Because I have two topics and didn't feel like clogging the board with more than one post.
1. To make a long story short, my doctor said to increase my protein intake. I know this can be done with foods but what about protein shakes? I bought Special K protein shakes the other day and wanted to know if this is a safe thing for pregnant women to consume? The only thing I noticed is it does contain some sucralose. Not sure how much. Are any of you ladies drinking these or have any thoughts?
2. I posted earlier about cellulite which I have a TON of since becoming pregnant.. but I've also noticed that my legs, thighs and butt are extremely hard. My SO noticed this weeks ago when he "love taps" me on the rear. I have also recently noticed my arms are hard.. Now mind you, I do not work out so this is not due to muscles by any means! Believe me. What is going on and has anyone else noticed this feeling or change?
Re: Two-fer.
I love unsweetened vanilla coconut milk, a small scoop of Greek yogurt, PB2, and a banana, once it is blended it tastes like a milkshake and is amazing.
Because I'm lazy and never have time in the morning, I always make myself late for work, lol. But I suppose I could try making my own and just get up early enough. Thank you!
Also-- you may not be working out, but your legs and butt are still probably gaining muscle tone from carrying around the extra weight and needing to rebalance constantly as you grow. I noticed this in my butt and legs each time, though my arms didn't really tone up last time until DS was born. Now my arms are considerably stronger than they ever were from so much baby, then/now toddler lifting and carrying.
I wish my butt was getting firm! I've just got lots of new cellulite on my thighs.
Thank you @sparkledonuts were yours Special K brand? if not, do you know if they contained sucralose? or any of the artificial sweetners. That's my only concern but they're so much easier to just grab and head out the door. I've also heard of ensure but I used to give this to patients at nursing homes and the thought of me drinking it turns my stomach, lol.
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I try to add extra protein by choosing snacks like string cheese, Greek yogurt, walnuts, other nuts, peanut & almond butter, hard boiled eggs, bean dip instead of salsa, etc
I also make sure each of my main meals includes a protein serving or 2: your usual suspects- chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, pork, fish. If I have soup I try for lentil or something with protein too and I add sides of beans/lentils instead of rice etc to my meals. When I do eat grains/carbs I eat ones that are high fiber and that have protein -quinoa and brown rice (trader joes even has quinoa/brown rice pasta), Ezekiel bread (4g protein per slice), etc
i like canned salmon also- can be used like tuna in many recipes -sandwiches, caseroles, salmon cakes etc (cheap, loaded w/protein and other goodies)
i hope this helps!!!
You ladies make my diet look absolutely terrible and that's scares me that I haven't been providing my body and my LO the nutrients we both need this entire time I have been taking my prenatal though since day 1 but working full time and keeping up with house work, my SO and our pets... at the end of the day I have little to no energy to put into meals. This makes me feel like a crappy mother already. Ugh. Props to all of you who make the time and put in effort to being so healthy though.. I don't know why I can't get my act together. I seriously feel like I need a maid, personal chef, assistant, pet sitter, etc. and I don't even have my child here with me yet. Makes me panic for the future..What. Is. My. Problem?!
Hey KP - We're all doing the best we can! We all have up and downs with our diets and meals. I eat relatively healthy meals, but I also have a sweet tooth! I also don't exercise for fears of preterm labor. But - I'm still pregnant and baby looks great. There are only 24hrs in the day - and I know I feel like I could sleep 12 of those some days!
My husband has been doing the grocery shopping this pregnancy, and that has helped me plan meals ahead of time. I plan 2 healthy dinners in the 5day work week. The other days we eat leftovers or something easy - tomato soup, omelets, or freezer meal. This week we are eating turkey chili. (well, this week is one homemade meal!)
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Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
When I can't cook- I open a can of salmon or beans, organic soup etc I steam veggies in the microwave, and cook my quinoa etc on the weekends or buy the pre made package that goes in the microwave (whole foods) I often eat stuff that's bland because I don't have time to jazz up my healthy food but I know it's good for me...
And sometimes i eat eat chick fill a and ice cream!!!! And I count the protein from my fried chicken and my ice cream toward my daily protein goal! Lol
You are not lazy, being pregnant is REALLY HARD, just try to see what you can let go of doing, only do what you absolutely have to. I hate to waste but we are using disposable plates because I don't have the energy for dishes. I've discovered dry shampoo so I only wash my hair 2x wk, use the same pants 3-4x before washing, I'm cutting corners where ever I can! Hang in there!!!
Edited because i got interrupted before finishing my post.
Like previous posters have said- pregnancy is HARD! We're doing the best we can!