Blue Swayers daily chat thread!!!

[Bommy_7]

Thanks that was my kinda thought since I don't want to gain much wieght I'm trying to door the healthiest HE version I can. Also pintrest has tons of easy recipes so I think I'll check that out. Of course I'd love to hear any suggestions :-)

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[LMSM]

@Bommy -
If you can pre-prep snacks and meals ready to go then that is the best – I am gearing towards that - ideas of what I have done – this of course if not Paleo per se but you can probably use some of this and still be ok ^^ you don’t have to do massive portions each time, just enough to keep your BS levels stable.

Brekkie:
Oat porridge with FF milk and sliced banana and cashew butter
Wholemeal toast with scrambled cheesy eggs and avocado
Wholemeal savoury muffin
I often drink a black tea with a dash of FF milk – and if I can, glass of juice

Drinks:
Green tea (I can’t stomach it so do Rooibos tea instead or black tea with FF milk)
Lemon or lime water (like 2L/day)
Red raspberry leaf tea
Coconut water (I have at least a large glass/day)
Vege juice (I hear V8 is good but can’t down the stuff)
Wheatgrass juice (I mix this powder with apple or coconut juice, blitz it up and gulp in one go – it taste foul but try to do it every morning)

Snacks:
- Making a big batch of hommous (blitz until smooth: chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, salt, hint of chili, olive oil) :and dividing it into portions (can freeze too if you thaw portion needed slowly in fridge overnight). Pack in a tupperware with carrot or celery sticks (which you can cut in advance and can keep for a few days in fridge) - A similar dip is done with cannelloni beans – and is super smooth and satisfying! Allows for some protein and carb in a healthy format ^^
- Portion of greek yogurt - with handful of almonds on the side – or dip pieces of fruit in it for more fibre (apple, pear or banana are yum)
- I pack a mixed bag of nuts (almonds, walnuts mainly) with dried apricots – and snack on those together: curbs the sweet cravings whilst satisfying esp. if a bit hungry
- When I feel extra indulgent – I snack on little pretzels dipped in my cashew butter - :P
- Apparently Larabars are good options too – seems they are made mainly of dates and nuts – so worthwhile having some when on the go and if feeling like a sweet fix! You could also do your own granola bars (when I was b/fing I made these: oats, nuts, seeds, honey, coconut, brewers’ yeast – the honey sweetens and keeps it all together – could find you the recipe if inclined. You could probably even use rice malt syrup instead? I baked it then cut up in squares that I froze and a little go in the microwave and they were ready to eat again – very filling and nutrient dense ^^).
- Cheese - crackers and apple slices
- Low GI banana/walnut bread – could be served with some cream cheese or butter
- Cut up orange or grapefruit with handful of nuts
- Handful of cherry tomatoes with wholemeal crackers
- Piece of dark 70% chocolate with nuts (I do that as my post dinner snack)

Meals:
- Slow cooked meats (chicken, pork, beef all are easy for this) : depending on what you feel like:
o Moroccan inspired: ras el ranout spices with dried apricots/raisins – I usually add some tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant – and chickpeas. Serve with couscous
o Mexican style: tomatoes, beans and taco style spices – serve with fresh coriander and a dollop of yogurt with a side of brown rice for instance
o Russian style: in cream based sauce, onions, mushrooms etc – (beef stroganoff style) – fresh pasta would be yum with this if you want a comforting dish
All these freeze really well (I usually shred the meat so it soaks up any sauce too so extra tender!) – so I can dig it out and just cook some quinoa or other grain with it ^^
- Wholemeal pasta with mince beef sauce
- Stir fry veg (lots of leafy greens and colourful veg – such as capsicum) – with lemongrass beef/chicken strips – tasty and light!
- I often do a pork fillet (sealed on pan first) basted in Dijon mustard, and covered with rashers of bacon -> oven until cooked well – it is indulgent but I serve it with leafy greens and roasted veg (pumpkin, sweet potato etc). Never have leftovers of this, everyone has seconds
- Grilled or steamed salmon (max twice a week) – fresh lemon squeezed on top with asparagus/ green beans, sweet potato mash on the side. Great for leftovers too for lunch
- Quiche – a great way to get eggs in: make a lot of individual ones (with whichever kind of filling you fancy) or big ones if meant for the whole family – will fill you up and satisfy if hungry– serve with leafy greens salad and voila! ^^ They freeze great too
- Eggs sandwich or wrap (wholemeal/wholegrain is best) or as a salad – I cut it up and mix with fresh tomato and a tad of hommous (better and more nutritious than mayo if you are weight conscious) . Might add a small can of tuna to bulk it up too - I just can’t do boiled eggs on their own :P
- Grilled meat plus big bowl of spinach salad (you could add pomegranate seed, ****s of apple or pear walnuts, cheese ****s etc)
- Meaty soup (not a big fan myself so wouldn’t be able to :P )

I don’t know if this ok re Paleo – but at some point was making this bread (and will get back to it) you could make it minus the seeds (which shouldn’t be eaten in large quantities for the sway)? Life Changing Loaf of Bread - My Green Lunchbox it is nutritious, sooooo easy to make and versatile

The ladies here surely have ideas too – and might comment if I have made some faux pas in my above suggestions

[MiaMelb]

Thanks so much for the run through of your daily meals LMSM. It's so nice just to have someone confirm boy friendly foods I've already started to integrate before I really go full HE diet for our sway. I'm looking forward to living vicariously through a few people's blue sways over the next few weeks.

[Bommy_7]

Great Ideas LMSM I will definitely look into these! I am so excited and nervous to start this.

[LMSM]

My pleasure ladies – glad it can give you ideas if nothing else! this is the ideal I will strive towards gradually – not every meal or snack is spot on as yet but getting there!

[Cnburke]

Oh Cnburke I'm really sorry it hasn't gone the way you were hoping. I'd forgotten you'd done the sneak peek testing and everything. How are you feeling about the news? I know there isn't anything that can really be said to stave off feeling disappointed but I truely believe that a little girl who overcame all your blue sway strategies must really want to be part of your family. If/when you want to chat lots of women with experiences and thoughts to share with.

I'm actually taking it a lot better than I did the second go around ! It's strange lol . At this point I just have my hands in the air lol like what can I do? I don't want to be miserable in my pity like I was the second go around . And knowing how close I am with my youngest it makes me feel awful that I was ever disappointed she was a she . So I've worked up the excitement and am ready for baby girl 3 and all the adventures that having 3 daughters brings us . We are our own 'full house' episode I told my husband hahaha


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[MiaMelb]

I'm actually taking it a lot better than I did the second go around ! It's strange lol . At this point I just have my hands in the air lol like what can I do? I don't want to be miserable in my pity like I was the second go around . And knowing how close I am with my youngest it makes me feel awful that I was ever disappointed she was a she . So I've worked up the excitement and am ready for baby girl 3 and all the adventures that having 3 daughters brings us . We are our own 'full house' episode I told my husband hahaha


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I actually found your response very uplifting, thank you. I hope that when we do sway for #3 it's successful but if it's not I'll try and take your approach. GL with your pregnancy.

[LMSM]

I'm actually taking it a lot better than I did the second go around ! It's strange lol . At this point I just have my hands in the air lol like what can I do? I don't want to be miserable in my pity like I was the second go around . And knowing how close I am with my youngest it makes me feel awful that I was ever disappointed she was a she . So I've worked up the excitement and am ready for baby girl 3 and all the adventures that having 3 daughters brings us . We are our own 'full house' episode I told my husband hahaha


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Congrats for this little girl, she is going to be another wonderful addition to your family...!
I feel you, I had some GD with DD2, but after as soon as she was born she became my little glue, and we are very close..as if I felt guilty for ever thinking , how nice would it have been to have a boy...it was just meant to be to have her.
I think your approach is the most sensible one...at the end of the day, sways and what not, we are not the ones making the final call. I am not religious in the least but do believe that fate put those girls in our families, they were simply meant to be.
Looking forward to hearing how your pregnancy ticks along, and how you prepare for her arrival.. hope all is otherwise well with the pregnancy too!

[Bommy_7]

I'm actually taking it a lot better than I did the second go around ! It's strange lol . At this point I just have my hands in the air lol like what can I do? I don't want to be miserable in my pity like I was the second go around . And knowing how close I am with my youngest it makes me feel awful that I was ever disappointed she was a she . So I've worked up the excitement and am ready for baby girl 3 and all the adventures that having 3 daughters brings us . We are our own 'full house' episode I told my husband hahaha


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I am glad you are doing alright. I hope to be the same way. I keep focusing on the next being a girl anyway because I love my YDD and felt so guilty at how terrible I felt when I was so disappointing she was a girl. I'm sure the sister bond will be wonderful to see.

[LMSM]

I am glad you are doing alright. I hope to be the same way. I keep focusing on the next being a girl anyway because I love my YDD and felt so guilty at how terrible I felt when I was so disappointing she was a girl. I'm sure the sister bond will be wonderful to see.

Bommy – can definitely confirm that sisterly bond is pretty special!
I think picturing them as adults, wonderful beings that I can hopefully still have that strong bond with – and them together - is heart-warming and makes it easier to accept there may never be a son in our family… <3
They might just have lots of sons themselves and will be able to live that by proxy