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post #21 of 37
6/7/06 at 1:34pm
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Originally Posted by beansavi
Thanks for the ideas! I am a fan of dark chocolate, too...yum!

My problem is that, after whole milk, sausage, cheese, whole fat yogurt, etc. I now have high cholesterol! WTH? Me?????

So I am doing the high fiber low-fat thing to get it down. I've never had any real health issues before, so I'm freaked out.

With the lack of fat, I feel dissatisfied a lot and hungry.

Ho hum.
You should read The Cholesterol Myths by Uffe Ravnskov http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm

The body produces more cholesterol while nursing because it is an important component of breastmilk . . . neccessary for babies' growing brains.

IMO, going lowfat high fiber is not what your body needs right now . . . you should, however, be focusing on the sources of the fats you get - making sure animal products are grassfed (see http://www.eatwild.com for explanation of different fat composition in pastured animals). Also, take cod liver oil.
post #22 of 37
6/7/06 at 1:39pm
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Originally Posted by LeAnnie
My registered dietician friend told me nursing mamas need 2000-2500 cals per day- more if you work out.

I think working out is one of the best ways to lose some weight while nursing- because you're going to eat anyway, since you're starving
wow! that is good to know. i was really worried b/c as of yesterday, eating the amt. that i did, i was starving at night. i ate a bowl of yogurt with bluebeerries (havent added that yet) and some soynuts, so im sure that pushed me over 2000!! thanks

rach
post #23 of 37
6/8/06 at 8:30pm
you wrote coconut milk not coconut oil LeAnnie....can you tell I have a bit of PMS right now,,,the brain is not functioning.
Coconut oil is nice and filling would you say the same for the milk? It must be good with some banana and pineapple.
post #24 of 37
6/8/06 at 9:03pm
the cocomilk is very filling. it's great with pineapple and any frozen fruit or for a sweet shake with some coco lopez and pineapple!
post #25 of 37
6/8/06 at 9:27pm
Enjoy it while it lasts. DS is slowing down and I'm starting to gain weight. My tapeworm is gone!!!
post #26 of 37
6/8/06 at 10:26pm
I feel like this every day! I am HUNGRY all the time. I was never even this hungry while preg.

Lots of protein helps me. If I don't eat protein, I just eat and eat and eat and never feel full.
post #27 of 37
6/8/06 at 10:29pm
Oooo, good ideas here. Coconut milk for smoothies. YUM!

Thanks for this cholesterol info. Now I know what I want to eat a stick of butter every day.
post #28 of 37
6/9/06 at 4:07pm
Try hummus as well for protien.

And... you might want to get your thyroid checked. pregnancy can totally hose it, and the constant hunger can be an indication of a wacky thyroid. (btdt)
post #29 of 37
6/12/06 at 8:48pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HerthElde
You should read The Cholesterol Myths by Uffe Ravnskov http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm

The body produces more cholesterol while nursing because it is an important component of breastmilk . . . neccessary for babies' growing brains.

IMO, going lowfat high fiber is not what your body needs right now . . . you should, however, be focusing on the sources of the fats you get - making sure animal products are grassfed (see http://www.eatwild.com for explanation of different fat composition in pastured animals). Also, take cod liver oil.
Wow. That is FANTASTIC info. My doc wrote a sentence on the sheet (that came in the mail with the results) about the cholesterol being high possibly due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, but didn't explain it. I thought she meant I ate wrong during those times!!!!!:

I guess that would explain why I am missing my whole milk so much and my yogurt with the cream on top..... yum.

Thank you!

My thyroid was tested and is okay, and I eat organics.
post #30 of 37
6/12/06 at 10:35pm
I am STARVING constantly.
My little one was 9 lbs. at birth, 18 lbs. at 4 mos., 20 at almost 6 mos. (now). He's also crawling, pulling up, starting to cruise, and getting teeth in- burning tons of calories! Still exclusively breastfed. And my 3.5 yr. old nurses for 10-15 minutes 5 times a day, as well!
Here's what I eat:
pizza
ice cream
fried food
turkey sandwiches with avocado and full fat mayo
MEAT! (I can't believe I was a vegetarian for 8 years!)
cookies

you get the point.
And I eat several large servings of everything at every meal. I've been known to eat a half dozen muffins or 5 cinnamon rolls for breakfast!

As Luka's gotten older I've gotten more used to always being hungry and it doesn't bother me as much anymore. I'm doing a better job eating this time around- I got down to 110 lbs BFing Julian as a baby (and I'm 5'7"!) and this time I'm managing to maintain a healthier weight so far.
There'll be plenty of time to eat healthy after my kids finally wean.
post #31 of 37
6/12/06 at 10:39pm
Thread Starter 
Yum, Hottmama. Those are all my favorites. I feel like I have more abdominal fat than I did after my first two. That really worries me. I have no idea what i weigh, though, so I should get that info, I guess, and try to eat healthily. My 4 m.o. is 18 lbs, too!
post #32 of 37
6/13/06 at 7:37pm
Have you tried the paint off the walls? That's what I always had....
post #33 of 37
6/14/06 at 2:29pm
I am always starving as well! But Sage is a peanut, only 18 pounds at 12 1/2 months.

However, the Crohn's disease and realated meds make me digest food really quickly, plus I am on Domperidone for milk supply and that also causes the stomach to empty quickly.


Twice a day I eat 6-8 ounces of yogurt with sliced strawberries (an sometimes bananas or blueberries) topped with 1/2 cup of granola. It make s a great in between meals snack and my 3 year old is now hooked on "strawberry sundaes"
post #34 of 37
6/14/06 at 2:35pm
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Originally Posted by beansavi
Help Mamas! I can't figure out what my body is craving...

What should I eat?
Fish?

I'd try fatty fish. Mackerel. Eel. Black Cod (aka: sablefish) if you live somewhere you can get it.

Peanut butter sandwiches.

Cashew butter balls.

Does your soy problem include fermented soy? Like miso?

Definately go for protein and not carbs. I ate so much protein at that point. I recall one day eating a HUGE shell steak, very rare, and then 4 hours later having a double order of sashimi without any rice.

My kid loves fish, btw. Other kids ask for cookies, he asks for sushi.
post #35 of 37
6/14/06 at 2:41pm
My ds is 2 months old and a big guy too. I feel like a bottomless pit but I would prefer to lose a little weight naturally, but still eat the proper vitamins, minerals, fats, etc that I should for nursing. I've been eating stirfried greens almost everyday which are supposed to be good for milk supply, are filling and tasty and they are just extra good food for nursing mamas. I wash, trim and cut up some greens (my fav is Italian Kale) stirfry them in coconut oil with some garlic, then add a little seasalt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. I used to like them with a bit of organic cream cheese mixed in then stuffed into a sprouted grain tortilla but I can't eat dairy or wheat anymore. You can mix in some white beans or chickpeas for some extra protein too. It sounds kinda weird, but I am seriously addicted to dark leafy greens now!
post #36 of 37
6/14/06 at 2:44pm
Wow, I hate veggies, but you may have just spurred me to try some Greens! That sounds yummy
post #37 of 37
6/16/06 at 9:28pm
Thread Starter 
Mmmm..oily fish-yum.

Y'all just reminded me of cream cheese and cashews! That's it! I want cream cheese on whole wheat crackers with pepper jelly on top, some cashews and a glass of ice cold milk.

I think I do okay with miso, by the way. I really love soymilk, but um, it comes back on me....if ya' know what I mean...:

Any ideas? Should I take enzymes?
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