How do you handle PMS?

218Beth
218Beth Posts: 34 Member
edited November 2023 in Getting Started
How do you handle PMS cravings? I wanted a loaded burger (cheese, bacon, etc) and settled for a single with lettuce, tomato and ketchup. And onion rings,. :blushing: A personal favorite. And a pepsi from the vending machine to go with it.

I'll handle the calories. And I know I'm sort of sabotaging myself with that meal. But I've been craving sugar and fat the last 24 hours.
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  • Anewdress
    Anewdress Posts: 10
    I know the feeling. I crave dark chocolat with marzipan filling.

    My nutritionist said it's okay to have the most simple burger mcDonalds makes with a salad.
    Only bread, 100%beef and no cheese or sauce except for ketchup.
    And not on a daily basis off course. Only when desperate. :-)
  • 218Beth
    218Beth Posts: 34 Member
    Yeah, I'll probably be eating salad for dinner. Or a Lean Cuisine.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    You can still have a burger, just make it at home...that is what I do now since I love them during that time. I also make french fries in my air fryer.
  • Melissa22G
    Melissa22G Posts: 847 Member
    I give in.
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    Like an adult.
  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
    Like an adult.

    You mean like an adult man, TyTy. lol
  • MaryPoppinsIAint
    MaryPoppinsIAint Posts: 157 Member
    I plan for it... I have pretty predictable cravings, and I know I just need to drink extra water to compensate for the sodium intake.
  • PippiNe
    PippiNe Posts: 283 Member
    I usually try to preoccupy myself with something else to do (preferably far away from any food source). Though last month I failed miserably with that. But the next day I chalked it up to a bad day and just got right back into my diet. It's one day at a time, you can't beat yourself up for a one-day failure, because it is just that - one day. This journey will last a lifetime. One day, once a month is insignificant in the long run.

    If you're afraid of going on a horrible binge (1500-2000 calories more) instead of just an overindulgence, enlist a friend to help keep you accountable. Go on a walk with her, go shopping or do something together that doesn't involve food. Good luck :o)
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    How do you handle PMS cravings? I wanted a loaded burger (cheese, bacon, etc) and settled for a single with lettuce, tomato and ketchup. And onion rings,. :blushing: A personal favorite. And a pepsi from the vending machine to go with it.

    I'll handle the calories. And I know I'm sort of sabotaging myself with that meal. But I've been craving sugar and fat the last 24 hours.

    I know what you mean....last night I couldn't get enough sweet. Sweet for me is 1/2 peach (T2D) and 4 oz greek yogurt with SF preserves, which is ALOT for me all at once....I started with the peach but it wasn't enough, then had the yogurt.
    I kinda KNEW it was a little much at the time, but surprisingly didn't care.

    This morning...bam....shark week :grumble:

    I'm not complaining as the alternative at almost 46 would just be awkward and offputting :huh: but sheesh. I used to get tender boobies & cramps as a warning but these days, nothin' but not-to-be-denied sweet cravings :blushing:
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Typically, I'll have a beer. I'll get my wife a bottle of red and some chocolate.
  • lisamarie1780
    lisamarie1780 Posts: 432 Member
    I give my PMS cravings exactly what they want... I find they surrender quietly that way
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    I say, "Yes, dear."
  • muddyevil
    muddyevil Posts: 31
    I find I allow myself one treat a day, and make up for it with more exercise or smaller meals. If I don't do that, I just can't handle it and binge!
  • Billsfansj
    Billsfansj Posts: 15 Member
    Avoiding people who have it
  • jenifr818
    jenifr818 Posts: 805 Member
    Typically, I'll have a beer. I'll get my wife a bottle of red and some chocolate.

    Smart man
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    If the burger and onion rings fit into your calories, don't worry about it. Cals in vs cals out. That is all.
  • WisiPls
    WisiPls Posts: 359
    I get a new girlfriend

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  • level26
    level26 Posts: 27
    I allow myself one candy bar each month for the time. If not I'd be on the news. :mad:
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    I cave in to the cravings to a modest degree. I believe that the deprivation technique just leads me to binge. But if I know carbs aren't "off limits", then when I crave them at PMS time I eat them in moderation, because I know I can have more later.
  • cw822
    cw822 Posts: 107
    i kill people...works every time...
  • BluejayNY
    BluejayNY Posts: 301 Member
    I handled it this month by eating half a bag of Hershey's milk chocolate baking melts.

    Honestly, I eat within my caloric means most fo the time so I give myself some leway around this time.
  • lablueluna
    lablueluna Posts: 52
    I have a burger. Ordered in from my favorite local place. I just add it in and it usually fits into my day. The difference from before I was eating more healthfully is that in the past I'd pig out all day. Now I just give into cravings but in a rational way. If i'm a little over during PMS, I don't sweat it. Our bodies are not built in a day and I'd rather be satiated than extra cranky. :)
  • verymissk
    verymissk Posts: 262 Member
    Excessive amounts of Midol, beer, Chinese food and brownies.
  • joecmoore1
    joecmoore1 Posts: 87 Member
    I usually leave the house. :tongue:
  • healthyKYgirl
    healthyKYgirl Posts: 272 Member
    I've found that PMS cravings are a result of nutrient deficiencies for me. Have you considered that you are craving meat because you may need more iron or B Vitamins because your body is using more of them at that time?

    For me, I found chocolate cravings were due to low magnesium. I started taking magnesium in pill form and the cravings went away with the added benefit of all the cramps pain went away too.

    So I handle it my giving my body what it needs at that time.
  • Lola_Rogers
    Lola_Rogers Posts: 107
    i dont. my husband handles it. :)
    lots of oreos chocolate chip cookies and strawberry daiquiris. uh and mozzarella sticks..
  • Senneth12
    Senneth12 Posts: 72
    I have the burger. I almost never eat red meat. Not because I think it's bad for me, just because I don't really like it that much. But more times than not, my PMS craving is a burger. I'd rather eat the burger than be miserable.
  • 218Beth
    218Beth Posts: 34 Member
    Yeah, I'm not really beating myself up over it. I'm now at the top of the MFP calorie count for today. I'll be doing house stuff tonight so no gym time. And really, I'm pretty sure before I joined up here I was eating closer to 2500-3000 calories a day anyway.

    I also caved on Twiizzlers but that was boredom and not PMS. 5 lashes with a Twizzler for me for that.

    And I like some of the suggestions on here - esp. having a beer. lol. My period won't be here until Monday so I'm hoarding my beer and wine for our kidfree (Thank you God for having the logistics work out after all), camping weekend.
  • DashDeV
    DashDeV Posts: 545 Member
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  • emartin17
    emartin17 Posts: 123 Member
    dark chocolate and running. running gets rid of it for a bit. also try yoga or something along the lines of comfort.
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