Has anyone lived off of junk food during pregnancy?

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I keep eating grilled cheese from Panera or five guys non stop. Especially cajun  French fries. My junk food eating is 50% . I eat healthy 50%. Am I terrible or hurting the baby for this?

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No you arent hurting the baby, your eating and thats what matters. In general we all know fast food isnt good for us but we eat it all the time. Its not gonna hurt your baby. Eat what you want momma and just try to slip in some healthy things here and there. Enjoy your pregnancy :D

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I tried to eat as healthy as possible before pregnancy. But now with the cravings, it’s nearly impossible to eat mindfully. I basically just put whatever I feel like eating into my mouth... 😭

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I wouldn’t consider grilled cheese junk food.

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I'm currently pregnant and have the palate of a 5 year old. Plus I have gestational diabetes so my options are really limited. I do the best I can but my choices are not great. However baby is doing well, growing at an ideal pace and everything seems to be going well. I try and take it easy on myself... there are children born to poverty stricken mothers, actively using drug addicts, domestic violence situations,  and believe me I'm not judging them, but I think there is a lot worse we could be doing than eating a little unhealthy or taking in a little caffeine etc.

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I’m about 8w. The only things that have been sounding good are sugary cereals like peanut butter cap’n crunch, Golden Grahams, Cocoa Puffs...boxed vegan Mac n cheese (since I can’t have dairy)...and canned soup which is usually pretty high is sodium and processed junk. I eat a lot of carbs and crackers too, and popsicles. I try to sneak in some fruits and veggies in between. Watermelon helps. Cucumbers and carrot sticks. Last night I had probably the healthiest meal I’ve had in two weeks. I ate egg whites with kale and avocado toast. 
This first trimester is very difficult when it comes to queasiness and eating right. But at this point, if a moment comes where I feel okay to eat something and it just so happens that it’s a sugary bowl of cereal...I eat it!! My doctor says as long as you’re putting something in your stomach, and at least trying to sneak in fruits or veggies here and there, you’re fine. She even said if you wake up in the morning and you want pizza for breakfast because it’s the only thing that sounds good, eat it!

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Not necessarily junk food but definitely fast food. I have been so sensitive to smells that I can’t cook at home with out wanting to puke. If I do cook I instantly lose my appetite. If I can run out and grab dinner from Panera, Qdoba, Wendy’s, the gas station, literally anywhere but my own kitchen, I will. It’s the only way I’ve been able to eat.

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Baby gets nutrients from you. So I think moderation is key. But if you're ordering healthy things like at panera or sandwich places, like you're getting meats, veggies etc that's not really junk food.

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For me personally I've been finding that heavy, high carb foods (things that some would consider 'unhealthy') is the only thing helping my morning sickness. 
Grilled cheese especially 😍
Just have to sneak some fruits and veggies in there too and all will be fine :)

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To be honest I am quite shocked about the percentage that voted yes. I read so many post here about the struggle of conceiving, I thought that the lifestyle (healthy style) would increase to consume food with nutrients which is beneficial for you and your baby. Of course eating junk food sometimes isn’t a problem 
Well every body adapt food different, so if it works for you, you feel no doubt about what you consume and everything is fine by your appointments, than who cares

Has anyone lived off of junk food during pregnancy?

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