PMS munchies

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  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    Traditional medicines has a PMS tea (I get it at whole foods, but I've seen it at target. It's amazing! Helps with munchies, bloating, and general crabbiness.

    Food wise, I like kale & fruit smoothies and talenti bars ( they're chocolate covered)

    I might try this.
  • enkennon
    enkennon Posts: 161 Member
    goodness I always feel so alone on this issue even though I KNOW there are others out there with a period. lol! Glad to have found this and see that i'm not the only one going munch-crazy!!!

    If i REALLY REALLY feel the need to have what i'm craving I will. otherwise, i'll try to make better choice like sweets-->fruit, chips-->pretzels or crunchy veggies..etc.


    EDIT: but i can;t lie and tell you that I usually don't give in because i do… and then i really watch it the other 3 weeks outta the month! I also try to workout more to combat the cravings and get my min off of food
  • dgkt
    dgkt Posts: 57 Member
    You should! I used to have TERRIBLE periods, the tea is life changing lol
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Plan a few of the things you are wanting, into your day, and work out a bit more.
    Supposedly, we burn more calories during menstruation anyway. You can buy individual servings.
    Alternatively, hot chocolate, bananas(good for the magnesium), almonds, Greek yoghurt with bits and pieces added to it, dates and healthier versions of popcorn (you can get sweet n salty which is incredibly useful at times).
  • ThatLadyJ86
    ThatLadyJ86 Posts: 112 Member
    Oh thank God I found this post because I'm having major issues with this. All I want is sweets non stop!!
  • RunBakeLove
    RunBakeLove Posts: 101 Member
    I never skip a workout during PMS. It ALWAYS helps.
  • H0neybug
    H0neybug Posts: 47 Member
    Since I don't want to go to jail I eat whatever the heck that crazy PMS woman inside wants...it usually only lasts 2-3 days and my body will recover.

    I find denying her what she wants just makes me eat a million other things instead of just giving in to the original craving. It's kind of like when you are pregnant...eat it, there is a reason for it. it's not like I'm going to eat like that the other 27 days of the month.

    Feed the demon...lol
  • ReinaH1216
    ReinaH1216 Posts: 11 Member
    lots of fruit!!!! Pears, Apples, even little Cherrie tomatoes, just keep track of everything as you eat it
  • twistyshakes
    twistyshakes Posts: 30 Member
    I just munch on cucumbers and carrots. And if I want something super sweet I opt for fruits or a granola bar.
    If I crave fried food I make the baked "faux" fried versions at home. Healthier and just as tasty. Although not always as crunchy.
  • shutterbug282
    shutterbug282 Posts: 588 Member
    Malteasers Hot Chocolate works for me. :) If I'm craving chocolate, I have some 80% dark chocolate, it's really rich so I can't eat more than a few squares. Popcorn is also good to have around too! :)
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