Lisa Tsakos
Taking A Staycation From My Life
For a woman who’s supposed to be on maternity leave, I’m really busy. Our book idea was picked up by a major publisher only three weeks after my baby was born and I haven’t stopped working since. The concepts of napping when the baby naps, being a mall mom and attending weekly mommy groups... they just never happened, but hey, I’m supermom, right? I can multitask. Apparently not. My husba...
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Overindulging During Pregnancy
I gained exactly thirty pounds during my pregnancy, eight of which were put on during the last three weeks (the baby was overdue). My appetite was huge from the second month onwards, and I didn’t hold back on bread and boxed cereal. Most of the urges to eat occurred in the middle of the night. It wasn’t unusual for my husband to find me snacking on hummous and crackers at 4:30 am while wa...
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Combatting Cravings During Pregnancy? Good Luck With That One!
To the many pregnant women I counselled over the years, please accept my apologies for thinking that I could help you control your cravings. As a nutritionist, there are certain principles that, in a perfect world, should apply to pregnant women to prevent cravings. Frequently I hear from colleagues (and have said myself) that a healthy, balanced body will not crave any unhealthy foods, e...
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Artificial Color Surprise
Travelling with a baby is not fun, so on road trips to visit family, rather than stopping for a leisurely lunch, we pack food and limit the need for any stops. On our last two trips home, we had two separate road-trip-food surprises.First incident: My husband purchased a bag of dried mangoes at a small indoor market that carried mostly natural foods (fruits, vegetables, and bulk ite...
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