Is this true..?

Kim_08
Kim_08 Posts: 157
in Food and Nutrition
Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim
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  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    Doesn't make sense. Did the source also say why?
  • eidmomma
    eidmomma Posts: 5
    I personally have never heard of that, I know you are supposed to drink more water, but the only time you would add more is for things such as weight/resistance training
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Not sure regarding that they are "supposed" to eat more, however I know I used to crave more food and especially sugary stuff during this time, perhaps this is what was meant.
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    That's what I thought too, but I wasn't sure. I actually read it from a random reply on a MFP thread.. She didn't go into detail about it. The woman just said that we need more calories during that time, but didn't explain why.
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    I actually read it from a random reply on a MFP thread.. She didn't go into detail about it. The woman just said that we need more calories during that time, but didn't explain why.
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Not sure regarding that they are "supposed" to eat more, however I know I used to crave more food and especially sugary stuff during this time, perhaps this is what was meant.

    Yeah that's what I was thinking too. Just figured I'd ask.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    I actually read it from a random reply on a MFP thread.. She didn't go into detail about it. The woman just said that we need more calories during that time, but didn't explain why.

    Then I would ask that person who was crazy enough to post such a thing 'where is the reputable source of information found?' - honestly, dont fall for this crap.. its totally rediculous...
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
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    I have heard lots of reports that say women have a higher metabolism during that time of the month. It may or may not be true, but the changes in metabolism are probably minimal. Not enough to justify eating a pound of chocolate ( :( )

    There is substantiated evidence however that your appetite increases at that time, and you are prone to retaining water. I usually use it as a "cheat time" where I stop counting calories for a couple of days and without eating total junk, just give myself a break.
  • MissCheese
    MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
    I absoultely crave more carbs during that time but resist over eating for the day or three that I'm affected, not always easy.
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Yeah good idea. I will have to look for it again.. thanks. I see so many comments on here from people that don't seem true, but I figured it didn't hurt to ask. :)
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    I actually read it from a random reply on a MFP thread.. She didn't go into detail about it. The woman just said that we need more calories during that time, but didn't explain why.

    Then I would ask that person who was crazy enough to post such a thing 'where is the reputable source of information found?' - honestly, dont fall for this crap.. its totally rediculous...

    Yeah good idea. I will have to look for it again.. thanks. I see so many comments on here from people that don't seem true, but I figured it didn't hurt to ask. :)
  • tml510
    tml510 Posts: 3
    not sure if we're "supposed" to but I sure do feel like i eat more during that time. :/
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    No offense, but that's, um, how do you say.... "KoOkY TaLk". Just eat healthy, work out, and enjoy! :D
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Okay, thanks for everyone's input. I'll just google it.
  • Dilfster
    Dilfster Posts: 416 Member
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    you don't have to be rude to her.
  • Meg177
    Meg177 Posts: 215 Member
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/295115-calories-burned-while-on-your-period/
    http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=42321&sc=801
    http://dietitian-online.com/images/pdf/article_cravings.pdf

    It sure is true. I don't know what you'd consider a reputable source but this are the first few that came up when I googled. It's not much but it can really help. It's about 100-300 calories.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    The process of purging doesn't do much. However, the cramping that often comes with can cause a slight increase in calorie burn. I certainly haven't needed to eat more, just sleep more! LOL!

    I like livestrong.com. They do a good job researching things there.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    My BMR jumps but I just consider it a bonus to my workouts
  • Meg177
    Meg177 Posts: 215 Member
    My BMR jumps but I just consider it a bonus to my workouts

    My mom always said if you can do this that's best. Your metabolism tanks after menopause and it gets harder to lose weight after so the more you do before the better.

    Some women really have a hard time with tom and, I figure, if a stuffed potato or a candy bar makes life easier for me and everyone around me, that's just what I'm going to do. You are bleeding, losing iron...Your hormones are having a fit. If a woman is on her period give her whatever she wants. NOW!!
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/295115-calories-burned-while-on-your-period/
    http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=42321&sc=801
    http://dietitian-online.com/images/pdf/article_cravings.pdf

    It sure is true. I don't know what you'd consider a reputable source but this are the first few that came up when I googled. It's not much but it can really help. It's about 100-300 calories.

    Thanks so much!
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    you don't have to be rude to her.

    that was not rude...... Too many people are quick to believe in the first thing someone reads... when she said it had come from an MFP member with no source, that is a red flag. Thats why I had said she should go to the member and ask for the resource from them

    Its called accountability. That was not being rude whatsoever.
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    you don't have to be rude to her.

    that was not rude...... Too many people are quick to believe in the first thing someone reads... when she said it had come from an MFP member with no source, that is a red flag. Thats why I had said she should go to the member and ask for the resource from them

    Its called accountability. That was not being rude whatsoever.

    The livearmstrong link has a short article article about it. Come to find out, it is true!
  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
    not sure if we're "supposed" to but I sure do feel like i eat more during that time. :/

    True Story!! lol
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I wish it were true.
  • sweetpea129
    sweetpea129 Posts: 755 Member
    Yes, i actually read the same thing from a few different sources that said we use about 200 more calories during that time. I dont think your question was so crazy!
  • lifeskittles
    lifeskittles Posts: 438 Member
    Yeah it is definitely true :)...I looked this up a long time ago when I felt I was indulging like a cow every month when i was PMSing ;)....probably doesn't justify the AMOUNT of crappy food I intake during that time...hehe
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    L Davidsen et. al. Impact of the menstrual cycle on determinants of energy balance: a putative role in weight loss attempts. International Journal of Obesity (2007) 31, 887-890

    http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v31/n12/full/0803699a.html
  • reneegee23
    reneegee23 Posts: 232 Member
    L Davidsen et. al. Impact of the menstrual cycle on determinants of energy balance: a putative role in weight loss attempts. International Journal of Obesity (2007) 31, 887-890

    http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v31/n12/full/0803699a.html

    Funny, I always figured more energy would be required during ovulation. Also, love that even a scientific journal cannot avoid the whole 'women and chocolate and their periods' trope. It pisses me off. (I'm also on my period.)
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    Whether I'm suppose to or not....I'm sure I do eat more calories just because everything looks friggan delicious...

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