I have been thinking about what I would write today since the early hours of the morning, and I feel that it's important that I point out that at this stage of my journey I am not actually wanting to lose weight, but rather maintain it and focus on maintaining positive healthy eating habits. Even though I can actually afford to lose weight and any weight loss will be a bonus but I am pregnant and the health of my baby is number 1.
But as important as that is to me, and believe me it's important, I am having a HUGE mental struggle with my mentality of "you're eating for two". My past 2 pregnancies I really used them as an excuse to eat whatever I wanted and to not exercise at all. But what's more, is that EVERYONE else around me seems to have this same mentality. "It's ok, you're pregnant", "It's not for you, it's for the baby", "The baby wants it" and so on.
Being pregnant differently is a "reason" to slow down when needed, and rest if you're tired and eat more if your body is asking for it, but it is NOT AN EXCUSE! I can not allow my pregnancy to become an excuse to not exercise (unless on doctors orders) or to make bad food choices. Just because I am pregnant doesn't mean I can eat whatever, or not exercise. If anything it is more important to keep working towards my goal of a healthier life style.
I am also being realistic here and not restricting myself calorie wise if my body is calling out for more nutrients etc. I was originally following the 12wbt pregnancy program of 1700 calories, but I found I was struggling to eat the 3 main meal proportion sizes, they are HUGE. I found that I need to have smaller meals but eat more often. So I am now following the 1500 program, just to get the proportion sizes for breakfast, lunch and dinner right, but eating more snacks more often, allowing them to total up to 500 calories, so I am eating 1700 calories a day.
But in saying that, if my body is asking for more food, I will eat. But this is where I need to really concentrate and make sure I am always choosing healthy options and that I am not caving into 'cravings'. I recently came across the flow chart below, and have been trying to follow it each time I feel 'hungry' especially if it isn't breakfast, lunch or dinner time.
I found this very helpful and has allowed me to really think about my eating.
Anyway, I am rambling on now. I will finish by saying, that today has been a good day food wise. I am going to the movies tonight and have allowed myself a small popcorn but this is a better choice compared to a choc top ice-cream or lollies.
I feel good today, and am proud of the choices I have made. I do need to drink more water and STOP snacking on the kids snacks. Well actually, I need to make the kids snacks more healthy, but I will continue to work on that also. Maybe that could be another 100 day challenge :D
Cheers Mel.
P.S. Please feel free to comment :D
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