Give in to them hun - I know this great personal trainer........hahahaha!
Seriously, and mostly because of how much weight I stacked on last pg I try to not always give into those cravings. But thats not saying you'll end up in the same boat as me and whack on 30kgs by any means. It's important that you eat - and if you're turned off the healthy foods then eat the naughty food, you've got a little one to nurture . If I have a healthier option available I'll opt to eat that first, even if it isn't 'doing it' for me, and after I eat it I don't crave the naughty food....(as much lol).
I also find the smell of certain food is enough to turn me off certain dishes I would normally otherwise love. Goodbye curry, I'll see you in April!
I just gave in ... this time around it was bread. Normally I don't like bread and don't eat much of it, this time I was indulging in all sorts of interesting bread rolls ... and lots of buttered toast
I've ended up at basically the same weight each pregnancy and its slowly going away, I'm 63 now, down from 75. Only 10kg to go ... hmm.
I found I had to give in, to a point, or the craving just got worse and worse, and then I would totally need to pig out. It was easier to give in just a little and take the edge off, and move on. I would try and do something like eat a meal first, or a big serve of fruit, then allow myself that piece of chocolate, or cake, so I was not doing it on an empty stomach... Luckily some of my worst cravings were for fresh fruit...
I give in.. if the food is in the cupboard or if im out and can get it. Not one to send DH out in the middle of the night though lol..
Ive had the odd cravings here and there.. different stuff.. 1st trimester was salads and vinegary stuff/dressings so that wasnt too bad.. last week was Neenish tarts.. mmmmm.. ended up getting one yesterday and ohh was good. lol. But i do make sure im having a good diet, eating a good breakfast, having lunch that will consist of usually salad and tuna and a good dinner with vegies. So i dont see the harm in giving into those cravings.
Most times I would just drink a half litre of water and wait an hour. If the craving was still there, then yeah, usually I'd go for it.
My favourite was when I was desperate for Peppermint Lifesavers. I don't think I've ever had them before in my life, but I became obsessed. The waiting trick didn't work, so I rugged up, went out, and got a packet. I ate one, didn't even finish it, and then spat it into the bin! That was enough for me.
But, yes to most of them, although mine haven't been toooooo bad. Chocolate, sometimes, and I limit it. Baby corn and two minute noodles are the others, and I usually give in to that.
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. If I have a healthier option available I'll opt to eat that first, even if it isn't 'doing it' for me, and after I eat it I don't crave the naughty food....(as much lol).
That was enough for me.
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