FFFC

Elyse1384

What is your FFFC?  

I have had the unhealthiest week humanly possible (burgers, croissants, bagels loaded w/ cream cheese, fries, etc) and I'm totally using pregnancy as my excuse when in fact I'm just being a glutton. I mean... this is what prenatals are for... right?  To save LO from my obvious self destruction.  

FilbertTree

It's glutton week! I have eaten my body weight this week. And most of it has been delicious, stodgy, heavy carbs. I regret NOTHING. I've already devoured a completely amazing iced cinnamon Danish this morning for second breakfast, and I'm about to order my favourite ever grilled veggie wrap for my lunch (sounds healthier than it is....). I need ALL OF THE FOOD. 

thegingeravenger

This week, I have given zero fucks about anything. I have been gloriously gluttonous and lazy.


I'll start caring again by Monday.

dogsombrero

This morning when I was feeding the 1 yo and he started punching his nipple yelling tickle tickle, I recorded it and took pictures. Future ammo for the teen years.

grapesoda1111

OP, my thoughts exactly on prenatal pills! I've been at home with my parents and they are like the food police!! It's like I'm only allowed celery and healthy stuff. Little do they know I have a stash of cookies, tooties frooties, and chips under my bed. I'm way excited to be back home where I can eat what I want withou judgment. And I'm about to down this awesome chicken wrap with delicious sweet potato fries. I'm literally hungry every hour.

mamavbs

My three and a half year old put his hand on my leg earlier and said, "'mummy... Let's eat doughnuts."

He's definitely my favourite child today. It's so nice when you know you're bringing them up properly.

The confession is I used him as an excuse to DH and got a box of Krispy kremes. And there's a dirty rumour going around that I ate them all.

Edit: Ps... Remember that troll who called us all fat bitches cos we just talk about food on stupid threads? She was SO wrong hey ;-)

urby87

I ate four Outshine bars yesterday...  I had one because I was hot after coming in from outside after work, and it triggered a chain reaction.  Oops!

thegingeravenger

urby87 said:

I ate four Outshine bars yesterday...  I had one because I was hot after coming in from outside after work, and it triggered a chain reaction.  Oops!

I think there's crack in those things. It's impossible to have just one!

urby87

thegingeravenger said:

I ate four Outshine bars yesterday...  I had one because I was hot after coming in from outside after work, and it triggered a chain reaction.  Oops!

I think there's crack in those things. It's impossible to have just one!

I totally would have eaten more if I hadn't already eaten the other two the day before.  Not going to lie.

FilbertTree

What's an Outshine bar? I'm feeling sheltered. And deprived...

urby87

FilbertTree said:

What's an Outshine bar? I'm feeling sheltered. And deprived...

They're popsicles made with fruit.  They used to just be called Fruit Bars, but they were reformulated and rebranded somewhat recently.
Old packaging:

New packaging:

mamavbs

urby87 said:

FilbertTree said:

What's an Outshine bar? I'm feeling sheltered. And deprived...

They're popsicles made with fruit.  They used to just be called Fruit Bars, but they were reformulated and rebranded somewhat recently.
Old packaging:

New packaging:




They're made with real fruit.

This is healthy! Keep eating :-)

JLW0504

mamavbs said:

urby87 said:

FilbertTree said:

What's an Outshine bar? I'm feeling sheltered. And deprived...

They're popsicles made with fruit.  They used to just be called Fruit Bars, but they were reformulated and rebranded somewhat recently.
Old packaging:

New packaging:

They're made with real fruit.

This is healthy! Keep eating :-)


Yeah, anything that has real fruit, I am declaring to be healthy.

brossi359

Outshine creamy coconut bars is the way to win over this pregnant girls heart... I COULD EAT 5 PACKAGES IN ONE SITTING. no lie. no shame.

JessicaS0914

I knew I shouldn't have come in here..... *droops shoulders and walks back out to Gestational Diabetes land*. Can you tell I'm struggling with my diagnosis?

VexedMommy

JessicaS0914 said:

I knew I shouldn't have come in here..... *droops shoulders and walks back out to Gestational Diabetes land*. Can you tell I'm struggling with my diagnosis?

Have you seen a nutritionist yet?  Mine basically gave me carb limits per meal/snack and as long as I stay within those I'm golden.  I haven't checked the carbs on these, but if it's too high you can probably make your own with unsweetened fruit juice and splenda. 

wulfpackgirl

I had an appointment this morning. I've gained too much weight. I've got to start eating healthier. Ugghhhh

VexedMommy

Mine is that I'm kind of excited about coming in to work tomorrow and making 50hrs this week.  That used to be my usual, but hours got cut back to 45 and I'm struggling some weeks to make that. 

JessicaS0914

VexedMommy said:

JessicaS0914 said:

I knew I shouldn't have come in here..... *droops shoulders and walks back out to Gestational Diabetes land*. Can you tell I'm struggling with my diagnosis?

Have you seen a nutritionist yet?  Mine basically gave me carb limits per meal/snack and as long as I stay within those I'm golden.  I haven't checked the carbs on these, but if it's too high you can probably make your own with unsweetened fruit juice and splenda. 

Today at 3pm. So far today, I've had coffee, an Atkins breakfast shake, a sting cheese, and just had a cottage cheese because I don't know what to have that isn't bready, high in hidden sugars, or cold cuts. I know that's probably not much healthier, but nothing sounds appealing, and cooking hot meat on a hot day for lunch doesn't sound good, either. I'll stop being a downer on the thread now.

VexedMommy

JessicaS0914 said:

Today at 3pm. So far today, I've had coffee, an Atkins breakfast shake, a sting cheese, and just had a cottage cheese because I don't know what to have that isn't bready, high in hidden sugars, or cold cuts. I know that's probably not much healthier, but nothing sounds appealing, and cooking hot meat on a hot day for lunch doesn't sound good, either. I'll stop being a downer on the thread now.

You could treat yourself at five guys or almost any burger place and just get a lettuce wrap in lieu of a bun for your burger.  It's yummy and can really hit the spot.  Eggs are good and quick too.  Crustless quiches/egg muffins are great for breakfast or snacks.  *hugs*  You'll get the hang of it. 

mmk29

I'm way more active and eat a lot better with this pregnancy than I was with my first, but I was so much better about taking prenatals with my first. I feel like 2-3 times a week I realize I never took it yesterday

JessicaS0914

VexedMommy said:

JessicaS0914 said:

Today at 3pm. So far today, I've had coffee, an Atkins breakfast shake, a sting cheese, and just had a cottage cheese because I don't know what to have that isn't bready, high in hidden sugars, or cold cuts. I know that's probably not much healthier, but nothing sounds appealing, and cooking hot meat on a hot day for lunch doesn't sound good, either. I'll stop being a downer on the thread now.

You could treat yourself at five guys or almost any burger place and just get a lettuce wrap in lieu of a bun for your burger.  It's yummy and can really hit the spot.  Eggs are good and quick too.  Crustless quiches/egg muffins are great for breakfast or snacks.  *hugs*  You'll get the hang of it. 

rox7777

I'm doing awesome this pregnancy with food and weight gain but I'm 100% positive it's due to the thyroid medication I'm taking. The days I forget to take it lead to me gorging on everything, but the days I take it I can go hours without a meal. I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the opposite.

DS2 is currently loving fruit and ice cream, yay for no more carbs!

tayzav

On Tuesday I made my BF drive me to Taco Bell, which we waited 45 minutes in the drive thru for a bean and rice burrito, to McDonald's for a dollar chicken sandwich, and to jack in the box for their tacos...and I ate it all when we got home. No shame in my craving game, no shame.

urby87

JessicaS0914 said:

VexedMommy said:

JessicaS0914 said:

I knew I shouldn't have come in here..... *droops shoulders and walks back out to Gestational Diabetes land*. Can you tell I'm struggling with my diagnosis?

Have you seen a nutritionist yet?  Mine basically gave me carb limits per meal/snack and as long as I stay within those I'm golden.  I haven't checked the carbs on these, but if it's too high you can probably make your own with unsweetened fruit juice and splenda. 

Today at 3pm. So far today, I've had coffee, an Atkins breakfast shake, a sting cheese, and just had a cottage cheese because I don't know what to have that isn't bready, high in hidden sugars, or cold cuts. I know that's probably not much healthier, but nothing sounds appealing, and cooking hot meat on a hot day for lunch doesn't sound good, either. I'll stop being a downer on the thread now.

I'm sure there are other ladies here in the GD boat that might have suggestions...  Come out, come out, wherever you are!

VexedMommy

A couple of previous discussions have yielded some pretty good results for me. I'm using some of the recipes you ladies provided. 

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12582882/gestational-diabetes-craving-control

I love doing tuna patties just using canned tuna also.  I like adding softened veggies, crushed wasabi peas and a bit of oatmeal plus spices to taste, mixing it with a little mayo until it's a little looser than a hamburger patty and then pan frying it. 

dmiller1213

My moms new boyfriend is a retired pastry chef. He made me my own personal cheesecake which has been my thing lately. Safe to say I love this new man of hers :x

Cook3133

I had s raspberry filled Krispy Kreme donut for breakfast.... It was awesome

Michsmelle

In a moment of hunger desperation this morning at work, I dunked two Chips Ahoy cookies into the jar of PB I keep in my desk. It was worth it.

VexedMommy

dmiller1213 said:

My moms new boyfriend is a retired pastry chef. He made me my own personal cheesecake which has been my thing lately. Safe to say I love this new man of hers :x

Sweet.  Cheesecake is going to be my "push present" from my boyfriend. . .  or a white chocolate bread pudding or a German chocolate cake. 

BTW, are push presents really a thing?  I had never heard of them before, but I've read about them on some pregnancy blogs.  I'm kind of in awe of what some of these women are getting.  

mmk29

VexedMommy said:

dmiller1213 said:

My moms new boyfriend is a retired pastry chef. He made me my own personal cheesecake which has been my thing lately. Safe to say I love this new man of hers :x

Sweet.  Cheesecake is going to be my "push present" from my boyfriend. . .  or a white chocolate bread pudding or a German chocolate cake. 

BTW, are push presents really a thing?  I had never heard of them before, but I've read about them on some pregnancy blogs.  I'm kind of in awe of what some of these women are getting.  


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I totally believe in food related push presents. I'm not sure why but my cravings were intensified 100 times after delivery. The night after my son was born I NEEDED a cheesesteak.

Edit: quote fail

dmiller1213

VexedMommy said:

dmiller1213 said:

My moms new boyfriend is a retired pastry chef. He made me my own personal cheesecake which has been my thing lately. Safe to say I love this new man of hers :x

Sweet.  Cheesecake is going to be my "push present" from my boyfriend. . .  or a white chocolate bread pudding or a German chocolate cake. 

BTW, are push presents really a thing?  I had never heard of them before, but I've read about them on some pregnancy blogs.  I'm kind of in awe of what some of these women are getting.  




I want my "push present" to be a trip to the casino bc it has a swim up bar. We went earlier this week for a couple of days and my husband camped out at the swim up bar. Not pregnant me would have loved it. I shall demand a redo trip!

modanz1

tayzav said:

On Tuesday I made my BF drive me to Taco Bell, which we waited 45 minutes in the drive thru for a bean and rice burrito, to McDonald's for a dollar chicken sandwich, and to jack in the box for their tacos...and I ate it all when we got home. No shame in my craving game, no shame.

This is ridiculous and I am jealous of it.

modanz1

VexedMommy said:

dmiller1213 said:

My moms new boyfriend is a retired pastry chef. He made me my own personal cheesecake which has been my thing lately. Safe to say I love this new man of hers :x

Sweet.  Cheesecake is going to be my "push present" from my boyfriend. . .  or a white chocolate bread pudding or a German chocolate cake. 

BTW, are push presents really a thing?  I had never heard of them before, but I've read about them on some pregnancy blogs.  I'm kind of in awe of what some of these women are getting.  

They are totally a thing and I find them ridiculous.  Not if you are getting a cheesecake (that's just awesome), but some of my friends have gotten $550-$1000 presents, like bags, shoes, etc.  If my husband spends that kind of money on me while we have a new born baby I am going to smack him.  Not to mention, pretty sure the baby is the present. 

onebadmotha

Michsmelle said:

In a moment of hunger desperation this morning at work, I dunked two Chips Ahoy cookies into the jar of PB I keep in my desk. It was worth it.

You are a genius. Also, I love that you keep a jar of peanut butter in your desk. I feel like we'd get along. 

wulfpackgirl

I don't understand the big push presents either. I mean the baby has to come out whether you get a present for it or not.

VexedMommy

wulfpackgirl said:

I don't understand the big push presents either. I mean the baby has to come out whether you get a present for it or not.

Agreed 100%.  As pretty as a sparkly piece of jewelry is, I think I would have to kill BF if he spent the kind of dollars I've seen some women get for pushing out a baby. 

ks24119

Here's my FFFC just got back from the Drs and I've gained 18lbs so far... And all I can think about is going out for Mexican tonight....

mamavbs

I hope my "push present" is an untorn vagina >- I will be okay without diamonds if I avoid the stitches

JessicaS0914

VexedMommy said:

dmiller1213 said:

My moms new boyfriend is a retired pastry chef. He made me my own personal cheesecake which has been my thing lately. Safe to say I love this new man of hers :x

Sweet.  Cheesecake is going to be my "push present" from my boyfriend. . .  or a white chocolate bread pudding or a German chocolate cake. 

BTW, are push presents really a thing?  I had never heard of them before, but I've read about them on some pregnancy blogs.  I'm kind of in awe of what some of these women are getting.  


I think the jewelry push presents are getting crazy. I'm all for edible push presents and more active help with diapers/night wakings/ parenting than a piece of jewelry. Ps - I wear almost no jewelry with a toddler

dogsombrero

Because I thought the world needs to see my kid giving himself a purple nurple.