MY PERIOD IS RUINING MY PROGRESS
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Hey
I read somewhere that due to hormonal changes you should be stronger during ur period.
So you would be able to train more and lift heavier weights than usual.
During ur time of the month ur body will function more like that of a guy, so you should be able to do more
Anyway, as long as you don't do exercises like handstands and stuff, you should be able to get through your period easily, and without mood swings
So, chill and have fun!
Besides you get to be as strong as a GUY when you have your period.
So, imo, guy strength vs period crappiness, guy strength is gonna win everytime :P
PS: It's okay to eat more
So long as you eat healthily 
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I've been having my period for almost 20 years now and I have no idea what you're talking about. I have never noticed a correlation between it and wanting to scarf everything in sight. Yes, I gain a little bit of water weight which makes me look bloated and puts a couple pounds on the scale...but it doesn't make me crave massive amounts of junk food.
this can vary from person to person depending on length and flow of the period. As an individual with PCOS mine are bad and I do notice a correlation in wanting to eat more when on my period............my body's way of saying hey I am losing way to much iron and nutrition to build it back up, thus why I find more protein to be helpful0 -
It's totally fine for you to stand by your comment....what I said was that it can be taken out of context. For those of us who have been at this awhile, we know what you meant, but there are MANY newcomers to the forums that are maybe new to this whole lifestyle or "dieting" and *could* take your comment out of context and then be posting another thread in a short bit asking why they are gaining. I'm not sure if you have been on the forums before, or if you are newer and your 100+ posts are accurate, but this is a very common occurrence around these parts.
Yeah I appreciate other people can read things and take it out of context. I also know this is very common with dieting and fitness advice, and it is even more common with advice handed out on the internet. I generally try and be careful of this, but I still think there is still a time and a place to provide specific/tailored advice that doesn't apply to all situations.
I apologise for not being clear enough when I made my first comment (unfortunately I can't edit it any more). My reading of the initial question is that j34lr was unduly restricting their diet and feeling disproportionately anxious about it (threads like this are also extremely common!). I was attempting to provide reassurance that a) you don't need to overly restrict yourself to reach your goals b) a "slip up" won't ruin everything, especially if this "slip up" is happening once a month.0 -
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It's totally fine for you to stand by your comment....what I said was that it can be taken out of context. For those of us who have been at this awhile, we know what you meant, but there are MANY newcomers to the forums that are maybe new to this whole lifestyle or "dieting" and *could* take your comment out of context and then be posting another thread in a short bit asking why they are gaining. I'm not sure if you have been on the forums before, or if you are newer and your 100+ posts are accurate, but this is a very common occurrence around these parts.
Yeah I appreciate other people can read things and take it out of context. I also know this is very common with dieting and fitness advice, and it is even more common with advice handed out on the internet. I generally try and be careful of this, but I still think there is still a time and a place to provide specific/tailored advice that doesn't apply to all situations.
I apologise for not being clear enough when I made my first comment (unfortunately I can't edit it any more). My reading of the initial question is that j34lr was unduly restricting their diet and feeling disproportionately anxious about it (threads like this are also extremely common!). I was attempting to provide reassurance that a) you don't need to overly restrict yourself to reach your goals b) a "slip up" won't ruin everything, especially if this "slip up" is happening once a month.
I think we are in the same chapter, just different pages lol :flowerforyou: :drinker:0 -
I think we are in the same chapter, just different pages lol :flowerforyou: :drinker:
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I've been having my period for almost 20 years now and I have no idea what you're talking about. I have never noticed a correlation between it and wanting to scarf everything in sight. Yes, I gain a little bit of water weight which makes me look bloated and puts a couple pounds on the scale...but it doesn't make me crave massive amounts of junk food.
this can vary from person to person depending on length and flow of the period. As an individual with PCOS mine are bad and I do notice a correlation in wanting to eat more when on my period............my body's way of saying hey I am losing way to much iron and nutrition to build it back up, thus why I find more protein to be helpful
Yes, every woman is different and the fact that I have seen this topic turn up more times than I can count, suggests that cravings during that time of the month are more the norm, rather than the exception. It is all down to how people deal with them. I myself have always experienced insane cravings for 2-3 days in the time before I start. Usually for cream, ice cream, pizza, cake. Sometimes I give in, other times I manage to tide myself over with low calorie hot chocolate, 81% dark chocolate, Greek yoghurt, oatmeal and nuts. I have had some of my worst binges prior to starting my period... which I prefer to forget. fortunately, I workout pretty hard and my metabolism seems to be fairly efficient. Unfortunately, all that junk never does a body good so it is a pattern best avoided.0 -
I had half of a large meat lovers pizza for dinner tonight. For anyone wondering, no, it did not fit my macros/calories.
My brain said no, but my uterus said "yes please, and add some olives".
Does anyone know if it's okay to freeze pizza? I doubt i'll feel like eating the other half tomorrow.
Never tried but should freeze great, since tey do sell it frozen too... Bread freezes beautifully so I think pizza is no exception.
OP disappeared... It seems to me it was just another "Call for reassurance" thread but the sheer diminutiveness of what she said she ate that day is what worries me.0 -
- Find out what you are craving. Is it sweet food, is it savoury, is it carbs?
- Try to satisfy cravings with healthier food. I used to eat so much chocolate during my period, but now I buy fruit instead, pretty or fancy fruits that are a little more expensive so I don't indulge in them normally.0 -
I've been having my period for almost 20 years now and I have no idea what you're talking about. I have never noticed a correlation between it and wanting to scarf everything in sight. Yes, I gain a little bit of water weight which makes me look bloated and puts a couple pounds on the scale...but it doesn't make me crave massive amounts of junk food.
Around my period sweet things doesn't taste as sweet to me, I would add extra sugar to my tea to get the same taste. I used to love to eat chocolate during that time, but I've started eating bananas instead which works the same for me.0 -
I had half of a large meat lovers pizza for dinner tonight. For anyone wondering, no, it did not fit my macros/calories.
My brain said no, but my uterus said "yes please, and add some olives".
Does anyone know if it's okay to freeze pizza? I doubt i'll feel like eating the other half tomorrow.
Cut into portion size, wrap in cling wrap and put it in the freezer. Reheat on a skillet.0 -
How much are you trying to lose?
How much are eating daily?
Can you make your diary public?
I many ladies on my FL who have lost TONS of weight...I think they still get their period every month....
Do they? And you know that how?
I suspect most of those ladies on your friends list are probably better versed on this subject than you......0 -
Is this real life?0
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Yes, every woman is different and the fact that I have seen this topic turn up more times than I can count, suggests that cravings during that time of the month are more the norm, rather than the exception.
Or, you know, the fact that if you live in the developed world, we blame all unwanted behavior on "hormones" and that "time of the month" because somehow, if it's unavoidable, then it's socially ok to be short with people, overeat, not exercise, fail to meet obligations and otherwise engage in behavior that we couldn't easily excuse.
Your period is not a free pass or an excuse. Like the girls who skipped gym class a week every month in middle school, all it does is embolden the rest of the population to not take you seriously, and worse, to not take other women seriously.
Eat badly, treat others badly, exercise, don't exercise, but don't blame your hormones or your uterus - neither are running the show. Your brain runs the show, and it makes choices. Own them.0 -
Honestly it doesn't sound like you really over indulged. You still sound like you're on track for a good weight loss count.
As for what to do, try what I do: chew gum. Just the chewing can fool the mind into thinking you're "eating", and you won't ruin your diet.
If that doesn't work, just eat produce (apples, carrots, bananas (good for cramps), etc.). They're lower in caloric content, and good for the body for the fiber/roughage and are good for the hair, skin & nails too (added bonus).
Good luck!0 -
Mean? Maybe. But seriously?0 -
Or, you know, the fact that if you live in the developed world, we blame all unwanted behavior on "hormones" and that "time of the month" because somehow, if it's unavoidable, then it's socially ok to be short with people, overeat, not exercise, fail to meet obligations and otherwise engage in behavior that we couldn't easily excuse.
Your period is not a free pass or an excuse. Like the girls who skipped gym class a week every month in middle school, all it does is embolden the rest of the population to not take you seriously, and worse, to not take other women seriously.
Eat badly, treat others badly, exercise, don't exercise, but don't blame your hormones or your uterus - neither are running the show. Your brain runs the show, and it makes choices. Own them.
While it's true that perhaps 40% of women (not the majority or all!) have used their period as an excuse (http://jezebel.com/5953440/almost-40-of-women-use-their-period-as-an-excuse-to-get-out-of-lame-things), there's no way for a stranger to know the actual medical status of any given women. Words like "PMS" are indeed thrown around lightheartedly, but it's also true PMS, PMDD, and other menstrual disorders are actual medical syndromes that can have severe symptomology and that many suffer deeply with them. I'm an optimist, so I prefer to give the benefit of the doubt 0 -
Boring troll seeks extra exposure by use of word 'period' in header. Yawn.0
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How old are you? How much weight are you attempting to lose? Are there any other issues besides your cycle? Maybe you should allow the masses to see what your daily intake is. What food you are eating, how much water you are drinking and how much exercise you are doing. Do not use the cycle as an excuse, if you need to have a few extra calories during that time do so and move on.0
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I had half of a large meat lovers pizza for dinner tonight. For anyone wondering, no, it did not fit my macros/calories.
My brain said no, but my uterus said "yes please, and add some olives".
Does anyone know if it's okay to freeze pizza? I doubt i'll feel like eating the other half tomorrow.
Never tried but should freeze great, since tey do sell it frozen too... Bread freezes beautifully so I think pizza is no exception.
OP disappeared... It seems to me it was just another "Call for reassurance" thread but the sheer diminutiveness of what she said she ate that day is what worries me.0 -
You would probably pass out if you saw what I ate during PMS time...nothing stops me from craving chocolate!0
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"You're going to have periods for the rest of your life"
..you're aware women DON'T have periods their entire lives and hit menopause right?
But yeah. I always feel so, so hungry on my period. I increase my intake of water and eat more at maintance, admittedly I'll have one or two days where I eat above because it's GIVE ME CHOCOLATE OR I'LL STAB YOUR FACE which we all know is high calorie and not at all filling... But that's MY fault. Down to me, no one else. Admittedly I get it bad to the point I literally can not move and I'm in tears (stomach ulcers and period pains anyone? WORST pain I've ever felt... so in comparison, normal periods are tolerable) but I try to keep going but it IS difficult. Everyone is different. I have a pain disorder and /that/ is more my excuse than my period. (They thought I had PCOS or Endo or something because of the pain levels) When I was younger and before I was hit with it, yeah, I was in pain, grouchy, but I got on with it, I did P.E and kept going with my life. At the end of the day, it's down to you as to what you do and how you deal with it. No one else. If you use it as an excuse, fine, but it's you that chose to not shove it in a box with willpower. Sometimes easier said than done for sure.0 -
I am concerned about what she has eaten as well.0
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Or, you know, the fact that if you live in the developed world, we blame all unwanted behavior on "hormones" and that "time of the month" because somehow, if it's unavoidable, then it's socially ok to be short with people, overeat, not exercise, fail to meet obligations and otherwise engage in behavior that we couldn't easily excuse.
Your period is not a free pass or an excuse. Like the girls who skipped gym class a week every month in middle school, all it does is embolden the rest of the population to not take you seriously, and worse, to not take other women seriously.
Eat badly, treat others badly, exercise, don't exercise, but don't blame your hormones or your uterus - neither are running the show. Your brain runs the show, and it makes choices. Own them.
While it's true that perhaps 40% of women (not the majority or all!) have used their period as an excuse (http://jezebel.com/5953440/almost-40-of-women-use-their-period-as-an-excuse-to-get-out-of-lame-things), there's no way for a stranger to know the actual medical status of any given women. Words like "PMS" are indeed thrown around lightheartedly, but it's also true PMS, PMDD, and other menstrual disorders are actual medical syndromes that can have severe symptomology and that many suffer deeply with them. I'm an optimist, so I prefer to give the benefit of the doubt
PMS is not a disorder. PMDD is a disorder, but for those who suffer from it, eating is commonly the last thing on their minds. Early in college I helped with a study on women with PMDD and most of them had more trouble keeping food down/in and in being able to function at all outside of bed. They certainly weren't roving about complaining and using it as an excuse.
Personally, I've dealt with much of the spectrum of female gynecological malaise. I would never demean that or women that truly suffer by claiming my period made me behave a certain way and interestingly, neither did any of those women.0 -
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like others have posted your period is a fact of your life so you are going need to know how to manage during those times. maybe instead of feeling like a bottomless pit let up on your calorie restrictions for those two days but still in a controlled manner, not eating a dozen cereal bars
good luck trial and error!0 -
I'm so hungry becuase of my period that I just ate a bowl of raisins and granola. For dinner all I had was some chicken, a small salad with light ranch dressing and water. I've barely eaten much but cereal bars today so will this set me back? I've been doing so well I just get so hungry when I'm on it. PLEASE HELP IM GOING CRAZY
What are you trying to do to lose weight. Cereal bars are not a complete source of nutrition for a human being. I eat at least 1600 calories a day and have lost over 150 pounds. I get my period every single month.0 -
This is why women shouldn't be in the military!!!!0
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I had half of a large meat lovers pizza for dinner tonight. For anyone wondering, no, it did not fit my macros/calories.
My brain said no, but my uterus said "yes please, and add some olives".
Does anyone know if it's okay to freeze pizza? I doubt i'll feel like eating the other half tomorrow.
Never tried but should freeze great, since tey do sell it frozen too... Bread freezes beautifully so I think pizza is no exception.
OP disappeared... It seems to me it was just another "Call for reassurance" thread but the sheer diminutiveness of what she said she ate that day is what worries me.
It freezes awesomely. The best way to reheat it, imho, is to microwave it on 50% power till it's not frozen any more, than slap that baby in a dry cast iron skillet over low heat till the bottom recrisps, and the cheese is all melty and gooey. Tastes as good as fresh, or better.0 -
No you are ruining your progress, you are making excuses!0
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