https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:34:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-weight-with-food-restrictions#post-590689 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:46:40 +0000 babycanuck 590689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely - I actually rinse and toast quinoa in a dry pan, sometimes with cinnamon to add it into my yogurt for the texture. </p> <p>beans I'm huge on - I think I eat TOO many haha</p> <p>I will check out Chia seeds, too. Good call on the once a week trial - I have a chicken stir fry I love and every time I make it (normally once every two weeks) I try to introduce a veggie I haven't yet tried. I grew up a very very picky eater and only in the last couple of years have I allowed myself to try new things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-weight-with-food-restrictions#post-590679 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:43:11 +0000 immabeetoo 590679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: do you like beans or quinoa?? Those are healthy alternative protein sources for us that are healthy! I use while wheat flour and whole wheat pastry flour in baking. Chia seeds are filling in yogurt and smoothies. I like coconut and avocado oils for baking and cooking. I haven't tried to lose weight but when trying to increAse our veggie intake and eat more whole foods, I had the best luck focusing on a few core meals to repeat or tweak a little. Then I experimented once a week with new ingredients or harder recipes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-weight-with-food-restrictions#post-590669 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:35:00 +0000 babycanuck 590669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks for the tips - I picked up some avocados when I went shopping today, along with a bunch of fresh produce for the week, and I'll be hitting up the bulk food store to get whole grain flour since I will also incorporate this into my baking routine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-weight-with-food-restrictions#post-589319 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:54:15 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 589319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are plenty of substitutions. Can't do nuts? Go for avocado. No nut flour? Try whole grain. It means getting a little more creative, but think of all the restrictions the MSPi mamas have! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-weight-with-food-restrictions#post-589317 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:53:55 +0000 mrbee 589317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's definitely possible! I avoid nuts and flour too... and have lost weight.</p> <p>Do you eat a lot of veggies? Ever since we upped our veggies and greens, I've eaten a lot less meat overall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/losing-weight-with-food-restrictions#post-589313 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:50:13 +0000 babycanuck 589313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is for people trying to lose weight pre- and post-pregnancy...</p> <p>I definitely put some weight on in the last couple of years and I'm trying really hard to lose it. Weight is mostly in my tummy/thigh areas. My problem is food restrictions - I love chicken, but really not any other meat product. I don't eat pork at all. On top of that I have a nut allergy, so I stay away from all tree and peanuts.</p> <p>Everywhere says munch on good fats like nuts, etc. Substitute white flours for almond flours, etc. How can I work on losing weight with frustrating restrictions? Fruit is great, too much fruit = too much sugar. Dairy is great, too much dairy can cause bloating. </p> <p>Help me out :( </p>