Is it true ladies...

sally1992
sally1992 Posts: 11
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
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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  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    I doubt it.
  • SallieBeige
    SallieBeige Posts: 341 Member
    :( not for me
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    never heard it...but I bet most of us used to ....
  • JediMaster_intraining
    JediMaster_intraining Posts: 903 Member
    unless you wanna gain a whole pound or more...i wouldn't do it!
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    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.
  • Metsfn4life
    Metsfn4life Posts: 125 Member
    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.
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    That's a new one.

    Never heard of that one before.. I highly doubt it though.....
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    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.
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    I call bullsh*t! If anything watch your sodium intake to prevent further bloating.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I try not to go over, period or no.
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!
  • sweets2001
    sweets2001 Posts: 106
    Haven't heard that! I'd definitely drink more water during TOM to counteract the bloating
  • tkn11
    tkn11 Posts: 276 Member
    i think i probably consume more than an extra 500 via chocolate
  • Xandralexa
    Xandralexa Posts: 87
    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.
  • StarlaDesiree
    StarlaDesiree Posts: 33 Member
    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.
  • mamato4kids
    mamato4kids Posts: 217 Member
    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.
  • QueenCat25
    QueenCat25 Posts: 130
    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. ;)
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
    Should I? Nope.

    Do I? Sometimes...
  • 2knoxs
    2knoxs Posts: 81
    I know I want to, lol!
  • shonasteele
    shonasteele Posts: 473
    I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!
    :laugh: :drinker: :laugh: :drinker: :laugh: :drinker: :laugh: :drinker:
  • jwhit8791
    jwhit8791 Posts: 6
    Wow.....had not ever heard that........I know that I have been told that I get an extra 500 because I am nursing a newborn. I would rather not use them but it's nice to know that they are there.
  • sadlazarus
    sadlazarus Posts: 76
    Not being a lady, I can't say I'm an expert.
    What I can say is when a woman is menstruating I wouldn't dare tell her that she can't eat 500 extra calories...
  • sally1992
    sally1992 Posts: 11
    haha! I'm not going to risk it, I was just seeing if it was true as it seemed abit far fetched and also too good to be true!
  • StarlaDesiree
    StarlaDesiree Posts: 33 Member
    I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!

    LMAO! Yeah!
  • maura5880
    maura5880 Posts: 346 Member
    Huh? I've heard 300 extra when you're preggo, 500 when breastfeeding. Never heard anything about eating more when on your period. I definitely don't..
  • stephiejones
    stephiejones Posts: 54
    I would not do it, lol when im on mine, i try and eat less to make sure when im thru i weight less lol...:wink:
  • carebear7951
    carebear7951 Posts: 404 Member
    Never heard that before...though so many women complain of weight gain during that TOM that maybe everyone does it!? I, personally, don't do anything differently during my period than I would normally... (in other words, if I'm eating badly I continue to do so, if I'm doing well I continue that!)
  • SimplyShanRunning
    SimplyShanRunning Posts: 885 Member
    Why?
  • Rachaelluvszipped
    Rachaelluvszipped Posts: 768 Member
    Nope..but our bodies do crave things every now and then,...and could be because we are lacking that in our eating... what's crazy is the day before TOM hit me..I did eat like a ton of carbs...which did in fact make me feel yucky..but...like I said...everyone's different..

    sometimes i crave a big juicy steak with the whole shebang!

    AND then there's the salty/chocolate times...

    and then sometimes I don't crave not one thing....

    Crazy female body..haha!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    In all seriousness, (which is really difficult today b/c of aforementioned topic), I would say don't risk it. It's probably something some man came up with to sell us more wine and chocolate.

    mmmm, wine.
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