Hellobee Boards Topic: GD moms! What have you been eating?

Hellobee Boards Topic: GD moms! What have you been eating? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 18:33:19 +0000 Happygal on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/3#post-1929017 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:33:49 +0000 Happygal 1929017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Hi everyone! Reading through for good ideas. I just got the phone call that I have GD. Are your diet choices from your dietician, or are there other good resources you've found as well? Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/3#post-1890706 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:35:46 +0000 Raindrop 1890706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ How are you ladies doing? I tried a tall latte with whipping cream instead of milk from snowjewel's website link and I just didn't like it! It was just too thick!! It was so weird... it was drinking a very thick soup. I ended up throwing it away and getting on with just milk with no sugar added and that seemed to not spike my number. snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/3#post-1878755 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:17:29 +0000 snowjewelz 1878755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: Oh yeah I pay no attention whatsoever to calories haha! MamaG on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877811 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:33:15 +0000 MamaG 1877811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Agreed sugar is just a type of carb. I focus on the carb number and try not to worry about it otherwise. Same with calories, I don't pay any attention to those either. Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877725 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:34:13 +0000 Raindrop 1877725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Hm.. I always thought sugar was just a type of carb... is that not true? I guess I just treat sugar as a carb :) snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877704 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:25:17 +0000 snowjewelz 1877704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: I have been avoiding sugar, I actually never ask how much sugar I'm allowed to have! I might as well give it a try! MamaG on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877688 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:16:43 +0000 MamaG 1877688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @snowjewelz: Honestly, I never look at the sugar (though I probably should). I look at the carbs only. And this is 18g, which is also over the 15g I'm supposed to be targeting, but it hasn't been a problem for me. I'm not going to lie the other night it was so good that I had two (shame!) and I was still fine in the morning. snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877456 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:29:34 +0000 snowjewelz 1877456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: Btw, the 13g of sugar is okay? I just looked up the nutrition info. I'm pretty sneaky now w/ my night time snack anyway, since I'm on meds I feel like I have somewhat of a "pass" haha.. snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877450 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:28:26 +0000 snowjewelz 1877450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Raindrop: Oo, I can prob eat a whole of that skinny girl one! I am supposed to stay around 15g for snacks too, but I find that as long as my lunch is good, by the time I test 2 hours after lunch, the snack doesn't really matter :grin: snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877443 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:27:07 +0000 snowjewelz 1877443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: I must get it! I haven't had ANY ice cream or frozen treats cause I just get discouraged that even the low carb/no sugar added icecream I can only have 1/2 cup which is like, a few bites... Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877435 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:25:03 +0000 Raindrop 1877435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Oh I should mention I'm also allergic to peanuts so this GREATLY limits what protein bars I can have. :) Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877433 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:23:49 +0000 Raindrop 1877433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Here are the nutrition facts of my 3 favorite protein bars right now. :) I have them at my desk. I'm allowed 15-30 grams of sugar for snacks and I try to stay around 15ish grams. Luna - Blueberry Bliss, it's like a granola bar with blueberry jam on top and blueberries embedded in it. Calories - 180 Total Fat - 5g Total Carbs - 27g Protein - 8g Luna - S'mores, it's like a granola bar made of gram crackers with the bottom dipped in chocolate. Calories - 180 Total Fat - 5g Total Carbs - 27g Protein - 9g Skinnygirl - Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate - it's a granola bar with bits of banana and chocolate in it - this taste like a banana dipped in chocolate frozen treat but not frozen. :) Calories - 150 Total Fat - 5g Total Carbs - 22g Protein - 7g Yeah it's hard these still have quite a bit a sugar in each but eating half definitely ties me over for an 1-2 hours till my next snack. I'm on a higher snack count than you guys though. :) @MamaG: That sounds super yummy! I'll going to get some for my night time snack too. :) Thanks for the recommendation. MamaG on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877390 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:04:23 +0000 MamaG 1877390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I haven't done protein bars either. This afternoon I'm determined to eat the apple and peanut butter that has been on my desk all week. My current favorite night time snack is a skinny cow salted caramel/pretzel ice cream bar. It's so yummy and is sort of taking away my strong desire for frozen custard and/or DQ Blizzard. snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877374 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:59:31 +0000 snowjewelz 1877374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Raindrop: I haven't done protein bars simply b/c I had been too lazy to look up ALL of them and figure out which one was best... So we can only eat 1/2 of it still at one time? Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877209 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:02:31 +0000 Raindrop 1877209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @snowjewelz: Bummers!! Starbucks is usually pretty nice and will redo drinks for you if you ask. @MamaG: Awww yeah I went on 3 vacations (already planned before I found out I had GD) and it was tough! My nurse said that she understands that it's okay. You can only try your best on vacation and there are more temptations than normal. I eat half a protein bar for my snack and the other half for my other snack when I'm in a bind. If I'm not in a rush I usually pair it with cheese or whole nuts and sometimes fruit if I need a sugar fix. I read the protein bar thing from one of mrs. wagon's post and it works, keeps me full. She also did protein shakes and I'm lazy to make my own and I can't find a pre-mix that is in my carb limit or can be broken down in my carb limit without having to be refrigerated. I have pretty much bought out all the protein bars a the store, I'm lucky I was able to buy one at time to try them out. So far I really like luna bars and skinny girl bars, and I don't like the "think thin" bars they are basically mush with chocolate covering it. Are you guys doing the protein bar approach? :) snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877194 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:59:04 +0000 snowjewelz 1877194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: Yeah I skip snacks here & there too... My weekend/week has been a disaster. We had a BBQ on Sat so I never tested at night b/c I literally was eating between 6 to 9 and I was tired so I didn't want to stay up just to test. Then Mon-Wed I was away at a conference. I brought stuff in the cooler to eat plus small portions of whatever they had, but my schedules were all off and during the day I couldn't get away to test. Oh well! MamaG on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877178 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:52:54 +0000 MamaG 1877178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @snowjewelz: Bummer. Nothing like a drink tasting bad! How have you ladies been doing? Last week was rough being out of town and trying to eat right, but I'm right back where I need to be now. I'm struggling to get my two daytime snacks in suddenly. I'm just so busy at work that I forget to take the time to eat. snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1877138 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:41:30 +0000 snowjewelz 1877138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Raindrop: @MamaG: So I did get that drink at Starbucks... The good news is nothing happened to my blood sugar. The bad news is, I prob didn't get the mix of syrup & heavy cream right so it didn't taste very good :meh: snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856624 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:56:30 +0000 snowjewelz 1856624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Raindrop: Same here! I super rarely drink but since I had been pregnant I'm always like man, I want a beer, lol. What is wrong with us!! I'll def report back once I try this Starbucks thing. Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856620 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:54:09 +0000 Raindrop 1856620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @snowjewelz: LOL DH knows when I'm pregnant when I want things I normally don't want. Like I don't drink normally but when I get pregnant suddenly I want a some alcohol. It's so weird. I can go years without having a sip and the moment I'm' pregnant even before I know, I just want a drink so badly. Definitely want what you can't have! :) snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856612 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:51:41 +0000 snowjewelz 1856612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Raindrop: Hahaha! And seriously, I am not even a huge huge sweets person but I just want what I can't have now! It's all psychology! snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856608 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:50:09 +0000 snowjewelz 1856608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: I don't like coffee that much either, I just like it with a lot of half & half and super sweet haha. I think I just crave sweet things in general. I was never a fan of diet soda's and I feel like I can satisfy my soda craving w/ seltzer anyway. I think I will try to get this at Starbucks and if it works, I'll get my own stuff and make it at home to indulge a little here & there! Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856601 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:48:52 +0000 Raindrop 1856601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @snowjewelz: No matter what I do at home... it just doesn't taste like Starbucks... I swear they sprinkle cr@ck in their drinks. Haha. :) @MamaG: LOL. My mother in law has a quite a k-cup collection. It's very addicting to collect I heard. ;-) MamaG on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856585 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:42:25 +0000 MamaG 1856585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My DH is the coffee drinker and fortunately he doesn't like Starbucks either. Now his Keurig and K-cup collection are another story :) I did drink a caffeine free coke zero a couple of weeks ago and it took my edge off to get me through the rest of the pregnancy. snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856584 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:42:19 +0000 snowjewelz 1856584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Raindrop: Oo, that's a good idea! Just steal some gulps. I just feel so guilty! Or maybe I should just buy heavy whipping cream & sugar free syrup and make it at home so I can have a smaller cup than even a tall. Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856576 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:39:04 +0000 Raindrop 1856576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: You are so strong!! :) Also very lucky that coffee isn't your thing. It's a super guilty pleasure of mine. Starbucks is so pricey that I use my credit card reward points for gift cards to feel like I'm not spending a ton of money on it... Seriously 5 bucks for a drink... that's crazy!! *But* oh so good. Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856572 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:37:11 +0000 Raindrop 1856572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @snowjewelz: I hear you!! :) It is super tough. If it helps you can probably drink a small amount. It's what I do. When I'm eating with DH, he normally gets a full sugar soda and I end up drinking maybe 4-6 gulps of it during my meal and it doesn't spike me. I'm like yes! I can have a little bit just not the whole thing. Maybe share a Starbucks drink with your DH but have him drink like 80% of it? :) MamaG on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856567 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:35:12 +0000 MamaG 1856567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Thankfully coffee's aren't my thing at all. I love a coke zero. For whatever reason I always go caffeine free during pregnancy so no cokes for me either :( snowjewelz on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856539 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:25:01 +0000 snowjewelz 1856539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Raindrop: Me too, I don't drink any diet soda's, but it's been sooo painful... The only favored things I have is green tea, decaf tea, flavored seltzer... I just want to try one to make sure it doesn't spike my #s, and then maybe I'll treat myself every other week or something. I think this is fueled by the whole world posting their pumpkin spice lattes on FB lol. I don't like those but I'd really start wanting a peppermint mocha :sad: Raindrop on "GD moms! What have you been eating?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-moms-what-have-you-been-eating/page/2#post-1856529 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:21:23 +0000 Raindrop 1856529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @snowjewelz: Looks yummy! :) Let me know if it works for you. Again I'm paranoid about having too much fake sugar but I do have some once in a while... just can't completely avoid them when you need a sweet fix. :)