Anyone else struggling eating healthy?

greenmommy5212 · July 2014

I feel soooooo guilty. I have not been able to tolerate vegetables and haven't been eating healthy lately. Anyone else going through this?

Tapsalteerie · July 2014

I eat whatever I can, healthy or not. Really, any food that goes in my stomach and stays there is a blessing.

Don't force yourself to eat stuff if you think it will make you sick.

CreativeD1 · July 2014

lol... drinking caffeine doesn't poison your baby. It is not recommended, however it isn't poison.

Tapsalteerie · July 2014

StacyA339 said:

I can hardly eat much of anything (I get so full so fast even when I was starving in the first place!)- but I try to eat like one fruit with each meal. Luckily, I've been craving peaches like no one's business, and they just happen to be in season here right now, so hooray!
Otherwise I just eat whatever I can, because my appetite is so low my husband has been yelling at me for not eating enough (and this is coming from someone whose husband used to yell at me for eating too much! =P)
On another note, it's extremely frustrating because my coworker is the worst with her pregnancy. She drinks large coffees from Mcdonalds every morning, drinks 2-3 cans of coke, eats whatever the heck she feels like, etc. It makes me mad because I'm trying to take care of my baby and not poison it with caffeine and junk... and she doesn't even think she's doing anything wrong.
So at least you're AWARE that you're not eating healthy- I'm sure you're not doing too badly though!!

This isn't fair and also known of your business.

rodiesmum · July 2014

I take coffee once a day bec my OBGYN said i can have as long as i dnt go beyond three cups. I stop at 1 bec id have epic migraines and throw ups if i cant have it. I hav ocassional sips of soda too and hav mcdonalds with DD and DH for when we are in a hurry. It may not be the healthiest thing to do but im not killing my baby. Besides i dnt compare my diet with that of other PG women. What they eat and do is none of my business

Weezy56 · July 2014

StacyA339 said:
I can hardly eat much of anything (I get so full so fast even when I was starving in the first place!)- but I try to eat like one fruit with each meal. Luckily, I've been craving peaches like no one's business, and they just happen to be in season here right now, so hooray!
Otherwise I just eat whatever I can, because my appetite is so low my husband has been yelling at me for not eating enough (and this is coming from someone whose husband used to yell at me for eating too much! =P)
On another note, it's extremely frustrating because my coworker is the worst with her pregnancy. She drinks large coffees from Mcdonalds every morning, drinks 2-3 cans of coke, eats whatever the heck she feels like, etc. It makes me mad because I'm trying to take care of my baby and not poison it with caffeine and junk... and she doesn't even think she's doing anything wrong.
So at least you're AWARE that you're not eating healthy- I'm sure you're not doing too badly though!!

You have got to be kidding me. What she's eating is none of your business. Poisoning her body? You make it sound like she's hitting the crack pipe or something.

I had ice cream and cake for lunch yesterday for no other reason than that it was there, and I wanted it. If any of my coworkers thought anything negative then they can get bent.

mb314 · July 2014

StacyA339 said:

I can hardly eat much of anything (I get so full so fast even when I was starving in the first place!)- but I try to eat like one fruit with each meal. Luckily, I've been craving peaches like no one's business, and they just happen to be in season here right now, so hooray!
Otherwise I just eat whatever I can, because my appetite is so low my husband has been yelling at me for not eating enough (and this is coming from someone whose husband used to yell at me for eating too much! =P)
On another note, it's extremely frustrating because my coworker is the worst with her pregnancy. She drinks large coffees from Mcdonalds every morning, drinks 2-3 cans of coke, eats whatever the heck she feels like, etc. It makes me mad because I'm trying to take care of my baby and not poison it with caffeine and junk... and she doesn't even think she's doing anything wrong.
So at least you're AWARE that you're not eating healthy- I'm sure you're not doing too badly though!!

Judge much? There was a day that I had coke and chips for breakfast because it was honestly the only thing I could stomach, and I needed something in my stomach. Also, caffeine doesn't poison your baby. It is recommended to keep your intake to under 200-300 mg, which she's probably under.

To op, I am 24 weeks, and I feel like I am just now able to stomach normal, healthier food on a more regular basis. I have really struggled this pregnancy - fruits in particular make me want to gag. I've had many dinners that were just bread and butter/olive oil because that was the only thing I could handle. It's tough. I do the best I can, and I make sure to take my prenatal vitamin every day (unless I'm having a really horrible day where I can't stomach anything - not even a vitamin, and that's pretty rare now). Whenever I'm having a decent day, I try to maximize it by eating salads or healthier options. I also force myself to take bites of fruit or veggies - I figure a morsel of a healthy food is better than none at all.

Good luck! If you're 14 weeks, hopefully you'll start to feel better soon

haliebabyx3 · July 2014

StacyA339 said:

I can hardly eat much of anything (I get so full so fast even when I was starving in the first place!)- but I try to eat like one fruit with each meal. Luckily, I've been craving peaches like no one's business, and they just happen to be in season here right now, so hooray!
Otherwise I just eat whatever I can, because my appetite is so low my husband has been yelling at me for not eating enough (and this is coming from someone whose husband used to yell at me for eating too much! =P)
On another note, it's extremely frustrating because my coworker is the worst with her pregnancy. She drinks large coffees from Mcdonalds every morning, drinks 2-3 cans of coke, eats whatever the heck she feels like, etc. It makes me mad because I'm trying to take care of my baby and not poison it with caffeine and junk... and she doesn't even think she's doing anything wrong.
So at least you're AWARE that you're not eating healthy- I'm sure you're not doing too badly though!!

Poisoning her baby? Guess I did that this morning when I got a medium sized coffee from McDonalds along with my biscuit.

ETA: because I suck at typing.

CreativeD1 · July 2014

Poisoning her body? Guess I did that this morning, when I got a medium sized coffee from McDonalds along with my biscuit. No she said poisoning her Baby. You didn't just poison yourself, you poisoned your baby. I did too this morning with my coffee apparently. ETA: Spelling is hard.

haliebabyx3 · July 2014

CreativeD1 said:

Poisoning her body? Guess I did that this morning, when I got a medium sized coffee from McDonalds along with my biscuit. No she said poisining her Baby. You didn't just poison yourself, you poisoned your baby. I did too this morning with my coffee apparently.

Whoops, totally what I meant! Let me go fix that!

FitmomJess · July 2014

I haven't been able to eat "normal" either. I feel bad about it but I know I'm doing the best I can. I just eat what I can get to stay down without upsetting my stomach.

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thegoodpotato · July 2014

With my second pregnancy, I survived the entire first trimester on coffee and cheese buns. Another baby poisoner here. The constipation was terrible, but my stomach thanked me. And baby was perfectly healthy at the end of the day.

Just make sure you take your vitamin, and eat whatever you can keep down.

myah1881 · July 2014

Same I've only been able to tolerate a few things mainly my diet is consisting of pasta. everything else makes me sick. It has become impossible to eat healthy and eat a variety of food.

Maebb · July 2014

I wouldn't say I'm struggling with it.

I try to eat some healthy things (chicken breasts, salad, yogurt, milk, raw or sautéed veggies) but occasionally (ok, regularly) have things like granola, bread, pirate's booty, cheez-its. I've been really liking dolmas lately, and they're somewhat healthy.

Just eat what you can, try to get some protein, carbs, calcium, etc., take your PNVs, and try to keep your weight gain within the range recommended by your doctor. I wouldn't stress about sometimes eating "unhealthy" things.

JulyMama83 · July 2014

I am weird because I eat so healthy still that my OB told me to splurge and go for a milkshake or something because I'm not putting on much weight this time - what they don't know is that if you put cheesecake in front of me it is game over haha! We're eating for two so as long as the baby is getting essential nutrients who cares where it comes from (carrot or pasta instead? )

JulyMama83 · July 2014

PS I drink 3-4 coffees a day but they're all decaf - hate to see what people assume when they see me drink so much!

Weezy56 · July 2014

StacyA339 said:
Oh geeze. Sorry, OP. I really didn't mean to clog your thread by posting something that everyone had a freak out about.
I guess I was just trying to point out that it's hard for everyone, myself included, and encourage you by indicating that you're probably not eating as poorly as you might think.

That comment was made out of ignorance and judginess. Nobody freaked out- we just called you out for saying something stupid.

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haliebabyx3 · July 2014

aditigirl said:
@StacyA339‌: shh. Quiet time now.

I just laughed too hard at this.

I need sleep.

CreativeD1 · July 2014

@StacyA339... You accused her of poisoning her baby. And by proxy you also accused every other pregnant woman who shares any of those poisonous "behaviors" of poisoning their babies too. To use the term judgy is mild. I initially laughed and then I got mad. I am not poisoning my child when I have caffeine or eat what I like. Do your research and then contribute accurate information here.

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MmmPopcorn · July 2014

kyliedaniellexx said:

I lived off hot dogs during first tri because that was all I could stomach (can I have some hardcore judgment pls) and no matter what I eat I still feel like I'm gonna hurl after. So your bet your ass I eat whatever I think, in that moment, I will keep down. OP - have you tried different methods of getting them into you? Ex. I can only tolerate them if they are raw and drowning in ranch dip or in a smoothie most days.

Not to ignore all the other responses in this post, but OMG ME, TOO! I lived off a diet of hot dogs for weeks. I thought I was the only one with a pregnancy-induced passion for them.

I'll go back to drinking my huge-ass coffee, now.

kyungsoo · July 2014

Whoa. Nobody should ever have to feel bad about what they eat. My eating disorder makes me feel bad enough about eating anything fatty, I wouldn't like to be told I'm not allowed to drink coffee. Anyways, I think you should eat whatever you feel like eating, as long as you keep your portions in check. Don't stuff yourself silly, or pick at your food, eat until you feel full, and make sure what you're eating are things that you like. I'd suggest to try to consume some fruits and vegetables, but don't do it if you can't keep it down. You're doing enough work as it is making a baby, I don't think you should be hard on yourself for not eating your veggies.

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