How to cut down on eating processed food
How I did it: Usually at work, I eat about ten pieces of candy each day out of my supervisor's dish. Well, this week, I ate none. I also turned down free donuts and cake. Trying to eat simple, whole foods. I bought these really awesome macaroons-- Annie's brand-- that come it a tub. I never make time for breakfast in the morning, so I leave these in my desk and eat three each morning. Almost everything has at least one additive or filler or preservative, usually more, but these macaroons have just three things in them: coconut, egg, and honey.
Going to the movies could have been a challenge, but I brought dried pineapple. For lunch, I usually have a huge bowl of locally made NOT-low-fat yogurt with local honey drizzled all over it. When I'm in a pinch, I eat a Chipotle burrito bowl, or a bowl of oatmeal drowned in butter. Been seven days so far, and doing pretty well. I can never follow through on planned meals, though, because I never take the time to make them.
Lessons & tips: Don't focus on the absolute healthiest stuff you could be eating, if the healthiest stuff holds no appeal for you. Strike a reasonable compromise between your health and your tastebuds-- it's not too hard if you stay open-minded. If you can't look forward to eating your lunch, then there's absolutely no point.
