Is it true ladies...
sally1992
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That when we're on our period we can consume an extra 500 calories? I heard this rumour today and was wondering if it is true?
Sally
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I doubt it.0
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not for me0
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never heard it...but I bet most of us used to ....0
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unless you wanna gain a whole pound or more...i wouldn't do it!0
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I heard several years back that our bodies burn more calories during menstruation. Google around and you will find opposing opinions. If you think it's worth the risk then go for it. But personally, I don't do it.0
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There is no scientific proof to support that. Medical experts believe the most a woman can burn extra during their period week is 100 to 200 calories during the entire cycle.0
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That's a new one.
Never heard of that one before.. I highly doubt it though.....0 -
It's true for me. I burn a lot of calories during that time b*tch slapping ignorant people around me who annoy me. Hence, more calories to consume.0
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I call bullsh*t! If anything watch your sodium intake to prevent further bloating.0
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I try not to go over, period or no.0
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I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!0
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Haven't heard that! I'd definitely drink more water during TOM to counteract the bloating0
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i think i probably consume more than an extra 500 via chocolate0
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I guess it depends on your body. My menstrual cycle has not disrupted my weight loss, I hear this a lot though. It never makes sense to me.0
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I don't know what the calorie count is (it's probably different for each woman), but I think that our bodies do burn a little extra during that time because it's doing extra work getting rid of the uterine lining... Same concept as breast feeding or pregnancy... Your body has added more biological processes to it's usual routine, therefore the cells are consuming more energy and require more fuel than usual. I wouldn't use it as an excuse to pig out during that week, but I believe there is a little truth behind it. It would be interesting to know the exact extra calorie burn, though.0
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It's true for me. I burn a lot of calories during that time b*tch slapping ignorant people around me who annoy me. Hence, more calories to consume.
LOL.0 -
I've heard of that before, but I still stay within calorie range. If I do burn an extra 500 calories per day while on TOM, then that's an extra pound I'll lose that week.0
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Should I? Nope.
Do I? Sometimes...0 -
I know I want to, lol!0
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I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!0
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