by M C.
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August 22, 2007

Health Conscious or Carefree?

June 03, 2008 01:02 AM EDT
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Do you consider yourself a healthy eater, or more of an "only live once" type that eats however you please? Do you tend to watch what you eat or eat whatever you're in the mood for? Are you currently on a diet plan or fitness routine? Any tips, advice or motivation to share with others?

I personally try to eat healthy but I know there's some bigtime temptations out there in the way of food! :)

Feel free to share your tips, motivation or views on healthy eating or eating in general here...
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Comments: 56

Amy H. Jun 3, 2008, 1:41am EDT
healthy
Karen F. Jun 3, 2008, 1:48am EDT
healthy for the most part but I do have my weaknesses...need my chocolate sometimes.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jun 3, 2008, 2:58am EDT
I mainly eat healthy whenever I can. I have always been this way. But it is hard when cupboarsd get low. Than it is more of a starchy diet..Than I don't eat as well.
CyberGwen ! Jun 3, 2008, 4:26am EDT
For the most part I eat healthy, but I am trying to gain some weight, so if I get a craving, I go for it!

I eat low salt, low fat, no preservatives, etc.
Barbara H. Jun 3, 2008, 6:24am EDT
We're taking bigger steps to eating healthy in my house especially since with the rising food prices. Eating healthier means eating less frequently-- so no more junky snacks between meals.
Elaine A. Jun 3, 2008, 6:42am EDT
Healthy for the most part.
But I do breakdown now & then, gotta have junk food! ;-)
Rob Appell Jun 3, 2008, 7:08am EDT
My eating has gone all over the place. When I was young, I didn't eat much at all. When I hit adulthood, IO shoved everything into my mouth I could and didn't worry about a thing. Then, I turned vegetarian for 16 years. At the turn of the century, I went on a starvation diet and ate only once every three days for a year and a half and lost 250 pounds. Due to the need of more protein in my system, I began eating meat again 5 years ago and I began eating whatever I wanted in limited portions. Finally, due to health problems, I had to switch to a low sugar, low bar diet which I still follow, though I cheat occasionally.
Since I have had gastric bypass surgery - I have to eat more healthy & slowly too. Eating slowly really does help a person to fill up on less too!
I eat my protein first, then fruits & veggies & then if I am still hungry - starch.

Of course all the bad foods are still a temptation & I have gained a little in the last year, but I am working on it.
John S. (arizona) Jun 3, 2008, 11:58am EDT
I should eat healthier than do I would say, especially now that I can't be as active.
Barbara B. Jun 3, 2008, 4:01pm EDT
I do try to eat healthy foods but there are times I really
want a big juicy beefburger it has to be ground round.
On whole wheat bread with a huge slice of red onion
some horseradish mustard then I am satisfied. But I do
drink hot green tea which is great antioxidants.
Robyn F. Jun 3, 2008, 4:14pm EDT
75% healthy,25% carefree
Aunt Boni H. Jun 3, 2008, 8:23pm EDT
I learned a big lesson during the past 24 hours. I spent yesterday in the ER of our local hospital. Did I have a heart attack? Was it a major anxiety/panic attack? We still don't know. But either way I learned that my eating habits are killing me. Not so much in what I eat; as WHEN I do or do not eat. There are going to be some MAJOR changes in my household ~ starting early this morning. Wish me luck.
Jan S. Jun 4, 2008, 2:04am EDT
Generally, we eat healthy due to my husband's heart condition. Occasionally, we splurge a bit.
Shirley U Understand Me S. Jun 4, 2008, 2:08am EDT
it all depends. Sometimes, I only eat what's good for me. Then other times, I eat things that aren't along with the things that are. I eat no beef at all, eat fish 2 or more times a week and love veggies and fruits. But, I like chocolate too.
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Jun 4, 2008, 2:12am EDT
for the most part, we're pretty health conscious. Although I do have a weakness for some certain gourmet candies, Marie Callendar's pies (when on sale) and In N Out Cheeburgers!
CRYSTAL C. Jun 4, 2008, 2:13am EDT
i eat healthy most of the time
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Jun 4, 2008, 4:11am EDT
I try to eat with moderation in all things. This doesn't always work, but I try! I don't "diet" but I eat organic foods, and don't eat a lot of processed foods. I try to eat my share of fruits and veggies per day, especially as I get older.
DIANE D. Jun 4, 2008, 4:20am EDT
I eat healthy, have to with my M.S.
Carl "Prime Time" Lee Jun 4, 2008, 6:57am EDT
Thank you for using Gather Broadcast where there is an open line of communication for all and you're more than a connection.

Whatever's cooking. (I raid the fridge alot too)
Donna Hammett-Tooker Jun 4, 2008, 8:01am EDT
I have cut many carbs out of my diet because I was declared a Type II diabetic and I struggle with this - not for the sugar I am missing, that I can do without, but for the breads and other carbs I now must restrict. I sometimes go for so long without something sweet that I forget about candy and other desserts but a biscuit, a piece of garlic toast or a cake of cornbread make me long for the days when I was carb-loaded all of the time.
Bill's Spirit Jun 4, 2008, 8:06am EDT
Half and half.

I try to eat healthy and occasionally eat foolishly.
Andrea P. Jun 4, 2008, 9:30am EDT
I try to pay attention to my portions and stick to a few small meals per day -- but there are always exceptions. Once I decided I'd rather feel good than eat whatever I wanted, being careful was easier. For me, it helps to have the goal be increased energy and a healthier body.
Ramzy S. Jun 4, 2008, 10:47am EDT
uh
roaa z. Jun 4, 2008, 11:45am EDT
I like the question..hmmm... I try not to forget about healthy food, but I'm more of the kind who eats what comes in the mood, just when it comes to chocolate& coffee which I mostly adore, I try to watch out a little to keep in shape........
Chas Andrews Jun 4, 2008, 12:15pm EDT
I'm trying to get "healthier." It's not easy...
Karen W. Jun 4, 2008, 1:27pm EDT
I do different things to eat healthier. Like, instead of a dinner plate we have dinner on the smaller salad plate. Your brain sees a full plate what the heck does it know. I buy lots of fresh fruit and juices. Yogurt and whole grain products too.
Rosa See Ya Jun 4, 2008, 2:28pm EDT
I eat according to my budget.
Lyn Owen Jun 4, 2008, 5:20pm EDT
Sometimes I am health concious sometimes not.
Erica Hidvegi Jun 4, 2008, 5:23pm EDT
Since my ovarian cyst burst in 2006, June 9th, I have eaten much more healthy because I figured out besides synthetic birth control being the culprit so was processed sugar, flour and any foods. I now eat just raw sugar (cane) and nothing artificial, if I can help it. I also eat According to my Bloodtype, which has tremendously improved my vitality, energy and weight maintenance. Svelte, skinny and sexy ! Each blood type has different characteristics that allow it to eat, digest, and assimilate food best for that group. Healthier Eating
blaine d. Jun 4, 2008, 5:34pm EDT
healthy wise!
amy s. Jun 4, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
I am a carefull eater. I always try to eat healthy nutritious meals, but sometimes you just can not help it and you get chinese food.
suey v. Jun 4, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
I like to think I'm in the middle. I don't eat at fast food places and am not averse to the odd bag of chips. I mostly live by Mom's rules(meat, vegetable and a starch) for dinner. If you don't eat two of the three, no dessert for you.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Jun 5, 2008, 12:34am EDT
I am 50/50 . I try to eat healthy because of my illness's but being a woman with peri menopause ...it s almost like going through your time of the month with the yucky pads but longer.. so I eat alot of chocolate. I have gone through most of the diets lost 30 lbs but gained it back from meds..and so on ..I try not to fight it too much.
barb n. Jun 5, 2008, 7:04am EDT
I strive for five!!! I try, note the word try, to eat 5 servings of fruit and/or veggies everyday.... I like my beer though, soooooo,
Rae M. Jun 5, 2008, 8:58am EDT
I try to make good choices and eat balanced meals, but if there is something bad that I want, I eat it. I don't have much will power. I will dong the Atkins diet for 4 weeks starting on Monday. I do this when ever I want to drop a few pounds.
Christine H. Jun 5, 2008, 12:16pm EDT
I eat pretty healthy, but love sweets! I work out 5 days a week--run, some biking, do the weight machines for all the body areas ;) It's so fun, ha!
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Jun 5, 2008, 5:33pm EDT
healthy...but not always....
Sharon B. Jun 5, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
healthy
Ashley P. Jun 5, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
I am a healthy eater. However, I do not exercise enough. It is only 3 or 4 times a week. I have been doing it for longer now though.
Sophiya S. Jun 5, 2008, 11:31pm EDT
healthy
Bridget ♥ Jun 5, 2008, 11:33pm EDT
I'm a little bit of both1 Mostly healthy but you have to be carefree once in a while!
April H. Jun 6, 2008, 1:18am EDT
Carefree
Jenna is around here somewhere s. Jun 6, 2008, 2:58am EDT
Half healthy/half not so healthy we live a active lifesyle so we burn the calories, when our kids grow up we may have to stop with the sweet tooths :)) The kids/keeping up with the house,yard keep us young and active that is our exercise routine any more and I'll fall over :))
Mary Ann S. Jun 6, 2008, 3:25am EDT
I am vegan, so that is a healthy eater, but I love chips and hard candy - not very healthy.
fatima k. Jun 6, 2008, 4:28am EDT
im on a diet
MaryBeth W. Jun 6, 2008, 4:51pm EDT
I try to do 80% for health, 20% for fun!
Beverly P. Jun 8, 2008, 12:09pm EDT
I tend to be in the middle. I don't eat only good for me food and veggies galore but I don't dine on tons of bad stuff either. I like to keep busy but physically it's not always possible with me and my issues from the cancer. I think all in all I'd be right on the border between healthy and bad girl! LOL
Melissa M. Jun 8, 2008, 2:08pm EDT
i would say i'm carefree....but at the same time, i LIKE healthy food, so i try to get that in my carefree diet
Carrie C. Jun 12, 2008, 3:56pm EDT
I must be very careful of what I eat because of food allergies.
Diane S. Jun 12, 2008, 7:28pm EDT
carefree
Erica Hidvegi Jul 3, 2008, 4:20pm EDT
Excellent question and i once was a carefree eater but health conditions as in an ovarian cyst, benign thank goodness, set me straight. I wrote some articles on my condition and what I did to save myself. Read please if you have a few moments . . .

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Charles Temm JR Jul 10, 2008, 5:07pm EDT
personally carefree but my wife watches my diet (when I can't hide what I'm eating) and monitors my chloesterol (;-(
Sarah (I want points) Mar 3, 2009, 4:47pm EST
I'm a person who strongly believes everything in moderation. I eat healthy most of the time, but you should always allow yourself to be bad every once in a while. Hope you don't mind me commenting on an old article.

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