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GD lunches and snacks

HELP!! I’ve been diagnosed GD today and I’m really worried about what to eat. I’m really picky 😬 I can eat veg and meats and salad do lunches and dinners are ok but will be a long boring 10 weeks. But what about snacks?? I don’t like nuts. I what fruit can I have? Are weetabix ok for breakfast? I can’t eat…

C
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Diet type

What type of diet have people found most effective? I’m trying the 1200 calorie a day.. but I’m struggling to find anything to keep me full I had bagel with cream cheese and salmon for breakfast (388 calories), meaning for lunch, I only had cucumber sticks and x5 slices of wafer thin ham as I need to save the rest ...

Incognito
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GD recipes or recommendations?

Got diagnosed with GD on Friday and have been feeling so gloomy about not being able to eat what I want 😩😩 Also really struggling with ideas of what to have for my meals. Does anyone have any recommendations for meals they enjoy for breakfast, lunch/dinner? I think I just really need some inspo.

S
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Protein

I need help, My daughter keeps losing weight we tried the protein shake she does not like them. Any ideas?

L
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Is the paid version of Huckleberry worth it?

I’ve been using the free version of Huckleberry however I’m just wondering if the paid version plus/premium have worked for anyone. How does it work? Did the SweetSpot work for you?

N
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Dairy free

LO has recently had to switch to dairy and soya free diet due to an ongoing stomach bug! Is anyone currently offering dairy and soya free alternatives ie yoghurt cheese etc? Please share any products you’re using that are ok for LO?

Incognito
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How to hit these macros…

How can I hit this macro goal? Should I change it? I need 260 more calories but can only have protein lol. For reference… Oatmeal and PB for breakfast Cottage cheese, Turkey stick, grapes, crackers for lunch Yogurt for snack Chicken, sweet potato, broccoli for dinner Not sure what else to add…

Incognito
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Protein powder recommendations

I’m looking for something dairy free and rice free. Thanks!

M
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What’s your go to after a workout?

Protein smoothie! Frozen banana, vanilla protein powder, protein PB powder, cacao powder, spinach, non fat plain Greek yogurt, and sugar free vanilla almond milk. Only 370 calories w/ 49 grams of protein!

B
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Semaglutide weight loss

Has anyone received semaglutide from their doctor? I was told I can't get it. My BMI is in the obese category. I don't have PCOS or diabetes. Any way I can get it. Looking for advice. Thank you!

Incognito
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Kendamil or HIPP organic?

Debating between kenadmil or hipp organic for combi feeding - does anyone know which one is better?

Incognito
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Meal times and bottle schedules

Please can you share? Currently this is ours & not sure it’s right lol 7am bottle 8am breakfast 12pm lunch 5pm dinner 7pm bottle

Incognito
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Take away/quick meals

I've had such a busy day my feet are killing me! Does anyone have any take away or quick packet style meals that they have found are good enough to not spike their levels. I'm not on any medication so am trying my hardest to control with my diet but today all I crave is carbs and sugar! 😭 Thank you! X

A
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My fitness pal/garmin

What app should I be going by for the calories I need to consume? They're both so different!

H
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Solids/milk routine

Can you please share your LOs solid meals/milk schedule? We’re in a transitional phase and I still feel kinda lost.

Incognito
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Diet / Healthy Eating Tips & Advice

Tips / Advice on how to start and stick to a diet / healthy eating please!! 🙏🏼👍🏼

Incognito
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Food stamps/disability

Does having a disability increases your chances of getting food stamps or is it base solely on your income?

Incognito
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Ugh…yum

Too bad it’s for my boys and I can’t indulge 😭 f trying to be healthy 🤣

F
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Sourdough Help

Hi mama's 👋 Im new to the group. Im on here looking for some help trying to get my family to eat more natural raw foods without diets and preservatives. I've started my sourdough and it has been going really good, using Rye flour but recently I've added organic all-purpose flour Arthur brand and it has not rised at…

A
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UK breastfeeding mums what protein shakes are you taking?

Looking for protein shakes and bars and looking for recommendations

E
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