ladies that time of month

*cravings


I guess some women get them and some don't. I just hold onto water like a mofo during that week and ovulation week so I have two weeks a month where I might see a change on the scale.

If you want chocolate, try getting a bag of hersheys kisses. that way if you want chocolate, give yourself enough room for 1 or 2 in your diet, they only have 20ish calories each. so you're still getting your chocolate but still being good. If you want something salty, try pretzels, low fat, low cal, yummy. or even just leaving enough room in your diet for a tablespoon of peanut butter. everyone loves peanut butter. unless you're allergic... then nevermind . hope this helps!

hi ladies i've been a member of mfp for a little while now but i did not really change my diet and start losing weight until about six weeks ago. i lost 11 pounds i know it's slow but i'm happy. any way how do you guys deal with the gravings durning that time of month? i don't know about you guys but my gravings are strong durning that time and i have giving in a few times this month.

I mainly crave exotic fruits during my menses. I agree with the suggestion@Hersheys Kisses. Try choosing your favourite chocolate - only pre-portioned. Limit yourself to one. When I want chocolate, I will drink a heavily watered down hot cocoa (unsweetened) which usually does the trick for me.

If and when I'm able, I prefer to eat and drink carob over chocolate. Similar flavour profile for less calories.

Yeah!!! Payday, right?? I love to go out and buy stuff on Amazon and Groupon and then go to the mall because if I don't treat myself then who will? I love PAYDAY!

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I usually crave chocolate. I eat hershey kisses or I have pretzels dipped in peanut butter. :-) So good and yummy. Also my friend just started me on pretzels and pudding (chocolate) another great combo. I always want to eat more at that time because it just helps everything but yea I still watch my cals and also take cramp medicine if needed.

I don't think I get cravings...? My periods are horrific though. Yuck. I hate my vagina sometimes. Lol.

I usually allow myself to have treats when I want them; I just allow for them in my day. The Hershey's Kisses suggestion is a great one--I have been eating Dove Promises or Ghirardelli squares after dinner, and I find that a piece or two really satisfies my sweet tooth!

And, during the day at the office, I just STAY AWAY from the vending machine. I actually make sure I don't have change on me so I won't go there. I bring my own snacks to avoid temptation. Often a piece of fruit (like a small apple) satisfies whatever craving I'm having.

I've been losing weight for a while (lost about 50 lbs before MFP), and I usually post a gain or no loss during the week of my period. It's just water weight that comes off in the next week, but it was frustrating at first!

I don't fight them, I leave room in my calories and I have a piece of chocolate! If we all crave it at TOM, there's gotta be a reason for it. Who am I to go against mother nature!!