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Ok, so I know we're not supposed to "diet" but...
Do you still monitor what you eat in terms of quantity, etc? I'm sitting here still hungry, could probably eat a whole bag of popcorn, but I just had an enormous bowl of pasta and veggies (and know I shouldn't eat anymore!). I also try to watch what I take in everyday just to make sure my portions/amout I eat isn't way out of control. What's your approach?
By the way, I've gained the normal weight that I'm supposed to, so its not as if I'm not eating enough (in case that's what you were thinking!)
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Re: Ok, so I know we're not supposed to "diet" but...
4 months after! wow, good for you - at least you'll know you'll be in shape after LO is here
I'm gonna try my hardest. If anything it will motivate me. I'm concerned how my body will bounce back at 30 years old!
I monitor what I eat and how much excercise I get just like I did before gettting KU. No one said pregnancy was an excuse to go overboard and eat complete crap for 9 months.
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This is exactly how i feel. When people see me at the gym I tell them just because I am pregnant doesn't mean I get to be fat or lazy. Of course fitness is my part time job so I've gotta set an example.
OP: I still keep things in moderation. But my portions have gotten bigger.For instance, instead of 1 piece of toast I will have 2, instead of 1 apple a day I will have 2. I usually drink a protein shake with soy milk before bed(I never did prior to pregnancy) this way I can sleep through the night, before I would wake up 2 o'clock in the morning with my tummy growling. SO its about an extra 500 calories a day. But I don't usually count calories. IF your eating clean there is no need to.
Give the belly what it wants......
... in moderation. You just ate carbs and vegies, try a protein or dairy. Eat a couple of pieces of sliced turkey, or a yogurt, etc.
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Ya I know I doubt I will actually do the competition but like I said its motivation. I am planning on breastfeeding as long as LO agrees. I went 7 months last time. Which means no suppliments till after thats done other than protein shakes. I miss my NO and fat shredders!
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I've never really monitored how much I eat but I just try to well-balanced healthy meals. I go through phases when I'm ravenous and as long as I'm stuffing my face with healthy foods, I'm not worried.
I still exercise although at a lower level than I used to.
I can be an emotional eater so I try not to keep a lot of sugary foods in the house. I've definitely eaten more desserts than before, but I think I generally eat more dessert in the winter than in the summer anyway.
That would be awesome if you did! Breastfeeding will be your shredder lol.
You CAN do it! I did my first figure competition four months after DS was born. It was awesome motivation!
To the OP: I eat six small meals a day of lean protein, complex carbs, healthy fats and occasional treats. I monitor my portions closely. It's just how I roll pregnant or otherwise.
yes i still monitor what i eat. I don't eat much different than i did pre-pregnancy, only a tad bit more. Being pregnant is not an excuse to eat garbage IMO.
Ditto this.
I have a 1/2 marathon scheduled 8 weeks postpartum, will go back to my normal racing schedule in the late summer, and I'm scheduled to do a tri in the fall.