations everywhere, you need to make the choice & just do it!
We have 6 @ home, so we go organic where we can, I’m teaching the kids what Holly teaches so I do not accept their ‘I’m hungry’ excuse if there wasn’t a protein/produce choice! It is getting easier because that’s the way I choose to look at it!

By: Tulip79

Tulip79 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:53:10 +0000

shopping!
Other than the really basics like fruits and vegetables and some cereals aren’t found where I live. I struggle to find a good quality low fat cheese other than kashkaval! I can’t even find wheat germ. Whole wheat flour is many times missing on the major grocery store shelf, it’s just not used as much, so the supply is low. So, as a conclusion, I need more variety to keep going.
I made my own greek yogurt I love it. The cheapest blueberries I could find was almost $5 for a small container. Oh, and organic stuff! forget about it I only find some organic non-perishables and soy milk. I would love to find organic leafy veggies and some fruits.
Don’t know if there’s a way unless I call the department of agriculture
sorry for the lengthy reply.

serene,

By: Joann

Joann — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:42:12 +0000

Migrating to a healthy lifestyle is a learning experience. It takes time, effort, research, planning. Why? Because the typical American lifestyle loves what is fast, easy, and convenient. You can’t be very productive or satisfied, however, if you feel lousy.

To maintain healthy eating for my large family of 9, I have joined co-ops, sought out farmers, formed friendships where we help each other (from picking up CSA veggies/eggs/meat to providing information), and followed blogs that inspire me with recipes, resources, and research. We get the best prices, have friends that are supportive, and stay in our tight budget. We keep our meals simple but packed with nutrition. A smoothie becomes a powerhouse of nutrition and a simple fajita meal becomes a vitamin-packed delight. Yes, my young kids will try veggies and fruit and reject some. But, eventually, as they get older, they eat whatever is placed before them.

It can seem daunting and confusing, but it’s really quite simple. And, you need supportive friends around you to keep inspiring and helping you.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:34:12 +0000

1. As mother of large family (9 kids still at home), cost prohibits me from having my entire family eat “clean.” 2. They would feel they were starving.
3. I also WANT to have a lot of chocolate each day (Hersheys or chocolate chips).
4. TMJ keeps me from eating a lot of raw foods, salads, etc. My jaws get too tired or painful.
5. Really don’t care for protein foods (meat and eggs).

By: Klee

Klee — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:18:04 +0000

Having a husband and son who eat meat and want it for dinners is the most difficult situation in my life. I do not eat meat and have not for over 30 years, yet I prepare the meal for my family and eat the vegetables, casseroles, fruits, salads, etc. I am at a point in my life where I want to go RAW and have been reading lots about it and bought a great book I’ve been reading to help prepare me for my eventual transformation to the RAW side!! I know I’ll have to spend even MORE time shopping and preparing my meals, but at least I’ll be preparing what I want to eat. I’ll be cooking for them and NOT cooking for me. Wish me luck! Getting ready to stock my kitchen to be RAW friendly.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:56:18 +0000

The hardest thing for me is finding filing meals for Breakfast that do not include wheat in any form. My stomach really objects to wheat first thing in the morning and if I have any, I am sick for most of the day.

By: Penny

Penny — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:47:17 +0000

For me it’s avoiding the temptations when I’m with others. It’s next to impossible to be out with friends/colleagues and NOT indulge in something that is off plan. Fortunately those don’t come up too often.

I struggle with how to incorporate some favorite foods without blowing a whole day’s worth of “good” eating. It’s hard not to go overboard on a planned indulgence.