I'm wondering if I should be writing down what I eat so I can figure out my caloric intake, but I really don't want to and I don't think I'd be very consistent with it.
I noticed yesterday that everytime I'm conscious of what I'm eating I eat more, or at least I become aware of how much/often I usually eat. But this morning I woke up to a grumbling stomach which hasn't happened for as long as I can remember. Not sure what that means. I want to think it means I ate less yesterday than normal, but at the same time, I'm concerned about the breastfeeding thing and making sure I'm consuming enough calories for both of us.
I haven't been outside to get any activity because the weather has been pretty crappy, so maybe today I'll work in some activity inside?
I've been sipping on coffee the last 2 days, which I'm a bit torn on. I really don't want to be caffeinating "B," and I was quite adamant with "E" that I wouldn't drink caffeine while nursing, but even just sipping on one cup of coffee throughout the day seems to be very helpful at keeping my energy up to get things done.
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I am nursing as well and if I am not careful with getting enough calories then I have a very hungry fussy baby at night. That is when I notice it. The best thing I have found that has helped me is weight watchers. I don't go to the meetings but I use the point system they have. I was totally shocked when I found out about how many calories or points some foods were that I thought were ok foods to eat. I now just look at the points in the book and that tells me how much I should be eating. I was also shocked to find that what I considered a serving was actually two or three servings. Damn that food. Damn the american diet. GRRRR
ReplyDeleteI second Diana... damn the american diet. oh, and I'll add, damn my lack of self control! I have 4 6-packs left of Coke and then I told Matt not to buy anymore. If it's in the house, I can't help myself. I drink it. And drink it. And drink it. It's bad bad news.
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