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Junk Food Thread

lillebowski23lillebowski23 member
edited March 2016 in Pregnant after 35
Someone on the Random Thoughts theead suggested we do a Junk food thread. I was thinking about this yesterday when I was treating myself to a Fruit Tart and a cup of Iced Green Mint tea (admittedly, that's not junk food but it was a jice compliment to the shortbread, custard and berries) and decided to start a thread!

I love to bake and cook and DH and I also enjoy snacking so, even though I eat healthy most of the time, I LOVE junk! So here is a place where we can post recipes or pics of delicious indulgent treats or even support each other to find healthy yet tasty alternatives!

I'll start! DH and I invest in Nature Box because they have a wide varitey of healthy snacks. Also, last night a friend and I went out to a fancy dinner and I enjoyed some duck confiet pasta which is DEFINITELY junky!
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    redheadbride15redheadbride15 member
    Homemade chocolate chip cookies. I've been craving them for weeks. Yesterday I finally gave in and baked a batch. I may or may not have eaten about 5 of them before they even had a chance to cool...
    Me: 40  DH: 43
    Married 5/30/15
    TTC #1 June 2015
    BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
    TTC #2 May 2017
    BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
    BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
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    redheadbride15redheadbride15 member
    Okay, here's a healthy snack! The Ovia app posted a recipe today and I forgot how much I LOVE roasted chick peas. All you need is a can of chick peas. Rinse, drain, and dry off with a paper towel, toss with olive oil and any one of a number of different spice combinations, and roast in the oven stirring once or twice. They're awesome eaten alone or tossed into salads.

    Here's a starter recipe: https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/spicy-oven-roasted-chickpeas-30368

    I've done this cumin/chili powder combo before and it's yummy

    The one that was on Ovia today uses chipotle and garlic powder and then suggests squeezing fresh lime juice onto them before serving: https://www.ovuline.com/guide/2009/pregnancy-recipe-roasted-chipotle-and-lime-chickpeas?mode=3

    Here's garlic and parmesan, which sounds yummy: https://www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/classics-made-clean/garlic-parmesan-roasted-chickpeas/
    Me: 40  DH: 43
    Married 5/30/15
    TTC #1 June 2015
    BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
    TTC #2 May 2017
    BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
    BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
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    Wyattnash00Wyattnash00 member
    Those def aren't junk food @redheadbride15! Sounds yummy tho;)
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    BernieRaeBernieRae member
    I HAD TO stop before work to get a chocolate bar with toffee and some peanut butter filled pretzels. This thread came at the right time. I'm definitely having a junk food week.
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    lickasticklickastick member
    edited March 2016
    I love how without fail that every pregnant board ends up with a junk food thread! This is bad but I bought a package of all beef organic hot dogs and they are sooooo good. Oh me oh my...with some tatertots- perfection!
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    lickasticklickastick member
    Omg @mthoomom a pregnancy food bucket list. Giggling out loud over here!
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    carrieandrcarrieandr member
    @BernieRae I bought chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels a few days ago!
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
    BFP 2/16/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks      •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
    BFP 9/24/18  •      CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    lillebowski23lillebowski23 member
    @mthoomom I only ate 1, but it was a struggle between that and Boston Cream Pie. I ate 2 pouches of dried mangoes at lunch which aren't technically junk food but now I have ALL THE GAS!
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    Sporty1216Sporty1216 member
    Trader Joe's fruit jellies. I had restraint yesterday, but today--all bets are off!
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    lickasticklickastick member
    @Sporty1216 what I'm really impressed by is that you posted this first thing in the morning. Ice cream all day!!! Yum yum
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    Sporty1216Sporty1216 member
    Oh, I should have had a bowl right then! I just took LO to the zoo and got a smoothie as soon as he conked out in the car, so that's a good second best. There WILL be ice cream tonight! 
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    carrieandrcarrieandr member
    So this is weird... On the way home yesterday, I stopped at a Chinese restaurant for some takeout. There was a 20 minute wait, so I went to the grocery store next door to pick out a dessert to kill time. After looking through the entire bakery section AND the candy aisle, nothing appealed to me and I left empty-handed. The Publix employees probably think I'm crazy. Who stares at desserts for 20 minutes and leaves?
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
    BFP 2/16/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks      •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
    BFP 9/24/18  •      CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    mthoomommthoomom member
    @CarrieandRoy But what did you order from the Chinese restaurant? Also, happy 20 weeks, half-way there! 
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    carrieandrcarrieandr member
    @mthoomom sesame chicken
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
    BFP 2/16/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks      •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
    BFP 9/24/18  •      CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    MollySmMollySm member
    Yum.  Sesame chicken sounds even better than dessert to me!
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    lillebowski23lillebowski23 member
    I just got some Dang's coconut chips in a box from Amazon... they are pretty durn tasty. Also, been on a mac and cheese kick the last couple of days. I am sampling several different kinds to find the best one. So far it's Annie's all the way. Even their gluten free variety which I bought accidentally, is delicious!
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    Sporty1216Sporty1216 member
    Oh, man. Mac n cheese. Yes! If you have a trader Joe's nearby, try their hatch chili Mac n cheese from the freezer section. You bake it in the oven and it is AMAZING!
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    lillebowski23lillebowski23 member
    @Sporty1216 don't threathen me with a good time :wink: 

    Right now I am enjoying Strawberry Greek Yogurt pretzels from Nature Box. 

    Tonight's Mac n Cheese was Back to Nature made with plain greek yogurt instead of butter and cheese. Also some chopped spinach and broccoli mixed in. The vegetables mean it's healthy!
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    krupali78krupali78 member
    Just had some really good Chinese food this afternoon for lunch, chillie garlic noodles, chicken in black bean sauce and fried rice, yum, got some leftovers for dinner for DH ( don't think will be sharing any with him)
    will have to be good and heathy for the next few days
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    redheadbride15redheadbride15 member
    Cadbury mini eggs. I love Easter!
    Me: 40  DH: 43
    Married 5/30/15
    TTC #1 June 2015
    BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
    TTC #2 May 2017
    BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
    BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
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    redheadbride15redheadbride15 member
    Also, in honor of St. Patrick's Day: corned beef (homemade!), cabbage, and potatoes for dinner tonight.
    Me: 40  DH: 43
    Married 5/30/15
    TTC #1 June 2015
    BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
    TTC #2 May 2017
    BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
    BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
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    Wyattnash00Wyattnash00 member
    I bought the store out of starburst jelly beans, there's crack in them!
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    Sporty1216Sporty1216 member
    Headed to Taco Bell for lunch (I NEED a 7 layer burrito) and now it sounds like I need to go to the store and get some Easter treats afterwards. ;)
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    carrieandrcarrieandr member
    DH brought home pudding with Oreos and whipped cream in it.  <3
    TTC#1 since Jan 2015
    BFP 2/19/15  •  MMC found at 9 wks  •  D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
    BFP 8/29/15      •  CP (age 37)
    BFP 11/18/15  •  DD born at 41 weeks <3(age 37/38)

    TTC#2 since May 2017
    BFP 10/18/17  •  MMC found at 8 wks  •  Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
    BFP 2/16/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 4/13/18      •  CP (age 39)
    BFP 5/07/18  •  MMC found at 10.5 wks  •  D&E at 11.5 wks      •  Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
    9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
    RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
    BFP 9/24/18  •      CP (age 40)
    BFP 5/11/19  •  Fraternal twins  •  MMC found at 10w5d (Baby A 6w, Baby B 10w)  •  Misoprostal at 11 weeks (age 41)













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    lillebowski23lillebowski23 member
    @redheadbride15  Cadbury Mini Eggs are my FAVORITE!
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    redheadbride15redheadbride15 member
    As some sort of cruel joke I had a mandatory training session scheduled for 7am this morning. This required me to be up at 5am and I didn't have time for breakfast. Naturally, the only option was to go to Dunkin Donuts and get myself not one, but two, french crullers. I'm not actually a big donut fan, with this exception. I probably only eat them two or three time per year but they're soooooo delicious!
    Me: 40  DH: 43
    Married 5/30/15
    TTC #1 June 2015
    BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
    TTC #2 May 2017
    BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
    BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
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    lillebowski23lillebowski23 member
    I am craving an Italian sub with hot peppers and oil. I have a salad for lunch, so I think I know what's for dinner :)
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    rspalding001rspalding001 member
    I ate my daughter circus cookies last night. you know the pink and white ones with sprinkles? OMG they are so good!
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    Sporty1216Sporty1216 member
    I am totally addicted to sparkling lemonade. After drinking way too much of it over the weekend, I'm watering it down, but still. I gotta find a new obsession with less sugar. :)
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