Yesterday I feel into the iky category. Is anyone into that "eating right for your blood type" stuff? I dunno...I'm not really into it, however, I've noticed if I don't get enough protein I get really sicky. I'm Type O, and according to that I need major protein. I'm occasionally getting headaches, low energy, and queasy. Yesterday, I bought a burger (from a local place that's supposed to all natural beef - yeah I hope so) and ya'll - I felt so much better!!! It's just so hard for me sometimes to wrap my brain around my changing food needs. The things I was eating - my little fruits, skim milks, light soups, etc. don't seem to cut it for more than a few days at 5 months. I mean, I'm still getting what I think is plenty calories (1700-2000) but it seems that unless there is some serious meat-eating going on every couple of days, I am just not feeling "right." CRAZY! But, the good news is, I'm listening to my body and trying not to freak about every lb. It's just so hard to know which pounds are "legit" and which will be on my butt post-baby....and please don't tell me to stop worrying! (hugs my peeps)
Anyhoo, off to walk before the Louisiana heat does me in!
Posted By: Steph
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07/02/2008 08:11
Wow!
You have always been an inspiration. But I think even more so now that you're pregnant and still being healthy. I mean, we all know we SHOULD no matter what. But I used pregnancy as an excuse to eat and eat and eat. So I'm proud of you.
It's great to come across someone who is pregnant and not using it as an excuse to pile on the pounds to excess.
Congratulations btw :D
Meat - some people, even if not pregnant have problems with protein uptake. I did a study course when I became vegetarian many years back and still ended up ill and anaemic so now have to keep an eye on the protein - tend to eat lots of fish and chicken though more than the red stuff, but hey, nothing beats the occasional real beef burger or nice juicy steak hehe
That whole eating for your blood type thing sounds fascinating, never heard of it though. Might have to do a bit of research, thanks for bringing it to my attention
Just wanted to pop in and let you know I think you are doing absolutely fantastic! I'm not about to tell you to stop worrying, I think its only natural to worry, especially after all the hard work you'd been doing. But, I will tell you that I think you are doing an awesome job and not going too overboard on calories, and keeping active to boot! You absolutely rock!
The things I was eating - my little fruits, skim milks, light soups, etc. don't seem to cut it for more than a few days at 5 months. I mean, I'm still getting what I think is plenty calories (1700-2000) but it seems that unless there is some serious meat-eating going on every couple of days, I am just not feeling "right." CRAZY! But, the good news is, I'm listening to my body and trying not to freak about every lb. It's just so hard to know which pounds are "legit" and which will be on my butt post-baby....and please don't tell me to stop worrying! (hugs my peeps)