One for the ladies...

LondonLoser

why oh why is it so hard to keep on track at certain times of the month? i've tried to take extra iron and vitamins but nothing seems to change- i am a food machine with no energy to exercise! any tips out there would be greatly appreciated xxx

suzitkd

Was wondering this myself yesterday whilst trying to not eat everything in sight... ANY answers would be very appreciated!

bjohs

I could probably let you know if about a week. I decided to conduct an experiment to see if I can actually lose weight during TOM. Today is Day 1 (unfortunately) but I managed to weight in .2 lbs less today. I am determined to be stronger than my cravings during the next few days!

Drunkadelic

I got the same way last week (the week before) and I had the same question. I couldn't seem to get enough food (especially carbs).

Here is the answer I found:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/246100-tom-experiment-preliminary-results

Enjoy!

Krista59

I personally don't know why this happens but it does. And if you try eating healthy its almost like your body doesn't want it. I think instead of trying to stay on track you give yourself that one day to have a little treat and that will hopefully satisfy your cravings. That's what I do and then I stay away from other foods so I'm not tempted.

Number one thing to do..... stay away from the boyfriend or hubby cause I know their eating habbits rubb off on me....

JustBreathe418

I just read something from Jillian Michael's about this today!

http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fitness-and-diet-tips/taming-pms?xid=nl_LosingItWithJillianMichaels_20110705

Black_Swan

For me - the healthier I ate and the more I exercised and the more loss I had, the easier it all got.

AshDHart

I have no idea why but I lose weight every time since I started MFP. I'm trying to figure out why but have no clue. I even move less for 1-2 days. I do gentle yoga to help with cramps and to stay somewhat active.