WOMEN - How do you get through your PMS cravings??

lnelson88

I want peanut M & M's right now!!! :noway:

kamorgozo

I give in! Then work it off -- I feel better just letting myself have what I want, and the extra exercise helps the physical symptoms feel better for me.

lilRicki

I just eat...the hardest part is at night when I'm watching tv...last night was strawberries, the fake whip cream, popchips, and sour patch kids...I felt disgusting after lol, I'm hoping tonight instead of sitting there I get to go for a walk. I did really good today, instead of the super awesome chocolate cupcakes on the table at work, I had celery sticks and green tea. I want a cupcake so bad I could tear someone's eyes out, but I just sit here and keep drinking. It's damn hard, and if you cave, it's your perogative...PMS is "anything goes for at least a few days"

fishermanwife

i eat a resonable portion of what i want and make sure that i already have or will work it off that day and for some reason i always feel more of a push or williness so work out during that time

stitcherbeth

I give in to them a little. I find I actually feel better if I have a serving of potato chips or a Hershey's kiss or two or part of a bottle of Dr Pepper. I have learned that my body actually needs the extra salt and caffeine during that time and that is partly why I crave it. Fruits, etc do not calm it at all. I don't feel better until I have the salt or whatever it is I am craving. That doesn't mean I go whole hog and eat the entire bag or container of whatever it is. One serving, and I make sure I have the calories for it or exercise to get them.

lnelson88

I just eat...the hardest part is at night when I'm watching tv...last night was strawberries, the fake whip cream, popchips, and sour patch kids...I felt disgusting after lol, I'm hoping tonight instead of sitting there I get to go for a walk. I did really good today, instead of the super awesome chocolate cupcakes on the table at work, I had celery sticks and green tea. I want a cupcake so bad I could tear someone's eyes out, but I just sit here and keep drinking. It's damn hard, and if you cave, it's your perogative...PMS is "anything goes for at least a few days"

lol That's awesome!

mirna_ayala0428

I give in but try to find a lowered calorie alternative.

Foofyknickers

i was thinking of asking the very same thing! I haven't resisted anything at all, I just reached for the crisps and chocolate. Was fabulous and just what I needed at the time, but now I feel quite bad for it. The worst thing is, I never have any motivation to excercise when I feel like this, even though I know it'd make me feel better.

michelegbowman

Please let me know. I am having them BIG TIME.

ladybg81

It is really hard. I generally just do not eat. We do not have a lot of junk food in the house anymore. It is really tough and sometimes I binge on strawberries and whipped cream (yesterday) or some of my son's snacks. I will adjust my eating the rest of the day to stay under my calories but sometimes, well, let's just say sometimes and leave it at that!!!

onawho

I eat the M&M's :sad: because if I don't :explode: and then everything is again :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

ChristyP0303

If you want something bad enough....EAT IT! Then exercise it off. I find if I really want something, its best to eat it or I'll eat everything else and still eventually eat what I wanted to begin with.

ChristyP0303

The motivation is being able to eat what you want. You don't get to eat what you want unless you are willing to exercise it off.

SheilaSisco

I'll cave. But in moderation. If I want chocolate, I have a bag of Dove in my fridge and I'll eat a piece or two. If it's anything else... well... it's usually chocolate, come to think of it! lol. So I'll give in and eat a half or third of a serving just to get my body to knock it off. I always make sure I have the cals available or that I'll be within 50 of the goal... I don't worry too much if I'm not going over by more than that.

itsgracia

I agree with eating to a degree...if you can find a better option (i.e. dark chocolate) then go for that. If not, well just close your eyes, eat, and savor it. It will cut down your craving for sure but just make up for it by exercising more. Good luck!

its_betty

Usually a brownie and a bag of chips will do the trick.

Oh, you wanted to know how I resist the cravings. I just accept that for 2 days a month, I will want to eat eat eat. I try to exercise more, eat healthy meals, and take my vitamins those days, but I also give myself a break and if I go over calories, so be it.

erisfreenici

So, um, the a "normal"-sized bag of Pretzel M&Ms is only 150 calories. Also, the sugar free jello pudding cups (chocolate) are only 60 calories. I put the cup in a bowl and add fresh strawberries and it almost feels like I'm eating a tray of those Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries.

runningfromzombies

I get up and MOVE. This is the only thing that kept me from breaking my two-week vacation from chocolate yesterday. I went for a very long walk, since I had to run around and do errands anyway. It was hard to get up and go at first, because honestly I just wanted to lay in bed, curled up in a ball, and let the knives continue to stab at my gut, but at the end of two miles and a relatively leisurely stroll, I felt so much better--and craving-free. The rest of the day, I was less bloated and had no cramps at all. Exercise is the best friend a girl can have. :flowerforyou:

misspenny762

Yeah I just give in to the cravings... It's a normal part of being a woman and I feel like ignoring PMS cravings is just not a realistic long-term plan

monkeybelle83

I just eat a little of what I want to sate the craving. I am doing a lifestyle change, not a diet. I find that I am having more success sticking with it this time around because I don't deny myself anything if I want it. I just stop and think about whether or not I really want it.

Ex. I am having a strawberry infused redbull today. I'm going to switch to S/F redbull and syrup tomorrow though so I can still enjoy them without the huge calorie hit.

Lisamarie1226

I give in! Then work it off -- I feel better just letting myself have what I want, and the extra exercise helps the physical symptoms feel better for me.

Ditto ;-)

Kellee_76

I'll cave. But in moderation. If I want chocolate, I have a bag of Dove in my fridge and I'll eat a piece or two.

God bless your heart! I wish I could stop at a piece or two! I had to give up the whipped cream with my strawberries because somehow the whole can was gone in two days! LOL--At that time of the month, my fiance has to hide the peanut butter too or in a weak moment I'll go after the jar with a spoon.

To the original poster: Honestly, I can burn the calories in a single serving bag of M&M's with just a long walk (and the long walk helps my cramps) so I just head down to the 7-Eleven, buy one bag, take them home, and eat them very slowly, one at a time

lisa35120

I go for sugar-free fudgesicles, or jello pudding... both very low in calories! Or sometimes a little bit of dark chocolate.

suzycreamcheese

im due any day and ive gone over the last 2 days. WAY over yesterday, so im not sure. Im going to do my best today.
I guess its just down to willpower and maybe upping the exercise on those days?

jaykaydee

If I can find the self-control to put away the nutella my favourite thing to eat during PMS cravings are Rainbow Sherbert and chocolate rice cakes with fruit preserves on them.


....Nutella is better though

RecliningFigure

I drink a tall glass of water. If I still crave something and it won't be satisfied by a tangerine or another sweet fruit, then I'll eat it slowly (and then exercise it off).

lnelson88

Also, the sugar free jello pudding cups (chocolate) are only 60 calories. I put the cup in a bowl and add fresh strawberries and it almost feels like I'm eating a tray of those Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries.

ohhhh.... I might try that....

elvb

I give in. I've always given in....after all, what's the point in depriving yourself?
Yesterday I had two fun size snicker bars. Delicious. I wanted the chocolate and they were there. I worked them into my calories and worked out last night. I feel absolutely no guilt....and may have another today lol. We'll see :happy:

AlwaysWanderer

Usually a brownie and a bag of chips will do the trick.

Oh, you wanted to know how I resist the cravings. I just accept that for 2 days a month, I will want to eat eat eat. I try to exercise more, eat healthy meals, and take my vitamins those days, but I also give myself a break and if I go over calories, so be it.

same here :bigsmile:

lnelson88

Yeah, some great suggestions but I have a REALLY hard time even going for a walk or something at that time of the month! I am L-A-Z-Y... Someone literally needs to peel my butt off the couch and the candy out of my hands...

kwardklinck

I usually just have a little chocolate when I want it. If I'm craving something salty, I try to stick with popcorn because it's not as bad for you as chips. I also have an instant coffee drink, a flavored yogurt, or a hot chocolate if I'm craving sweet.