I'm really struggling with getting the calories I need to keep up with breastfeeding and life in general it seems. I mean, nothing seems amiss, but I have almost no appetite and when I do start to get hungry, I only eat small amounts of things before I feel completely full and done with food. I really don't think I'm getting everything I need calorie wise. I try to make sure my meals are packed with complex carbs and proteins as well as fiber. I am just struggling. And of course, my energy levels aren't super awesome and I'm sure that this eating issue doesn't help.
Any suggestions for good ways to maybe get my appetite back up or to get the calories and nutrients I need but in smaller meals? I usually eat around 4-5 times a day. Any meal suggestions?
Married 12.20.2010
BFP#1: 11.22.2012 EDD: 7.22.2013 DS Born 7.24.2013
BFP#2: 11.26.2014 EDD: 7.25.2015 *chemical confirmed 12.08.14*
Re: Struggling Appetite
PgAL/PAL welcome, always!
BFP#1: 11.22.2012 EDD: 7.22.2013 DS Born 7.24.2013
BFP#2: 11.26.2014 EDD: 7.25.2015 *chemical confirmed 12.08.14*
Monster Truck (It's a GIRL!) is due 19/02/2015!
I try and make what I eat high calorie since im not eating a lot of volume...aa pp have said, higher healthy fats like nuts etc. I an off dairy for LO's sake so my go to's like Greek yogurt or cottage cheese are no good but you can try that. The little individual cups are quick to grab.
I gained 47lbs and was healthy/fit pre pg, and after two weeks had lost 27lbs without trying, I'm now down about 35lbs and I think because I'm finally plateauing my appetite is coming back.
Good luck!
Kristina - 34
My health/fitness blog
Exact thing with the milk and the husband. I gained 36 lbs with DS and lost 18 the first week PP. I am 18 away from prepregnancy weight. I don't plan to go back to my prepregnancy weight because I was a little under weight.
As for the nuts- I was advised to stay away from them while BFing.... Also, why are some moms going dairy free? I feel slightly dumb for asking..
Kristina - 34
My health/fitness blog
Sometimes when mom has dairy, it makes baby painfully gassy. Same can happen with wheat and caffeine. You have to quit them and reintroduce really slowly. I ate peanut butter and tree nuts right from the get go with both kids and didn't have a problem... I think you only really have to worry about that if you have nut sensitivities in your family. Hopefully my line breaks show up here... Struggling with the new format.
Monster Truck (It's a GIRL!) is due 19/02/2015!