What is your "healthy living"?

housewifehobbyist

I had a moment that got me thinking this morning.  I work in a small office, and a few of my coworkers are big fitness buffs (a body builder and an iron man competitor), and most of us hit the gym a few times a week.  I was having watermelon at my desk for a midmorning snack, and the body builder made a comment on how it was "so much sugar".  For me, you can never have too many fruits and veggies.  My main goal for "healthy living" involves eating as many fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains as possible, as well as 4-5 days of mixed cardio and strength training a week.  I eat 90% whole foods, cook from scratch, and would rather have full fat ice cream than low cal fake "frozen yogurt".  I don't count calories, and I LOVE food, so I indulge in a great steak or some crack pie when I desire it.  For me, denial of foods I love or working out every day is not maintainable, and want a lifestyle I can maintain, not a diet/exercise regime that will go out the window in two months time.

I guess what I'm saying is I'm realizing that my "healthy" is someone else's lazy and indulgent, but I need to be okay with that even though it DID bother me today.  I'd love to know what everyone here's idea of maintainable healthy living is.

tamihirano

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CH13

He's right, but he's wrong.

For his type of "healthy living" he is. Watermelon is high in sugar, as are pretty much all fruits and the simple carbs are what messes people up when trying to be successful at certain things. Bodybuilders stay away from sugar and eat more veggies.  

For you, it probably works. Watermelon is a good detoxing agent/hydration source as it has tons of water (duh water-melon).

geeberfever

Sounds like you are realistic and in touch what makes YOU feel good. I think it's important to honor your own personal health goals and not pay too much mind to others who may have differing ones! Do your own thang

meredith828

I follow the 80/20 rule. As long as 80% of my diet is healthy and "clean" i don't worry too much about the other 20%. I do follow the 21 day fix meal plan. It made me realize that i ALWAYS reached for a piece of fruit when i was hungry. I assumed it was healthy, but I was eating way too much sugar. Now i limit myself to 3 servings of fruits per day and I make sure to get in enough vegetables and healthy fats as I definitely wasn't previously. It has helped me to lost weight, tone up and feel great. I have two really small children, so anything to help with the exhaustion i'm on board with