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Planning Ahead When Pregnant
from: Maxx Family LifeWhen it comes to food, planning ahead often makes the difference between making wise choices and making irrational choices. It helps us learn how to undo bad habits and being pregnant is a great time to change any bad habits you may have. The best way to break bad habits and to form new ones is to constantly plan ahead.
You want to plan for snack attacks especially if you aren't going to be home. Make sure you have healthy food with you in order to resist the temptation of going to the vending machine getting that candy bar. Throw some peanuts into your pocketbook or some cheese sticks in case hunger hits you during the day.
It's always a good idea to plan your food shopping list. Some people find that when they go to the supermarket with just a rough idea of what they need, they usually end up forgetting something they really need or buying items on impulse they don't need at all. So take a few minutes to plan your meals for the week and buy what only what you need.
Planning meals is also an excellent idea. Plan for meals you can realistically prepare. Look for recipes that are easy and quick to make. Don't try to prepare meals you can't pronounce half of the ingredients have to shop at a gourmet cooking store to get them. Chances are you're still working and the last thing you want to do is come home after a long day and then slave over a complicated recipe.
Also, planning your meals for the week will keep you more organized. It's no secret that pregnant women often forget things due to their changing hormone level. Taking the time to plan your meals will help you stay organized and save you a lot of time. If you know what you're making for dinner ahead of time, you don't have to worry about coming home after a long day and standing in front of the fridge trying to decide what to make.
Try to get in the habit of using vegetables as your main dish. Instead of doing chicken breasts with a side salad, make your salad your main dish and the chicken breast a side one. You should also buy your vegetables as fresh as possible, even if that means making two trips to the grocery store during the week.
The fresher the vegetable, the better they are for you and your baby. This also holds true for fruit. Keep plenty of fruit on hand, especially if you tend to crave sweet stuff during your pregnancy. Instead of reaching for a candy bar, you can reach for a piece of fruit dipped in cool whip.
Planning ahead for the week or even month to come will help you stay on track with your eating and decrease the risk of making the wrong choice if a craving should hit you.
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