Brand sparkly (pink) new diet thread for GIRL sways!

[Beautifulrainbow]

Yuk.maybe a good sign but I don't like feeling like it I was really bad last night. The room was spinning. I seem to be feeling sick over everything hungry but sick of food. The only thing that is appealing to me is the salad boxes in my local supermarket

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[chocolate]

Ha ha that would put me off couscous too lol!
I think it's the first time I've enjoyed Le food, it does have some garlic and honey etc. But it's better than running for some cheesy chips like I did before ;-)

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[chocolate]

Fingers crossed it's girl hormones!!! Will you be finding out gender Br?

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[Beautifulrainbow]

Oh yes i would want to get over the disappointment if it is a boy before its born also makes shopping easier. I want to have the harmony test but have not found anywhere where i am. I have a scan and midwife appointment on may 11th can't wait I thought irlt was going to drag but been keeping myself busy.

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[chocolate]

I thought I'd want to know too, have done with all the others, but thought maybe a bit of hope for 9 months is better than none, but I'd stay realistic and tell myself a boy I think. I thought when I Googled the harmony test you could do a pin price sample from home or something but may be wrong. Nice to have the 11th to aim for and see Bubba on the machine :-)

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[Beautifulrainbow]

Hopefully I should be 7 weeks by then and I should get a pretty good look. Last time i had an early one at 5 weeks all you saw was like this circle with what looked like a flashing lights in it.

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[3'sacharm]

Cream of wheat sounds just like ready brek uk ladies?! But that's heavily fortified over here...

Diet been good today as been at work so usually is! Lol! If I pack it, I have to eat it and I tend to refrain from the bad treats around - although I did indulge in a small piece of Madeira cake that someone had made :o x

[Beautifulrainbow]

Cream of wheat sounds just like ready brek uk ladies?! But that's heavily fortified over here...

Diet been good today as been at work so usually is! Lol! If I pack it, I have to eat it and I tend to refrain from the bad treats around - although I did indulge in a small piece of Madeira cake that someone had made :o x
As soon as I got my bfp I had a big bowl of ready brek. I love the stuff

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[Beautifulrainbow]

I have a scan on my neck to get out of the way on Thursday I am worrying over it a little.

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[chocolate]

Fingers crossed it goes OK,.what did you do?

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[Beautifulrainbow]

I have not done anything other than discovered a lump in my neck scan is to check it out

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[Beautifulrainbow]

Swollen lynth nodes that are not going down

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[chocolate]

Oh I see! I'd be worrying too but try and relax. I've had this strange dry patch appear next.to my eyebrow which is a bit raised and just odd. Does worry me.that the diet causes something odd but then I talk myself into staying calm! Hopefully the scan on it will reassure you X

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[Beautifulrainbow]

Strange it does sound a little like eczema. Have you tried some e45?

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[squigglepink]

I buy the Aainsley Harriott cous cous. My best.. Also loving the palau rice - 2 mins in the micro. Done!

[3'sacharm]

Oh no BR I'd worry too but I'm sure it's nothing; have you had a cold/been ill recently? My youngest had one for a while on the back of his neck when he was a very small toddler and I was terrified but all was fine. The skin on my face has gone soooo dry lately, I keep having to really exfoliate it; wasn't sure if it was the diet or my cc cream, maybe it's a combination of the two?!!x

[chocolate]

It seemed to go when I was naughty and ate normally but has just came back so maybe it's related to something I'm eating now back on the diet. Def. Not having as much water so could just be dry skin.

It could be glands etc. From being run down from doing the Le diet and exercise as it Def. Made me catch colds and made me run down.

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[Beautifulrainbow]

It seemed to go when I was naughty and ate normally but has just came back so maybe it's related to something I'm eating now back on the diet. Def. Not having as much water so could just be dry skin.

It could be glands etc. From being run down from doing the Le diet and exercise as it Def. Made me catch colds and made me run down.

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I'm hoping so. Thankyou all for your kind words

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[XXforhubby]

I get the same thing as you BR when my allergies/asthma flare-up. It's a lymph node that gets swollen. It also acts up when run down, etc.

FX they tell you it's no big deal! I think it puts you in prime girl territory though. Hopefully it helped your sway!!


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[davesig4]

Davesig4 that's exactly my line of thought when I first started doing this and I couldn't get my head around what to do for the best and over thinking it. Do I go down the lots of empty carb and sugar route or do I go the healthier wholegrain and lots of veg route. I tried the first but put weight on and my immune problems flared so I've gone the veg route. You've got to remember even if you are eating lettuce and cucumber for lunch and a plate of free veg and grains for dinner you are not getting loads of protein and fat in your diet like if you were eating burger and fries.
I find it easier to have the same few meals with very little nutrients in for lunch then for dinner I have a set of about 14 meals that I have which I buy the ingredients for at the beginning of the week so I know what I'm having. I also have some biscuits in that are the lowest fat and sugar I can find and if I'm struggling and need something sweet I have a few. I have a king prawn curry every Saturday night but with wholegrain rice and a small bag of maltesers and that's my treat but within my limits. Sunday's my hardest day so for Sunday dinner I have loads of free veg with gravy then whatever I like Sunday evening as another treat. This gets me through the diet in the week knowing I'm not going to be miserable at the weekend. It's just finding what works for you. Try not to worry hun like mulberry said its other factors that sway too.


Thanks for your replies Mulberry and Frilly Lady. The thing that I don't understand about the nutrient thing is that you have broccoli for example, which is healthy, plenty of good nutrients, but low/no fat and protein which is considered a good food to eat on LE - to me this seems high nutrient because it has good nutrients. If you had a burger and fries that's loads of fat and quite a bit of protein, but very low nutrient because it's full of badness, yet has a tonne more cals so may make our body think yay loads of food=good times! If we are trying to promote bad maternal condition then we need less cals, but things with less calls generally are healthier for us, like veg and salad, so I don't see why it's good to eat carbs! Oh my god my brain hurts from all this!!!!! I think I'm even confusing myself now haha!

[atomic sagebrush]

I luckily just happened to catch this.

YOu would have to eat a LOT of broccoli (like a literal mountain of it) to get the amount of nutrients in a Big Mac, Fries, Choc. shake. Protein, fat, calories, and lots and lots of other nutrients would be present in a vastly different quantity in "junk" food than in broccoli. The idea that a burger is very low nutrient is simply a misconception.

We are so used to hearing "veggies healthy" that we sometimes forget that things like bread, meat, dairy all are CHOCK full of nutrients. Just because they may not be great for heart health or cancer prevention, if you were a starving person, what would you rather have - hamburgers breakfast lunch and dinner or a plate of steamed broccoli??

You guys can't read too much into things like "bad maternal condition". That may sway pink, but we don't WANT to be run down, sick, and miserable (and if you had to be, there would not be bilions of women walking around on Earth). We are trying to decline our condition just a little bit while still eating a diet designed to be a healthy prepregnncy diet.

Increasing carbs vs. protein and fats has been shown in animal studies to sway pink.

[davesig4]

Hamburgers for 3 meals a day, I think I would die of the guilt lol! But I'd enjoy them first! I see what you're saying, I just find it difficult to get my head around as I would have thought that veg was far more nutritious than carbs etc. and therefore better for us swayers to eat on LE.

[atomic sagebrush]

But the whole human race for most of our existence, lived in the wilds and ate what we could find. Leaves, berries, broccoli etc. Carbs aren't inherently unhealthy (and many vegetables and all fruits, ARE carbs, of course) and if we couldn't get a girl while eating plant foods, the entire human race would have died out a long time ago.

[Frilly Lady]

Lunch today 1 rice cracker with low sugar jam, a pear and 4 biscuits. Dinner will be another m&s 4 cheese ravioli meal with a side of spinach.

[Beautifulrainbow]

I just tried some of that morroccan couscous it was lovely

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[Frilly Lady]

I just tried some of that morroccan couscous it was lovely

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I've just ordered some with my shopping tomorrow. What's it come to when we're getting excited about couscous!

[Beautifulrainbow]

Lol

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[Beautifulrainbow]

It's nice to find something g else I like eating as all I seem to find. Appealing is salads

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[squigglepink]

My lunch today was a bowl of vegetable rice. 2 rice cakes with low fat spread. coffee. And chocolate (because my will power has not found me yet)

[chocolate]

I have just had a small amount if tuna mayo in a roll, a bag of quavers and a penguin chocolate, not what I planned but was really hungry and couldn't stop myself. Will have couscous and salad for tea to try and make up for it

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[davesig4]

I did the worst thing today…went food shopping just before lunch argh!!! I was doing well until I got home and unpacked, i couldn't get lunch out quick enough! SO I may have indulged in 2, (possibly 3 ahem) oreos! Then we went out for dinner for a back to school treat for my eldest but I kept it veggie. SO haven't been the best today but did 10k power walk/run today so hoping that helps.

[chocolate]

I was thinking you were going to say you indulged in a burger lol. A few oreos is fine!!!! :-) And we'll done for keeping dinner vegie :-)

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[Girlieplease]

Glad I found this thread as am struggling with meals for my girl sway, I have no problem with exercising, eating only two meals per day and no snacking but am probably eating the wrong food when I do eat, today I had a salad for lunch, humus and carrot sticks and then dinner I had chips, veggie burger with cheese in a bap! I find it hard to fill my calorie allowance on just two meals!

[squigglepink]

Glad I found this thread as am struggling with meals for my girl sway, I have no problem with exercising, eating only two meals per day and no snacking but am probably eating the wrong food when I do eat, today I had a salad for lunch, humus and carrot sticks and then dinner I had chips, veggie burger with cheese in a bap! I find it hard to fill my calorie allowance on just two meals!

Your food sounds like mine x

[Mulberry Smurf]

You're allowed three or even four meals I think the skipping breakfast part is about going a while between meals in the morning but could be wrong! You could add in a rice and veggies meal too xx

[squigglepink]

Are you ladies taking folic or folate? I want to get folate but i think i need to get it online. Any ideas? Im in UK x

[squigglepink]

Glad I found this thread as am struggling with meals for my girl sway, I have no problem with exercising, eating only two meals per day and no snacking but am probably eating the wrong food when I do eat, today I had a salad for lunch, humus and carrot sticks and then dinner I had chips, veggie burger with cheese in a bap! I find it hard to fill my calorie allowance on just two meals!

Hi Girlie
I will copy and paste an extract from Atomic where she responded to someone else re what food we can eat..

"Don't focus on foods. Focus on limits. You can have ANY food you want (seriously, there are no forbidden foods for pink) and instead of making this diet that everyone MUST do all the same, this way everyone can eat what they personally like and know how to prepare and are available in their areas"

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/introductions/54545-girl-sway.html#post820617

[jensy]

This is my typical menu for the PCOS version.30924

[davesig4]

I still felt guilty chocolate! Thanks, it was hard when my husband and brother were sat there eating steak! I may have consoled myself with a couple of margaritas!

[davesig4]

Girlie I feel exactly the same. I am glad I'm not alone! Although because I can't eat breakfast or snack I find that it's exactly what I want to do! But keeping busy helps keep my mind off it. I have been adding in some wine or other alcohol that helps to add in calories. And actually adding in a little treat helps too. I think it's allowed! But someone please tell me if it's not!

[squigglepink]

Lunch today was a little bit of vegetable rice. small bowl of red onion & balsamic vinegar couscous. Plain brioche. Diet coke. Chocolate rice cake.

[squigglepink]

Just had a second meal before dinner. Im not feeling great. Sore throat etc.. so i figured i'd eat! Had the rest of the couscous from lunch and some salt and pepper crackers.

[3'sacharm]

I had breakfast this morning as hubby wanted me out for a run with him early so I indulged and had 3 slices of white toast with a smearing of peanut butter and jam on - boy did i enjoy that!! I then made a yummy veggie stir fry with noodles for lunch which I'm looking forward to the leftovers of tomorrow! I've gone way off plan this evening though and screwed it all up to the point that I can't even tell you :( back on it tomorrow....

Well done to you other ladies who are doing so well with your food choices! I just seem to have no will power today.x

[3'sacharm]

Are you ladies taking folic or folate? I want to get folate but i think i need to get it online. Any ideas? Im in UK x

I'm just taking plain folic acid Hun. Why docu want folate??x

[Beautifulrainbow]

I'm folic acid too 800mg

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[davesig4]

I had breakfast this morning as hubby wanted me out for a run with him early so I indulged and had 3 slices of white toast with a smearing of peanut butter and jam on - boy did i enjoy that!! I then made a yummy veggie stir fry with noodles for lunch which I'm looking forward to the leftovers of tomorrow! I've gone way off plan this evening though and screwed it all up to the point that I can't even tell you :( back on it tomorrow....

Well done to you other ladies who are doing so well with your food choices! I just seem to have no will power today.x

You do so amazingly well with all your exercise, I'm sure you can do no wrong with your diet!

[chocolate]

I've started keeping some sweets handy so I can have one or 2 of those if I'm about to raid the chocolate biscuits! The sweets have no fat so at least it only makes my calories go up!
I did an hour of exercise and feel exhausted this am. Went out with Ds and had a ham salad sandwich with chips and then an ice cream! Had a roll and salad for tea and wine so totals don't look that bad but the fat percentage was more like 36 percent so will be strict tomorrow. Think I should just not go out anywhere that sell chips and ice cream the next 2 weeks lol

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[squigglepink]

Dinner was vegi sausage and mash with veg, little gravy. diet coke. no wine, dont feel great.

[squigglepink]

I'm just taking plain folic acid Hun. Why docu want folate??x

Just read Folate better for you than folic so i want to make the switch but i cant find it here locally so might have to go online, was just hoping someone already has and can share the info. Folic is fine i had it with all my pregnancies but i didnt know about folate then.

[davesig4]

So I had a, iceberg and cuc salad for lunch with a weight watchers wrap and some WW cheese with a diet coke and 2 oreos. Then dinner was a veggie burger and veggies and because my calories were only 562 and other limits were so low I indulged in 100g of ben and jerrys :omg::nails: and I was still way under cals but fat jumped up to limit.

[squigglepink]

I've started keeping some sweets handy so I can have one or 2 of those if I'm about to raid the chocolate biscuits! The sweets have no fat so at least it only makes my calories go up!
I did an hour of exercise and feel exhausted this am. Went out with Ds and had a ham salad sandwich with chips and then an ice cream! Had a roll and salad for tea and wine so totals don't look that bad but the fat percentage was more like 36 percent so will be strict tomorrow. Think I should just not go out anywhere that sell chips and ice cream the next 2 weeks lol

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Yes - same, i buy the Werther's caramel sugar free sweets. Yum.

[Beautifulrainbow]

Fat free sweets davesig4

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[Beautifulrainbow]

Yes - same, i buy the Werther's caramel sugar free sweets. Yum.
There great. Buy them for my diabetic son and they don't effect him at all

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[trifecta]

I've been having a tomato sandwich with vegan mayo every day for lunch and it's so good.

[davesig4]

Fat free sweets davesig4

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I hadn't thought of those. But I'm assuming they count as a snack if eaten in-between meals? Ooooh fat free marshmallows!

[Beautifulrainbow]

Yes but at end of meals are fine
Be part of you meal then
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[davesig4]

Ok great, thanks BR.

[davesig4]

It's amazing what a big bowl of pasta can do you your cals! So lunch was a bowl of left over veggies from dinner last night, with some Nando's garlic sauce on - this is amazing, I am getting more than a little obsessed with it, I put ti on everything! And another 2 oreos, luckily they have all gone now and I won't be buying anymore until I get a BFP because they are soooo good it takes serious willpower to put the pack back in the cupboard! Then for dinner I hd a big bow of pasta with a little homemade pesto and a sprinkle of WW cheese and a little B&J's ice cream sandwich. I was really struggling to get my cals up before but pasta is clearly the way to go! Just hope this bloated feeling doesn't last too long!

[XXforhubby]

Great job davesig4! Yeah I too have pasta or bread if I'm needing to bump up my calories.

Today I had 2 poptarts (American pastry). Second meal was Asian chopped salad with MorningStar crumbles and a pinch of cheese with a small roll and a few pieces of red licorice. Third meal will be 2 small slices of cheese pizza and probably something for dessert to bump my calories up to 1800.

1638calories, 44g protein, 54g fat


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[squigglepink]

I have a cold. SO, today i ate how & when i wanted to. Im on meds and my energy a little low so i was not able to skip breakfast before the doctor as i felt awful!! Amazing how 'boy friendly' i eat now that i think back on my day! I had a cup of tea when i woke up because my throat was on fire. I had a brioche before the doctor. Came home and had some rice cakes and chocolate. I had some pilau rice for lunch followed by a piece of toast with cheese and a coffee and chocolate. A little later i had a diet coke. Ive just had two rice cakes, some more chocolate and the rest of the pilau rice and another diet coke. For dinner im having halloumi salad with flat bread and depending on how i feel maybe some wine. Will have to push my attempt month out at this rate! So much for NO MORE chocolate after easter!!!!:mad:

[XXforhubby]

Don't let one day cause you to push back your attempt! It's necessary to cheat when sick! Just pick back up in a day or two, and you'll be fine. Yes 1-3 days off track is fine! Remember that this is still MUCH different from what got us our boys.

Hope you feel better soon!!


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[chocolate]

I agree, although you probably ate a little more often than normal they were all still girl friendly foods, no meat, lots of high carbs, low fat and low protein!

Today I made a pitta bbq pizza.... 1 wholemeal pitta sliced in half and a tablespoon of bbq sauce plot between then both. Then sprinkled with reduced fat cheese and grilled. I did have a bag of Tesco fries (crisps) with them and then a mini twister ice lolly (under 50 cals and low fat BTW!)
That was at about 11am, then I did an hour or so of cleaning, early tea of 3 bread rolls with a little bit of heinz sandwich spread. I also had about 6 starbursts to give me a boost to do my exercise as was feeling so weak and almost bailed on exercise, but managed to do it!
Af should be here tomorrow or Friday and then it's all go for first and hopefully only attempt!

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[squigglepink]

Don't let one day cause you to push back your attempt! It's necessary to cheat when sick! Just pick back up in a day or two, and you'll be fine. Yes 1-3 days off track is fine! Remember that this is still MUCH different from what got us our boys.

Hope you feel better soon!!


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Thanks v much, hope so too xx

[3'sacharm]

I gave myself a cheat day yesterday squigglepink, I just really needed the restrictions lifted to just get it out of my system!

Today I managed to keep so busy I didn't have my first meal of stir fried veg and noodles until 2.30pm! Finished my meal with an apple and a yogurt. I then went for an hours run and had my last meal which was a bit of a mish mash - left over cheese and ham toastie (1/4 plus crusts), 3 crumpets, 2 with grilled cheese, a cinnamon and raisin bagel and a few crisps. Sounds a lot but still under 1800kcals?!x

[Girlieplease]

You girls are so good, don't have a clue if what am eating is right, so today I did an hour cardio when I got up, then had my first meal at 12 o clock lettuce, tomato and chicken salad, washed down with gallons of coke zero, then dinner I had pasta with cheese and garlic bread, that is me until tomorrow at lunch time. I chew chewing gum through out the day, that is fine right? And drink drinks regularly throughout the day, that's OK as well? Thanks

[chocolate]

I think as long as meeting goals for cals and fat etc. And avoiding red meat, lots of potato or salt then we are good :-) I drink tons of diet coke through the day too, was having a coffee in the am but think I may move this to my lunch time meal just in case.

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[chocolate]

230pm is impressive! I'm struggling to get past 11am atm

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[XXforhubby]

What's the deal with Diet Coke? Is it to take place of coffee? I ask because I drank loads of it with both DS1 and DS2. I avoid it now. I can't do coffee since I am nursing, and I don't think decaf coffee sways much since I drank 2-3 cups a day when we were trying for #3.

I do the alcohol though, this time swaying. Only 3-4oz since I'm nursing. I never drank when TTCing before. If I did it was the occasional light beer or wine.


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[chocolate]

I think it's for the sweetner in it. And maybe because people who drink are more likely girl mums as it keeps the calories low and fills the stomach up until meal times

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[XXforhubby]

I've seemed to notice two camps of girl moms where I live- Midwest USA.

1. Skip meals, usually breakfast. Seem high strung-intense. Drink coffee. I see them with a take away cup of coffee in the am and again in the pm. Don't have time for exercise but are SUPER disciplined with diet. Either low-cal, low-fat, very little meat, healthy with a sweet tooth for fruit candies or pastries. No chocolate or ice cream.

2. Exercise. Cardio junkies. Avoid coffee or anything perceived as being empty calories. Healthy eaters. Mainly vegetarian but some eat lean, white meats. If they do have anything sweet, it's a bite or two of a small amount of chocolate. No snacking between meals. Don't skip meals though due to exercise. Drink alcohol regularly in evenings/night to relax/unwind. Watch portions. Don't worry about fat/protein as much as keeping portions small.

I've surveyed a lot of moms of only girls. They usually approach me while out and about with my boys. They always comment on how well behaved they are and how handsome they are. They then share how they always longed for a boy. Some even always miscarried a boy [emoji20]. Then I share how my DH longs for a girl, but I seem to only make boys. Then we talk about our habits.

My grandma totally fit into the first category. She had three girls- my mom and aunts. She directed me to the second category, which she told me about. Her youngest sister fits that category to a T.

I am definitely category 2. I love my exercise too much! Plus, I do need a tad bit more calories with the breastfeeding so I feel this is the better option for me.

I think you could blend the two as well for a nice sway!

Thanks for reading. I'd thought I'd share, since I've talked to hundreds of girl-only moms!




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[Throwaway_panther]

I've seemed to notice two camps of girl moms where I live- Midwest USA.

1. Skip meals, usually breakfast. Seem high strung-intense. Drink coffee. I see them with a take away cup of coffee in the am and again in the pm. Don't have time for exercise but are SUPER disciplined with diet. Either low-cal, low-fat, very little meat, healthy with a sweet tooth for fruit candies or pastries. No chocolate or ice cream.

2. Exercise. Cardio junkies. Avoid coffee or anything perceived as being empty calories. Healthy eaters. Mainly vegetarian but some eat lean, white meats. If they do have anything sweet, it's a bite or two of a small amount of chocolate. No snacking between meals. Don't skip meals though due to exercise. Drink alcohol regularly in evenings/night to relax/unwind. Watch portions. Don't worry about fat/protein as much as keeping portions small.

I've surveyed a lot of moms of only girls. They usually approach me while out and about with my boys. They always comment on how well behaved they are and how handsome they are. They then share how they always longed for a boy. Some even always miscarried a boy [emoji20]. Then I share how my DH longs for a girl, but I seem to only make boys. Then we talk about our habits.

My grandma totally fit into the first category. She had three girls- my mom and aunts. She directed me to the second category, which she told me about. Her youngest sister fits that category to a T.

I am definitely category 2. I love my exercise too much! Plus, I do need a tad bit more calories with the breastfeeding so I feel this is the better option for me.

I think you could blend the two as well for a nice sway!

Thanks for reading. I'd thought I'd share, since I've talked to hundreds of girl-only moms!




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I would say I was a blend of those two -- lots of exercise, fit, alcohol + high strung; lots of caffeine, very minimal calories and protein -- and I'm having a girl.

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[chocolate]

I see alot of slim mums of boys at the gym but I think the difference is they may eat alot of lean protein with salads etc. And not so much carbs which in theory is quite healthy.
I'm aiming for an hour of cardio (which I find hard as tired from the diet) so my exercise isn't short and intense like it usually would be. I am eating empty carbs like cous cous and rolls with salad, no protein and keeping calories, fat and protein as low as I can. I am snappier at the moment due to feeling the pressure from feeling tired and low sugars. If I increase my food and sugars I feel more patient.
I'm hoping that I'm doing enough.

Today so far I did 30 mins on the gym bike at average pace but not high intensity like I usually would. Then 30 mins walking as fast as I could on the treadmill on an incline.
Lunch was: Salad leaves, vegetable cous cous, a small amount of low fat potato salad from Marks and Spencers and 2 soft rolls with heinz sandwich spread, no butter. Going to have a roll again for tea with salad and cous cous. Maybe a couple of starburst sweets if I feel too low with sugar levels

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[XXforhubby]

I think you're doing great chocolate! I think the LE rules are a bit different for you, since your on Metformin. Meaning that any exercise in any amount is good for your sway.

I think the boy moms we see at the gym are doing moderate exercise that may involve cardio, but they also weight train or do body weight exercises like Pilates and Yoga.

I know I did my fair share of cardio, but I also did weight training too. I never just did cardio, and I certainly never did 60+min! I may have occasionally when I used to run, but I always incorporated weight lifting or Yoga into my workout routines. Plus, I never worked out 6+ days a week. I stuck to the 3-5.


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[XXforhubby]

Don't even get me started on how I use to eat [emoji849]. I mean, I seriously was a Hobbit- breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack..


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[chocolate]

I think I only ever did 4 days a week too and indulged in chocolate or deserts and never kept up a healthy diet and lifestyle for too long where as girl mums I know seem to consistently eat and exercise in the same way

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[Throwaway_panther]

Just as an aside as the "other side of the unintentional LE lifestyle" -- I did weights. Heavy weights. 4x a week. For YEARS.

And I still think the crappy diet (I was eating SUCH low protein for the lifting I was doing -- which explains why I plateaued pretty often) and ALSO the tons of cardio I also did (biking, volleyball, hiking, even lawn mowing) outweighed the weights.

[XXforhubby]

^^^agree! I think the diet and tons of cardio outweighed the weight lifting.

I know that I never did more than 20-45min of cardio with my weight lifting. If I did cardio only, it was maybe more than that but only 1-3 days a week, which is still moderate exercise.

I think all of us ladies will gladly give you are blue baby dust. Seriously, stock pile it [emoji6]!

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[Throwaway_panther]

^^^agree! I think the diet and tons of cardio outweighed the weight lifting.

I know that I never did more than 20-45min of cardio with my weight lifting. If I did cardio only, it was maybe more than that but only 1-3 days a week, which is still moderate exercise.

I think all of us ladies will gladly give you are blue baby dust. Seriously, stock pile it [emoji6]!

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Yesss, thank you!! Hahahaha. I will GLADLY spew any pink dust to you all!

[chocolate]

I am off out to a pub for lunch tomorrow and it's my first attempt in 2 weeks. What do you think I should go for, avoid? Don't think I can get away without pudding and have my eye on a praline chocolate tart but they do also have sorbet
... Maybe that's better? Salad with roasted veg and halloumi which is probably quite fattening.... Or a carvery but I might not resist the meat or potatoes! They do thin crust pizza too, maybe that is best, they may do a healthy one

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[XXforhubby]

^^^I would get something pink friendly that works with what you're craving. Maybe the pizza? Or maybe the salad so you could indulge in a dessert besides sorbet. That's what I would do personally. That way the people you are with won't bat an eye at your dinner choice because of the dessert. I've had to fake people out that way numerous times. You'll still be within limits. Trust me!




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[chocolate]

Just had a peak at the menu again, think I'll have the thin pizza with a side salad and the sorbet.... And go back after the attempt and eat a burger and the chocolate tart ha ha!!! Pizza is a good compromise as I won't feel like I'm missing out :-) My first attempt ovulation is around the time I have a family day out planned and a spa day... I'm going to have to have willpower to take a packed lunch and avoid my usual food choices on the spa day. I knew it would fall around then :-( Going to have to make sure I exercise when I get back from the day trip too and before the spa day, joys!!

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[XXforhubby]

AF is finally here!! I had a small snack yesterday as my AF cheat. Today, I'm back at it.

First meal- egg biscuit and banana. Second meal- broccoli with white rice and a few bite of chicken, red licorice and a small bite of milk chocolate. Third meal- Tortilla with refried beans, lettuce, tomato and salsa with a glass of white wine and raspberry sherbert for dessert.

1771cals, 67g protein, 42g fat

* I need a tad bit more protein the first day of AF. I normally have 40-50g, which is low for breastfeeding.


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[chocolate]

Sounds like a great day of food!!
My Af should be here tomorrow or Monday. Thought it would be here today as slight spotting for 3 days but nope! Should have similar cycle to you :-)

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[Girlieplease]

I cannot tell you how many calories I consumed today, a cheat day is OK right? Getting back on the diet tomorrow. Are breastfeeders suppose to eat more? Am still feeding my youngest but he is down 1 - 2 feeds per day!

[XXforhubby]

Breastfeeders should eat 1800-2000 calories. You may try 1600-1800 calories since he's eating less. I eat more since my guy is 5mo.

Cheats are mandatory to keep sticking to the diet. Just pick back up tomorrow.



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[Girlieplease]

Great, I struggle to make my calorie intake with two meals per day, my youngest is over two, so he does not feed that often. Today I have had cup of tea with sugar, at half one I had scrambled eggs and soda toasted! I love hearing what you ladies eat it gives me ideas!

[chocolate]

Today I've had some salad and cous cous and a roll with sandwich spread in, no butter. Didn't enjoy the salad and cous cous so only ate half. Will probably have rolls later too as just don't fancy anything else really. Shame I've gone off the cous cous as that's easy and I did enjoy it,but guess having it daily does that too you!

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[Girlieplease]

Today I had two slices of toast for lunch and then chili con carne with bread for dinner, disappointed that I had to have meat but we had nothing else in the freezer, is cousin cousin I good one for le diet? I enjoy it, not sure I would fancy it everyday

[chocolate]

Chilli sounds yum!! Well cous cous is good for being high carbs bur hardly any fat so it gets the calories up without upping the fat and low salt too so I find it easy

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[davesig4]

Well I had an iceberg and cuc salad followed by 2 oreos for lunch at 12 and then a WW wrap with some WW grated cheese and little bit of homemade hummus for dinner with a couple of random lonely florets of raw broccoli and cauliflower with hummus! Followed by another 2 oreos, they are addictive! I am quite proud of my self that I managed to stick to just 2! But I lost albs last week when I was having 2 after lunch and dinner so I'm thinking maybe the treatiness of them helped me stay on track!! Wishful thinking I think but hey-ho!

I'm curious to know how much sugar people are consuming?

[XXforhubby]

Ugh. I ate crap today. First meal- 2 poptarts and a banana. Second meal- bowl of pasta with broccoli and marinara and a few pieces of red licorice. Here is where it gets bad. Real bad.

So after I picked up DS1 from school, I had what should've been a small snack. Well it turned out to be dinner instead. A dinner of junk. Third meal- [emoji15] Teddy Graham's, goldfish, tortilla chips, small piece of chocolate, and a banana. I'm pretty sure I've met my calorie requirements for the day, and I know I'm low on protein and fat by default. If I have anything later, I'll have a glass of wine. I have never pigged out on junky carbs before. Ever. Ugh.



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[jensy]

I'm back on the PCOS version again and ate at 11am which was 3 tablespoons of yoghurt with strawberries and cinnamon.Packet of popcorn and a pear.Lunch will prb be vegetable pasta and a vita weat and dinner veggies again with two small meatballs to increase protein.

[jensy]

I found some low carb choc pieces that I will have as a small treat on a Friday night or blended frozen banana for ice cream.Is anybody else incorporating bananas into their sway? I find it a good option when I need to up the I take of my cals

[Girlieplease]

That does not seem to bad to me xxforhubby, sometimes you need days like that to keep you sticking to the diet longer term. What are we eating today? It is day before pay day and it has been a long month so not much in the house, looks like toast for lunch about 12:30 and dinner potatoes, vegetables or pasta! exciting stuff. Would love a glass of wine but it will have to wait until tomorrow. I am confused about salt, are girl swayers suppose to keep it low? I thought I read somewhere that that was less of a factor now, my salt would be high. Also are anyone taken sodium and magnesium supplements? I stopped taking them as I read somewhere that it increased your nutrition! have a good day ladies

[Girlieplease]

I think someone asked about banana's I thought you were suppose to avoid them so I have been doing that. I try to keep sugar low but I am having a cup of tea in the morning with a teaspoon of sugar!

[chocolate]

I'm sure girl mums have also had a day of indulging when af is here, remember it's the over all eating habits, 1 or 2 off days should be OK X

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[XXforhubby]

Bananas are fine and a great low nutrient food. Old school swaying thought they swayed boy due to being high in potassium. Sometimes Atomic leaves them out for that reason, but she told me bananas are a great food to include. Bananas have no fat or protein but high in calories. This is great for days when short in calories.

I personally think they are neutral- I got a boy eating them regularly and a boy not eating them at all.



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[jdd1017]

I feel like I am the worlds pickiest eater so finding things on the LE diet that I like is almost impossible for me...I have been eating a lot of low fat cottage cheese, wheat thins, strawberries, and corn. Now I'm starting to worry that the cottage cheese might be really bad for my diet! I always stay within my limits of protein and fat (I try to keep both around 40 grams) for the day. Anyone have any insight as to whether I should drop the cottage cheese? For those of you eating rice and pasta, do you have any good sauces to put on them? Looking at my diet in the past it's no wonder I have 2 boys! I'm not cut out for this girl diet haha! [emoji39]


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[Dreamsister]

Good evening all of you lovely ladies. Does any of you know if coffee with a splash of skimmed milk and sweetener (aprox 25 kcal) is considered snacking? I drink coffee in between meals, but don't know if it is sway-safe?


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[XXforhubby]

I feel like I am the worlds pickiest eater so finding things on the LE diet that I like is almost impossible for me...I have been eating a lot of low fat cottage cheese, wheat thins, strawberries, and corn. Now I'm starting to worry that the cottage cheese might be really bad for my diet! I always stay within my limits of protein and fat (I try to keep both around 40 grams) for the day. Anyone have any insight as to whether I should drop the cottage cheese? For those of you eating rice and pasta, do you have any good sauces to put on them? Looking at my diet in the past it's no wonder I have 2 boys! I'm not cut out for this girl diet haha! [emoji39]


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Cottage cheese is fine as long as it's within your limits. Pasta, marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, vegetable oil with herbs is most common. For rice, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, tamari, etc are common.

You're doing great! Trust me, panic sets in to all of us a time or two (or three!) while swaying!

[XXforhubby]

Good evening all of you lovely ladies. Does any of you know if coffee with a splash of skimmed milk and sweetener (aprox 25 kcal) is considered snacking? I drink coffee in between meals, but don't know if it is sway-safe?


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Drinking it that way beyond first thing in the morning is considered snacking. Maybe try a sugar free sweetener between other meals instead. When I drink coffee, I love the vanilla sugar free liquid sweetener. It was super yummy!

[XXforhubby]

I'm back on track today with my diet!

First meal- 2 poptarts and a banana. Second meal- small amount of chicken, broccoli, small roll, and red licorice. Third meal- Asian chopped salad, small roll, red licorice, and a small banana.

1904 calories, 40.7g protein, 59g fat



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[Girlieplease]

Good woman xxforhubby, today I had cup of tea and one sugar, lunch two slices of buttered toast. Dh. Sorted dinner so it was chili potatoes, three slices of pizza and salad with small amount of brie, having a glass of red wine now!

[davesig4]

I keep switching rom thinking I'm doing ok to thinking I'm being really boy friendly! SO to day I had a WWwrap with some WW grated cheese and an oreo, dinner was chicken and prawn jambalaya I made for everyone else, but without the chicken and prawns for me! Followed by 2 oreos! And a little bit of ice-cream :nails:
I have had 2 coffees today and some diet coke, water and pep tea. No snacks, lunch at 12, dinner at 5.30, nothing else! I feel like I am consuming too much sugar. My limits are all way under today.

[Nessa84]

I'm really just experimenting with meals right now since I keep going over my protein and under my calories. Right now my GO TO MEALS are... Meal #1: roasted peppers,zucchini.eggplant on a bun with one slice of Swiss cheese and roasted red pepper sauce with a soup: chicken broth, tomato paste, alphabets, carrot little bit of celery. Meal #2: salad.. Romaine, some chick peas, cucumber, green onion, croutons, sprinkle of feta. Meal #3: rice and veggie stir fry with a sprinkle of cheese.

Other ideas I have are:
1. Stuffed peppers: rice, beans maybe, salsa, cheese, veggies
2. Quesadilla: wrap, cheese, veggies, sour cream
3. Veggie wraps
4. Veggie bean tacos
5. Pizza: wrap/naan, sauce, cheese, veggies
6. Soup: roasted veggies blended with sour cream to thicken
7. Salad: spinach, strawberries, almond slivers, goat cheese
8. Dessert... Yogurt with strawberries blended.

I'm going to start to drink CL and maybe a bit of alcohol too. I'm nervous since I'm BF tho.

Anyone else want to share their meals!?

[jensy]

Sounds like me Nessa.I have been having more rice,veggies and popcorn to bump up my calorie intake.Today I had my first meal at 11:30- small packet of popcorn,sugar free lollies, strawberry and almond milk smoothie and slice of low carb bread with peanut butter.
3:30 I had two egg whites with spinach on two low carb bread slices,few teaspoons of yoghurt and couple broad beans.Tonight at 8 I will have rice with more veggies and a tomato based sauce and a few more sugar free lollies.My calories are still sitting at 1000 calories with 40g protein and 35g fat on a normal day.I need to bump up my calories a bit more.It just feels like I'm eating a lot lol

[Dreamsister]

XXfh. I always drink coffee with sugar free sweetener when it's in between meals. It is the milk I splash into the coffee that worries me. I cannot drink coffee just black, so I always poor a little amount of skimmed milk (40 gram) in it. Is this snacking?

[XXforhubby]

I think it's fine if it's just a splash.

I think you're all doing great! Let's keep up the good work!



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[Frilly Lady]

A bit of a mishmash lunch today. 1 slice ww cheese, 1 pear, 4 biscuits and coffee with milk. I just had a little bit of what I fancied. Dinner will be cheese ravioli with a side of spinach and a few biscuits if I need something sweet.

[XXforhubby]

Posted in the exercise forum. This is what happens when I try and do too much at once- cleaning, taking care of littles, and exercising. It's a wonder we can ever get it all done!



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[chocolate]

Had a sort of off day, had my 2 rolls for lunch with sandwich spread but then made pizza and had 1 big slice and also made home made biscuits and had a few of those! Will probably treat that as tea and try not to have anything else.
Been battling a head ache the last 2 days, could do without that at the moment.

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[Nessa84]

I just made an awesome soup! First I roasted carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and sweet potato oh and leeks! Then purred them in the food processor. Added low sodium beef broth and some pepper and chilli powder. Upon serving I topped off a bit of fat free sour cream. Very delic!

[Girlieplease]

wow, well done everyone. Today I had for breakfast a cup of tea, one sugar For lunch I had a cheese and tomato sandwich with gallons of diet coke. I am late home so not sure what I will have for dinner, I have to get the children to bed first! some of your meals sound delightful and delicious!

[Nessa84]

What are safe low protein foods you ladies eat when you e run out if protein and fat fir the day but still have calories to fill. Do you eat candy?

I really don't have a sweet tooth and it kills me to try to eat junky foods. Is there any alternative?

[chocolate]

Cous cous is quite good

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[XXforhubby]

I have red licorice, angel food cake, free veggies, fruit, bananas, wine, etc to bump up calories.



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[chocolate]

Wine is great!

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[XXforhubby]

I've turned into a lush [emoji485]



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[Nessa84]

Haha Im not much of a wine drinker plus I am nervous since i am BF but i might give it a try...

Any suggestions for a non wine drinker?

Also, I don't drink coffee.. any tips on how to make this tasty?

[Frilly Lady]

Lunch today 4 corn cakes with 2 slices of ww cheese, a pear and a few jelly beans. Dinner will be king prawn risotto with a side of asparagus. I've been eating the m&s balanced for you vegi meals as there is only two of us at home atm, and just adding a extra side of veg and they are so filling and well within my limits.

[Mulberry Smurf]

Lunch today is a curry rice pot thing from uncle bens. First day of af here today, have little energy :( think dinner will be veggie sausages, vegetables and gravy xx

[squigglepink]

Drinking it that way beyond first thing in the morning is considered snacking. Maybe try a sugar free sweetener between other meals instead. When I drink coffee, I love the vanilla sugar free liquid sweetener. It was super yummy!

Sugar free sweetener?!! Yes please. Didnt know about this!

[XXforhubby]

I love the DaVinci gourmet sugar-free coffee sweetener in Vanilla and Rasberry. It comes on other flavors as well.



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[XXforhubby]

Today, I'm tightening things up a bit since I'm taking the next few days off of working out.

First meal- cream of wheat with strawberries and a small banana. Second meal- two small tortillas with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, a pinch of shredded cheese, and salsa. Red licorice for dessert. Third meal- Asian chopped salad with a small amount of pulled chicken, a pinch of cheese, a small roll, a small Apple, and a glass of Moscato wine.

1792 calories, 48.7g protein, 49g fat



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[chocolate]

I've been naughty, I had a bag of crisps and a slice of lemon meringue pie for lunch! For tea I had cous cous salad with a little Parmasan cheese and having a large glass of wine this evening with the intention of getting back on track tomorrow. However, it's vegetarian and didn't blow my goals,fat percentage was higher but still OK.

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[Frilly Lady]

That would be my perfect lunch chocolate lemon flavour deserts are one of my favourites!

[chocolate]

I never liked them before but they are my favourite now. If done 2 and a half hours of cleaning on an empty stomach and passed a cafe at 1230 with Ds so had to pop in ;-)

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[3'sacharm]

I had a toasted bagel with a slither of peanut butter and jam for breakfast, two jacket potatoes with a small amount of cheese and half a tin of baked beans followed by a yogurt and some fresh raspberries and strawberries for lunch, then some plain rice with oven baked portobello mushrooms, peppers and cherry toms together with broccoli, a small amount of feta cheese, followed by a lager and lime, Apple and some dried fruit. Gone over on my kcals but did an hours run and don't want to be losing anymore weight...x

[davesig4]

So basically I have had an off couple of days, well evenings anyway! The days times were fine, it was after the boys went to bed and with the arrival of AF today I have been raiding the chocolate stash and I feel awful about it! Especially as May in going to be our first attempt and I want everything to be perfect! Oh man. Back on it tomorrow. So i had a couple of ryvita crackerbreads with a slice of dairy lea low fat cheese on each for lunch, with a oreo and diet coke. Then a small bowl of pasta for dinner with some homemade pesto and a sprinkle of light cheese. Packet of oreos are now finished!

[davesig4]

Well done 3. How are you losing so much weight?! All that food sounds so yummy but I know if I ate it I would probably end up looking like a baked potato! Do you think it's because of all your exercise? You do so well!

[Girlieplease]

3 sacharm your food intake today sounds so delicious, am not great at this diet, today I had a cup of tea for breakfast with sugar, lunch chicken, lettuce, tomato and chickpea salad, gallons of coke zero and dinner pizza with tomatoes and pepper,.
What foods do you ladies reach for to top up calories without swaying blue? I think am below my calorie intake most days, my fitness pal tells me off everyday. I have started eating some white bread to try and increase. I exercise for an hour each day! Many thanks

[Girlieplease]

Forgot I had wine tonight, that is bound to bump my calories up?

[3'sacharm]

I think it's the exercise and lack of protein?! I've never been fat/overweight but I'm at my smallest now and my husband actually called me "skinny" the other day; my chest, ribs and pelvic bones are becoming quite visible now and bmi is 20. Something so I know not to go any lower but af is just leaving now - diet has been dismal the last few days which I'm putting down to that! I'm under on my fat today but slightly over on protein, I'm doing the pcos variation so higher protein and fat.

Alcohol is good for boosting kcals, I love bagels and crumpets and both are pretty good for le diet and fruit is fairly innocuous on the diet too X

[davesig4]

I think I need to cut the oreos! I'm not and never have been overweight or fat, but since having DS2 I have had a layer, a very stubborn layer that I am finding so hard to shift. My bmi hovers around the 22 mark. I find it quite disheartening that I am not really losing that much noticeable weight and I'm exercising and not eating crumpets and bagels!! Maybe I need to move even more and eat even less to create even more of a deficit!

[Nessa84]

I just bought licorice and gummies and pop and told DH the diet starts today. He thinks I'm nuts. I ate an orange and feel like I cheated lol.

Today I had: pita pizza so that's naan bread with tomato paste and mushrooms zucchini and leeks topped with some cheddar. I had this for both lunch and dinner it was so good. I also had like 8 pieces of licorice and an orange.
This is: 1500 cals, 42g protein, 30g fat.

[Nessa84]

Should we watch our sugar intake too? I never eat candy and I really feel the sugar. I brushed my teeth ASAP.

[XXforhubby]

Nope. Not unless you have PCOS or have insulin resistance. In that case, it's best to avoid or to limit sugar.

Us ladies doing the traditional LE diet, find candy, pop, and other empty calories to help boos calories and to make the diet somewhat tolerable.

You'll be surprised what you can get used to!



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[3'sacharm]

I had these for brekkie this am (well, one/half) and they were yummy, not strictly pcos le but I added only about a 3rd of the sugar to the whole recipe so only about 2 tsp, the boys enjoyed them too!
https://www.asdagoodliving.co.uk/food/recipes/eggy-bread-bagels?platform=facebook

About 10g of fat and 10g of protein but worth it imo!x

[Frilly Lady]

Ooh that look lovely 3sacharm, I think I'd have to eat all of it!
I like the sound if your pizza Nessa.
Lunch today is 6 corn cakes, two with ww cheese, four with low sugar jam and a cup of coffee. Dinner will be sun dried tomato and garlic cous cous. Had a bit of a cheat last night so I'm going light today.

[chocolate]

I am out this evening and tomorrow evening so can't drink wine so struggling today to get enough calories etc. But so far I have had 2 rolls for lunch with sandwich spread and half a pack of crisps inside (bit naughty) and a salad with cous cous and salad cream. Going off cous cous and almost struggling to eat it but making myself so it bumps up cals etc. Will probably have the same for tea plus a digestive Biscuit.

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[chocolate]

Oh and I guess I should start taking an antihistamine which means no alcohol too I think which is a pain for empty calories.

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[squigglepink]

I think I need to cut the oreos! I'm not and never have been overweight or fat, but since having DS2 I have had a layer, a very stubborn layer that I am finding so hard to shift. My bmi hovers around the 22 mark. I find it quite disheartening that I am not really losing that much noticeable weight and I'm exercising and not eating crumpets and bagels!! Maybe I need to move even more and eat even less to create even more of a deficit!

Lol, i love how you love oreos! Makes me feel better about eating chocolate. Every. single. day. !! Are you in the US? - they are vegan there! :)

[squigglepink]

I am out this evening and tomorrow evening so can't drink wine so struggling today to get enough calories etc. But so far I have had 2 rolls for lunch with sandwich spread and half a pack of crisps inside (bit naughty) and a salad with cous cous and salad cream. Going off cous cous and almost struggling to eat it but making myself so it bumps up cals etc. Will probably have the same for tea plus a digestive Biscuit.

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You can add butternut and feta to your couscous? - i do that to change it up a bit! Also, i alternate and have vegetable rice on some days..

[squigglepink]

Oh and I guess I should start taking an antihistamine which means no alcohol too I think which is a pain for empty calories.

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Is your attempt tonight??

[chocolate]

No not yet,day 6 but in my plan I think it says to take it for about 5 days around ovulation or just before depending on ewcm. Was going to use it up to ovulation

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[squigglepink]

I had vegetable lasagne for lunch. Brioche. Malteser chocolate bunny.
Its Pizza friday, so pizza and wine tonight! :)

[chocolate]

You can add butternut and feta to your couscous? - i do that to change it up a bit! Also, i alternate and have vegetable rice on some days..
I have been having cous cous with some roasted veg in, I think it's also my appetite has gone for meals as have been feeling really bloated poss. From peppermint tea

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[chocolate]

Squigglepink I'm jealous of your food today! Might treat myself to a curly wurly later instead of my Biscuit ;-)

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[squigglepink]

No not yet,day 6 but in my plan I think it says to take it for about 5 days around ovulation or just before depending on ewcm. Was going to use it up to ovulation

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I see! Good luck. Im undecided re taking or not. I sometimes have to take for allergies anyway so i always have stock!

[chocolate]

What do you take? I think I have benadryl or zirtec and can't remember if it's non drowsy. I don't think it made a difference to me when I took it with DS3 so hoping it doesn't effect driving. Maybe if I take it first thing I can have a glass of wine in the evening

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[squigglepink]

I have been having cous cous with some roasted veg in, I think it's also my appetite has gone for meals as have been feeling really bloated poss. From peppermint tea

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Bloating? - OMG, i live there!!! :)
I take aloe vera juice for my issues in that department. Not drinking green tea!
I think it was the first time i had veggie lasagne for lunch actually.. nice change! Curly wurly? - as in the 5 in one pack? I stopped buying the 5 pack because i just eat all 5!!

[squigglepink]

What do you take? I think I have benadryl or zirtec and can't remember if it's non drowsy. I don't think it made a difference to me when I took it with DS3 so hoping it doesn't effect driving. Maybe if I take it first thing I can have a glass of wine in the evening

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side effects of Benadryl - Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur
Common side effects of Zyrtec include: drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, cough, nausea, constipation, or headache
Not sure if above are available in non-drowsy form! Possibly!
I use cheapies - but Loratadine - only ones which work for me
My hubby has to take cetrizine hydrochloride for effect - but im a complete zombie on those!

[chocolate]

They sell them individually at the shop near us otherwise I'd eat them all too lol. I have never suffered with bloating before but have since the peppermint tea, but also I haven't been taking the fibre as your supposed to take it with meals but it may interfere with my metformin being absorbed so maybe I need more fibre.

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[chocolate]

side effects of Benadryl - Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur
Common side effects of Zyrtec include: drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, cough, nausea, constipation, or headache
Not sure if above are available in non-drowsy form! Possibly!
I use cheapies - but Loratadine - only ones which work for me
My hubby has to take cetrizine hydrochloride for effect - but im a complete zombie on those!
Oh joys lol,maybe I'll stick to one dose on positive opk lol

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[XXforhubby]

Veggie lasagna sounds yummy! I may have to make some soon!

First meal- 2 poptarts. Second meal- Asian chopped salad with MorningStar crumbles, a pinch of shredded cheese and a small roll. Red licorice for dessert. Third meal- grilled cheese sandwich, small banana, and a few more pieces of red licorice.

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[davesig4]

Lol, i love how you love oreos! Makes me feel better about eating chocolate. Every. single. day. !! Are you in the US? - they are vegan there! :)

You know I never ate them until my brother introduced me to them 2 weeks ago! I blame him entirely! But I am not buying anymore until I get my BFP, then there will be a different story! No, I'm in the UK. Another reason why not to eat them when swaying pink and going veggie here then! I think little treats help to keep you on track anyway, otherwise it gets too hard, especially if you're a big foodie like me!

[Nessa84]

I have started drinking CL now.
My lunch will be... roasted red peppers, a few diced sweet potatoes, falafel pieces, all in a salad with a little feta. Also a soup and 1/4 cup of rice!

I find soups really curb my appetite as well as CL all day long

[Nessa84]

I know we are allowed to eat everything but are there any foods you personally avoid either because it will help your sway or you don't like ir or you don't trust yourself? lol

I will put garlic and onion in EVERYTHING so I am avoiding those. Also I used to eat avocado everyday so I am not doing that anymore. Its easier for me to just not eat them than to have them in moderation. Oh tomatoes too. Although I will have some tomato sauce/paste. Can you tell Im Italian?? haha

[chocolate]

I avoid meat, cereal,bananas, tomatoes, onion, garlic, proper butter and any good fats like olive oil etc. Fast food.... Although I do cheat and occasionally grab a burger or chips but not close to the attempt.

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[XXforhubby]

I personally wouldn't avoid tomatoes, onion, garlic, or bananas. I got a boy eating them, and I got a boy cutting them out entirely. I don't think they sway, but some people want to avoid them because old school swaying theory stated they sway boy. This has since been disproven but some people want to start out their sway leaving them out.

I would keep them Nessa, since you have to cut out good fats like olive oil. You don't want to restrict your diet too much and run the risk of not being able to stick to it.





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[squigglepink]

Oh joys lol,maybe I'll stick to one dose on positive opk lol

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Lol - yes, so you dont pass out before your attempt!! ;)

[Beautifulrainbow]

I don't like tomatoes bannanas so they were not included in my sway even though i never ate them when i concieved my boys. Garlic and onions were only on odd cheat days

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[squigglepink]

I know we are allowed to eat everything but are there any foods you personally avoid either because it will help your sway or you don't like ir or you don't trust yourself? lol

I will put garlic and onion in EVERYTHING so I am avoiding those. Also I used to eat avocado everyday so I am not doing that anymore. Its easier for me to just not eat them than to have them in moderation. Oh tomatoes too. Although I will have some tomato sauce/paste. Can you tell Im Italian?? haha

I dont cut out anything. I still add salt to my meals - although not as much as before (quiet heavy handed with the salt and pepper on my meals) I very strictly dont eat breakfast and i dont snack, however when i do eventually eat i like it to be with things i enjoy. So things like avo, cheese, salt, tomatoes, feta, garlic etc etc are some of my fav's and i need them in my life! :) I remember reading somewhere on here when i first joined about avoiding tomatoes etc BUT its outdated info and Atomic has already squashed that rumour of no tomatoes and a LIST OF FOODS TO AVOID and repeatedly stated 'the limits', its all about the limits! Here's a link to the convo i had with her in this regard http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-general-discussion/53686-500-1800-cals-day-40-50-g-protein-30-60-g-fat-3.html
I am confused slightly about coffee now though. I read somewhere i think it was Atomic who mentioned up to 4 cups of coffee per day is fine. But on this thread someone said its considered a snack if its not with a meal. I need some clarity on this one.

[squigglepink]

Ill just copy and post a lengthy response here from Atomic, in case you dont feel like reading through the threads/link i just posted:


"BUT I DON'T WANT YOU GUYS TO DO THAT. I DON'T WANT YOU TO DO EAT THIS, NOT THAT. That is why I have fought against this approach from the very beginning, it is because it makes it far too easy to then go on to miss the forest for the trees. The important thing is limits, limits, limits of diet and not "magic foods" because if a food swayed this way or that the whole human race would have died out a long time ago. Maiden has been doing this a while now and that part of it is second nature to her now, but if you are a new swayer and trying to find the magic pink foods to eat, you're setting yourself up to undermine your sway really bad. You have to at least spend some time tracking the limits till you get a feel for it instead of looking for the easy way where you eat the same foods every day without understanding what the point of the diet even IS.

Sometimes you're going to be in a situation where you HAVE GOT TO eat one of the "naughty" foods. People put way too much emphasis on the foods and get so freaked out and panicked over "bad foods" that they end up harming their sway in a Mary-Martha way because they went to their grandma's and had a roast beef sandwich. These things are ok now and then. It's really not that big of a deal overall to have red meat a couple times a month when you have to. It really, really isn't.

OR, when you decide to put a food on the forbidden list, it messes with your mind so much that it's all you can think about, and you start craving it. Then to satisfy yourself, you end up eating 500 rice cakes and drinking a gallon of Crystal Light and etc etc etc off the "approved" list till you end up going over on the totals anyway and then you end up saying "eh screw it" because you already blew the diet and you end up having what you wanted to eat in the first place, plus half a birthday cake and the crusts off your children's peanut butter sandwiches for good measure. IF you had just had the whatever-it-was in the first place you probably wouldn't even have exceeded limits, but when the focus is on foods and not limits, people lose sight of this.

Other people feel so complacent that they end up eating too many "good" foods that they think are pink friendly but go way over limits and end up inadvertently swaying blue without even realizing it. A quart of whole milk, 4 eggs a day, a chicken breast, pasta with butter, tahini and strawberry jam on homemade white bread, huge servings of yogurt, eating 3000 cals a day and then flabbergasted when they get boys.

IT IS NOT THE FOODS THAT MATTER. It's the limits. Some foods make it easier or harder to stick in the goals of the diet (and are avoided out of practicality) and other foods are easy to avoid so you may as well avoid them most of the time like red meat (and are avoided just because we may as well), but PLEASE do not do this yes you can, no you cannot approach, there is a reason I refuse to do it that way and it's rooted in 8 years of watching thousands of people sway in about every way you possibly can think of and it is because the diet limit approach is just better. I know it takes a minute to catch onto it, but it's BETTER. It's better for your health, your sway, and your sanity and that is why I do it that way even though it would have been very easy for me to make magic food lists 5 years ago and be done with it.

[Nessa84]

Atomic is awesome.

[XXforhubby]

I am confused slightly about coffee now though. I read somewhere i think it was Atomic who mentioned up to 4 cups of coffee per day is fine. But on this thread someone said its considered a snack if its not with a meal. I need some clarity on this one.

Coffee by itself or with artificial sweetener is fine between meals up to 4 cups a day. Some people like their coffee with a splash of milk or cream along with real sugar- this is NOT ok to do between meals as it has too many calories. Doing it that way is fine in the morning if skipping/delaying breakfast like Atomic did, but continuing to do that for 2-3 more times a day would cause your blood sugar to spike too much and undermine your sway.

[Nessa84]

I just had my first coffee! i dumped 2 packets of Splenda into it (hope that is okay).
It really curbed my appetite! I could get used to this!

Last nights dinner was:1/2 cup of white rice, with 2 TB feta, and a stir fry mix (broccoli, snow peas, shredded carrots, cabbage) and for dessert I had yogurt with berries blended! Next time I will freeze it so its the illusion of ice cream!

[Nessa84]

Okay.... I am W.I.R.E.D from the coffee.
I am super productive this morning tho! haha

[XXforhubby]

Okay.... I am W.I.R.E.D from the coffee.
I am super productive this morning tho! haha

That's how I would be on regular coffee! I've been caffeine free since I had DS1. I have breastfed all of my kids, and am currently with DS3, and I don't have caffeine. I'd be so wired like an energizer bunny, haha!

[3'sacharm]

I thought a splash of milk was fine, just not a milky coffee like latte. I can't see how 25ml of milk could possible elevate your blood sugar to any discernible value?! A glass of milk yes, end sugar obviously, but not a splash...?!x

[atomic sagebrush]

Milk or cream in coffee is fine at breakfast or between meals. Doesn't count as a meal if you're sensible about it.

Huge lattes with 2 cups of milk in them counts as a meal.

[atomic sagebrush]

I cheated and had real sugar in my morning coffee. But it was a cheat and I knowlingly decided to do that. yeah drinking sugar coffee all day between meals is really a cheat and not allowed. unsweetened or artificial sweetener is best both in morning and between meals

[Nessa84]

Wow today I had lunch at 12 and then dinner at 8pm. I am shocked I was able to wait that long. As soon as I felt hungry I went for a long walk. Also the coffee helped me as well as the CL all day.

Tonight I had rice, veggies, and a bit of cheese. I even have DH eating some of my meals!

[Nessa84]

Well no more coffee for me. I drank a cup at 8am and it's now 2:30am and I'm wide awake. Looks like I won't be sleeping tonight. DS wakes up in 3.5 hours. Coffee is officially out of my sway.

[Nessa84]

Wow. It's 3am and because I'm wide awake I'm now starving since I've been up all night. First cheat only three days in. I'm so upset.

[chocolate]

First cheat 3 days in is quite common so I really wouldn't worry. It's all about doing your best. It took me quite a while for cravings to calm down and sometimes they came back and I'd indulge in some cheesy chips or maybe a burger once a month but it's the best I could do. I now don't feel that hungry and have 2 meals a day but it's easier as my attempt is in a few days and I will treat myself when my af is due. I was having 1 coffee a day and I think I am going to drop it too as I'm not sure if it contributes to mood swings for me. I do drink diet coke and that has caffeine so I have to not drink that after 530pm too.
Hope you get some sleep!

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[Nessa84]

Could I try decafe coffee instead of regular coffee? Will it have the save affects on my sway?

[chocolate]

I'm not sure really, I don't think caffeine either clearly swayed or didn't sway so I think it's up to you if you include it. I think some of us use it just because it keeps us going and helps when feeling run down. Although I didn't have one today and didn't miss it.

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[Frilly Lady]

I can only drink decaf Nessa as I'm allergic to caffeine. I'm drinking it during my sway as I can't see it doing anything negative and it keeps me feeling a little fuller in the afternoons when I'm needing something in between my two meals.

[Nessa84]

What was it about coffee that helps a sway? The caffeine or the coffee bean or do we not actually know this yet ?

[Girlieplease]

What do you ladies go to to increase calories without increasing protein and fat? I am low on calories most days so looking tips to bulk it up, I have a cup of tea with one sugar for breakfast. Then two meals a lunch and dinner. I usually have salad or soup for lunch but I have had to add some bread in to increase calories. Dinner I usually have potato or pasta based dish with lots of vegetables. I also have a glass of wine. What could I add into my 2 meals? I am slightly overweight (10 pounds ) but in total since last April I have lost 6 stone. Any advice gladly accepted, many thanks

[Mulberry Smurf]

Not sure nessa sorry! But coffee is meant to be better for sways than tea if that helps?
Could you add in some soy protein? I know soy milk isn't meant to be great for a girl sway but I imagine it's better than adding meat? Xx

[chocolate]

Wine, spirits, few sweets with a meal, cous cous are what I usually add for extra calories

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[chocolate]

Oh it's torture!! Sat in the car with my kids while they eat McDonald's! And then off to a show which have lots of food stalls. :-(

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[Beautifulrainbow]

Oh it's torture!! Sat in the car with my kids while they eat McDonald's! And then off to a show which have lots of food stalls. :-(

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Noo ooo. But I can say no to McDonald's unless it's a big tasty.

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[chocolate]

Ds even left half his burger which he passed to me and I resisted a bite. Did have 4 chips though! Got to be strong as got a positive opk today!

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[Beautifulrainbow]

Yes be strong the once you get your bfp you can eat what you want. A few days after i o'd I ate what I wanted (big tasty) because my logic was sex had already been determined by then. 😄

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[chocolate]

Yeah I am having a treat 2 days after ovulation :-)

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[davesig4]

Blimey well done chocolate!

I had a slightly shocking half a weekend. Yesterday I had one of those days where I literally needed to eat all the food! I don't know why, but I simple needed to eat, bizarre! However today has been a good day, and no oreos! Lunch was a salad with some halloumi followed by 2 chocolate snack-a-jacks, are they allowed? Dinner was a veggie burger with some mushrooms, leeks and courgette followed by another rice cake and 3 fat free marshmallows.

[Nessa84]

Hey ladies does anyone have any vegan meals they can share? My main meals are roasted vegetable sandwich and a small soup. I put a piece of cheese on the sandwich but I and wondering if there is another way to add flavour other than using dairy?
Also, I love rice stir frys. I just cook any veggies in my fridge and add rice to it. I usually add a bit of cheese to flavour it but I am wondering if there are other ways to add some flavour other than via dairy? I am thinking I could use a stir fry sauce (soon much sodium!)

Any non dairy ideas to flavour meals would be appreciated or any Vegan meals too!!

[Girlieplease]

Nessa I am following with interest, I am crap at inventive ideas, someone put up on another post a link to a butternut curry and veggie chili, they looked really good. I cannot drink coffee but was drinking a few cups of tea decaf tea a day, lately started having it black, but one cup in the morning with a sugar, should I cut out the tea? I think I read recently it sways blue? I cannot replace tea with coffee as I hate the taste of coffee, the tea was helping me to stick to two meals per day! I am planing vegetable soup and bread for lunch (at 1pm if I can hang on that long!) and then dinner some sort of veggie stuff with potatoe and vegetables, boring! I also did back to back exercise, did my exercise dvd last night and than running for an hour this morning, I am hungrrryyyyyy. What is everyone else eating today?

[chocolate]

I too am also rubbish with ideas, I havent been doing any cooking for myself, just eating rolls and salads. Think I ovulated yesterday or today so now have to decide how to eat just in case I'm pregnant this cycle but also how to eat in case I'm not as don't want to eat anything to harm my sway if I need to try again next cycle! Guess maybe just allowing myself a bit of store bought pizza would be OK as still vegetarian but avoid meat.

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[chocolate]

I was naughty and had a digestive Biscuit at 830am! Just had 2 rolls with a small amount of cheese. Not sure what tea will be yet

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[XXforhubby]

I had 2 pop tarts for first meal. Second meal will be Asian chopped salad with MorningStar veggie crumbles, a small roll, and an apple. Two pieces of red licorice. Third meal- not sure. Maybe two tortillas with refried beans, tomato, lettuce. Peppers with edamame huumus, and a banana. Maybe more red licorice or free veggies like cauliflower if I feel hungry still. White wine if I'm low in calories.





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[XXforhubby]

Free veggies have been a godsend if I'm hungry and don't have the calories/fat/ protein to spare! I couldn't make it without them. Thank goodness there are some free foods that we don't have to count!!



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[Nessa84]

I love roasted veggies on a bun with a piece of cheese I had that today. I usually have a small soup with it as well. Just a little chicken broth with some noodles. This seems to be my "go to" first meal. I have been eating around 1pm each day because I try to stay super busy in the mornings and distract myself. Then I go for my walk around 3pm and then focus on dinner after wards and eat around 7:30 after DS goes to bed.
Tonight however, is our 2 year anniversary and DH said I can pick the place we go out for dinner... but I am so nervous to cheat so Im trying to think of places to go that won't be TOOO BAD. All I can think of is a veggie pizza (at the place we had our first date) or sushi (i could get vegetarian rolls, and maybe tempura? maybe a soup and sewed salad?)
Any suggestions?

[chocolate]

I think the pizza or sushi would be a great option! Hope you have a lovely evening :-)

I can't stop eating today and craving sugar so bad. I think Im like 1dpo so maybe progesterone causes this after ovulation or something? Just been eating cookies and chocolate today and can't stop!!

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[XXforhubby]

Progesterone is the culprit. Good news it's a great sign of good hormone production!

Today first meal- cream of wheat with strawberries and had a small banana. Second meal- a bowl of Mac and Cheese and an apple. Third meal- 2 small slices of cheese pizza and a few pieces of red licorice.

I've been craving cheese lately and thank goodness what I had today was in my limits!!

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[chocolate]

I love melted cheese and have to be careful as I could have it on every meal!
Hoping it's the progesterone then as haven't needed chocolate this bad in ages,think a few chocolate clubs in a row has satisfied that craving! Must remember not to have chocolate in the house after ovulation in future!

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[chocolate]

Well that's quite interesting, did a Google on progesterone and sugar cravings and came to a site which said you get cravings in the luteal phase as your body needs about 500 extra calories to get ready for pregnancy. And also a short follicle stage can result because of low oestrogen which in turn can cause early spotting in the luteal phase which is what I had. It can be triggered by dieting and low carb, excessive exercise. All spot on! So my increased cravings is to get me eating more to raise my progesterone in the luteal stage!

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[Girlieplease]

Today I had nothing until 12:30, when I had soup and two slices of bread buttered, diet coke. Dinner was skinny chips, veggie burger, bap, small salad and cheese. Going to have a glass of wine now x

[Nessa84]

Today at 12 I had two sandwiches lol, they consisted of a bun, red pepper spread,roasted red pepper and zucchini, with a slice of Swiss cheese. Then for dinner at 7:30 I had rice, veggies and cream cheese!

I'm going to start drinking very little diluted coffee. I hope that does the same thing as regular coffee

[squigglepink]

Just had a bowl of pilau rice. Brioche. Few sips of diet coke. little slice of chocolate cake and coffee.

Last nights dinner was veggie quiche and salad. Wine.

Yesterdays lunch was cheese on toast.

Dinner tonight is mushroom tagliatelle because its one of my favs. With wine. And more than likely followed by chocolate.

[amelia10]

Oh struggling big time wit this diet, I find the snacking part the hardest!!!! Attempting my sway early June so need to get my ass in gear .... Great ideas on here ladies thank u x

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[Mulberry Smurf]

I found dropping breakfast dead easy but the no snacking is hard, am getting better though after a few weeks! Finding meal planning helps to avoid snacking. Today I had a cinnamon swirl and coffee for my first meal which was at 10 then at 1 I had rice with curry and peppers. Dinner will be macaroni cheese and dough balls xx

[squigglepink]

Oh struggling big time wit this diet, I find the snacking part the hardest!!!! Attempting my sway early June so need to get my ass in gear .... Great ideas on here ladies thank u x

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I sipped on diet coke for the first few weeks to help curb my urge to snack.. it did help me and i soon got used to not snacking

[amelia10]

Just got myself a can :-) ... Very helpful indeed :-)

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[XXforhubby]

I like drinking sparkling water in between meals to help curb hunger. I've been drinking La Croix passion fruit essence.

First meal- 2 poptarts and a banana. Second meal- Asian chopped salad with MorningStar veggie crumbles, a small roll, and an apple. Maybe some red licorice if I have a sweet tooth. Third meal- veggie burger with tomato, a baked potato with Grapeseed oil (I've given up butter), some red licorice, and a glass of white wine.

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[Dreamsister]

You are all doing really great. It is impressive how some of you can do only two meals a day. I am starving around 10 am so that is when I have my first meal. My 3. and last meal of the day is around 18. I
I'm really struggling with staying below 60 gram of protein and reach my 2000 kcals-goal.


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[Frilly Lady]

Lunch today was 2 corn cakes with low sugar jam, a pear and 3 chocy biscuits. Dinner will be cheese ravioli with a side of asparagus and probably a jam tart.

[amelia10]

Why is everyone eating red liquorice and Is it the same as normal liquorice? Also is fish ok, salmon and prawns, having prawns and noodles for dinner wit some veg thrown in

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[atomic sagebrush]

Red licorice is just an easy way to get some empty cals.

DO NOT eat black licorice when TTC. It is not safe.

All foods are ok in limits and fish and shellfish are my fave protein "cheats" (using quotes because if you're in limits, it isn't really a cheat)

but be sure you are not eating them more than 2x a week, 3 absolute max, due to risks of mercury buildup possibly harming future pregnancy.

[amelia10]

Thank you for your reply atomic x

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[atomic sagebrush]

I can't usually keep up with these threads but just happened to see this one come in. Remember if you ever have a question and want me to answer, just start a thread! I often miss these type of q's in the support threads. :)

[squigglepink]

Do any of you have wine before your meal? Or like, while your meal being prepped kinda thing? My hubby usualy makes our dinner and always pours me a glass while he has our dinner on the go.. I have a few sips and then we have dinner and i have it with my meal and then some times he tops us up and i have a little bit left over after my meal, which i enjoy!

:beer:

[XXforhubby]

Totally fine! Sometimes I have a glass after I have had dinner, if I ate dinner early. Your body burns through this too fast to have a negative impact.



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[XXforhubby]

I must have ovulated- my appetite has been off of the charts today. I'm over in calories but within protein and fat limits. I'm also breastfeeding a ton, since DS3 is teething and nursing for comfort. I'm sure it's fine, but I'm going to add a bit more food to each meal tomorrow to compensate. Hopefully that will be enough! At least I haven't snacked so my blood sugar is still nice and low between meals.



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[3'sacharm]

I'm managing fasted exercise much better which is allowing me to continue pushing breakfast further into the morning. Last ate at 6pm last night and I've run 11k this morning and gone on to have my first meal at 10am of two crumpets with slithers of cheddar and a bagel with smearing of spread and jam oh and a banana too! I find monitoring the actual food that I'm eating too much to keep within the "good food/bad food le diet" and I'm just monitoring the macros instead. I hope that's OK as it is allowing me to eat more enjoyably but keeping le nutrient wise...x

[chocolate]

Well done! I need to get back on the diet today as ate so much sugar yesterday! I thought I ovulated a few days ago but temps have gone very low and stayed there and opks are starting to go darker again and some fertile signs so maybe I didn't! Done my exercise today though :-)

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[squigglepink]

Lunch today was basmati rice with corn - added chilli oil, salt and pepper. Had a little cheesy roll. diet coke. lindt chocolate.

[Dreamsister]

Does any of you know if it is safer to go over the protein-limit than the fat-limit? I often go to the upper limit - 60 gram (and sometimes more than that) but seldom reach the upper fat-limit. So I wonder if I'm ruining my sway by this?


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[Girlieplease]

How much fat ate we allowed daily? Think I went over by 5 gs so annoying!

[XXforhubby]

Does any of you know if it is safer to go over the protein-limit than the fat-limit? I often go to the upper limit - 60 gram (and sometimes more than that) but seldom reach the upper fat-limit. So I wonder if I'm ruining my sway by this?


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This is a hard one to answer, since they both matter equally. I think as long as you are within the limits, even at the maximum, that is fine. It's SO much different than how we were eating when we got our boys! I'm sure you'll be fine as long as you don't go over too often.

[XXforhubby]

How much fat ate we allowed daily? Think I went over by 5 gs so annoying!

40-50g, 50-60g for ladies with PCOS, IR, or breastfeeding.

[Mulberry Smurf]

My eating has been absolutely horrendous these last few days (ovulating currently could be to blame! I am promising myself to get back on the wagon today!! Have so far skipped breakfast and will have some quorn and coleslaw for lunch. How are you all doing? So I did something a bit crazy last night and bought a baby girl outfit :/ I figure we can put it under the bed for extra luck during our attempt and if we don't get a girl then I can gift t to someone as friends are bound to get a girl in the next couple of years!! anyone else bought stuff for their imaginary children?? Xx

[amelia10]

I haven't got the courage to buy anything yet but she is named and I can visualize her and being part of the family ... Hopefully our dreams come true!!! I can't even look at baby girl clothes when I'm out, too upsetting, just avoid it completely! My way of dealing with not having a daughter I suppose! Today I'm having fish pie for lunch and hummous and crackers for tea!

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[Mulberry Smurf]

I know what you mean. Sorry it's so hard, hope our dreams do come true. Interestingly o just weighed myself and have actually LOST a pound, maybe I wasn't eating enough to lose weight before?! Xx

[3'sacharm]

Hey ladies, I haven't bought anything, I worry whether I can even get pg now as you often hear about people who conceive really easily initially and then go onto struggle later...

Looks like I'm going to have to cut wheat out of my diet as my symptoms have been increasingly worsening since starting this diet :/ should be fun trying to find alternatives!!!x

[squigglepink]

I walk straight past the girls clothes. i cant bare to look! Have you seen Five Star babies? (UK).. I cried my eyes out at the first episode when the lady had the daughter she longed for!! This swaying for a girl business is scary!! Eeeeek.. Just had some cous cous and a brioche with a slice of cheese. Diet coke. Chocolate - AF is here which means more chocolate than normal! Oh well! :worry:

[Girlieplease]

I did exercise last night and then again this morning, just had my first meal of the day but think it was quite alot, I had salad of tomatoes, lettuce and spring onions , couple of table spoons of cous cous with butternut squash and a slice of white bread? I feel quite full. Not sure what I will have for dinner!

[XXforhubby]

I can't buy anything yet. I don't want to get my DH's hopes up anymore than he already is.

I've been good with the diet since I've ovulated. Progesterone has ramped up my appetite, so I've budgeted 200 extra calories a day to prevent me from eating everything in sight or to prevent me from snacking. So far it's working!

I hope to see some more BFPs out of this group! I'm looking forward to following your journey's!



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[Mulberry Smurf]

Also looking forward to following everyone's journeys and seeing all the BFPs :) when is everyone attempting? We are having a shot in September all being well!
I have walked over 11,000 steps today and still have an hour of exercise to go later. Finding the more I do the more I want to do although I think that's my boy Mum personality talking lol. 3s a charm maybe message atomic to ask if she has some gluten free LE diet ideas? Xx

[Mulberry Smurf]

I've made a secret FB group if anyone would like to join please send a pm and I will add you xx

[Dreamsister]

We are attempting next week. I'm sooo nervous. Will be taking Clomid starting tomorrow and five days in a row and then trigger. Hopefully we'll catch a golden egg. Have been exersicing and doing LE for 4,5 months now so think I am ready to go. Really good idea with the FB-group. Will PM you.


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[Girlieplease]

Attempting in June, but it was suppose to be March, then pushed back until April then may and now June. So who knows, I will avoid attempting in July as I already have two April births and don't want a third. I really think I need to get on with it as am older but I keep thinking my sway could be better, definitely need to try in June because getting fed up a bit with the exercise! Mulberry smurf I will pm you, could you add me to the fb group, thanks!

[Mulberry Smurf]

Good luck for Next week dream sister!! Hope all goes to plan that's an excellent length of time on the sway!
Hope that June works out for you girlie please xx

[davesig4]

Hi All

Hope you're all well! I have been absent for a bit this last week or so, have been feeling a bit demotivated and demoralised about my lack of weight loss but managed to keep up with the exercise side of things. Diet has been a bit iffy, probably the cause of the weight loss halt! Still haven't had any meat or breakfast, maybe a nibble of a couple of bit of dry cereal, but not proper breakfast! And snacking has been 95% there. Have definitely been consuming too many treats though to try and make myself feel better about things! I just find that after not having much in the day I am so hungry in the evenings and find it hard to resist the cravings. I think it's a catch 22! If I was seeing some weight loss I could definitely resist no problem, but to see weight loss, I have to resist in the first place! I swear all the chocolate in the world has decided to call my name in chorus the last few days!

[squigglepink]

Ive just had a little sundried tomatoe and garlic cous cous. A white roll with cheese and tobasco sauce. A miniture angel cake and some chocolate. My AF is still around and i tend to CRAVE chocolate in abnormal amounts!!!

[amelia10]

I've just had a cappuccino and scone ... Not great but quick and easy, feel like I've been ovulating all week!! Just picked up Sudafed from the chemist for my attempt nxt mth, it turns out ive had sinuses, runny nose all week(a sign maybe) so going to start taking them and hopefully helps my sway!

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[chocolate]

Hi all, feeling a bit stressed and annoyed. Thought I ovulated day 10 and then thought I had a bfp but it wasn't and now I'm ovulating and can't do an attempt as have been eating so bad and no exercise. And to make matters worse next month the week before my attempt we are possibly away so would be no exercise and crap food. So won't want to try then either :-(

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[squigglepink]

Attempting in June or July. I just need to start doing cardio everyday. But im only going to do 6 weeks of it. Ive already been on the LE for longer than what i thought. Going in to my 4th month already! I seem to be adding a treat to my meals seeing as i only have two a day!!!!!

Mulberry - what is the secret group about? Or is it a secret? :)

[LinzNicuRN]

I know they saw peppermint tea sways pink..I can't stand the taste, more tolerate cold diluted with water and some Splenda, but I have found adding some raspberry leaf tea with it really helps me like the flavor. Raspberry tea is girl friendly correct??


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[Beautifulrainbow]

Attempting in June or July. I just need to start doing cardio everyday. But im only going to do 6 weeks of it. Ive already been on the LE for longer than what i thought. Going in to my 4th month already! I seem to be adding a treat to my meals seeing as i only have two a day!!!!!

Mulberry - what is the secret group about? Or is it a secret? :)
Pm message mulberry or me and I can add you

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[Nessa84]

So I am trying to get my calories up to 1800 and fat up to 55g and protein to 45g. I must say its a bit of a challenge to satisfy all these limits simultaneously.

Today I had my first meal at 2pm (I had a late dinner so this was necessary for me I felt) I ate..... A tortilla wrap with Vegan cheese (yes I have switched and its gross BUT I love cheese so Its better than NO cheese! I will deal with it.) I also put on the wrap roasted veggies, and falafel bites. I also had a soup and hummus with crackers and a pear without the skin.

This all came to.... 850 calories, 22g of protein, and 25g of fat.

a few Questions.....
1) I know salt doesn't sway but what is a reasonable range to stay in?
2) Will spices affect my sway?
3) And you ladies always mention having salads.... what do you put in your salads?

[XXforhubby]

I wouldn't worry about salt at all. The normal healthy guidelines are 2400mg a day, and I rarely exceed that. I don't add much extra salt to things though.

Spices are fine. Don't worry about it. Season away!

Anything! I add MorningStar veggie crumbles to most salads- it's a meat substitute. I have lately been loving the Asian chopped salad that is prepackaged by Dole. It's SO yummy!! I also have a mixed green salad with spinach (all fresh from my garden!) with sautéed mushrooms tomato and veggie crumbles.



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[chocolate]

I agree, salt is last on the list to worry about. I quite like a salad with a few Parmasan cheese shavings. I think ranch dressing is OK, I tend to just use a little of whatever dressing I like or even light salad cream otherwise I can't eat it

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[Frilly Lady]

Hi all, feeling a bit stressed and annoyed. Thought I ovulated day 10 and then thought I had a bfp but it wasn't and now I'm ovulating and can't do an attempt as have been eating so bad and no exercise. And to make matters worse next month the week before my attempt we are possibly away so would be no exercise and crap food. So won't want to try then either :-(

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Oh no chocolate, do you think you o'd twice or just a delayed o? Can you not try again with added sway tactics? X

[chocolate]

I think it was delayed. Think I've had a temperature rise this evening so will know in am but think I actually ovulated today and wasn't happy trying again as I haven't done the diet etc. As I'd have liked too.
Back on it though and will have to just try next cycle, at least I know not to trust the first positive opk next cycle and stick at the diet just in case! :-)

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[Beautifulrainbow]

I think it was delayed. Think I've had a temperature rise this evening so will know in am but think I actually ovulated today and wasn't happy trying again as I haven't done the diet etc. As I'd have liked too.
Back on it though and will have to just try next cycle, at least I know not to trust the first positive opk next cycle and stick at the diet just in case! :-)

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I'm sorry it was not your month chocolate

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[Mulberry Smurf]

You can get pink salt which is iodised or something and that's meant to be good for pink sways.
I've had curry and rice for dinner, noodles for lunch and diet coke instead of coffee today. Xx