Girl problems :/
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LOL yes! And I eat a lot at that time, but it all gets burned off, so back to my normal weight after that time o' month.0
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Thanks, now I've got Jay-Z stuck in my head. I'm not havin' girl problems, so he doesn't have to feel bad for me.
Ha, thats exactly the same thought I had when I saw the thread title. Least it's a good song to have stuck in your head I suppose....0 -
I have the EXACT same thing, in fact this caught my eye because yesterday was "that" day for me. For me it's usually about 1-3 days before the "floodgates" open. And I could easily eat 5,000 cals that day and not blink. Yesterday by the grace of God I managed to stay around 2,500 (900 were chocolate). But only because I was sick and dehydrated, and forced myself out of the house.
That's what I recommend, is forcing yourself out of the house that day if at all possible, and going somewhere you don't have access to food (the forest, water park with no debit card, beach, etc). I tell myself if I can make it through that day, I can make it through any day.0 -
Thanks, now I've got Jay-Z stuck in my head. I'm not havin' girl problems, so he doesn't have to feel bad for me.
hahaha!!0 -
There's no medical need to menstruate. You can get a simple procedure done or take medication to make this stop.
Lol... I seriously hope you are kidding.0 -
Well I'm glad I'm not alone. Yesterday after I worked out I just went to sleep haha. Today seems to be better so yay (:0
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Another side of this topic: I feel even when my calorie count stays steady throughout the few days before and the first day of my period, it is impossible for me to lose weight. I suppose I need to look closely at what my sodium intake is during that time (because I love SALTTTTTT)... does anyone else have this? It is always a surprise after my period when I step on the scale and 2-3 pounds are gone.
Let me know if I'm not alone!0 -
Willpower is my friend ha, i crave when it is TOM and i just try to eat little or no chocolate =] currently been on TOM for atleast a month been hard but i haven't gone over calories and only have a little bit of chocolate a couple times a week =]0
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There's no medical need to menstruate. You can get a simple procedure done or take medication to make this stop.
This. I take the pill continuously. I haven't had a period in years and have been very happy that way.0 -
See although I love chocolate, I don't crave it like I do bread and starches. Like, doughnuts and bread itself and pasta and potatoes.. omg yum haha
But I do know that everyone craves differently around that time of month. Maybe i should do like you, and find something small yet satisfying that will take the edge off.
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I gain 5 pounds the week before I start. Hands down.. no doubt. It happens. This go 'round I "gained 1.5 lbs... and in this particular moment, I would seriously hurt someone for some chocolate. Literally can taste and feel it on my tongue. That and salty peanuts. See? yeah... that's just not good.
Back to my water and get busy doing something else. Ah who am I kidding? I'm going to read more boards and find motivation.0 -
See although I love chocolate, I don't crave it like I do bread and starches. Like, doughnuts and bread itself and pasta and potatoes.. omg yum haha
But I do know that everyone craves differently around that time of month. Maybe i should do like you, and find something small yet satisfying that will take the edge off.
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I could always try air popped pop corn O-o0 -
A few days before I know it's coming I tend to avoid carbs as much as possible. No simple carbs and avoid anything refined. Whenever I eat these it just makes me gorge myself on everything in sight. I also try to avoid sodium as much as possible to avoid the "bloat".
A few days into my period I can usually relax and start eating carbs again. Once I get over the initial hurdle I don't crave them as much.0 -
Thanks, now I've got Jay-Z stuck in my head. I'm not havin' girl problems, so he doesn't have to feel bad for me.
I feel bad for you, son.0 -
Well, what's weird is my last period, I felt hungrier than normal! But this period... I barely feel like eating, and I'm always under my caloric limit these past few days (which I'm certainly not complaining about)
haha
I think what it is though is that I never workout during my period, but I worked out every single day except for one day on my last period, and I found that my periods were lighter, and the intensity and duration of the cramps was much lesser. But all our bodies are different, so I can't say it'll be the same for anyone else. My workouts weren't too long either, just about 20 minutes or so. Perhaps there is a correlation between exercising on your period and your appetite (which is weird, because you should be more hungry right?). I'm not too sure, but if I were you, I'd eat some light popcorn (SmartPop-Orville Redenbacher's), a piece of fruit, some almond butter on toast (Yum), and other light filling things. Drink lots of water because you may be mistaking your thirst for hunger.
Hope you feel better.0 -
Oh god yes. I bought some mini chocolate bars (kind of like the ones you would give out at Halloween) the other day thinking I would only have one or two and be satisfied. I ate the entire bag. There are about 40 pieces in there. And then I was STILL HUNGRY. It was awful :grumble:0
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YES. no matter what i eat i am still hungry and there's not enough sugar on the planet to satisfy my craving. on the other hand, i am way to exhausted to get up and find something to eat. seriously for that one day, i am utterly starved and wiped out.
fruit seems to help (especially citrus for some reason.) but i cannot go near baked goods. if i do my "f*** it" switch gets flipped and i eat anything that's not nailed down. coffee with milk and sweetener also helps with the cravings and the exhaustion. just that one day...but it's one hell of a day....:grumble:
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I usually indulge but just once eat some ben and jerrys for dinner and get back on it. If that is bread for you go for it but not every meal your whole cycle.0
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**THIS JUST IN**
"Women tend to have increased appetites and sweet tooths during certain points of their menstral cycle. "0 -
Not so simple, the problem with that is that the hormones are controlled by you ovaries so usually the procedures just involve burning off the lining of your uterus or removal of you uterus and leaves your ovaries there. Which will still give you the monthly ups and downs just no menstration. Some people have to have ovaries removed but that creates a whole slew of other problems like osteoporosis, menopause symptoms, etc..,
And for some people (me) these procedures and birth control are not an option for medical issues (I have a blood clotting disorder so no hormone meds and no elective surgeries)0
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