So my pregnancy picture is blurry, but I don't mind because it is scary! Really, I look back when I'm pregnant and cry a little. Okay, not really, but they are not very attractive pictures. I wish I was one of those girls that only gained 20 pounds when pregnant. If you do...let me in on your secret. I gained 42 pounds with Dieter and 45 pounds with Samantha. Eeek! I told you, scary! Luckily, I have always lost the weight. But, it's kind of sad after you have the baby and still have 30 pounds to loose! Well, Samantha is 6 months old now, I am fitting comfortably back into my jeans. Horray! Here is how I have done it...
1. Nurse, nurse, nurse! I am not one of those moms that feeds their baby every 4 hours...sometimes 3, maybe 2 hours...not so good on a schedule.
2. Don't buy food you don't want to eat! Seriously, if you don't want to eat a whole package of Oreos, don't buy them! I do really well staying away from processed food.
3. Homecooked meals! They are so much better for you and your pocket book will be happier too!
4. I am on a high fat diet: whole milk, eggs, cream, butter, cheese, meat...But my grains (carboyhydrates) are limited. Anyone could loose weight on it :)
5. Eat whole foods! Nature intended on us to eat foods in their natural state! Try it! You'll be amazed at how good food tastes!
Well, that is what I have done. Maybe next pregnancy I will only gain 20 pounds :)
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Brian is on a high fat, low grain diet now and is liking it. I gained 30 lbs with Licy, 40 with Avy, and probably won't even hit 30 with this one. He's been my least but I've also thrown up more. I guess that makes the difference.
i eat a lot of (good quality) fat and the only time i see the scale start to inch up is with the processed stuff - especially the sugarly stuff.
i love that homemade cheesecake is better for my waistline than any lowfat processed desert any was - love it!
and i don't think you look bad pregnant at all - you look alive and vital and beautiful :)
Hi There! You found your blog through my own, and I'm so glad I did. I love your food philosophy! When I become pregnant I know I will be very strict about eating natural foods...even more so than I am now. It's nice to know it will also keep me in good shape after the baby arrives!
Great tips! I am pregnant with my first (24 weeks) and so far I've gained 15 lbs. Not sure how much more will pile on before my baby girl is here. I had some similar idea on how to get back in my skinny jeans but it's nice to know what has worked for others!
Great advice. Thanks for sharing.
Sister, I am with ya! Nursing past a year REALLY burns fat on the butt and thighs {I have studies to back this up!}. And lots of good fats.
Have you read the work of Mary Enig? Sounds like it. :) Our diets are very similar.
:) Thanks for sharing @ Creative Juice. I wish more mamas would read this, so I am featuring you next week!
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you look fabulous. Great tips I'd love you to add this to my What We Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
You do look a lot sexier in the after photo. So far, your diet is looking effective! It’s pretty normal for a woman to gain weight when she’s pregnant; she shouldn’t worry about it too much since most mothers have been there too. And yes, self-discipline, diet, and exercise are all that’s needed to stay in shape. Stay optimistic, that’s the key! :]
- Chelsea Leis
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