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Can anyone share their sample daily meal plan? (for yourself)
So I finally got Dr. Lukes book and WOW. I am nowhere near eating enough. I know that not everyone follows it to a T, but I'd like to get a general idea of what everyone is eating on a daily basis.
As an example, I did a rough count of about how many calories I was taking in on an average day and I came up with 1900. Ooops. I thought I was doing good too 
I think I am just not eating frequently enough. Also I packed on so much with my first son that I was worried about getting too big this time around. After reading the book, I am no longer worried about getting big, I just want to nourish my babies the right way.
So... any meal suggestions? What do you guys generally eat on a typical day? Thanks!!
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Re: Can anyone share their sample daily meal plan? (for yourself)
I dont count calories so I probably am not getting enough but my doctor keeps telling me if the babies are on schedule (which they are) Im doing ok. That being said, here is a typical food schedule for me:
1. Breakfast- Cereal with 2% milk and fruit
2. Snack mid morning- Peanut butter toast and fruit
3. Lunch- turkey sandwhich, apple, chips or crackers, granola bar
4. Snack mid afternoon- normally something junky, today I had a cup filled with ice cream. I also love Frosty's from Wendy's
5. Dinner- Im a big meat/potato and veggie kind of cook. So I normally make a meat (like chicken breast or beef roast) and then eat a potato (either baked, mashed, etc) and a serving of veggies.
6. Night snack- sometimes fruit but I've also been on a popcorn kick lately so Im eating that.
I drink 3-4 bottles of water a day and 2-3 glasses of juice. I also have a can of pop 4-5 days a week.
I'm going to confess my sin now: I haven't read Dr. Luke's book yet. Yikes! I think I'll see if it's at the library today since we're going after DS gets done napping.
Anyhow, I'm on track (according to my OB) for weight gain, so I figure I'm doing something right, I have no idea how many calories this is. Here's my "today":
Morning--Oatmeal w/ roasted flaxseeds sprinkled in it (OMG! I love flaxseeds). I usually add a pat of butter and some brown sugar too. I pour in a little milk.
Lunch--Sadly, these days I eat whatever I'm feeding DS. It's not the best. But today, for instance I made us grilled cheese sandwiches. On mine, I grilled up some sliced turkey meat and had a grilled turkey & cheese sandwich. We both had some orange slices. Then I ate a cupcake..b/c I have them in the house, LOL! The cupcake is not a part of my daily diet plan, but I'm being truthful here, haha!
Dinner--Tonight I'm making pizza for dinner. Haven't decided on what kind. Maybe a chicken and spinach pizza? Or sausage & peppers. IDK.
Snacks--Typically on a "normal" day, I'd have an apple as a snack. So now I slice them up and eat w/ peanut butter. I munch on baby carrots. I'll have bowls of cereal. Or yogurt (regular, not low fat). Sometimes I eat nuts--like mixing peanuts w/ dark chocolate chips (or M&Ms), or some almonds. And on lazier days, I'll eat a spoonful of peanut butter, LOL!
I usually have 2-3 snacks a day. Like one between breakfast and lunch. One between lunch and dinner. And then one before bed.
Beverages--a lot of water. I'll usually have either 1 coffee or 1 can of soda per day, and a glass of apple juice in the morning.
Lol Erin, I JUST got the book 3 days ago, don't feel bad!
Anyway, I guess I need to be better at structured meals and snacks. Up until 15 weeks or so, I was so sick I never wanted to eat. SO... I didn't
Yes, bad mommy. And I lost 20 pounds. My OB said that was ok and that I could still catch up. Now, from 15-20 weeks I can eat, but I'm really bad at structure. I eat a great breakfast, then usually have a sandwich or something random for lunch around 2 or 3, then maybe have something light for dinner around 6 or 7. And thats it.
I don't think I'll ever get to 3 hearty meals plus 4 substantial snacks every day (like the book recommends) but I will absolutely be paying more attention to WHAT I eat, and getting good snacks in. Bring on the protein and dairy!! lol This will for sure kick my butt in gear.
Thanks for the replies though! It helps to get an idea when I'm meal planning for the week. I'll make sure to grab some of those protein drinks for in between meals, thats a great idea!
I do drink a TON of water and last appt, both babies were weighing/measuring right on track, so thats a relief!
I was slightly on the overweight side to begin with (5'10", 165) so I probably don't need to eat as many calories as I am consuming these days now that I have an appetite. I don't really count them, but here's a typical day (I am a vegetarian):
Breakfast: Two pieces of Omega 3 whole wheat bread, toasted with margarine. A Yoplait Light yogurt. Orange juice.
Snack: Reduced Fat Gardettos =/
Lunch: A sandwich on whole wheat with avocado and cheese and lots of veggies.
Snack: Pretzels with hummus.
Dinner: Rice and veggies. Or beans and rice with a tortilla.
Snack: Rainbow sherbet.
After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
Like some of you, I've been so sick for so long I hadn't been eating much at all, but have started the past week. Here is what I had yesterday:
Breakfast-pistachio muffin and fruit
Snack-Trader Joe's Trek Mix (nuts and dried fruit)
Lunch-Sandwich with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado
Snack-Trader Joe's Trek Mix (nuts and dried fruit)
Dinner-Tacos (veggie refried beans, lettuce, cheese, full fat sour cream)
Snack-Trader Joe's Trek Mix (nuts and dried fruit)
As you can tell, I am trying to be heavy with the protien b/c I am a vegetarian. Hopefully the longer I feel better the more food-venturous I can be. I LOVE veggies but they don't agree with me right now. Fingers crossed I can add cauliflower to my diet again:)
You guys are all so healthy! No one even mentioned milkshakes as part of their diet.
For breakfast - I pretty much have either yogurt, fruit and waffles or cereal and milk.
Snack - If I get one in I probably have something junky, maybe fruit if its around.
Lunch - usually mac and cheese. (Check the box, it has tons of protein!) But sometimes other pasta or a veggie burger.
Snack and dinner always vary. I'm definitely taking in all your suggestions though, so thanks for posting this. I make sure to have a milkshake almost every day with protein powder because I am not getting as many calories as I need and am trying to gain weight. Stupid appetite left when I got my BFP and now is when I actually need it.
Anyone have any other high protein suggestions?
I was a semi-Zone eater before the pregnancy and once the nausea and food aversions left I've started it back up. Not totally Zone but I try to make sure that each meal has protein, (good) fats and fruits and/or veggies.
Typically
BF - a scrambled egg with an oz. of ham and a corn tortilla. Also a piece of fruit.
S1 - Fruit and some coffee (latte) or cottage cheese or cheese stick.
L - Protein (beef, chicken, fish, etc.), veggies and rice.
S2 - Chips
or yogurt.
D - Protein (beef, chicken, fish, etc.), veggies and rice.
S3 - Sometimes ice cream sometimes fruit just depends what's at home and what looks appealing.
I also *treat* myself to soda and cookies from time to time but focusing on foods that will provide nutrients to babies is what keeps me on track. For me I know when I've had too few calories as my body will tend to feel sluggish and not in a pregnancy way. Also, I tend to get increases in my appetite whenever we go through a growth spurt. I'm 28 weeks and have been on track with my weight gain, actually lower than what Dr. Luke recommends but the babies have been measuring on schedule. Good luck!
Breakfast - Granola bar and cereal
Snack - If I don't eat enough for breakfast, I have an Ensure shake
Lunch - Whatever I'm giving our kids... PB&J, grilled cheese, a lunch meat sandwich. Each with crackers, etc. I usually have some sort of dessert after lunch like a few small cookies or a piece of candy.
Snack - I don't get a chance to snack much in the afternoon. I'll usually just grab whatever is around if I'm hungry.
Dinner - Varies. Tacos, mashed potatoes with beef gravy, brats and sauerkraut, mac & cheese, etc.
I almost always snack at night, favorites include popcorn, crackers, ice cream, hummus w/ chips, etc.
I always have fruit with either breakfast or lunch. Sadly, I have not wanted veggies much this pregnancy, except for salad.
You all eat so healthy!! I have a habit of dropping dd off at school and then picking up an egg mcmuffin on the way home (shame shame).
I was so sick at the beginning that now I get excited to eat. I have had my share of Taco Bell and Wendy's the past few weeks.
I need to shape up - I have definitely been taking in a ton of junk this past month.
I feel like I eat too much but who knows..
typical breakfast: banana, skim milk
mid- morning snack: fruit, almonds
Lunch: PB& J, pasta, yesterday I ate a mini-brocolli/cheese quiche (it must have had 4,000 calories)
Afternoon snack: yogurt
Dinner: meat, rice or potatoes and some veg
Snack: ice cream
I dont count calories but I feel like I am going to my next appt. with a 20 pound weight gain..
Y'all are so healthy!
Breakfast: Veggie sausage patty, cheese slice, english muffing
Snack: Fiber One granola bar
Lunch: Boca Burger with Cheese on Bun & Yogurt
Snack: Apple or Fruit
Dinner: Usually Chicken or Beef
Snack: Icecream- every night!
This is peppered with the occasional cravings-driven run for fast food or cookies...
I vacillate between wanting to be super healthy and feeling like I can indulge- this is probably the only time in my life I'm not thinking about the scale all the time.