During "Pink Box" time

Beccababe01
Beccababe01 Posts: 41
in Motivation and Support
How does everyone handle their eating while it is "pink box" week? I am finding it hard to be good. Please help. What can i do to stop this before it gets out of control?!
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  • Alliwan
    Alliwan Posts: 1,245 Member
    there are a lot of places you can find substitue craving recipes. Like if i want chocolate ice cream during that time, i found a good recipe for high protien low fat ricotta cheese with baking chocolate and splenda that satisfies. If i want french fries, I bake the fries myself instead of fried fast food ones, and use seasoning salt. There are a lot of sites out there you can find good substitute recipes, like hungry-girl.com. LOVE HER and her substitutions.
  • Beccababe01
    Beccababe01 Posts: 41
    Thanks i will have to take a look at that! ..
  • Cat_from_Chicago
    Cat_from_Chicago Posts: 95 Member
    Looking forward to these responses because my skin breaks out (look terrible) meanwhile I feel terrible & sweets (chocolate especially) is the only thing that soothes me.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    pink box? when did we start using that term? sheesh.
  • bethelcheryl
    bethelcheryl Posts: 199 Member
    First I heard it called "pink box" too
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    "Pink Box" Lol! - man do I feel old..........:bigsmile:
  • Beccababe01
    Beccababe01 Posts: 41
    That is just what i call it b/c i don't like the term period. Or do you want me to call it RED RIVER? i guess i know now not to ask for advise about certain things. Thanks :smile:
  • janet6567
    janet6567 Posts: 129 Member
    I have been appalled at some of the responses people are making to posts. Some of you just made fun of this young lady for using a term "pink box week" instead of "having a period". . .seriously, aren't we all here to support each other. I saw a similar group of responses on another link, making light of a person's problems with depression. I'm here to lose weight and hope to be supportive of others as well as receive some support. Beccababe01, I love your term, PINK BOX WEEK! I'm so sorfy a few people have given you a hard time about your choice of terminology instead of trying to be helpful.
  • bethelcheryl
    bethelcheryl Posts: 199 Member
    I don't think anyone is making fun of the OP. My thought when I saw that term was "boy, I am out of the loop." I was just curious whether this is a common term or not. If I had any advice for the OP, I would have offered it.
  • zoeluiisa
    zoeluiisa Posts: 392
    I didn't see anyone being mean, I just saw people commenting that they hadn't heard the term "pink box". I haven't heard it either, and tbh I think it's a bit icky. But to answer the question... It is a tough time to be motivated, especially if you get cramps or sickness. Just do the best you can and don't beat yourself up if it's not your most successful week.
  • bethelcheryl
    bethelcheryl Posts: 199 Member
    I kind of like Pink Box. Better than "on the rag."
  • zoeluiisa
    zoeluiisa Posts: 392
    I kind of like Pink Box. Better than "on the rag."

    Eew, on the rag is the worst! It's what boys used to call it when I was at school.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    I've seen it call TOM most of the time on here.
    Maybe I'm just a luck person that doesn't get much for symptoms or cravings. I just stick with ibuprofen for the cramps and keep on keeping on. I'd allow myself to indulge moderately to prevent a total binge.
  • lisasjen
    lisasjen Posts: 25 Member
    I'm so dumb I thought you were talking about Easter at first:) I recommend maybe sugar free pudding prepared with skim milk and swirled with FF or SF cool whip. Or healthy choice fudgsicle dipped in whip cream. That's SO GOOD!!!!!
    How does everyone handle their eating while it is "pink box" week? I am finding it hard to be good. Please help. What can i do to stop this before it gets out of control?!
  • Candida1983
    Candida1983 Posts: 188
    If sweets are your thing, as are mine, opt for some lower cal per serving sweets. :happy: www.skinnytaste.com has some pretty yummy looking options. I also found a low-cal version of tiramisu, haven't tried it yet but I'm planning on breaking it out on my next "pink box" week. Love that term by the way, discreet and super cute! :bigsmile:


    EDIT: Forgot to put the link for the tiramisu lol: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/baby-tiramisu


    EDIT AGAIN: Lol! I have also heard that the Weight Watchers Ice Cream bars are low cal and super yummy! :love:
  • kateva143
    kateva143 Posts: 46 Member
    Haha@ lisasjen, me too!!!!
  • jreed1920
    jreed1920 Posts: 123
    I usually crave salty stuff so I just work a serving or 2 of chips into my weekly calories. For sweets I recently found Adonia Greek Frozen Yogurt bars 75 calories and they taste amazing.
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    That is just what i call it b/c i don't like the term period. Or do you want me to call it RED RIVER? i guess i know now not to ask for advise about certain things. Thanks :smile:

    Well, I am certainly sorry if I offended you.............anyone that truly knows me knows that I am not a mean person. I am 48 years old and never had heard that before. It struck me funny.
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    Shhhhhhh.....Her special friend has come for a visit!
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    I thought all boxes were pink?
  • dicoveringwhoIam
    dicoveringwhoIam Posts: 480 Member
    That is just what i call it b/c i don't like the term period. Or do you want me to call it RED RIVER? i guess i know now not to ask for advise about certain things. Thanks :smile:

    I refer to it as Aunt Flo... lol oh well.. i just dated myself probably..
  • JDMPWR
    JDMPWR Posts: 1,863 Member
    I thought all boxes were pink?

    Only the best ones. Ive settled for a light green one once cause I got a deal. It burns when I pee now.

    Rule of thumb, Pink boxes and offwhite buttons.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Holy ****. Are you talking about menstruation? I'm so confused...
  • gooseafur
    gooseafur Posts: 340 Member
    I thought all boxes were pink?

    LOL OMG......so funny:laugh:
  • gooseafur
    gooseafur Posts: 340 Member
    hahaha the message boards are CRAZY tonight:tongue:
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    I'm not sure what you are talking about. I have lots of boxes around the house, some are pink, some are brown, some are white. However, I never spend any discernible amount of time with any of these boxes. Maybe you could be more specific.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    So I can rent movies from the "Pink Box" or what?
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Okay, I no longer have a uterus, but that's because I had a "pink box" YEAR (after 13 years of already crazy stuff) but I can tell you this - you handle that time the same way you handle any other situation that causes you temptation - you exercise a little self control.

    Go ahead and have some chocolate - in a sensible portion, and try to go for dark chocolate or something with nuts in it so you at least get SOME nutritional value out of it.

    Drink plenty of water.

    Exercise as you are able - some women can't work through the cramps, but most find exercise beneficial.



    Oh, and I have also never heard of it as being referred to as "pink box" time - I am not quite sure what is wrong with the term period, but to each their own, I guess.
  • dicoveringwhoIam
    dicoveringwhoIam Posts: 480 Member
    Holy ****. Are you talking about menstruation? I'm so confused...

    yes :glasses:
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    So I can rent movies from the "Pink Box" or what?
    Yes, but there's a string attached...

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