I have survived several weeks now on my new diet. However, it hasn't been easy! I am finally adjusting to it though and feeling good. The most challenging things to avoid have been:
feta/goat/blue/Mexican soft cheese
cold cuts/deli meats
sushi
tuna
coffee
wine
spicy foods (I live in one of the best places in the world for spicy Mexican food!!)
The foods I have been eating, yet not enjoying are:
nonfat milk
nuts
leafy greens (I typically enjoy these, but have had so many lately that I feel like I might sprout spinach leaves out of my ears any day now.)
Everything else has been great and is making me feel VERY healthy. I am making a conscious effort to buy only organic and local food. Thanks Mom and Dad for the Sockeye Salmon Oil supplements. They arrived today and I will begin taking them a.s.a.p. in addition to continuing to take the prenatal vitamin each morning.
Going OUT to eat has been the biggest problem. I am realizing that most menus are filled with junk. I knew this before, but indulged anyways once in a while. Now I do not have the luxury of "falling off the health wagon" if I feel like it. I am most disappointed in the drink selections though. Aside from alcoholic beverages, I am finding mostly a selection of soda, coffee or tea, or high fructose filled juices. I shouldn't have any of these. I've been mostly sticking with water, which I find terribly boring when I'm out for a nice dinner. Can someone please invent a yummy (yet healthy) beverage menu staple for us pregnant ladies?? I'm going to think on this. Perhaps it's my future money-making deal? Baby Foley's college fund could certainly use some help!
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