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skyler8937
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It's that time of month again, one week prior to the start of my cycle, when I seem to have an out of control appetite.
::sigh:: I know I'm not alone. Does anyone have any tips?
I've been over my calories for the past 3 days. :sad: :sad: :sad:
Can't wait until this is over.
::sigh:: I know I'm not alone. Does anyone have any tips?
I've been over my calories for the past 3 days. :sad: :sad: :sad:
Can't wait until this is over.
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I just accept that I may go over, try to keep to my caloric goal & do the best I can. I don't deprive myself though. If I'm feeling particularly hungry, I have an extra helping, log everything. I do the best I can to keep as active as I can & not skip workouts. It's a hole I'd like to slip into when auntie flo comes to town, no doubt, but, hey, shrugs, what can ya do? :ohwell: You'll be arright soon chicky :flowerforyou:0
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My friend and I went through this exact phenomenon last week when we both saw a surge in our appetites and freaked out about what was happening with our tracking.
We did some research and apparently your body DOES burn a few more calories during the "luteal phase" of your cycle, which makes sense- because there's a lot of work happening in your lower half! But it's not an excessive amount, so it's probably not a good idea to go crazy pigging out on Domino's (which is what me and my friend did... hahaha). This link helped me a lot! http://www.livestrong.com/article/295115-calories-burned-while-on-your-period/
I've basically decided that, since I follow the IPOARM thing now, to just track my calories as I eat them, and if I go over my deficit and meet my TDEE, then my body will just do what it does with the extra and I still won't gain weight. Hope this was a little comforting!0
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