Today's eating goals... (NBR)

kgunz11 · March 2011

I'm really wanting to change not only my horrible eating habits that have developed since my BFP, but also my mentality that it's "too late" to make a difference at this point. So with that in mind, I've come up with 2 goals that I'm going to adhere to today and this week. I'll focus on just these 2 things for now...

1. Listen to hunger cues: don't eat out of boredom or habit, eat when my body tells me I need to

2. Make the best choice from what is available: no more forgoing the yogurt for Reese's eggs. If there's a better choice, I'll choose it first. Then, if I still want that Reese's egg (or whatever) AND I'm still hungry, I'll eat it.

Anybody else trying to jump on the healthier eating bandwagon?

HelloAnnie! · March 2011

I love this.

I'm trying to work on eating more variety -- I want Baby exposed to lots of different flabors and nutritional benefits, and I could certainly make some other adjustments. So...

1. Eat two different kinds of fruits

2. Eat more fiber during the day

3. Don't go nuts on dinner.... stop eating when I get full.

catie333 · March 2011

I'm a healthy eater to begin with but during my first 3-4 months when I was super nauseous all day long, with terrible food aversions and super tired I just ate what I could so that I could "survive". I ate alot of cheese, bagels, cereal, and crackers. Not so balanced.....

I'm back on track now but have a really strong appetite!

A good book to read that I read years ago is Intuitive Eating. Listening to your bodies cues is key! Denying yourself a Reese's egg will make you eat more calories in the long run because you are trying to substitute what really satisfies you. Moderation is of course very important, just as iportant as ingredients.

NOT all calories are made the same. You talked about making the better choice. If you want a sandwich eat it with low sodium meat, low fat cheese and whole wheat/whole grain bread(add lots of veggies to make it extra yummy!).

If I want a sandwich but i make myself eat a salad i'll snack for the rest of the day becaue I'm not satisified....

Intuitive Eating, give it a try

jdm7 · March 2011

I'm trying to jump on a healthier bandwagon as well.

I started with the grocery store, and instead of purchasing items that are high in calories (cracker packs or things along that line) I've been buying more fruit, yogurt and snack bars less than 140 calories.

My main goal is to eat a breakfast bar (no more than 200 calories) in the morning, then have a nutri-grain bar as a snack a couple hours later (it actually helps me to not be super hungry... this is a way better option than what I was eating). Then I'll have a piece of fruit before lunch, lunch, and then a yogurt and another piece of fruit in the afternoon. Dinner I've been trying to cook more and I'm mixing in veggies and chicken/steak instead of carb overloading.

One thing I avoided was the "I'm full" cues I was getting in my 6th month, that right now I'm listening to them again. Since my last appointment (where I put on 9lbs) I've really watched what I've ate and how much. I've also started to weigh myself a few times a week so I'm keeping better track of my weight progress... It makes me happy that in the last 2 1/2 weeks I only gained a .5lb (according to my home scale), and all that with eating pretty much crap on Thursday/Friday.

CactusGirl · March 2011

My eating goal today is to not eat ice cream. I told MH no matter how much I beg and ask to go get some, he has to tell me no! I have no will power when I comes to ice cream..

boogerbearoriginal · March 2011

My goals today, and everyday, are ensuring I'm getting minimum 80-100 g of protein and eating fruits and/or veggies with each meal or snack.

Also limit sugar/sweets to one treat per day. I have a major sweet tooth so it's really hard to resist the urge to eat cookies/ice cream but I know those aren't good for me or LO in excess.

I've found if I get my recommended protein then I'm less hungry all day and eat less junk because I'm not starving.

meg211 · March 2011

Booger+Bear:

My goals today, and everyday, are ensuring I'm getting minimum 80-100 g of protein and eating fruits and/or veggies with each meal or snack.

Also limit sugar/sweets to one treat per day. I have a major sweet tooth so it's really hard to resist the urge to eat cookies/ice cream but I know those aren't good for me or LO in excess.

I've found if I get my recommended protein then I'm less hungry all day and eat less junk because I'm not starving.

Yes I think this is the best plan, one I try to follow as well. My sweet tooth has been making it hard - but if I hit my other goals (like yours above), then I happily and without guilt enjoy every bite of the piece of chocolate or couple spoons of ice cream after dinner.

elizabethe67 · March 2011

lots of fruit and lean protein!! I cut out buttering my toast-and excess fat. It seems that no matter what I eat my body just likes to be big!!

flowers2424 · March 2011

My goal is to cut down on portion sizes at dinner time. I am good during the day, but at dinner I often eat more than I should. I feel and sleep much better when I stop eating before I feel full.

CactusGirl · March 2011

flowers2424:

My goal is to cut down on portion sizes at dinner time. I am good during the day, but at dinner I often eat more than I should. I feel and sleep much better when I stop eating before I feel full.

This is me. I eat healthy and great in the morning and all throughout the day, but as soon as I get home I am like an eating machine...

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