getting back on track

JLW0504 · June 2015

Okay, so, now that all the depressing family stuff is under control(somewhat), I need to get my diet back in order. I'm looking to get back on my GD diet but looking to mix it up. I am looking for some new smoothie recipes. Any suggestions are welcome.

Favoritemandms · June 2015

I need to watch my diet too! Can we start a support group??

PS: Happy to hear your stuff is getting under control.

ETA: I don't have GD (haven't been tested rather) but I really need to watch it.

Pontot31 · June 2015

I also need to keep things in check! I really shouldn't gain much weight in this pregnancy and certainly shouldn't gain what I did last time.

My favorite smoothie is frozen peaches and mangoes with spinach, A banana and a splash of almond milk and some ice. So good!

I also love strawberries, blueberries, banana, spinach and peanut butter with almond milk and ice.
I switch between those 2 recipes.

JLW0504 · June 2015

@favoritemandms I think a support group is definitely a good idea. I am so bad about falling off the wagon.

@Pontot31 thank for the recipes!!

thefithuntress · June 2015

I would love a support group! I finally feel like I'm getting back to my healthy self and eating a lot of vegan/vegetarian meals.

Frozen spinach is a must.

It's high in folic acid and it doesn't taste like anything when you mix it with juice. I'll also use pasteurized egg whites once in a while to up my protein intake. Here are some of my faves:

Spinach, banana, strawberry, water, splash of OJ, pomegranate juice (like POM wonderful)

Raspberries, OJ, water, egg white, spinach

Peaches, pineapple, a blended OJ like mango!

Greek yogurt is awesome in smoothies, too. Just make sure you mix it with something sweet like fruit juice. Sometimes I sneak stevia in those.

tayzav · June 2015

I got approved by my doctor for a vegan protein, I just add that to a strawberry or banana smoothie, with some almond milk and Greek yogurt, and it's like a whole meal replacement if your running late or in a hurry. If I don't add in my protein, it's chocolate so it doesn't taste good with all fruits, I'll use fresh bananas and frozen mixed berries (they last longer and help keep ur smoothie nice and cold) with a splash of OJ and Vanilla Greek yogurt and it tates like something from Jamba Juice. I just like to mess around with it. If you like avocados I can look for this avocado smoothie recipe for you. When I was training for a physique competition I was drinking those and they are really yummy. I just can't remember it off the top of my head. I would love to add in more veggies but I haven't been able to stomach them since the first trimester. I really want to invest in a juicer. MMM.

I think a support group is a great idea. I've read a lot of us are scared of weight gain, not being able to get it off, have body dismorphia issues, and are over or under weight. I would love getting help and support and giving as much as I know. Fitness and eating healthy are so important, and I know first hand how easy it is to fall off.

Glad you're getting back on track.

thefithuntress · June 2015

tayzav said:

I got approved by my doctor for a vegan protein, I just add that to a strawberry or banana smoothie, with some almond milk and Greek yogurt, and it's like a whole meal replacement if your running late or in a hurry. If I don't add in my protein, it's chocolate so it doesn't taste good with all fruits, I'll use fresh bananas and frozen mixed berries (they last longer and help keep ur smoothie nice and cold) with a splash of OJ and Vanilla Greek yogurt and it tates like something from Jamba Juice. I just like to mess around with it. If you like avocados I can look for this avocado smoothie recipe for you. When I was training for a physique competition I was drinking those and they are really yummy. I just can't remember it off the top of my head. I would love to add in more veggies but I haven't been able to stomach them since the first trimester. I really want to invest in a juicer. MMM. I think a support group is a great idea. I've read a lot of us are scared of weight gain, not being able to get it off, have body dismorphia issues, and are over or under weight. I would love getting help and support and giving as much as I know. Fitness and eating healthy are so important, and I know first hand how easy it is to fall off. Glad you're getting back on track.

You doing Vega shakes? I looooved that brand when I was Vegan. I drank Shakeology up until I was pregnant but I'm not allowed to anymore because of the Vitamin A. Boooooo. I miss it so much. So good for the poops!

tayzav · June 2015

thefithuntress said:

tayzav said:

I got approved by my doctor for a vegan protein, I just add that to a strawberry or banana smoothie, with some almond milk and Greek yogurt, and it's like a whole meal replacement if your running late or in a hurry. If I don't add in my protein, it's chocolate so it doesn't taste good with all fruits, I'll use fresh bananas and frozen mixed berries (they last longer and help keep ur smoothie nice and cold) with a splash of OJ and Vanilla Greek yogurt and it tates like something from Jamba Juice. I just like to mess around with it. If you like avocados I can look for this avocado smoothie recipe for you. When I was training for a physique competition I was drinking those and they are really yummy. I just can't remember it off the top of my head. I would love to add in more veggies but I haven't been able to stomach them since the first trimester. I really want to invest in a juicer. MMM.

I think a support group is a great idea. I've read a lot of us are scared of weight gain, not being able to get it off, have body dismorphia issues, and are over or under weight. I would love getting help and support and giving as much as I know. Fitness and eating healthy are so important, and I know first hand how easy it is to fall off.

Glad you're getting back on track.

You doing Vega shakes? I looooved that brand when I was Vegan. I drank Shakeology up until I was pregnant but I'm not allowed to anymore because of the Vitamin A. Boooooo. I miss it so much. So good for the poops!

I'm using Puredge Complete Vegan. I think your brand probably tastes better. I definitely can't mix this one up in just almond milk or water like my old protein shakes haha. My BF surprised me with it so I'm gonna finish it and maybe look into the ones your talking about. I can't wait to get back to supplements and preworkouts, I miss those so much...preworkout mixes were also awesome for the poops!

thefithuntress · June 2015

@tayzav They have it at Whole Foods! I'm not sure if it's safe for pregnancy or not.. I've switched over to eggs/yogurt/string cheese for protein. Vega was developed by triathlete Brendan Brazier!

Here's a picture of him for "good measure."

tayzav · June 2015

thefithuntress said:
@tayzav They have it at Whole Foods! I'm not sure if it's safe for pregnancy or not.. I've switched over to eggs/yogurt/string cheese for protein. Vega was developed by triathlete Brendan Brazier!

Here's a picture of him for "good measure."

Oh Hayyyyyy Brendan! :x

JLW0504 · June 2015

Any recs on a decent juicer? I have a standard cuisine art blender, but I can't recall if it juices. (I know nothing of juicers)

Elyse1384 · June 2015

Wait... we're talking healthy eating here? Oh no... I think I've stumbled into the wrong place, but I applaud you guys! Seriously. I'm not proud to say it, but I kinda use pregnancy as my "cheat" excuse. Ice cream is my BFF.

I gained 37lb with my first and it MELTED off. I only wanted to gain 30lb tops, but given my starting weight was 108lb I didn't feel too bad. With this one I prefer to stick to 30lb-35lb gain (starting weight 113lb). For context, with DS my fertility clinic had me on meds for 6 months before that made me sick so I lost a few pounds.

VexyMommy · June 2015

I need to eat better due to my GD. I'm enjoying my egg muffins in the morning for a quick grab and go breakfast. Basically it's an omelette baked in a muffin tin. Quiche (crustless or regular) would also work well if you slice it ahead of time. Breakfast is my most difficult meal. I'll check into the carb counts on some of the smoothie recipes above eventually.

tayzav · June 2015

Banana Nutella Smoothie
2-4 tbsp of Nutella (add to taste)
1 banana
1/2 cup of milk, Greek yogurt, soy, or almond, whatever your preference is.
Ice

Avocado Smoothie
1/2 Avocado
1 Large Banana
Almond Milk to taste
Ice (b/c a smoothie is better cold)

Elyse1384 · June 2015

tayzav said:

Banana Nutella Smoothie 2-4 tbsp of Nutella (add to taste) 1 banana 1/2 cup of milk, Greek yogurt, soy, or almond, whatever your preference is. Ice Avocado Smoothie 1/2 Avocado 1 Large Banana Almond Milk to taste Ice (b/c a smoothie is better cold)

Yes this! The banana nutella smoothie was all I could stomach when pregnant with DS in the first trimester. I also went right to them with this pregnancy. So good. I'm also a fan of a mixed berry smoothie. Lots of vitamins and fiber.

VexyMommy · June 2015

I could definitely do the Avocado smoothie without worry about being outside my carb limit.

thefithuntress · June 2015

tayzav said:

Banana Nutella Smoothie 2-4 tbsp of Nutella (add to taste) 1 banana 1/2 cup of milk, Greek yogurt, soy, or almond, whatever your preference is. Ice Avocado Smoothie 1/2 Avocado 1 Large Banana Almond Milk to taste Ice (b/c a smoothie is better cold)

Have you had the Dark Chocolate Dreams Peanut Butter? It's got a lot less sugar than Nutella and it's DELICIOUS. I eat it with apples and carrots because I'm a weirdo.

https://www.amazon.com/Peanut-Butter-Co-Chocolate-16-Ounce/dp/B001GQ3E3M

thefithuntress · June 2015

JLW0504 said:

Any recs on a decent juicer? I have a standard cuisine art blender, but I can't recall if it juices. (I know nothing of juicers)

I love my Omega! I haven't used it to make any of the other stuff but it's super easy to clean after use and the juice keeps in the fridge for a couple days.

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-J8006-Nutrition-Center-Juicer/dp/B001L7OIVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434566379&sr=8-1&keywords=cold+pressed+juicer

Elyse1384 · June 2015

^^^I LOVE that brand. I used to eat a variety of their peanut butter all the time. I swear they used to make one kind with mini chocolate chips in them and I can't find it anymore (not on their corproate site either).

tayzav · June 2015

@thefithuntress Omgosh nooooo, but I love me some peanut butter. I will definitely be adding this to diet.

thefithuntress · June 2015

tayzav said:

@thefithuntress Omgosh nooooo, but I love me some peanut butter. I will definitely be adding this to diet.

I love that company. There's even a peanut butter "cafe" in NYC where they make sandwiches. Uh-mazing. Justin's is effing delicious, too. If you need chocolate hazelnut butter their's is significantly healthier.

https://www.amazon.com/Justins-Nut-Butter-Chocolate-Hazelnut/dp/B002JG5TVS

Elyse1384 · June 2015

thefithuntress said:

tayzav said:

@thefithuntress Omgosh nooooo, but I love me some peanut butter. I will definitely be adding this to diet.

I love that company. There's even a peanut butter "cafe" in NYC where they make sandwiches. Uh-mazing. Justin's is effing delicious, too. If you need chocolate hazelnut butter their's is significantly healthier.

https://www.amazon.com/Justins-Nut-Butter-Chocolate-Hazelnut/dp/B002JG5TVS

And I am now being retargeted with these ads on the Bump....

thefithuntress · June 2015

Elyse1384 said:

thefithuntress said:

tayzav said:

@thefithuntress Omgosh nooooo, but I love me some peanut butter. I will definitely be adding this to diet.

I love that company. There's even a peanut butter "cafe" in NYC where they make sandwiches. Uh-mazing. Justin's is effing delicious, too. If you need chocolate hazelnut butter their's is significantly healthier.

https://www.amazon.com/Justins-Nut-Butter-Chocolate-Hazelnut/dp/B002JG5TVS

And I am now being retargeted with these ads on the Bump....

Bahaha. Creepy Internet. Just delete your cookies/clear your history and it should go away

Elyse1384 · June 2015

thefithuntress said:

thefithuntress said:

tayzav said:

@thefithuntress Omgosh nooooo, but I love me some peanut butter. I will definitely be adding this to diet.

I love that company. There's even a peanut butter "cafe" in NYC where they make sandwiches. Uh-mazing. Justin's is effing delicious, too. If you need chocolate hazelnut butter their's is significantly healthier.

https://www.amazon.com/Justins-Nut-Butter-Chocolate-Hazelnut/dp/B002JG5TVS

And I am now being retargeted with these ads on the Bump....

Bahaha. Creepy Internet. Just delete your cookies/clear your history and it should go away

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Oh yes, I know how to get rid of them. I am the creepy internet haha. I do this for a living... literally. I'm the one serving those creepy ads (not for Amazon, but another company). You would be amazed (Read: slightly horrified) what we ecommerce marketers can do.

thefithuntress · June 2015

@Elyse1384 Ooh! Cool job!!

I've started doing SEO/Facebook marketing for the restaurant I work at. It's totally creepy/amazing. We can target anniversaries, people who moved from their hometowns and live far away, specific hobbies... I hate to admit I kind of love it.

MiMary80 · June 2015

@tayzav You had me at Nutella!

I'm def trying these out!

SoFlaMommie1128 · June 2015

JLW0504 said:
Any recs on a decent juicer? I have a standard cuisine art blender, but I can't recall if it juices. (I know nothing of juicers)

I love our Vitamix!! It keeps all the contents of whatever you're juicing so that you get all the nutrients. It's also very easy to clean.

tayzav · July 2015

Bringing up this old post because @JLW0504 I found this at Safeway, along with one that had mangos. I thought I would give it a try since I like frozen fruit to cool down my smoothie instead of a lot of ice, and it's really good. Fast and easy. Thought maybe you'd be interested.

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