Do Women Burn More Calories During TOM?

kampshm
kampshm Posts: 93 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Cuz if so, I think we should be able to log it! HAHA!

But seriously, do we? I always feel weaker during TOM and find my body needs more calories (especially the first two days or so) in order to not feel quite so weak and fatigued. If I don't eat more it's because I'm in pain and would rather nap.

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  • TracyJo93
    TracyJo93 Posts: 197 Member
    I'm interested to see responses to this.

    I'm in the same boat. TOM started today. I was STARVING yesterday and I'm starving today. Lots of women say they crave chocolate and stuff on their period. I always want carbs, and I think that's because I do feel fatigued while I'm on it. I'm also anemic, so that may have something to do with it.

    I hope someone responds with some scientific answers haha.
  • supermysza
    supermysza Posts: 167 Member
    Sadly, no:brokenheart: . Your hormones go all over the place which is why you get cravings and weakness and all the general meh. If anything you'd lose more calories during the first 2 weeks after your period because your uterus has to rebuild its lining but even then it's nothing log worthy :grumble:

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