As I'm entering into my due date month (woohoo!), I wanted to share some of the tools and tips that helped me stay (somewhat) on track with my pregnancy nutrition. Plan and Prep!If you're like me, if there is food I'm trying not to eat in the house (like cookies or baked goods in general) I WILL find it and eat it (usually in one sitting). Keeping my pantry and frig stocked with clean, easy to grab foods is the key to keeping myself on track. If I have carrots already cut and peeled, I will grab them instead of a handful of crackers. Also, knowing what I'm going to cook for dinner for the week helps me avoid the "I don't know what to do for dinner. Let's just grab something on the way home" situation. Meal planning leads me to my next point.... Find tools to help you be successfulI had already been following whole30 for about a year before I became pregnant, but I was getting bored with the same ol' foods. I bought the new cookbook (http://whole30.com/whole30book/). This helped motivate me by finding new recipes. I'm not saying whole30 is the key for everyone and there are lots of great plans out there. What's helpful is to find something that makes you excited and works for your nutrition goals. Another tool I love is this Contigo water bottle. Having the right bottle makes all the difference for me in how much water I drink. This bottle has a wide spout, easy access (I'm lazy and hate having to unscrew a top), spill proof, and best of all it has a lock to keep my toddler from claiming it as his own. I'll also admit I love all things pink, so that's definitely a plus for me! Be alright with splurgingI will fully disclose that I have not eaten 100% clean during this pregnancy or haven't had days where I've over indulged. I don't believe in completely depriving yourself, for me it's about balance. Now, when I'm completing a round of whole30, there are no treats allowed, but normally I like to give myself incentives. For example, I'll tell myself, "eat clean 6 days and allow yourself a cheat day on the 7th" or "eat clean for 2 days and get a reward on day 3". If I have a goal and know I can splurge at some point, I know I'll do better staying on track. I also try and listen to my cravings and find healthier solutions. For example, when I'm craving sweets I try and grab fruits like apples or dates instead of cake and cookies. Or when I'm craving carbs, I'll opt for Ezekiel bread or steel cut oats.
Hope these tools and tips help along your pregnancy journey! Here's to happy, healthy pregnancies!
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7/5/2016 12:38:19 am
I wanted to share some of the tools and tips that helped me stay (somewhat) on track with my pregnancy nutrition.
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