I talk to a lot of people who tell me they're eating healthy, yet have no real concept of what healthy eating is. A turkey sub from Subway isn't healthy. A salad with cheese, bacon and ranch dressing isn't healthy.

The "healthy" trap

Lots of foods sound healthy because of one ingredient. Turkey. Lettuce. Salad. But it's everything else that comes with them that matters:

• The bread. White bread and big sub buns are mostly refined carbs.
• The sauces. Mayo, creamy dressings and ranch can add more calories than the rest of the meal.
• The toppings. Cheese and bacon turn a salad into something else entirely.
• Processed meats. Deli meats are a long way from a fresh chicken breast.

What healthy eating looks like for me

Whole foods. Vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, whole grains like quinoa and wild rice, and lean proteins. Simple ingredients you can recognize. Cooking at home as often as possible so you know exactly what's going in.

Be honest with yourself

Before this journey I kept telling myself I was eating healthy while eating out all the time. Some of those "healthy" meals had more calories than a Big Mac meal. Once I started tracking what I actually ate, the truth was hard to ignore.

Watch the video for the full breakdown. And if you're not sure whether something you're eating is as healthy as you think, ask in the Health Happenings group on Facebook.

Joe is not a doctor or a dietitian. This is his personal journey. Talk to your healthcare provider before making big changes to your diet or exercise.