MushroomLadyJR Member

I'm nearly 5 months post partum and exclusively breastfeeding. I've lost 38 pounds since I arrived home after the birth. I wear a Fitbit, average about 6000 steps a day with the occasional dedicated workout and eat about 2200 calories. I don't sleep well due to night feeds and I have to say that is the thing that makes…

Lately it's been tomatoes, a cheesestring, rich tea biscuits, or a go ahead bar.

Yep, I've gone over diet choices regularly with the midwife, and checked nhs recommendations. Keto is definitely not advised during pregnancy. Really though, OP please speak to your doctor or midwife about diet plans. It's so important to get proper nutrition at this point, you're growing a person! :smile:

Orange juice and chocolate milk. Pre pregnancy there was red wine too, always French and preferably Bordeaux.

Turkey is my favorite meat and the thing I missed most as a vegetarian. Skinless lean chicken breast is a close second.

It's quite common in my open plan office to have snacks at the desk. We don't have designated break rooms either, the mini fridge is in each open plan setting. The microwaves are downstairs at the entrance. I can honestly say it doesn't bother me in the least if people snack all day at their desk, don't think I even…

I've always loved American cheese.

Salmon with mashed potatoes.

Going out for dinner, Las Iguanas! Fajitas, calamari, plaintains <3

Why? I would read it to compare calories against other pastry desserts...I really don't see the problem. I like pop tarts ;)

That's awful if true! I enjoy reading these forums but I'm getting tired of all of these knowledgeable posters being banned.

Thanks everyone! Today was another rough one. I'm planning my food diary better for tomorrow. Going to start the day with porridge, banana, and blueberries. I'm also going to try snacking more often, maybe raw carrots. I'm so happy I asked for advice on here. I feel relieved to know that this is normal. Whenever I read…

Can't edit previous post on this phone...just checked, fat is actually higher, more like 70-80 last few weeks. Thinking I need to try reducing fat, increasing fiber perhaps.

Thanks! It's possible I'm anemic again. I have been incredibly fatigued, but blame that on lack of sleep. I take the pregnancy vitamins which contains iron regularly as well. The midwife is going to give me the results from blood/urine tests when I see her next.

Really great advice, thanks so much! I'm in the UK, I see the midwife again in 2 more weeks. I'll ask her about this as well. As for fat, I've been getting about 50-60 grams a day. @Asher_Ethan that sounds like a good plan... especially the last 2 weeks lol

Forgot to mention, I'm 10 weeks. Thanks in advance for any advice! :)

I just want to thank you all for posting. I hope I will be as brave as you all some day. I've lost over 140 pounds. I still have around 15 or 20 to go. I am not happy with my body really and I feel very insecure with my partner. He loves me, but he's made comments that have at times, made me sad. I am going to rededicate…

I don't gain weight on vacation because I'm so active. I just came back from Normandy and am happy to see that I didn't gain an ounce... despite the la tourteau fromage, wine, lobster in butter sauce, croissants... :)

Good morning everyone, Breakfast: Wrap with egg, quorn bacon, cheese, peppers. Lunch: Wrap with quorn pepperoni, tomatoes, spinach, soft cheese, capers. Small apple, tangerine, peach. Go ahead bar. Dinner: planning a baked aubergine with tomato sauce and mozzarella, sauteed spring greens and some kind of protein source on…

I eat it all the time, it's a decent price and pretty tasty (although the ordinary frozen sausages are just plain sad). Gram for gram I doubt it has the same protein as red meat but it's still a suitable lean protein source.

Good morning, Breakfast: scrambled eggs with tomatoes. Lunch: 2 mini wraps with quorn pepperoni, sundried tomatoes, peppers, soft cheese. Walkers french fries, a small apple and peach. Dinner: Quorn buttermilk bites, roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach with mushrooms and sweet corn. Snack: Alpro yogurt, chocolate rice cake.…

Good morning everyone, Breakfast: chocolate protein shake and a go ahead bar. Lunch: 2 mini wraps with quorn pepperoni, sundried tomatoes, peppers, soft cheese. A small apple, small orange, and a pack of walkers french fries. Dinner: Spaghetti with quorn mince, mushrooms, onions, cheese. Snack: Alpro yogurt and soya milk…

Good morning, Breakfast: Poached eggs, 2 slices of toast, butter, mushrooms, tomatoes, orange juice and a chocolate rice cake. Lunch: Quorn ham wrap with piccalilli, soft cheese, tomatoes, spinach. An apple, small orange, go ahead yogurt slice. Dinner: tentatively planning a burger night, but not sure. Dessert: Alpro…

Good morning, Breakfast: chocolate protein shake, tiny glass of orange juice. Lunch: Pita with quorn pepperoni, tomatoes,rocket, soft cheese, mustard. 28 grams tortilla chips, an apple, small orange. Dinner: Linda mccartney burger, sauteed cabbage, onions, mushrooms, probably mayo and ketchup on the burger. Dessert: Alpro…

Sticking to plan today since I'll be cooking dinner tonight :smile: Breakfast: hard boiled egg, orange juice, chocolate protein shake. Lunch: Pita with quorn pepperoni, artichokes, capers, spinach, tomato. An apple and a small orange. Dinner: Quorn wild garlic sausages with mustard mashed potatoes, sauteed cabbage and…

Good morning everyone, Breakfast: Egg sandwich with cheese Lunch: Pita pocket with quorn pepperoni, soft cheese, mustard, peppers, rocket. A go ahead bar, an apple and orange. Dinner: Planning quorn sausage(garlic and parsley) pasta with mozzarella. Dessert: Alpro yogurt with blueberries. Soya milk for tea throughout the…

Ah, ok then. I'd echo above and say have a talk with your doctor then. Good luck! :smile:

Have you checked to make sure your scale isn't broken?

I was vegetarian for about 3/4 years. I'm a pescetarian now and generally happy with it. I do get cravings for meat though. I think in time I may adopt the same approach as my partner which is pescetarian at home, occasional meat when eating out, or at someone's house. I decided to give up meat for many reasons which are…

Good morning everyone, I feel really productive today. Gym last night, then again this morning :) Breakfast: egg muffin Lunch: Goats cheese beetroot sandwich from work canteen. An apple and orange. Dinner: planning Linda mccartney pulled chicken bbq burgers with mashed potatoes and veggies. Dessert: Alpro chocolate…