Are you healthier since having kids?

February 6th, 2010 | by admin |

I got pregnant with my first at 16, so like most teens I didn’t have a great Diet before getting pregnant, once I found out I was pregnant I became extremely healthy, al through my pregnancy with her I ate loads of fruits and Veggies, I continued my healthy eating after she was born and again I ate very healthy with my second, my youngest is 8mths and I still am pretty healthy, I feel its not just about me anymore, I have a duty to stay healthy and strong for my kids, not to say i dont induldge every now and then.
I watched my dad die of cancer 5 years ago, not to say if he had been healthier he would have lived, but there is a good chance it could have been avoided with better nutrition and if hadn’t drank or smoked as excessively as he did, im doing all I can to be there for my kids for as long as I can, I know we cannot prevent everything and despite all my efforts I could still come to my demise younger then expected.

Has your lifestyle changed since having kids? Are you more health conscience?

I am actually, also coz I breastfeed and everything I eat Ebony eats.

  1. 7 Responses to “Are you healthier since having kids?”

  2. By Ebony - Born 30th Jan 2009 on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    I am actually, also coz I breastfeed and everything I eat Ebony eats.
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  3. By Gonzalez on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    i ate a bunch of food before i had my first and now i dont eat as much but i still cant handle veggies
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  4. By jellybeans on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    Yup I am! I’ve never smoked and was never a big drinker, but I eat much more healthily. I make sure I get my 5 a day, I eat in moderation and exercise, but I do treat myself to an iced bun everyday :)
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  5. By Emma Monsters Mama on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    Ohhh yess!!! :)

    I got pregnant at 17, so like you, I had a pretty crappy diet lol. I was always chowing down on junk food, but when I got pregnant, junk food repulsed me… I was addicted to fruits and veggies and cheese for the last half of my pregnancy. Emmas 22 months now, and I still pick carrot sticks and ranch dressing over chips and chocolate. I love keeping healthy food in the house for snacks, and we try not to have so much junk around. Plus, having a baby and a family, I actually make real meals now :)

    I do eat healthy to try and stay Strong and in good health. I also want to set a good example for my daughter, that healthy foods are just as tasty as junk, but much better for you! Moms are superheros, we’ve got to keep our energy up!
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  6. By Rhia B on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    I got pregnant when I was 18 and before that my hubby and I ate out allllllll the time. Now that I think of it it was really gross, lol. But later in my pregnancy and then once my son was born I turned into a bit of a health food nut and we ate very health until I got pregnant again. We still don’t eat out hardly at all, but a box of mac and cheese goes down so much easier than veggies when I have morning sickness. Although I’m trying to be good, lol. I’m definitely more conscious about it now though.
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  7. By Half My Love Is In Iraq on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    When it comes to my weight I’m healthier. Before I became pregnant I was underweight now I’m at a healthy weight for my height. I’d still like the mushroom top from pregnancy gone though.
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  8. By equestrian~mommy on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

    My lifestyle has totally changed. I had my first at 18. I did have a good diet as my mum wouldn’t allow many crisps,biscuits and chocolate.
    When i was pregnant, i wanted to become more healthy, i started jogging in the garden and then a sprint through the woods near my house.
    My kids don’t eat chocolate crisps ect and they also exersize it off whilst horse riding.
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    Mom of 5.
    Nakita(8),Brianna(6), Sage(3),Vinessa(2 days) and Safira(2 days)

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