Females Only! hunger during period?

i had a hysterectomy in january and i STILL have PMS every month! I want to eat everything in sight. i try to drink extra water, and if i'm craving chocolate (which i usually am) i will drink a slim fast.

Not hungrier necessarily. I find my emotions are all over the place and I am an emotional eater, but especially sweets. I know during that time I need to add in the calories (even if it means an extra run on the treadmill) for a soda or candy bar. It gets more depressing when I retain water and the scale either stays the same for a solid week or even goes up some. That definitely plays with my mind and makes me think "why bother?" but then when the scale drops 3.5 pounds a week later, I remember why I bother

Someone posted that women burn more cals during our periods, but it's probably not a significant amount. I get a bunch of 100 cal packs of cheetos and m&ms and if I go over on calories I just work out a little more.

For me it's the few days beforehand, and maybe the first day or two of "The Visit." I try to eat protein since it's more filling.

It helps me a great deal to keep some grilled marinaded chicken breasts in the fridge. There's no thought or time required, just reach in and grab a piece. Instant gratification.

I read an article and it listed what minerals and vitamins your body is craving when you crave certain junk food. Personally, I use to eat toll house cookies and icecream, and a lot of it when I was pmsing. But now, I know that the extra calories are not worth it, because I know I won't exercise when I am in pain. So, I try to fight the urge to eat poorly during that time. I try as much as possible to stay on my routine and make it through. Everyone is different, but I know that if I allow myself to slip back into those horrible habits, I will not stop. Maybe substitute fat free fudge pops for a chocolate craving, and some salted almonds for crunchy, salty craving. I also found some cocoa powdered almonds at Sam's...love them! Good Luck!

Every month, I play a game called hungry hungry hippo... And I'm the HIPPO! Oh crap do I ever get cravings. I sometimes gain up to 9 lbs in water weight and then If I'm lucky, after that monthly fiasco is over, I'll loose a pound or two if I still work out and eat healthy, but yes, sadly I can't control my sticky hippo fingers and I tend to binge...ugh!:sad:

my favourite things- if im' craving sweet things- i cut a banana in half stick an icepop stick in it dip it in dark low sugar or diabetic melted chocolate let it harden then dip it in yogurt and freeze it then sort of knaw on it like some mental pmt ridden dog with a bone.

i also sometimes will have a little bowl of a couple of spoons of honey to dip it in. its really satisfying and can do other things like rolling in coconute for a frozen chocolate coconut bar

- if its savoury im craving i get popocorn with chese flavouring sprinkled on it. i find its more about getting the hit of taste i'm craving then i can happily have some plain pasta or something with other calories to feel 'full' its sort of a mix and match to mangae it. i definatly have a day a months where i struggle to stop eating 24/7.

so long as you are mindfull and kep writing it down logic will help to manage it (but not the pms or scattiness unfortunately i've found - this month lost my keys and a necklace and my phone in one day:) ) good luck xx

i hear you i started eating at maintenance during my TOM (medication induced) and keep up the exercise and all then after it i get back to chopping and usually drop 5+ lbs the next week

Some months I have no appetite during that week. Some months, I want to eat everything in sight. I usually give myself a little leeway if I'm hungry, but I try not to go overboard.

I usually get extra hungry within a week before my period. Usually chocolate. I love dark chocolate! However, I understand that the chocolate cravings come from a need for more magnesium, which can be satisfied with squash or peanuts. I will usually allow myself some indulgence, but it takes some willpower to stop once I've started!

I just go with it and eat without regrets. It's only a couple of days... it won't kill you.

I came in here because it said Females only and every time i say something like this for men only i get a bunch of ladies that can't listen. So i am in here even though you said i could not. Ha ha ha....so there.

I lied. gave in and ate chips. Now I'm gonna do this workout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5COzZlxaI4

Gosh, I just want to eat a lot of food! I get extra hungry when I'm on it can someone help me? Question is, should I just listen to my body and eat as I wish? I am still trying to lose weight though

I just give in.
It's only morning here and I'm already close to my limit for the day all on sugary cereal :noway: Gym later!
PS when I was trying to lose weight I never listened to my body or I'd never have lost a pound. Just used to grit my teeth, but it was painful.

I just go with it and eat without regrets. It's only a couple of days... it won't kill you.

LMBO! YES!!