diet/healthy eating struggles

BensMama

I need some help, advice, something... I am having such a hard time eating healthy. I'm 4w5d and just really want to be providing the best for my little baby, but for some reason I can't get away from the junk. I have the best motivation and yet I'm struggling big time. Has anyone else felt this way or struggled with eating habits and maybe have a bit of advice or words of wisdom?? I just can not get out of this rut.

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BensMama

@lmelanson thanks. It's so freaking hard! I've just been really really bad lately - tons of fast food, pizza, whatever sounds good... I'm up 10 pounds from when I first started ttc, and that obviously isn't pregnancy weight! :O I just need to figure out how to get my act together... how far along are you?

BensMama

@nova ugh, that would make it even more difficult! Not cool! I can't even blame it on cravings yet. it's nice to know I'm not alone, though!

blueberrysmom

Start adding smoothies to your diet. Lots of fruit, protein, and you can add oatmeal for fiber. They're great for breakfast or a snack. Plain yogurt, honey, oj, ice, banana, (mango, strawberries, peaches, whatever...) 1/2 cup dry oatmeal. Put in blender and mix until smooth and frothy.

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BensMama

@blueberrysmom thanks!! That sounds pretty good! And I could tell myself it's a shake

blueberrysmom

Of course, this is coming from a woman who is currently overdosing on Skittles...

BensMama

@mommy_of_two thanks for that! I do think if I could get up an active that would help more to want to eat good stuff. The two usually go hand and hand for me and I've been pretty lazy for a while now.

BensMama

@blueberrysmom Haha - but it's ok, because you're celebrating your BOY!!

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laura536

The easiest thing to do is to not have the junk in your house. I know if I have a bag of chips, I will eat it, lol. So I just don't buy them. I try to eat apples and fruit for sweet cravings, which is all I have, lol! But sometimes, you have to give in...I had chocolate chip cookies for breakfast.

BensMama

@laura536 yeah, I should probably just go through the kitchen and throw (almost) everything bad out. Thanks for the tip! I think things like fast food and pizza will still he tough...