Do you find that you are really hungry right before your per

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  • Mojo_34
    Mojo_34 Posts: 5 Member
    Yes, I drink water or fill myself with low cal food... trick your mind :)
  • mmtiernan
    mmtiernan Posts: 702 Member
    yep. i walk around with a bag of baby carrotts. they seem to help. although, nothing helps like chocolate, unfortunately.

    I always crave chocolate in the days leading up to it - and I just indulge in a small bag of peanut M&Ms and get it over with - I allot myself 10 pieces and decide that will just have to satisfy the craving for the day. I figure if I eat the peanut variety, at least there is some redeeming protein and healthy fats (although not much).
  • hmmmm
    hmmmm Posts: 607 Member
    Yes, I drink water or fill myself with low cal food... trick your mind :)

    lol..... ummmm I don't know what to say? Thanks... I guess... I am glad this works for you during your time :laugh:
  • kitty608
    kitty608 Posts: 10 Member
    YES!!!!! I munch and munch for like three days before. It's crazy. It's not like I'm hungry, I just want to snack continuously.
  • ccdo
    ccdo Posts: 217
    Absolutely! I struggle with this every month. I did some searching around on the internet awhile back to see what I could do to make it better and have found lists of foods that help combat the PMS cravings and symptoms for that matter. They say to eat every 3 hours in small portions and for those snacks/meals to include complex carbs and B6 foods. Some complex carbs are: oats, corn, yams, peas, beans, lentils, carrots, pasta, brown rice, potatoes, root vegetables, pita bread, whole grain cereals. Some B6 foods are: spinach, banana, red and green peppers, peanuts, cashews, potatoes, and bacon. You want to reduce your caffeine, refined sugar, and sodium intake at this time as those also lead to cravings. Drink lots and lots of water. It's also a good idea to get lots of exercise in at that time too (eventhough you might not feel like it)... plus it keeps you far away from the fridge :)

    I found that concentrating on trying to stick to the recommendations also keeps my brain busy and keeps the cravings from being there are often. Let me know if you have any questions!

    Adrienne

    Great tips gonna follow that next time i feel the need to crave such foods thanks :flowerforyou:
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    I'm torn between "fight this for a few days every single month" or "allow myself to eat more (which is junk) this time of month". I absolutely know what you guys are saying- it seems like there is no choice at all to eat something even remotely healthy- that just won't cut it!

    So, what to do? Keep fighting it and be miserable? Or, be miserable because the scale is moving in the wrong direction? :sad:
  • BADGIRLstl
    BADGIRLstl Posts: 473 Member
    I can eat a horse the week before. I realy try to plan healthy meals around that time because I have no control otherwise.
  • leeslim4life
    leeslim4life Posts: 371 Member
    Yes! Yes! And Yes!!!! I eat everything in sight, I would eat the kitchen sink if it wasn't nailed down!!! I really dislike the week b4 my period!
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