{"id":48491,"date":"2024-02-20T14:24:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T21:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/?p=48491"},"modified":"2024-02-22T10:14:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T17:14:45","slug":"deprived-nourished-michelle-clean-eating-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/deprived-nourished-michelle-clean-eating-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"From Deprived to Nourished: Michele&#8217;s Clean Eating Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ngfb schema image for pinterest pin it button -->\n<div class=\"ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-JourneyBefore-and-after-side.png\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"width:0;height:0;\" data-pin-description=\"From Deprived to Nourished: Michele&#039;s Clean Eating Journey Today we&#039;re happy to introduce you to Michele - a 52 year old spouse and mother. Meet Michele! The CleanFoodCrush 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge changed my life. As a busy 52 year old...\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div><!-- .ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest -->\n\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1>From Deprived to Nourished: Michele&#8217;s Clean Eating Journey<\/h1>\n<h3>Today we&#8217;re happy to introduce you to Michele &#8211; a 52 year old spouse and mother.<\/h3>\n<h3>Meet Michele!<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48495 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-wife-son-and-I-apple-picking-in-the-fall-in-New-England-e1708463238413.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"369\" data-wp-pid=\"48495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-wife-son-and-I-apple-picking-in-the-fall-in-New-England-e1708463238413.jpg 277w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-wife-son-and-I-apple-picking-in-the-fall-in-New-England-e1708463238413-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">CleanFoodCrush 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge<\/a> changed my life. As a busy 52 year old woman with a stressful career and family, I struggled for years to find a nutrition plan that worked for me.<\/h3>\n<h3>I wanted to lose weight, gain energy, and improve my health. When I discovered CleanFoodCrush, I knew their approach to eating clean, nourishing foods would be the solution I was looking for.<\/h3>\n<h3>After following CleanFoodCrush for a couple of years, I finally took the plunge and signed up for their <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">30-day challenge<\/a> in January 2024.<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>\ud83e\udd29It was one of the best decisions I&#8217;ve made!\ud83e\udd29<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf89I not only lost 5 pounds and an inch off my waist, but I had a <strong>marked improvement in my energy levels and stamina.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48493\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"48493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Michelles-Clean-Eating-Journey-Before-and-after-front-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">challenge<\/a> taught me how to eat in a way that fueled my body optimally.<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was eating healthy mostly but I didn\u2019t think I needed more protein and I was always hungry when trying to lose weight.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I felt deprived a lot and carbs\/beans were easier to prepare so I ate very little meat\/protein. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that I\u2019ve added it in, I feel so much more satisfied and some of the recipes, such as the Buffalo chicken meatballs are so satisfying! <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit is that my family is eating much more protein which they also benefit from. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>I learned:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf89Protein is what keeps you satiated and energized.\ud83c\udf89<\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf89Now that I eat a high-protein breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I don&#8217;t experience the energy crashes I used to get.<\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf89I feel satisfied with smaller portion sizes, and I no longer have intense sugar cravings begging to be satisfied.<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_48496\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48496\" class=\"wp-image-48496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/outdoor-holiday-market-with-my-family.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"566\" data-wp-pid=\"48496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/outdoor-holiday-market-with-my-family.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/outdoor-holiday-market-with-my-family-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/outdoor-holiday-market-with-my-family-600x531.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-48496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Outdoor holiday market with my family<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">CleanFoodCrush challenge<\/a> changed my approach to nutrition and my mindset around food.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0I see my meals as an opportunity to nourish my body and give it the fuel it needs. I enjoy making recipes like the <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/homemade-buffalo-style-chicken-meatballs\/\">Buffalo chicken meatballs<\/a> and overnight oats from the challenge.<\/h3>\n<h3>Beyond the meal plans and recipes, my favorite part of the challenge was the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>supportive community. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>I never felt alone thanks to the active Facebook group and coaches checking in daily.<\/h3>\n<h3>I could post any question and get ideas when struggling. It was also motivating to see other people&#8217;s progress photos and successes.<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Having a built-in support system made staying on track so much easier.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_48497\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48497\" class=\"wp-image-48497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-wife-son-and-I-apple-picking-in-the-fall-in-New-England-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-wp-pid=\"48497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-wife-son-and-I-apple-picking-in-the-fall-in-New-England-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-wife-son-and-I-apple-picking-in-the-fall-in-New-England-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/My-wife-son-and-I-apple-picking-in-the-fall-in-New-England-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-48497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>My wife, son and I apple picking in the fall in New England<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0I love and need the support to stay on track because it\u2019s easy to slide into old habits!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For 7 weeks now I\u2019ve followed the <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">program<\/a> and I love it! I used to be consistent for a while but there was nothing outside of myself to keep me focused and motivated so I\u2019d lose momentum and slowly start eating less healthy. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love the <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">challenge<\/a> so much I\u2019m planning on an annual membership.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>If you want to lose weight, gain energy, and improve your health, I can\u2019t recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">CleanFoodCrush 30 Day Clean Eating Challenge<\/a> enough.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48538\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-wp-pid=\"48538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge.png 600w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/From-Deprived-to-Nourished-Quote-Michele-Clean-Eating-Challenge-40x40.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>It will teach you how to eat clean and listen to your body\u2019s needs. The meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and support system make it easy to stick to.<\/h3>\n<h3>Invest in yourself and join the next <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodlove.com\/challenge\/\">challenge<\/a>.\u00a0 I feel healthier and happier at 52 than I ever imagined, thanks to the education and motivation from CleanFoodCrush.<\/h3>\n<h3>\u2764\ufe0f Michele<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34090\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"570\" data-wp-pid=\"34090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner.jpg 675w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cfc-30-day-challenge-banner-600x507.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Ready to Get the Tools and Support That Helped Michele Succeed? 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