I watched this just for kicks (not pregnant) because I love your LFSC program so much and was genuinely curious to hear more from you on nutrition. Although the video was obviously pregnancy focused, this gave me a lot of insight into your LFSC meal plan. I'm learning so much from your program- I would love to hear whatever other morsels of advice you have on nutrition!
Thank you. I want to be more intentional as I really can’t afford to gain a ton this time - this is my third pregnancy and I gain a lot with each pregnancy.
I have smoothies almost every day, BUT they're ones that make my midwife happy lol here's the recipe for 1: 1 cup almond milk 2/3 cup unsweetened greek yogurt 1 scoop collagen 1-2 spoonfuls peanut butter 1 spoonful sunflower lecithin (choline!) cocoa powder to taste about 1/2 cup berries (raspberries have my heart, but strawberries cost less 😅) If I'm on my game, I'd throw in a handful of frozen spinach It's between 20-30 grams of protein! If you can adjust your tastebuds to something less sweet, I've been really enjoying it. Hoping to make them in batches for postpartum! God bless :)
14 weeks and I'm trying to keep healthy. No sugar no bread, no fryer just air fryer. Just natural food 👍 and is working good and I'm still doing my workouts.
I’m really happy that I already eat most of what you suggested. I want to share my favorite breakfast with you that I ate almost every day in my first trimester Parfait Non fat plain Greek yogurt Goji berries Chia seeds Nutmeg Banana Black, ras, blue and strawberry Blended frozen cherries with a little unsweetened almond milk Crushed pecans or pistachios Flaxmeal porridge 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed Warm coconut milk Chia seeds Top with berries and 1 tablespoon coconut oil and cinnamon I would love to hear how you liked these!
Marianna, don't too much at 7 weeks, it's likely fluid weight! We gain a lot of blood pass and fluid in the uterus during pregnancy. I think you'll also enjoy this vid as you continue to think about nourishing your body through your pregnancy: th-cam.com/video/YB2hI1V9Jak/w-d-xo.html and snag my free prenatal training program here that's amazing (you can start next week!!) www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts
@@glowbodypti'm 13 weeks and have gained 15lbs. I hope its fluid weight and not fat 😞 i didn't gain weight this last week so im happy about that so hopefully it has platuead now and i can keep off any extra weight.
I’m listening to this while cutting my papers to be used as my “everyday to-do list” and I’m just halfway through the entire video but I’ve learned a lot already.. my baby is also kicking while listening to her talk
I’m 17 weeks with baby #4 and I really hope to not gain much weight this pregnancy. I put on 80 with my first, 50+ with my second and 40 with my last one and you’d think by now it would be obvious to avoid junk food but it’s harder now for some reason lol. I’ve been exercising daily and now I need to eat right and I think I’ll be good. Thanks for the info and food ideas!
Hi Ashley, helllp!! I am gaining so much weight this third pregnancy. And I dont really know why... I do your prenatal plan and I am hungry all day Long... I cannot only eat apples or yoghurt when I am hungry... How did you only gain 12 kg?! I went from 62 kg now to 74 kg in week 24... Oh my gosh
I LOVE this video! I am 6 weeks pregnant and am so much enjoying watching your videos. Thank you for all that do you and i hope you and your family are well!
I'm so happy I found your channel! I am 14 weeks pregnant with twins, and since I found out we were having two babies, I felt I needed to up my nutrition game to make sure they grow healthy and strong!!! I might try you eggs and peanut butter combo! X
A great combo from your suggestions is strawberry spinach salad! I like to add almonds with either a poppyseed dressing, or balsamic vinegar! Do you have an updated video from this pregnancy on what you've been eating?
Great insight! You are a huge encouragement and help! I am 2 days away from being 23 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby. I love how you desire to stay heathy but have balance. I feel the same way. Thank you for taking time for all these videos.
So with my first child I ate really unhealthy foods and I sat on my butt for about 90% of the day. But I gained a normal amount of body weight with my first child. My second pregnancy I’ve been eating healthy, cooking at home, and eating small portions. I’m also extremely active with this pregnancy, I go for a hour walk a day with my dogs and son and also exercise. I’m also 80% of the day on my feet. However I’m gaining a lot of weight, idk where this weight is going because my butt, thighs, arms, and boobs really haven’t gotten much larger. My stomach is pretty big but not anything extreme. Idk what to do at this point because no matter how healthy and active I am the weight keeps on coming. The baby is at a normal weight as well 🤷♀️🤷♀️ Idk what to do because every time I tell people this nobody can relate or give some advice. The doctors assume I’m just eating sugar but I really don’t the majority of my meals are salads with chicken and yogurt for dessert. The snacks I eat are raisins, fruit, or nuts
With how active you were , you were perhaps building a lot of muscles so the number on the scale was increasing, but not your mass (muscles weighs more than fat in volume)
I got preeclampsia at the end of my first pregnancy so ended up bloating up when I had a really healthy weight throughout my pregnancy and I still didn't get the chance to fully remove the weight along with fix the diastasis recti issue by the time by baby was 18 months and am now pregnant with baby no.2 so this was perfect for me. I've always been a healthy eater anyways so this helps me know i'm eating the right things and along with your amazing workout videos i'm hoping to not gain anymore weight during this pregnancy other than what is necessary of course. Thanks for your videos they really help!
Thanks for the tips! I'm 18 weeks now and trying to be healthy! Normally I love fish and eggs, but unfortunately they're aversions now so that sucks. But I've been eating lots of veggies, fruit, and lean meat. My first trimester I could barely eat anything and fruit made me throw up. But I could handle smoothies and veggies, so I ate as much of those as I could. Lost about 4 pounds, but am right on track now.
This video rocks! I am just hitting my 16th week of my first pregnancy and I was worried I was not getting enough of the right foods. This was so helpful! Ao happy to hear I can keep eating my evening dessert😊 Also, the prenatal work out has kept me extremely motivated in the crazy time of quarantine. Thank you for sharing all of your insight.
I love how in-depth these videos are (plus I'm a new subscriber), but I wish the information was quicker to digest. I think you have some great advice but have you considered making a shorter video that kind of bullet-points your information? I mean this is 100% niceness! I want to learn but I'm impatient! :(
I actually loved how long and in-depth it was! I hate when someone suggests/recommends eating a certain way and then doesn't explain why it's a good way to eat.... I think she did a great job of explaining "the why" :)
Hello Ashley! I just found your channel last week searching for pregnancy workouts and you immediately hooked me. :) Happy to hear about the nutrition facts you share here, especially as they are very close if not identical to what I usually eat therefore I am happy to hear, that I already do the best for my little babygirl (currently 24 weeks pregnant). I will definitely check out your other pregnancy related videos (already watched those about strechmarks and the Benkung Belly Bind) and are happy to see more from you. :) Best wishes to you and your family from a girl from Germany who loves a holistic lifestye, everything beautyful and with a littel obsession for long hair. Heike
Thank you for this! I already eat 90% of what you suggested. FTM so it is reassuring that my diet is good for both baby and me. I have also been following your Prenatal W/O plan and LOVE IT!! Thank you for helping all us Mom's and Babies!! Plan to use your post pregnancy plan once I deliver.
Congratulations and way to go already eating 90% of what I mentioned here- that is FANTASTIC and well above average. I'm so encouraged to hear you're doing the Free Prenatal Program workouts for yourself right now -- this will help accelerate your postpartum recovery even more when you pair it with the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan like you're already planning to do. Swap in another probiotic option you prefer - such as kombucha. I brew mine at home and my favorite flavor is strawberry. When you do it at home you can do a quick 10 day brew so it's not alcoholic (negligable) and you are 100% sure it's not getting contaminted. Congrats again!
It's like I'm hungry all of the time and I'm always craving something. At first it started with just craving fruits and carbs and now it's craving everything bad for me and I've tried meal prepping and snacking between meals on healthy stuff but then the cravings for sweets and salty food kicks in and I feel ravenous. It's really making me so sad and anxious dealing with this. I have to talk to my doctor but I'm still shy of 4 weeks until I can see him again and I'm just trying to find options and info to help me manage it until then. I'm so sad that I've gained almost 40lbs already and I'm only 24 weeks pregnant. :'( everything else has been nice but this food addiction is messing me up badly.
@@glowbodypt thank you I'll check it out! I do have my glucose appointment coming up soon so hopefully that'll shed some light on my situation. I've never been one to be super thin or petite cause I'm athletic and tall but yeah the weight gain for this pregnancy has been crazy. I'm doing all the research I can and taking the necessary steps to cut out any processed sugars and carbs and watching my intake each day. Getting better at it I just really have to have self control. Hopefully I'll get better and better each day if not for me then for my baby.
Ashley, thanks a lot for your prenatal program! It helped me during my second pregnancy (my baby is 3 weeks now) - I gained only 40% of baby weight comparing with the first baby! And I definitely feel better and stronger then the first time. Maybe you could do a video about what to eat while breastfeeding?
wow, Ashley, that's amazing. thank you so much for taking the time and effort to put this up! In addition to our email conversation I feel like you gave me the plan and knowledge I wanted with these super detailed but really easy tips. It sounds doable and flexible and I like it especially because I can feel free with food and not worry about the amount I eat. Just hope that I can keep it up, usually I get tired of cutting, cooking and shopping with all the mouths I have to feed here, ESPECIALLY when I'm pregnant... but I guess it's the only way to live healthily. blessings to you and your family from Germany! (btw-SO jealous that u can run around in summer clothes at this time of the year, it was snowing here two days ago, can u believe it!!!)
Great video, very informative! The only part I disagree with are the yogurt brand choices. Personally, I don't trust dairy products that aren't grass fed and or organic. I avoid brands like Dannon, Activia and Chobani. Even if they have live cultures, I consider the conditions the cows are raised and what they are fed as it effects the milk in the final product. I don't see photos or videos of their farms on their web pages. The labels don't say "Non-GMO". grass fed or "pasture-raised". I look out for brands that are transparent about their farming practices and avoid feeding cows GMO crops. It's been awhile since I've bought dairy yogurt, but off the top of my head brands like Siggi's and Stonyfield are somewhat cleaner and more ethical. Just sharing this because I really wish I knew about the dairy industry years ago! Really I'd like to find a local farmer since it's hard to know what goes on with major dairy brands in general, even the organic ones
Thank you! I love smoothies for breakfast maybe once or twice a week, but need to eat a bagel or something with it in order to not feel starving in an hour or 2. I have a vegan friend that does mainly juices for breakfast & lunch. I just don't understand how she's not completely starving.
Thanks for sharing this Ashley! Great tips and important for mamas and good general rules before and after! I appreciate all your videos - keep it up! xxoo
Chips actually do have nutrients in them they are generally from potato and salt is essential that’s why many women crave chips is really the electrolytes and nutrition from potato
great question Shauna! My pregnancy diet has changed in that I remove deli meat since filming this video and I drink nettle tea and raspberry leaf tea in third trimester regularly to prepare the cervix and uterus for labor. My new preparing for labor follow along routine talks through this too th-cam.com/video/b8_6bApD1ec/w-d-xo.html I make a smoothie for me and the kids weekly, the ones from my 10 Minute Plan!
I am tempted to try the crunchy peanut butter on my eggs but also horrified at the idea lol. Does the peanut butter flavor take over the taste of the eggs, or does the peanut butter kind of morph into a more savory flavor when combined with the egg? Also.. I am currently 35 weeks and have been VERY much considering getting your 12-Week Postpartum Plan, but it's been very very difficult for me to justify the $130 with the low income that my husband is currently making as an apprentice in his job. I saw on your website that you offer three sales a year on your program, but I wasn't sure if any of those sales would be coming up within the next few months! I have seen some free postpartum workout plans (NourishMoveLove and PregnancyandPostpartumTV on TH-cam for example) but I just don't have the same level of trust in others as I do in you! I feel so confident that you won't incorporate any moves that could be harmful to my recovery, and I love the level of challenge you provide in your workouts as well as the explanations you give to help with proper form and motivation. Thanks Ashley! -Nicole
Nicole, it's Ashley. Congrats on 36-ish weeks along your pregnancy now! Clearly you are a high-achieving, motivated woman and I'm honored to have you here. Maybe stick to eggs + regular toast w/ PB and blueberries/banana/strawberries sliced on top! This is a go-to me in addition to "Ashley's go to breakfast" from the 10 Minute Plan, Maine Maple oatmeal- also in the 10 Minute Plan and the pesto eggs in the Mom Cookbook! (Mom Cookbook comes w/ the 12 Week PPP as a bonus by the way!). Next sale is Mother's Day weekend -- a few months away in May. Since you've followed my Free Prenatal Program I know you are the type of woman who likes to sweat, feel the burn, feel *rewarded* from your workouts and you take your body's health seriously. There's nothing else I'd ever do for myself postpartum than the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan first. If you want to hit me up on instagram I can share testimonials w/ you from women who tried other programs first that ended up being a waste of their valuable time and/or waste of they money before they got on the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan and actually made measurable progress within 2 weeks. Lord God, please be with Nicole in her upcoming labor & delivery as she welcomes this child you've given her into her arms.
@@glowbodypt Thank you so much for your thorough response, Ashley! I truly appreciate it, and I will be definitely looking forward to the Mother’s Day sale!! It should be perfect timing, as I will be around a month postpartum at that time! I’m so grateful that you offer sales at all! And thank you so much for your sweet prayer - that means so much to me, being a first-time mom and not knowing what to expect with labor! I am hoping to have an unmedicated birth, so prayers will be one of the main things pushing me along! You are so kind and have been SUCH an inspiration to me! Thank you again, truly 🥰
The carnivore diet is a last case scenario -- as in trying to survive. Women on a carnivore diet are almost completely deprived of fiber. Fiber is what cleans your insides out, like floss and a tooth brush. When you only consume animal protein you are missing out on loads of antioxidants, bio-available vitamins and naturally occuring minerals that are found in vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, whole grains and dairy. I would never recommend the carnivore diet to anyone, especially not a pregnant or nursing mother or a woman who wants a stellar metabolism, strong hair, dewy skin and longevity as far as decreasing chances of diseases.
Makes sense it helps because the solution to gestational diabetes is meat really. They lower and restrict carbs and types…I do still think pregnancy it’s important to get carbs in as ketones aren’t good for baby
GlowBodyPT thank you so much!! I am following your prenatal workout plan and am loving it! The set up with the calendar makes it so easy and so motivating I can’t miss a day! I’m very excited to see your next plan and can’t wait for the recipes🤗💕
Great video! 7 weeks pregnant and I have not been eating week bc I’ve been nauseous. Good reminder of what I need to focus on. Any suggestions of what else to eat for egg nutrient replacement? I don’t eat eggs.
Congrats on 7 weeks along! Do you eat beans?? All varieties! Pinto, black, garbanzo...all soo healthy during pregnancy w/ protein, fiber, and micro-nutrient dense.
Hi I’m currently 23 weeks pregnant. I would like to see and try out the recipes available in your Lean Fast and Strong Capable Plan. Are the recipes available for purchase apart from the LFSC plan?
Thank you for sharing this! Quick question - if I can’t have eggs while pregnant because I’m still nursing my first who is allergic to eggs, is there another food that is comparable?
Omg Im eating pizza for the second time and watching this and feeling so bad I don’t have the strength to give up unhealthy habits as I’ll lose my job until delivery as soon as I declare pregnancy at work. And I had a smoothie this morning :/ being alone and pregnant is not easy lol
What would you recommend for someone who is having constant nausea a food aversions? I have a difficult time keeping food down. Especially Chicken, meat, and greens. I want to eat healthy but it's been difficult.
Thank you so much for your response! Yes I will try that and I would love to join your training program! You are an inspiration! On days I can I'm following your workouts now during the pregnancy and although they kick my butt I thoroughly enjoy them! Thanks for everything you do!
Be sure you are pairing fruit with a healthy fat source. I'm talking peanutbutter, any variety of nuts, or seeds. This will increase absorption of fat soluble vitamins and keep you fuller longer!
As I watch this, I'm contemplating eating the leftover pizza in the fridge Edit: okay, so I had a slice of bread with an egg and baked beans instead. Could be healthier but I'm just so hungry after the gym and this was the quickest way
Wow she’s really disordered I really pray no woman on here but this. Eat your white carbs enjoy your corn chips and salsa. Too many veggies that you don’t actually crave are not meant to be eaten in that specific pregnancy. For example I thoroughly dislike sweet potato but I love coriander and cucumbers because that’s what baby wants. Also she’s seriously underrating. Never take advise from someone who you wouldn’t want your daughters or sons taking advice from..
Former Army Engineer Officer (when this was filmed), deployed to Afghanistan 9 months, prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist and mother of 4. Thanks for your concern, Nick.
Even without any of those amazing achievements, being a stay at home mom is nothing for anyone to be ashamed of, in fact it is a selfless and honorable act to spend your time caring for others. Maybe you should try being a little more caring yourself? It actually feels good to be a nice person.
I watched this just for kicks (not pregnant) because I love your LFSC program so much and was genuinely curious to hear more from you on nutrition. Although the video was obviously pregnancy focused, this gave me a lot of insight into your LFSC meal plan. I'm learning so much from your program- I would love to hear whatever other morsels of advice you have on nutrition!
As a registered dietitian I actually approve. Good variety and balance in your suggestions and no restrictions. Bravo!
Thank you. I want to be more intentional as I really can’t afford to gain a ton this time - this is my third pregnancy and I gain a lot with each pregnancy.
I have smoothies almost every day, BUT they're ones that make my midwife happy lol here's the recipe for 1:
1 cup almond milk
2/3 cup unsweetened greek yogurt
1 scoop collagen
1-2 spoonfuls peanut butter
1 spoonful sunflower lecithin (choline!)
cocoa powder to taste
about 1/2 cup berries (raspberries have my heart, but strawberries cost less 😅)
If I'm on my game, I'd throw in a handful of frozen spinach
It's between 20-30 grams of protein! If you can adjust your tastebuds to something less sweet, I've been really enjoying it. Hoping to make them in batches for postpartum! God bless :)
14 weeks and I'm trying to keep healthy.
No sugar no bread, no fryer just air fryer.
Just natural food 👍 and is working good and I'm still doing my workouts.
Congrats hope your doing well mama!
I’m really happy that I already eat most of what you suggested. I want to share my favorite breakfast with you that I ate almost every day in my first trimester
Parfait
Non fat plain Greek yogurt
Goji berries
Chia seeds
Nutmeg
Banana
Black, ras, blue and strawberry
Blended frozen cherries with a little unsweetened almond milk
Crushed pecans or pistachios
Flaxmeal porridge
3 Tbsp ground flaxseed
Warm coconut milk
Chia seeds
Top with berries and 1 tablespoon coconut oil and cinnamon
I would love to hear how you liked these!
Am seven weeks pregnant and am adding much weight and I really want to be more careful thank you so much you are such a blessing
Marianna, don't too much at 7 weeks, it's likely fluid weight! We gain a lot of blood pass and fluid in the uterus during pregnancy. I think you'll also enjoy this vid as you continue to think about nourishing your body through your pregnancy: th-cam.com/video/YB2hI1V9Jak/w-d-xo.html and snag my free prenatal training program here that's amazing (you can start next week!!) www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts
@@glowbodypti'm 13 weeks and have gained 15lbs. I hope its fluid weight and not fat 😞 i didn't gain weight this last week so im happy about that so hopefully it has platuead now and i can keep off any extra weight.
I’m listening to this while cutting my papers to be used as my “everyday to-do list” and I’m just halfway through the entire video but I’ve learned a lot already.. my baby is also kicking while listening to her talk
I’m 17 weeks with baby #4 and I really hope to not gain much weight this pregnancy. I put on 80 with my first, 50+ with my second and 40 with my last one and you’d think by now it would be obvious to avoid junk food but it’s harder now for some reason lol. I’ve been exercising daily and now I need to eat right and I think I’ll be good. Thanks for the info and food ideas!
Pregnant with baby number 2 and this was an amazing refresher !! ❤️💜
Hi Ashley, helllp!! I am gaining so much weight this third pregnancy. And I dont really know why... I do your prenatal plan and I am hungry all day Long... I cannot only eat apples or yoghurt when I am hungry... How did you only gain 12 kg?! I went from 62 kg now to 74 kg in week 24... Oh my gosh
I LOVE this video! I am 6 weeks pregnant and am so much enjoying watching your videos. Thank you for all that do you and i hope you and your family are well!
I'm so happy I found your channel! I am 14 weeks pregnant with twins, and since I found out we were having two babies, I felt I needed to up my nutrition game to make sure they grow healthy and strong!!! I might try you eggs and peanut butter combo! X
At what week did you get to know
A great combo from your suggestions is strawberry spinach salad! I like to add almonds with either a poppyseed dressing, or balsamic vinegar! Do you have an updated video from this pregnancy on what you've been eating?
Great insight! You are a huge encouragement and help! I am 2 days away from being 23 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby. I love how you desire to stay heathy but have balance. I feel the same way. Thank you for taking time for all these videos.
avocado and pear for the constipation issues
So with my first child I ate really unhealthy foods and I sat on my butt for about 90% of the day. But I gained a normal amount of body weight with my first child. My second pregnancy I’ve been eating healthy, cooking at home, and eating small portions. I’m also extremely active with this pregnancy, I go for a hour walk a day with my dogs and son and also exercise. I’m also 80% of the day on my feet. However I’m gaining a lot of weight, idk where this weight is going because my butt, thighs, arms, and boobs really haven’t gotten much larger. My stomach is pretty big but not anything extreme. Idk what to do at this point because no matter how healthy and active I am the weight keeps on coming. The baby is at a normal weight as well 🤷♀️🤷♀️ Idk what to do because every time I tell people this nobody can relate or give some advice. The doctors assume I’m just eating sugar but I really don’t the majority of my meals are salads with chicken and yogurt for dessert. The snacks I eat are raisins, fruit, or nuts
With how active you were , you were perhaps building a lot of muscles so the number on the scale was increasing, but not your mass (muscles weighs more than fat in volume)
I got preeclampsia at the end of my first pregnancy so ended up bloating up when I had a really healthy weight throughout my pregnancy and I still didn't get the chance to fully remove the weight along with fix the diastasis recti issue by the time by baby was 18 months and am now pregnant with baby no.2 so this was perfect for me. I've always been a healthy eater anyways so this helps me know i'm eating the right things and along with your amazing workout videos i'm hoping to not gain anymore weight during this pregnancy other than what is necessary of course. Thanks for your videos they really help!
omg my life same happened with first pregnancy now in second pregnancy im.very careful
@@belindaa9971 aww congrats and hope it all goes well. Im 28 weeks and so far so good I just hope it stays this way 😊
Thanks for the tips! I'm 18 weeks now and trying to be healthy! Normally I love fish and eggs, but unfortunately they're aversions now so that sucks. But I've been eating lots of veggies, fruit, and lean meat. My first trimester I could barely eat anything and fruit made me throw up. But I could handle smoothies and veggies, so I ate as much of those as I could. Lost about 4 pounds, but am right on track now.
This video rocks! I am just hitting my 16th week of my first pregnancy and I was worried I was not getting enough of the right foods. This was so helpful! Ao happy to hear I can keep eating my evening dessert😊 Also, the prenatal work out has kept me extremely motivated in the crazy time of quarantine. Thank you for sharing all of your insight.
Thanks for the tips I’m pregnant and everything I eat makes me nauseous and I have gained weight in my first trimester your video is helpful thanks
I love how in-depth these videos are (plus I'm a new subscriber), but I wish the information was quicker to digest. I think you have some great advice but have you considered making a shorter video that kind of bullet-points your information? I mean this is 100% niceness! I want to learn but I'm impatient! :(
I actually loved how long and in-depth it was! I hate when someone suggests/recommends eating a certain way and then doesn't explain why it's a good way to eat.... I think she did a great job of explaining "the why" :)
Hello Ashley! I just found your channel last week searching for pregnancy workouts and you immediately hooked me. :) Happy to hear about the nutrition facts you share here, especially as they are very close if not identical to what I usually eat therefore I am happy to hear, that I already do the best for my little babygirl (currently 24 weeks pregnant).
I will definitely check out your other pregnancy related videos (already watched those about strechmarks and the Benkung Belly Bind) and are happy to see more from you. :)
Best wishes to you and your family from a girl from Germany who loves a holistic lifestye, everything beautyful and with a littel obsession for long hair.
Heike
Thank you so much! I will try them over the next days. 😊
I know a lot about nutrition but these tips are so helpful 😊 currently I am week 31 and trying to gain healthy weight 🙏🏼
Thank you for this! I already eat 90% of what you suggested. FTM so it is reassuring that my diet is good for both baby and me. I have also been following your Prenatal W/O plan and LOVE IT!! Thank you for helping all us Mom's and Babies!! Plan to use your post pregnancy plan once I deliver.
Congratulations and way to go already eating 90% of what I mentioned here- that is FANTASTIC and well above average. I'm so encouraged to hear you're doing the Free Prenatal Program workouts for yourself right now -- this will help accelerate your postpartum recovery even more when you pair it with the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan like you're already planning to do. Swap in another probiotic option you prefer - such as kombucha. I brew mine at home and my favorite flavor is strawberry. When you do it at home you can do a quick 10 day brew so it's not alcoholic (negligable) and you are 100% sure it's not getting contaminted.
Congrats again!
@@glowbodypt Thank you!!
Great Idea on the 1/2 pasta 1/2 zucchini pasta! I'm trying that next time I make spaghetti!!
It's like I'm hungry all of the time and I'm always craving something. At first it started with just craving fruits and carbs and now it's craving everything bad for me and I've tried meal prepping and snacking between meals on healthy stuff but then the cravings for sweets and salty food kicks in and I feel ravenous. It's really making me so sad and anxious dealing with this. I have to talk to my doctor but I'm still shy of 4 weeks until I can see him again and I'm just trying to find options and info to help me manage it until then. I'm so sad that I've gained almost 40lbs already and I'm only 24 weeks pregnant. :'( everything else has been nice but this food addiction is messing me up badly.
@@glowbodypt thank you I'll check it out! I do have my glucose appointment coming up soon so hopefully that'll shed some light on my situation. I've never been one to be super thin or petite cause I'm athletic and tall but yeah the weight gain for this pregnancy has been crazy. I'm doing all the research I can and taking the necessary steps to cut out any processed sugars and carbs and watching my intake each day. Getting better at it I just really have to have self control. Hopefully I'll get better and better each day if not for me then for my baby.
Ashley, thanks a lot for your prenatal program! It helped me during my second pregnancy (my baby is 3 weeks now) - I gained only 40% of baby weight comparing with the first baby! And I definitely feel better and stronger then the first time.
Maybe you could do a video about what to eat while breastfeeding?
Thanks for the answer =)
I measured my ab gap recently and it's only 1-2 fingers! So I'm glad that I'm ok!
wow, Ashley, that's amazing. thank you so much for taking the time and effort to put this up! In addition to our email conversation I feel like you gave me the plan and knowledge I wanted with these super detailed but really easy tips. It sounds doable and flexible and I like it especially because I can feel free with food and not worry about the amount I eat. Just hope that I can keep it up, usually I get tired of cutting, cooking and shopping with all the mouths I have to feed here, ESPECIALLY when I'm pregnant... but I guess it's the only way to live healthily. blessings to you and your family from Germany! (btw-SO jealous that u can run around in summer clothes at this time of the year, it was snowing here two days ago, can u believe it!!!)
Great video, very informative! The only part I disagree with are the yogurt brand choices. Personally, I don't trust dairy products that aren't grass fed and or organic. I avoid brands like Dannon, Activia and Chobani. Even if they have live cultures, I consider the conditions the cows are raised and what they are fed as it effects the milk in the final product. I don't see photos or videos of their farms on their web pages. The labels don't say "Non-GMO". grass fed or "pasture-raised". I look out for brands that are transparent about their farming practices and avoid feeding cows GMO crops. It's been awhile since I've bought dairy yogurt, but off the top of my head brands like Siggi's and Stonyfield are somewhat cleaner and more ethical. Just sharing this because I really wish I knew about the dairy industry years ago! Really I'd like to find a local farmer since it's hard to know what goes on with major dairy brands in general, even the organic ones
Thanks for sharing this! I really appreciate it Rebecca.
Thank you! I love smoothies for breakfast maybe once or twice a week, but need to eat a bagel or something with it in order to not feel starving in an hour or 2. I have a vegan friend that does mainly juices for breakfast & lunch. I just don't understand how she's not completely starving.
Thanks for sharing this Ashley! Great tips and important for mamas and good general rules before and after! I appreciate all your videos - keep it up! xxoo
Chips actually do have nutrients in them they are generally from potato and salt is essential that’s why many women crave chips is really the electrolytes and nutrition from potato
Do your children eat the same exact breakfast & lunch as you? 1/2 the portion?
You have such a helpful channel. Thank you very much for your videos and help for all of us women! ❤️
Now that you are on baby four, has your pregnancy diet changed much (ie do you eat more smoothies for convenience?)
great question Shauna! My pregnancy diet has changed in that I remove deli meat since filming this video and I drink nettle tea and raspberry leaf tea in third trimester regularly to prepare the cervix and uterus for labor. My new preparing for labor follow along routine talks through this too th-cam.com/video/b8_6bApD1ec/w-d-xo.html I make a smoothie for me and the kids weekly, the ones from my 10 Minute Plan!
So helpful and educational, thank you!
I am tempted to try the crunchy peanut butter on my eggs but also horrified at the idea lol. Does the peanut butter flavor take over the taste of the eggs, or does the peanut butter kind of morph into a more savory flavor when combined with the egg?
Also.. I am currently 35 weeks and have been VERY much considering getting your 12-Week Postpartum Plan, but it's been very very difficult for me to justify the $130 with the low income that my husband is currently making as an apprentice in his job. I saw on your website that you offer three sales a year on your program, but I wasn't sure if any of those sales would be coming up within the next few months! I have seen some free postpartum workout plans (NourishMoveLove and PregnancyandPostpartumTV on TH-cam for example) but I just don't have the same level of trust in others as I do in you! I feel so confident that you won't incorporate any moves that could be harmful to my recovery, and I love the level of challenge you provide in your workouts as well as the explanations you give to help with proper form and motivation.
Thanks Ashley!
-Nicole
Nicole, it's Ashley. Congrats on 36-ish weeks along your pregnancy now! Clearly you are a high-achieving, motivated woman and I'm honored to have you here.
Maybe stick to eggs + regular toast w/ PB and blueberries/banana/strawberries sliced on top! This is a go-to me in addition to "Ashley's go to breakfast" from the 10 Minute Plan, Maine Maple oatmeal- also in the 10 Minute Plan and the pesto eggs in the Mom Cookbook! (Mom Cookbook comes w/ the 12 Week PPP as a bonus by the way!).
Next sale is Mother's Day weekend -- a few months away in May.
Since you've followed my Free Prenatal Program I know you are the type of woman who likes to sweat, feel the burn, feel *rewarded* from your workouts and you take your body's health seriously. There's nothing else I'd ever do for myself postpartum than the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan first. If you want to hit me up on instagram I can share testimonials w/ you from women who tried other programs first that ended up being a waste of their valuable time and/or waste of they money before they got on the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan and actually made measurable progress within 2 weeks.
Lord God, please be with Nicole in her upcoming labor & delivery as she welcomes this child you've given her into her arms.
@@glowbodypt Thank you so much for your thorough response, Ashley! I truly appreciate it, and I will be definitely looking forward to the Mother’s Day sale!! It should be perfect timing, as I will be around a month postpartum at that time! I’m so grateful that you offer sales at all!
And thank you so much for your sweet prayer - that means so much to me, being a first-time mom and not knowing what to expect with labor! I am hoping to have an unmedicated birth, so prayers will be one of the main things pushing me along! You are so kind and have been SUCH an inspiration to me! Thank you again, truly 🥰
Hi! My sister in law is a carnivore and she loves it and says it helps alot. What do you think about the carnivore diet?
The carnivore diet is a last case scenario -- as in trying to survive. Women on a carnivore diet are almost completely deprived of fiber. Fiber is what cleans your insides out, like floss and a tooth brush. When you only consume animal protein you are missing out on loads of antioxidants, bio-available vitamins and naturally occuring minerals that are found in vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, whole grains and dairy. I would never recommend the carnivore diet to anyone, especially not a pregnant or nursing mother or a woman who wants a stellar metabolism, strong hair, dewy skin and longevity as far as decreasing chances of diseases.
Makes sense it helps because the solution to gestational diabetes is meat really. They lower and restrict carbs and types…I do still think pregnancy it’s important to get carbs in as ketones aren’t good for baby
Can you share a few dinner recipes? And also how do you usually cook your sweet potatoes? I love your channel it has motivated me so much!
GlowBodyPT thank you so much!! I am following your prenatal workout plan and am loving it! The set up with the calendar makes it so easy and so motivating I can’t miss a day! I’m very excited to see your next plan and can’t wait for the recipes🤗💕
good video
Thank you! You’re so clear I’m what you say! I’ll be taking your advice 😊💗
I'm soo happy to hear that! I have a full Nutrition playlist on youtube you can watch if you want too. : ) type in "glowbodypt nutrition playlist"
@@glowbodypt thank you💕💕
Great video! 7 weeks pregnant and I have not been eating week bc I’ve been nauseous. Good reminder of what I need to focus on. Any suggestions of what else to eat for egg nutrient replacement? I don’t eat eggs.
Congrats on 7 weeks along! Do you eat beans?? All varieties! Pinto, black, garbanzo...all soo healthy during pregnancy w/ protein, fiber, and micro-nutrient dense.
Are canned beans okay? I can’t cook beans for the life of me. 😂
You are looking sooo good in this Video! :)
Thanks, Vivien! How is your pregnancy going?
@@glowbodypt I am actually not pregnant right now... but we hope this will happen some time soon! ♡
Hi I’m currently 23 weeks pregnant. I would like to see and try out the recipes available in your Lean Fast and Strong Capable Plan. Are the recipes available for purchase apart from the LFSC plan?
3 servings of fruit a day, dang, I gotta beef things up a bit. Why is it so hard for me to get enough fruits and veggies in.
Hmm.. never thought of combining eggs with peanut butter!
What do you usually drink during your meals?
Thank you for sharing this! Quick question - if I can’t have eggs while pregnant because I’m still nursing my first who is allergic to eggs, is there another food that is comparable?
Just google it. You don’t even needs eggs
ive been craving ceaser salad 😭 but my friends mom told me that it’s not good bc of the dressing 🥺
thank s mommy !
Omg Im eating pizza for the second time and watching this and feeling so bad I don’t have the strength to give up unhealthy habits as I’ll lose my job until delivery as soon as I declare pregnancy at work. And I had a smoothie this morning :/ being alone and pregnant is not easy lol
What are your favorite healthier desserts?
can you share the actual recipes?
What would you recommend for someone who is having constant nausea a food aversions? I have a difficult time keeping food down. Especially Chicken, meat, and greens. I want to eat healthy but it's been difficult.
Thank you so much for your response! Yes I will try that and I would love to join your training program! You are an inspiration! On days I can I'm following your workouts now during the pregnancy and although they kick my butt I thoroughly enjoy them! Thanks for everything you do!
Eating fruit makes me super hungry. After about an hour I am ravenous.
Be sure you are pairing fruit with a healthy fat source. I'm talking peanutbutter, any variety of nuts, or seeds. This will increase absorption of fat soluble vitamins and keep you fuller longer!
As I watch this, I'm contemplating eating the leftover pizza in the fridge
Edit: okay, so I had a slice of bread with an egg and baked beans instead. Could be healthier but I'm just so hungry after the gym and this was the quickest way
Wow she’s really disordered I really pray no woman on here but this. Eat your white carbs enjoy your corn chips and salsa. Too many veggies that you don’t actually crave are not meant to be eaten in that specific pregnancy. For example I thoroughly dislike sweet potato but I love coriander and cucumbers because that’s what baby wants.
Also she’s seriously underrating. Never take advise from someone who you wouldn’t want your daughters or sons taking advice from..
a stay at home mom is somehow a nutrition expert. it must be tough leaching off your husband
Former Army Engineer Officer (when this was filmed), deployed to Afghanistan 9 months, prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist and mother of 4. Thanks for your concern, Nick.
Even without any of those amazing achievements, being a stay at home mom is nothing for anyone to be ashamed of, in fact it is a selfless and honorable act to spend your time caring for others. Maybe you should try being a little more caring yourself? It actually feels good to be a nice person.