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I recently read that some people who are about to have a migraine will crave chocolate b/c their magnesium levels are low.

I would think the same happens when you cycle.

I recently read that some people who are about to have a migraine will crave chocolate b/c their magnesium levels are low.

I would think the same happens when you cycle.

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You are totally normal!! I for one can not get enough salty food and then I want some blue bell banana split ice cream. I usually cut myself some slack when I am having my monthly visit. I do not go nuts but I do not beat myself up for eating things I normally do not!!! Plus it is the weekend now--relax some!!!!!

Could also be your body preparing for the possibility of feeding new life. Storing up those fats and such. Once your body figures out that you aren't, the cravings should stop.

I recently read that some people who are about to have a migraine will crave chocolate b/c their magnesium levels are low.

I would think the same happens when you cycle.

100% agree.

I have vestibular migraines with auras and used to feel the same way. I started Topamax for my migraines about a month ago and it's amazing how quickly it started working.

Due to my inflammatory bowel disease and having chronic diarrhea (sorry TMI), I am deficient in magnesium so I take two 250 mg pills a day.

I have heard that many people who are magnesium deficient crave chocolate. So maybe you should contact your doctor to get routine blood work just to check your levels. If you don't want to have the blood work done, go to a local pharmacy and buy a magnesium supplement.

I totally crave chocolate as well, I put some raw cocoa powder in my pancake mix.. or make smoothies with it. It helps the craving.

Read this, it answered lots of questions. Apparently we even burn extra calories during TOM.

"Who knew? If you crave chocolate, it could be because it has magnesium, which you lose as estrogen levels start to dip."

"The good: Your body burns an extra 100 to 300 calories per day the week before your period, so if you’ve ever felt hungrier during that time, it’s for a good reason."


http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/understanding-your-menstrual-cycle-109611

I recently read that some people who are about to have a migraine will crave chocolate b/c their magnesium levels are low.

I would think the same happens when you cycle.

good reply...and in this case the iron levels in chocolate was always MY excuse for craving it then...(no idea why I didnt have the same cravings for spinach!!!)

Same here! "Dark chocolate is good for anemia, I'll just have some more!"
And, of course, our body KNOWS that the iron in spinach has low bioavailability :laugh:

I keep a small bag of Tootsie Rolls at home - you get your chocolate flavor - but not the fat.......they're pretty low in calories.

Also, try herbal tea - either unsweetened or with artificial sweetener - no calories - sweet fix.

I eat a sugar free dark chocolate pudding cup....60 calories and I dont feel an ounce of guilt.

I was craving Little Debbie zebra cakes yesterday because of my period! Which I have never enjoyed eating. Even as a kid I hated those cakes! What can I say, cravings are weird when we're menstrual!

I crave food 24/7 for at least a day or two when I'm on the rag. It's unavoidable for me. I just have been letting it happen, no good making yourself even more grouchy by not allowing yourself to indulge every now and then. I had a zebra cake yesterday...the first one hit the spot, after that, I was good.