Help - Time of the Month (a little TMI)

beccus

Hi guys
hopefully this isn't TMI.

I've only really just started noticing my time of the month (combination of medication and weight have meant for the last few years I haven't really noticed.) I don't always bleed, but I'm finding the mood swings, and relevant to this, the hunger are more prevalent.

For a week a month I am sooooooooo hungry. I can't seem to get enough food, and I wondered if anyone had any tips for dealing with this? Am I alone?

Thanks

mrsasad

hi

i think you should make a routine of your meals.divide your hours and eat after every 2 hours but in a small portion don't full your stomatch at a time in this way you will enjoy your food.

mrsasad

hi

i think you should make a routine of your meals.divide your hours and eat after every 2 hours but in a small portion don't full your stomatch at a time in this way you will enjoy your food.

BR3ANDA

Maybe some dark choco pieces? I have the same issue, so I'm not too good on advice for this subject. Totally sux!

FAYESY84

Oh my god, I become the hunger monster when I am on mine! I read somewhere that it is possible you are actually in need of more energy when you are menstruating. At other times I eat what I normally eat and I rarely feel hungry, but at these times my stomach is constantly growling, i drink more water and still feel starving, then I get really angry at myself which inevitably leads to me feeling sad. So what I do is: EAT! I feel like I do need it so I allow myself about 200 more calories (if I'm feeling that hungry), but use it on brown pasta, low fat cheese, low fat yoghurt etc. If I used it on chocolate (which is what my heart is telling me to eat!) I would just gobble down a 500g bar without even noticing. I have kept a diary so I can recognise when I am likely to feel this way so I can plan meals/snacks in advance so you don't feel like you are fighting with yourself or losing complete control. Usually lasts a few days and then I can eat my normal weight loss calories again. Hope that helps!

shelledixon

I don't have it for a week, but for a couple days just before I get it I'll cry for no reason over anything lol. I usually don't realise but my hubby will always mention something and then I'm like, oh. But yes I get super hungry those days as well. I try to stay busy to avoid it. Or I'll just allow myself to eat maintenance calories for those few days. And I never allow those calories to be junk food, sometimes a bit of dark chocolate helps, or there's a few dessert recipes on here that aren't super bad for you but hit that pms craving spot lol I figure no loss is better than a gain. You aren't alone!

Cambrendle

Yeah I'm noticing that I'm feeling PMS symptoms what seems like earlier - this is only my third week since last time - and over the weekend I felt like a raging lunatic (but stress mimics PMS too so prob a HUGE factor for me) - definitely the extra hungries - and cramps but no "starting" yet = I tried forcing more water, and hot teas that have 0 calories (herbal) because if I feel full (hot beverage makes me feel full) then I stay away from the kitchen. I'm also trying to up my exercise to battle the bloat and cramping. I found yesterday I felt kinda "high" from putting in 6 miles instead of my normal 3 - which definitely felt better than the "I'm going to RIP your head off and shot put it" feelings :smokin:

splitting up the meals sounds like a good way to keep the hunger pains at bay and stay within calorie margin - I've been trying to do that too (without the PMS)

freeli

Same here. Since coming off the pill (no period while on - yay!) it was getting worse and worse, irritability and mood swings became so bad i did not even notice the hunger. I've started taking Calcium (1200mg/day) and that seems to help at least with the moodiness. But now I started noticing the hunger, and the thing is that even when I then eat, it doesn't help, I'm still hungry.

Maybe give calcium a try (i also started taking agnus castus and evening primrose oil, but I don't really think they contribute as much as calcium, maybe I need to take them longer until they show some effects).

beccus

Thanks all, it seems to be carbs I crave - and junk (dark choc seems a good plan!)

These are all really great sensible suggestions, thank you!

Also, and I say this with the greatest degree of sisterhood and love in the world, but I'm quite grateful I'm not the only one!

I shall try and not panic about it and try to listen to my real body (not the fat girl crying for biscuits) to see what I want!