I need help from females!

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  • Leah789
    Leah789 Posts: 19 Member
    I crave red meat and chocolate during my period. I allow myself to have a burger, and sometimes a little chocolate too. But no fries, pop, anything else. I find that I get so upset if I say 'no' to myself during that time of the month - cravings so strong! But if you practice portion control, you can have a taste of your craving without going overboard.
  • opuntia
    opuntia Posts: 860 Member
    I eat bananas and cacao nibs - they satisfy the cravings. And I also watch a tear-jerker movie and cry my eyes out - that releases the tense, restless, irritable, unsatisfied feelings.
  • AmberLeighD
    AmberLeighD Posts: 112
    I usually do a lot of baking that week...but I can alter things myself to be on the healthier side.

    Like Jiffy Oatmeal mix.. makes an awesome oatmeal chocolate chip cookie with reduced fat peanut butter (1/2 the amt called for), egg white (no yolk), and 1/3 cup chocolate chip instead of a full 1/2 cup serving. Puts my cookie under 100 cal and satisfies my chocolate and peanut butter craving. :)
  • isingthebodyelectric
    isingthebodyelectric Posts: 21 Member
    I go with the - if i want chocolate, have it - otherwise i tend to crave MORE stuff and worse crap. I also try to keep the junkish type food out of the house during that time. But i need my chocolate (Dark w/ orange bits so yuuum) - i just make sure it fits into my cals for the day and munch.

    Heck..... I've been letting myself have some chocolate everyday for the last month and I've STILL LOST WEIGHT, just plain it into your daily cal level and go with.

    **my tip - i only buy a SINGLE bar or something that has limited calories if i end up nomming it all. Not cost effect and annoying at times, but it really helps cut out the cravings if I don't have immediate access to it**

    I've learned the hard way - if I can't keep myself happy & make it easy enough that I will be willing to do it everyday, I will NOT stay with it and give up. That's why this time I am making changes that I know aren't too far out of my comfort zone and everyday habits, while learning healthier habits at the same time. But, that's me... everybody is different and for some I can see it as a trigger food.


    This.

    I know that this time of the month is when I'm especially susceptible to binges (I have legendary binges - like 3000 to 10000 in one sitting). If I indulge in my craving for chocolate during this time, I am more likely to be able to stave off the urge to binge. It also gives me something to look forward to the whole month if I've been a good girl. :)
  • trixiemou
    trixiemou Posts: 554 Member
    I try to resist a little so as not to be too much of a wimp. Got to admit tho if I try to have fruit and other sensible nibbles I usually still end up having what I need. Which means more calories used than necessary. Try and find some small sized snacks, have a biscuit, not the packet - haha. I even enjoy some of the sugar free sweets.Still update your diary as you may be surprised at how few extras you have actually used. Everything is a chore at this time isn't it?
  • ruksha123
    ruksha123 Posts: 42 Member
    cereal or coke zero help me:)
    and drinking a ton of water
  • pag41989
    pag41989 Posts: 39 Member
    Google Jamie Eason's protein bars. She has a chocolate bar that is yummy and it really helps me when I have to have chocolate.
  • AmberLeighD
    AmberLeighD Posts: 112
    I always drink a ton of water that week because I'm so thirsty, and sometimes I'll make some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (whole wheat flour, egg whites, stevia and classic oatmeal or steel cut) and have a few then give the rest to my friends. I'm pretty sure your metabolism revs up during that time and you burn more calories at rest, so you have about 100-200 calories worth of wiggle room for delicious snacks =)

    haha.. I'm not the only one w/ oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
  • TinGirl314
    TinGirl314 Posts: 430 Member
    Chocolate covered frozen bananas are my once a day treat. They're pretty good for you! Feel free to check out my entry in my food journal for breakfast to see the facts. :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    When I'm craving chocolate, I either eat a protein bar that's covered in chocolate, like Special K, or I will get a Skinny Cow candy bar.
  • Appleblossom26
    Appleblossom26 Posts: 14
    For me its just the sugar. I cut my soda intake down when im dieting but when its that time of the month I let myself have the soda, its a better alternative then all of the salty and sweet snacks. I would suggest finding the lowest calorie treat you eat and stick with that. I also know that Nature Valley has granola squares with chocolate on one side and they are only 80 calories a square. Fiber one also has a brownie thats 90 calories, and those are pretty good!:wink:
  • Appleblossom26
    Appleblossom26 Posts: 14
    When I'm craving chocolate, I either eat a protein bar that's covered in chocolate, like Special K, or I will get a Skinny Cow candy bar.


    YES! the skinny cow line is great as well!
  • wgn4166
    wgn4166 Posts: 771 Member
    I have to have chocolate at that time. I try to eat dark chocolate but sometimes I dont have it on hand. Seems like I get the munchies during that time.
  • wgn4166
    wgn4166 Posts: 771 Member
    Chocolate covered frozen bananas are my once a day treat. They're pretty good for you! Feel free to check out my entry in my food journal for breakfast to see the facts. :)
    YUM

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