Pregnancy Week 10: Feeling Better… Then Suddenly Not (Energy Swings, Food Aversions & Hormonal Acne)

Week 10 of pregnancy has been a mix of feeling really good… and then suddenly not so good again. Some days my energy is back, my appetite returns, and I feel like myself again. Other days I’m dealing with nausea, food aversions, and struggling to eat enough. In this week’s update, I’m sharing what it actually looks like to navigate the ups and downs of early pregnancy while still trying to fuel well as a runner and a mom. I talk about the emotional side of this pregnancy, including feeling nervous about adding a second baby, crying more easily, and having a shorter fuse than usual. Hormones are doing their thing. I’m also diving into the very real challenge of trying to eat frequently to prevent nausea while also dealing with food aversions, plus the strategy I’m using right now: making my protein feel more like dessert since carbs are what I’m craving most. And because pregnancy hormones are clearly thriving right now… we’re talking about hormonal acne. I explain why acne often flares during pregnancy and some nutrition strategies that support liver detox pathways, hydration, and hormone metabolism. Inside this episode: • The reality of good days and bad days in early pregnancy • Food aversions vs trying to eat frequently for nausea • Why I’m turning protein into dessert right now • Emotional shifts and anxiety about adding baby #2 • Hormonal acne during pregnancy and what may help nutritionally • Supporting liver detox pathways through food and hydration If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just curious what fueling during pregnancy actually looks like in real life, this episode is for you.   Want to try Go Guarded? Use my code serena10 at checkout! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian