How do you handle PMS?

218Beth

How do you handle PMS cravings? I wanted a loaded burger (cheese, bacon, etc) and settled for a single with lettuce, tomato and ketchup. And onion rings,. :blushing: A personal favorite. And a pepsi from the vending machine to go with it.

I'll handle the calories. And I know I'm sort of sabotaging myself with that meal. But I've been craving sugar and fat the last 24 hours.

Anewdress

I know the feeling. I crave dark chocolat with marzipan filling.

My nutritionist said it's okay to have the most simple burger mcDonalds makes with a salad.
Only bread, 100%beef and no cheese or sauce except for ketchup.
And not on a daily basis off course. Only when desperate. :-)

218Beth

Yeah, I'll probably be eating salad for dinner. Or a Lean Cuisine.

BlueBombers

You can still have a burger, just make it at home...that is what I do now since I love them during that time. I also make french fries in my air fryer.

Melissa22G

I give in.

TyTy76

Like an adult.

MrsFowler1069

Like an adult.

You mean like an adult man, TyTy. lol

MaryPoppinsIAint

I plan for it... I have pretty predictable cravings, and I know I just need to drink extra water to compensate for the sodium intake.

PippiNe

I usually try to preoccupy myself with something else to do (preferably far away from any food source). Though last month I failed miserably with that. But the next day I chalked it up to a bad day and just got right back into my diet. It's one day at a time, you can't beat yourself up for a one-day failure, because it is just that - one day. This journey will last a lifetime. One day, once a month is insignificant in the long run.

If you're afraid of going on a horrible binge (1500-2000 calories more) instead of just an overindulgence, enlist a friend to help keep you accountable. Go on a walk with her, go shopping or do something together that doesn't involve food. Good luck )

hookilau

How do you handle PMS cravings? I wanted a loaded burger (cheese, bacon, etc) and settled for a single with lettuce, tomato and ketchup. And onion rings,. :blushing: A personal favorite. And a pepsi from the vending machine to go with it.

I'll handle the calories. And I know I'm sort of sabotaging myself with that meal. But I've been craving sugar and fat the last 24 hours.

I know what you mean....last night I couldn't get enough sweet. Sweet for me is 1/2 peach (T2D) and 4 oz greek yogurt with SF preserves, which is ALOT for me all at once....I started with the peach but it wasn't enough, then had the yogurt.
I kinda KNEW it was a little much at the time, but surprisingly didn't care.

This morning...bam....shark week :grumble:

I'm not complaining as the alternative at almost 46 would just be awkward and offputting :huh: but sheesh. I used to get tender boobies & cramps as a warning but these days, nothin' but not-to-be-denied sweet cravings :blushing:

trogalicious

Typically, I'll have a beer. I'll get my wife a bottle of red and some chocolate.

lisamarie1780

I give my PMS cravings exactly what they want... I find they surrender quietly that way

Cranquistador

I say, "Yes, dear."

muddyevil

I find I allow myself one treat a day, and make up for it with more exercise or smaller meals. If I don't do that, I just can't handle it and binge!

Billsfansj

Avoiding people who have it

jenifr818

Typically, I'll have a beer. I'll get my wife a bottle of red and some chocolate.

Smart man

Calliope610

If the burger and onion rings fit into your calories, don't worry about it. Cals in vs cals out. That is all.

WisiPls

I get a new girlfriend

level26

I allow myself one candy bar each month for the time. If not I'd be on the news. :mad:

TheCaren

I cave in to the cravings to a modest degree. I believe that the deprivation technique just leads me to binge. But if I know carbs aren't "off limits", then when I crave them at PMS time I eat them in moderation, because I know I can have more later.

cw822

i kill people...works every time...