Cheating...

urby87 · May 2015

What's your biggest dietary "cheat" so far? I caved and bought a mocha this morning because, frankly, dreary days like today call for coffee. Spill it, mamas! Are you eating sushi, cold cuts, and juicy steaks?

JLW0504 · May 2015

I'm eating what ever I can stomach. No seafood, no cold cuts.

Pasta mostly, burgers, chicken, and more chocolate than I care to admit

VexyMommy · May 2015

I'm drinking more caffeine than I'd like. I'm at less than half my daily limit of 200mg, but I'm trying (and failing) to cut it back further than that. I'm hoping for more luck as the exhaustion lets up.

soberrysweet · May 2015

I don't see eating foods as cheating. It seems silly to me. I eat everything in moderation. Well, not processed junk, but I eat seafood, sushi, deli turkey, rare steak, etc.

dogsombrero · May 2015

I'm with @soberrysweet everything in moderation and from a reputable source. Now if I had GD that would be an entirely different story.

VexyMommy · May 2015

Oh god. I'm going to Longhorn this weekend for Mother's Day and a rare or medium rare steak sounds so good.

dogsombrero · May 2015

VexyMommy said:
Oh god. I'm going to Longhorn this weekend for Mother's Day and a rare or medium rare steak sounds so good.

Doooo it! Protein is good for you and the risk is pretty low. Wanna Fanta, know ya wanna.

urby87 · May 2015

I also subscribe to "give your body what it wants" theory, @soberrysweet.

Boudin&Crawfish · May 2015

I can't even stomach junk food right now even more so than usual. I'm eating a lot of peanut butter sandwhiches lol.

nycmommy13 · May 2015

I get deli sandwiches from Subway all the time. I just make sure they toast it.

VexyMommy · May 2015

dogsombrero said:

VexyMommy said:
Oh god. I'm going to Longhorn this weekend for Mother's Day and a rare or medium rare steak sounds so good.

Doooo it! Protein is good for you and the risk is pretty low. Wanna Fanta, know ya wanna.

I probably won't this weekend, but I'll get bf to make me one soon. He's a former chef and is more likely to get it exactly how I like it. Plus less dealing with my mother chiming in on why I shouldn't. lol.

urby87 · May 2015

VexyMommy said:

dogsombrero said:

VexyMommy said:
Oh god. I'm going to Longhorn this weekend for Mother's Day and a rare or medium rare steak sounds so good.

Doooo it! Protein is good for you and the risk is pretty low. Wanna Fanta, know ya wanna.
I probably won't this weekend, but I'll get bf to make me one soon. He's a former chef and is more likely to get it exactly how I like it. Plus less dealing with my mother chiming in on why I shouldn't. lol.

Yeah, I ordered a well done steak the other day... Never again. Couldn't even use sauce to moisten it because I didn't want to exacerbate my heartburn. Next time, I'm getting medium.

kwaldy · May 2015

I eat turkey sandwiches at least 3x per week. Carbs tend to be my go to, because overall they don't make me want to puke.
I have been craving chick fil a, but every time I eat it, it never stays down long... still worth it

hermes1972 · May 2015

This baby is health freak lol . I used to love sweets , now all what I crave is fresh tomatoes and avocado .i want everything fresh . Fried food makes me sick . Thank you munchkin for let mommy stay in shape

jenn811w · May 2015

I never had much of a sweet tooth but OMG all I want is chocolate, candy, ice cream, Italian ice. It's crazy and I am REALLY bad at stopping myself from eating it, it's like I have no more self control!

erodgers024 · May 2015

To celebrate the end of my first trimester , I had a small can of Red Bull .. I know I shouldn't , but I was in heaven !!

SarRes08 · May 2015

I agree with the pp's. Right now it's all about eating what you can manage. I'm staying away from most deli meat because I don't like my sandwiches hot and I don't really trust grocery stores or places like Subway. Delis like Jersey Mike's that fresh cut their meat are probably safer than other sandwich shops that pre-cut and then store.

I've had a little caffeine, more white stuff than usual (bread, rice, pasta, etc.) and I'm eating way more fruits than vegetables right now because veg seems disgusting mostly. I've had salami and prosciutto, but in small amounts. You can only be so careful when eating in general is such a struggle.

rebeccalynn27 · May 2015

I am with the PP's. I eat whatever I want when I want it. I have my lattes a few times a week and I have not given up my roast beef sandwiches.

brianna91chavez · May 2015

erodgers024 said:
To celebrate the end of my first trimester , I had a small can of Red Bull .. I know I shouldn't , but I was in heaven !!

I drank half of my husbands 8 oz can yesterday. I had been craving the taste of it since I quit when I found out. He looked at me strange when he picked it up and the can felt lighter but he didn't say anything lol.

I've had some sushi. And deli meat. I've been craving lobster& crab, I caved the other night and went to red lobster (best seafood option we have in west Texas) . My doctor says everything in moderation.

tayzav · May 2015

Question ladies. I know you aren't supposed to eat sandwich meat, but I was under the impression it was only the kind precut in bags, because it grows bacteria. I thought freshly cut deli meat on a fresh deli sandwich was ok? I haven't eaten any I don't believe but I was just wondering...

Cardiganmom2 · May 2015

@tayzav I actually thought the opposite because the slab of meat sits in the "fridge". I could be wrong.
Either way, I haven't avoided deli meat. It was one of my biggest cravings with my first pregnancy and I definitely gave in to it many many times.

urby87 · May 2015

I've heard the other way around, actually, that the bacteria grows better at room temperature and meat sitting in a deli counter is more prone to bacteria growth.

megs1409 · May 2015

There really isn't a food that I consider completely off the list of things to eat while you're pregnant. I don't eat a lot of the things you're "not supposed to eat" during pregnancy when I'm NOT pregnant, so this isn't really a big deal to me. Oh, and for everyone freaking out about making sure your deli meat is warm to prevent listeria, you'll also need to warm your lettuce as there's a risk for listeria with lettuce as well.

Pontot31 · May 2015

tayzav said:
Question ladies. I know you aren't supposed to eat sandwich meat, but I was under the impression it was only the kind precut in bags, because it grows bacteria. I thought freshly cut deli meat on a fresh deli sandwich was ok? I haven't eaten any I don't believe but I was just wondering...

I eat it all in moderation. If you trust the place or brand you're fine.
Listeria can form on just about any food. It more common in fruit these days than lunch meat.

laswett · May 2015

I had 6 crabs last weekend, 8oz of coffee and a heated roast beef sub today. Meh.

kmkrushi · May 2015

soberrysweet said:
I don't see eating foods as cheating. It seems silly to me. I eat everything in moderation. Well, not processed junk, but I eat seafood, sushi, deli turkey, rare steak, etc.

I'm the same. But I'm assuming you meant you aren't eating a lot of processed food, and that what I keep shoving in my face...
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abraleesy · May 2015

I can't "cheat" with coffee... I just don't trust myself not to fall off the wagon. But I eat whatever I want in moderation, and with my ob-gyn's full blessing. Of course, my new pregnant stomach doesn't seem to like ANY food, but when I find something (like sushi) that I can still eat... I let myself have it... maybe once every two weeks or so? That feels reasonable to me. I've had Togo's, a soda.... and I don't feel even remotely guilty!

;;)

McQuadesVA · May 2015

I eat cooked sushi and I accidentally had a hotdog I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to until a friend said hey if ur pregnant no hotdogs...

dramaphile · May 2015

McQuadesVA said:
I eat cooked sushi and I accidentally had a hotdog I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to until a friend said hey if ur pregnant no hotdogs...

Hot dogs are fine as long as they are cooked. Maybe don't get the ones off a mystery cart of at the ballpark unless you know they are freshly cooked, but hotdogs are not inherently dangerous. Cooked sushi is also fine.

Has anyone else gone on the Pregnant Chicken site? She has a great list of the don'ts people tell you during pregnancy and the info on what is fearmongering and what you should definitely avoid and gives you the evidence so you can decide.

tayzav · May 2015

Thank you all so much that really helps lol

thefithuntress · May 2015

Expecting Better by Emily Oster covers the food myths too! I've been craving lots of fish with this little one.. Had some ceviche not too long ago. Me-OW, it was delicious.

The craving I don't like is the Mexican Coca-Cola from a glass bottle. I'll let myself indulge in one or two a week.

urby87 · May 2015

Whoops, I had a caesar salad tonight.

alienspaceprincess · May 2015

Ive actually been really good with my diet, but I broke down after three months of no coffee and bought a medium iced latte the other day. And today I had like, 4oz of red wine to celebrate SO's promotion.

Don't plan on "cheating" much throughout pregnancy, though. ;p

rox7777 · May 2015

I'm team eat all the foods and drink all the drinks. With DS it was rare steaks and ribs with a side of McDonald's cheeseburgers. This baby is all about seafood and sweets. I've craved fountain soda with both and I'm not about to give up all caffeine. Have you ever tried chasing a two year old after two hours of sleep with no caffeine? Nope, hand me the Starbucks with a side of dr. Pepper.

Emilie121011 · May 2015

All I want is chicken salad on wheat bread with pesto. And Greek food, olives and fruit. Not so bad!!! Glad this baby likes to eat paleob(for the most part) as much as her mama!!!

heartthehoos · May 2015

Diet coke is my weakness, but not too much. Other than that I've been craving salads... Which is completely weird for me. I'm kind of s steak and potatoes kind of girl normally.

HungryRunner76 · May 2015

Nothing other than alcohol is off limits for me as its in moderation (sushi, caffeine, deli meat, etc). I did the same with my first pregnancy and my daughter is happy & healthy.

urby87 · May 2015

heartthehoos said:
Diet coke is my weakness, but not too much. Other than that I've been craving salads... Which is completely weird for me. I'm kind of s steak and potatoes kind of girl normally.

I love salad. Greek salad especially, but it wouldn't be the same without feta, so I've been trying to hold off...

sdnyc99 · May 2015

I was totally planning on "cheating" with coffee (in moderation) because I couldn't imagine going without!
But I developed an aversion to it at 5 weeks and couldn't even stomach the smell of it!
The aversion isn't bad anymore and I like the smell of it again but I think I'll still wait til post-baby to pick up my habit again.
But I did have part of a Monster energy drink yesterday. It was free, I had a long drive home, and I havent had any caffeinated drinks at all in over 10 weeks! That's not something I ever drink normally, so my friends all looked at me like I'd lost my mind!

katmcgrath92 · May 2015

tayzav said:
Question ladies. I know you aren't supposed to eat sandwich meat, but I was under the impression it was only the kind precut in bags, because it grows bacteria. I thought freshly cut deli meat on a fresh deli sandwich was ok? I haven't eaten any I don't believe but I was just wondering...

Bacteria is present on deli meat all the time. It's Listeria monocytogenes and it comes from the machinery in the factory where the meat is "processed" and sliced. This type of bacteria is terrible for pregnant mamas and fetuses, BUT infection is not as common as doctors let on. I recommend heating the meat to kill the bacteria. It does not take long to kill it.
Leaving it out of the fridge is TERRIBLE for the meat (and for any other foods/liquids that need to be refrigerated) because room temperature is the optimal growth temperature for this type of bacteria.
Moderation is key, as with everything we consume.
Best of luck!

Credentials: B.S. In Microbiology
Ph.D. Student in Biomedical Engineering

fishiecakes · May 2015

Every once in a while I'll cheat and have a sub - usually toasted. It's just the only damn thing that seems to be appetizing to me lately. And of course I'm a tea freak, so ever since I found out I was pregnant I literally have been measuring out my morning cup of tea to make sure it's the alloted amount!

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