How do you handle PMS?
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218Beth
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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'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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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. :-)0 -
Yeah, I'll probably be eating salad for dinner. Or a Lean Cuisine.0
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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.0
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I give in.0
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Like an adult.0
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Like an adult.
You mean like an adult man, TyTy. lol0 -
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.0
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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 )0 -
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:0 -
Typically, I'll have a beer. I'll get my wife a bottle of red and some chocolate.0
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I give my PMS cravings exactly what they want... I find they surrender quietly that way0
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I say, "Yes, dear."0
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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!0
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Avoiding people who have it0
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Typically, I'll have a beer. I'll get my wife a bottle of red and some chocolate.
Smart man0 -
If the burger and onion rings fit into your calories, don't worry about it. Cals in vs cals out. That is all.0
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I get a new girlfriend
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I allow myself one candy bar each month for the time. If not I'd be on the news. :mad:0
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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.0
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i kill people...works every time...0
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