I first became aware of CSE about 5 years ago. I dabbled with some of the recipes and tried a couple of the meals while my goals of “losing weight” and “getting healthy” sat on the back burner. I wasn’t ready to 100% commit, and that was ok.  In April...

This challenge came at a pivotal time in my life. 2020 was the year from hell for me (as I know it was for many), and I just needed something to help me change my mindset.  Of course I wanted (and am still excited) to look better than I have...

Clean Simple Eats is the lifestyle change I’ve always looked for! Not only has it changed things dramatically for me, but for my husband and kids also! CSE has brought our family closer as we spend more time having meals together that we actually crave and enjoy. I’ve noticed dramatic...

It's been a little over a year since I found Clean Simple Eats. For years I went from eating extremely healthy, and not a lot of carbs, to eating whatever I wanted. I had been considering counting macros, but was overwhelmed by how to calculate and track everything every single...

I was so nervous to start this challenge. I was conflicted because my history with food and body image is a complicated one and I didn't want to make anything worse, but I also was going through some things and I really, really wanted to feel better mentally and physically....

CONGRATS, KRISTEN! It is very hard for me to be vulnerable, but I think it’s important to share how much this challenge helped me out of a dark place. After having my 3rd baby last June, I was struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety to the point where I didn’t...

CONGRATS, SAM! My name is Sam and I am a Type 1 Diabetic. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at fifteen years old, and have always taken my health and management of this chronic disease seriously. It is tough to try to live your life between high and low...

CONGRATS, LANDON! Honestly, I let myself go between the last two challenges. With the holidays and so much traveling for us, I fell off the wagon. I gained about 10 pounds and I knew I was losing muscle definition and didn’t feel good. This Winter challenge was looming and going...

CONGRATS, DIANA! I stumbled across CSE a few challenges back and was inspired. Being a busy mom of 3, always on the go with little “me” time, all while Covid is going on has taken its toll on each of us, myself included. I finally feel as if I have...

I had 3 babies in 3 years, and it was so hard on my body. I was physically and emotionally exhausted. Since I had become pregnant so quickly after each baby, I was never able to lose the weight I had gained. I remember getting together with friends (after baby...

In my early adult years if I wanted to "get healthy" it usually meant my clothes were getting snug and I suddenly realized I needed to lose some pounds, but as fast as possible. I did so many crash diets. Liquids only (lasted 6 days), vegetables only (lasted 10 days),...

My first four challenges were about me - healing digestive distress and disease, overcoming depression and anxiety, getting to a healthy weight - all amazing goals. I knew that I had the tools and commitment I needed to continue reaching my goals during the Summer Challenge, and I also knew...

I have been a member of the Clean Simple Eats community for a couple of years. After attempting to complete challenge after challenge and never finishing, I finally decided 2020 would be the year I went all in. It was my first year in my 30’s, and after 4 babies,...

Dear Erika and JJ, I just wanted to write and thank you for how your meal plans and products have changed my life. In just 9 months, I was able to lose 80 pounds, and have kept it off for a year! My husband has lost (and kept off) 65...

CONGRATS, ERICA! I've tried so many "diets" in the past 10 years including keto, paleo, and even that lemon water cleanse. They were also restrictive that it wasn't sustainable for me long term. My sisters recommended clean simple eats and I joined challenge in 2019, and although I was thrilled...

CONGRATS, JEROME! This challenge made me a believer again. I have spent so much time trying diets (keto, low carb) and could not sustain the diet for long and lack the energy to finish the day. It was also hard to maintain a good diet because of the meals. When...