TOTM!

Becky170467
Becky170467 Posts: 69 Member
edited November 19 in Motivation and Support
I've been trying really hard but this morning I ate 2 cream cakes for breakfast at my desk because I felt so bloated, had stomach ache & just craved comfort food. Really annoyed with myself. Not fair that men don't have to put up with feeling like this!

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  • leslisa
    leslisa Posts: 1,350 Member
    Sure it is. We also can have babies and they can't. Though I do get your point. So when you are getting close to that time, start stocking up on stuff that you want to eat instead of cream cakes. I like light yogurt with light whipped topping. Really crappy for you because of the artificial sweetener but I don't care. If you like cream cake is there something lighter you could sub for it? Also, make sure you are taking a vitamin if the doc OK's it. I am always super low on iron during that time and it makes me crave food like crazy.

    Best of luck and this too shall pass (if it hasn't already!!!).
    leslisa
  • leahcollett1
    leahcollett1 Posts: 807 Member
    for me, its been biscuits this week, malted milk creams - dam dam totm!!!
  • las07s
    las07s Posts: 150 Member
    I have had so much trouble the last two days.... It's awful! I had two binges this week. TWO. Sadly, I can't take it back, but I can put in some extra effort at the gym this weekend. I obviously won't be running because OUCH, but that Jacob's ladder stair master is calling my name. Best I can say is to do like I do and work at resisting the cravings, but hold yourself accountable at the gym (as much as is healthy/responsible) if you end up caving for treats.
  • DoreenaV1975
    DoreenaV1975 Posts: 567 Member
    edited June 2015
    I actually eat less calories during my TOTM because I know that I will gain weight due to the bloating alone!
  • jnv7594
    jnv7594 Posts: 983 Member
    I just kick up into maintenance the week prior to mine. No sense fighting a losing battle, lol. I let myself eat a bit more because if I don't I will ending up binging and eating way over maintenance. And then there are some months where it's so bad that I just don't count calories for a day or two. It evens out because usually once my TOM starts I lose my appetite for a few days.
  • iheartinsanity
    iheartinsanity Posts: 205 Member
    In all fairness having been through childbirth 3x....seeing what my nagging self did. They go through a lot (mentally, not biologically). They struggle, too. Have a little sympathy for the dudes!

    In all seriousness though, get yourself a meal management bag. I got one from Isolator Fitness (really want a 6 pack bag but just can't stomach that price yet) and it's saved my tail from overeating, especially when I get cravings. Also look up recipes for protein snacks to satisfy your craving for that time too. You'll meet the craving but not nessesarily the bloat. It's taken me a while but I think I have it down.
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