OMG PMS!!!

jesslaur75
jesslaur75 Posts: 75 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Want to eat ALL. THE. TIME!!!
Every month I just want to eat all the time for the few days leading up to my period, then I'm back to normal. I don't have to have fried or fatty or sweet, but I am hungry constantly for three days or so. It's so difficult to stick to the calories. I still go to the gym and do my workouts, I have no problem staying motivated I just want food.

Okay, rant over. :)
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  • ladyonaquest
    ladyonaquest Posts: 605 Member
    I usually do the exact same thing except this month, AF came on today, 5 days earlier. I had no extreme hunger whatsoever, no pms, nothing!! WTH!! I'm beginning to wonder if it's all in my head. I always tell myself when I get that extreme hunger " It's just because AF is coming" , but because I got thrown off with it coming early, I never got to do that...LOL!!
  • lewshetland
    lewshetland Posts: 52 Member
    I find the same. Sorry it does not get better with age either- I am 46 and as long as there is no chocolate or wine in the house I am not too bad but if there is its gone!!
  • ooCaitrice
    ooCaitrice Posts: 33 Member
    Ahhhh I feel the same way. For three days my mouth is always busy. I really need to stop that
  • Kikilicious84
    Kikilicious84 Posts: 312
    I feel that way too. What helped me was the Eat Stop Eat program....but on the days when I feel I just can't stop eating...I eat broccoli
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    Its this crazy hunger that wont stop for a few days too :/
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    samers. really hard to pass up sweets that i normally can walk away from no problem.
  • Mrshunts
    Mrshunts Posts: 160 Member
    I usually don't crave food during that time. BUT RIGHT NOW, all I want is Mr goodbars all day, we can skip the food lol it's like I'm an addict so I bought some snack sized ones and added to them my food these couple days...trying not to eat the whole bag in one day
    #shouldershrug
  • MaureenH39
    MaureenH39 Posts: 315 Member
    Yes!!! I am living that right now. Due tomorrow and I have been soooo hungry Tuesday, yesterday and today! Stayed within my calories the past two days....today might be close.
  • dawten
    dawten Posts: 61 Member
    I usually do the exact same thing except this month, AF came on today, 5 days earlier. I had no extreme hunger whatsoever, no pms, nothing!! WTH!! I'm beginning to wonder if it's all in my head. I always tell myself when I get that extreme hunger " It's just because AF is coming" , but because I got thrown off with it coming early, I never got to do that...LOL!!

    Mine came early too, by a full week. I wasn't expecting it...is it a full m oon or something? Geesh!
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    I feel the same way. Bad cravings. Hungry more often. It sucksssss.
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    2 days before. Every single time! haha

    I just allow myself a break those days. I also try to stock my apartment with stuff like low cal ice cream, fruits, pumpkin seeds-super salty but low sodium(weird I know), edy lime pops-85 cals a piece i think, fudge pops are 40 cals a piece, sugar free lifesavers are great and only 7.5 cals a piece. 5 reduced fat ritz crackers and a wedge of laughing cow cheese is only 105 calories...I could go on and on haha.

    But the point: make sure you have a lot of low cal food around.
  • MaureenH39
    MaureenH39 Posts: 315 Member
    Great ideas Lect! Thanks :drinker:
  • Allofasudden84
    Allofasudden84 Posts: 1
    I am just trying to get motivated again and the PMS hit and watch out everything in site. About 2 days of pure hell... but hopefully tomorrow I will be back to my usual self with some energy.

    Thats a great idea! I will have to give that a try next month. Prepare and fill the cupboards with low cal options so I don't find myself in line at the grocery store in my sweats glaring at everyone.
  • skinnyitaliannn
    skinnyitaliannn Posts: 187
    right there with you. when i'm pmsing i tend to try to get in a longer, more intense workout to compensate for the chocolate and ice cream later since you can't keep me from going at it when it's that time. 0 willpower!
  • shellybean73
    shellybean73 Posts: 88 Member
    Today is that day for me :(
  • _Amanda_lynn
    _Amanda_lynn Posts: 25
    Same here.

    Keep anything salty away... far, far away
  • RiversideBabe
    RiversideBabe Posts: 75 Member
    I read somewhere the curse burns close to 3000 calories and thats why ur body craves more food. Plus if ur on BC its really tricking your body into thinking your prego to prevent getting prego so thats another reason you probably crave a ton of food. I try to focus on not freaking out on people and less on logging food for those couple days haha
  • rockingallovertheworld
    rockingallovertheworld Posts: 89 Member
    I had a womb ablasion a few years ago to help with my endometriosis so no longer have this problem. But before I had this procedure I would binge on carbs which actually made the pain suffered even worse but I still kept doing it! I must say that since having this done my life has been so much better,not an ideal procedure for everyone but certainly worked for me.
  • kaylabrianna
    kaylabrianna Posts: 65
    Don't complain girly's! I wish I still had my period, but many thanks to an eating disorder, it's a no show!
  • DenyseMarieL
    DenyseMarieL Posts: 673 Member
    I get the same way for the three days before. I asked my doctor about it, and he said it's hormones, it's the body's way of preparing itself for a 'possible' pregnancy. I try to eat as healthy as I can, even when eating more. But the chocolate and sweets get the better of me. With the pms, the cramps and the inconvenience, I just allow myself those days of grazing! I earned it!
  • Lisame11
    Lisame11 Posts: 58 Member
    I find that I am more hungry during, though I crave chocolate and just stuff really the week before. When I take a vitamin supplement with magnesium I am a lot better. My recommended it to me and it really seems to help. :)
  • wow29
    wow29 Posts: 283 Member
    You are not alone! I have massive pain and exhaustion for at least three day and I used to take Motrin ahead of time which can help me but now days vary, testing says I am parimenopusal~!:noway:
  • walkdmc
    walkdmc Posts: 529 Member
    I hear ya! I have some strategies. It may sound weird but I've been tracking my symptoms on an app called "P Tracker Lite". I note when I have cravings, moods, etc and the following month I know exactly when to expect those cravings. I will plan for a walk on those days, or a visit to some local low-key attraction.

    Also, I can't promote nuts enough. I swear, when I've eaten a 300 cal. lunch I KNOW I will be starving by 4pm and will give into my cravings. So, I plan my calories by meal and often add a Trader Joe's handful bag of almonds or cashews and I promise it keeps me full and the cravings at bay.

    Strategies, you need strategies to deal with that time in your cycle but first you have to know when to expect the symptoms, so track!

    Good luck!
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    Protein and really dark chocolate usually works for me.


    I generally allow myself a "day off" dieting on the first day of PMS (the worst day). Obviously don't go eat 5000cals or anything, just be a bit less strict and if you are hungry, go friggen eat something.
  • Starla_86
    Starla_86 Posts: 88
    I have massive sugar cravings a few days before and during!! it's really annoying!
  • Ravenesque_
    Ravenesque_ Posts: 257 Member
    So glad to know I'm not the only one. :)
  • pegtoledo
    pegtoledo Posts: 1 Member
    You had to mention Mr. Goodbar.... ;)
  • wow29
    wow29 Posts: 283 Member
    You had to mention Mr. Goodbar.... ;)

    :laugh: :wink: :ohwell:
  • 67butterfly
    67butterfly Posts: 76 Member
    I always want candy. Candy, candy, candy. Swedish fish, taffy, bit-o-honey, kit kats, black licorice, red licorice etc etc... I have noticed lately for about the past 5 months or so, i have had this craving for milk. It seems like i can't get enough milk. I am getting older, so i wonder if my body is just needing the extra calcium, or vitamin d.
  • kerryjudson
    kerryjudson Posts: 137 Member
    same for me, i call it my hungry week. i try to eat loads of veg to try to fill me up but often give in to toast in the evening. try to exercise so you have lots of extra calories :o)

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