I am insatiable... (women)

anorrisdyer
anorrisdyer Posts: 52 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I just started my period, (didn't have it for months because of stress), and I now feel like I am wasting away when I eat what MFP tells me to. I know I am getting enough food, because calories-wise I am, but I keep getting that gnawing hunger. I have doubled my water intake, trying to keep from eating when it would go over my caloric goals, but it really isn't working. I am hoping for a short cycle, haha, so I won't feel like this anymore.

Is this normal? :D

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  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Add more protein to your diet, makes a big difference and keeps you feeling fuller longer.
  • graysmom2005
    graysmom2005 Posts: 1,882 Member
    You're eating the calories, but they aren't working for you. You need more bang for your buck big time. Lots of carbs and sugars going on there. I would cut back on the fruit and TOTALLY get rid of the fruit juice...those are empty calories. Fit a lot more protein and veg in there and you will be more full...and it will cut back on the cravings. Fruit chews, potato chips....that stuff isn't going to fill you. Give it a shot! :-)
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    Happens to me too... darn hormones...

    I concur, try upping protein. I find that nuts help keep me full longer as long as I am careful to keep within my calorie limit.. HOWEVER.... I do occasionally go over my calorie limit when I am on TOM and I don't beat myself up for it.... I get right back on track the next day.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Your diary shows 1000 calories under yesterday... I'd be starving too.

    And yes, more protein.

    But it happens to me too...
  • anorrisdyer
    anorrisdyer Posts: 52 Member
    Your diary shows 1000 calories under yesterday... I'd be starving too.

    And yes, more protein.

    But it happens to me too...

    Haha, I just forgot to log my dinner that night. :D
  • Phaedra2014
    Phaedra2014 Posts: 1,254 Member
    Your fiber is really very low. You need to eat foods with more fiber as well as protein.
  • callie006
    callie006 Posts: 151 Member
    I just pretty much eat what I want, within some reason, for 2 days a month. I also take rest days from working out. I bounce back quicker and feel better than when I try to deprive myself. I will add that taking a multi vitamin during my period does help reduce the worst of the cravings.

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