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PMS cravings?

mlynn1974
mlynn1974 Posts: 5
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
There are a very few days of the month when I crave Chinese food and/or pizza. I'll be honest, I'm not interested in making a "healthier alternative" at home. It's been days now, and the cravings are still here. I'm hungry! Do you know of any tips for handling these monthly cravings?

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  • LoyalAngel16
    LoyalAngel16 Posts: 186 Member
    Would be interested in the answer to this as well. I crave chocolate real bad during that time of the month. Sometimes the cravings drive me absolutely insane.
  • alleykat69
    alleykat69 Posts: 354 Member
    That's the problem that's hitting me about now. What I have heard that works was to make some no yoke noodles and add soy sauce, beef or chicken strips, and peanuts. For me it's carbs that I crave. I'll eat a baked potatoe or mac and cheese. Not the healthy way.
  • mlynn1974
    mlynn1974 Posts: 5
    Well, I have to admit that I gave in to the cravings. If I know that I will only want these items 2-3 days out of the month I figured why not have a taste. I won't lose my pound this week, but I'm hoping that having my two moments of weakness (out of 28-31 days possible) is acceptable. I think the more you deny yourself something the more the cravings grow. Tonight I ordered pizza. I ate three slices and then threw the rest away. This is not economical, but I have met my craving and can move on. A few days ago I went to a Chinese restaurant. Instead of ordering the large take out portions, I hit the buffet. I tried to fill my plate with veggies, but I so love the rice noodles! I did go back for a second plate, but didn't fill it quite so full and didn't even finish it. My two cravings have been met and now they are not clouding my focus. I think that my will power will get stronger, but for now if I "mess up" 2-3 days out of the month I can live with that--it's better than how I used to eat.
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