A question for the Ladies
ShelbyGale13
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Hey Ladies of MFP I have a question about that terrible time of the month. Do y'all allow yourself to eat over your calorie limit and use it as the excuse? I know I need to be exercising during this time but certain days it's hard because well frankly I cramp so much I don't want to move and all I want to do is eat my ice cream and watch movies. Are there any alternatives you know of that still allow my sweet tooth the satisfaction without going crazy or for these few days am I allowed to go over a bit so that way I am not mean?
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I don't use anything as an excuse to reach my goals. Women have been having periods for centuries. Make room for your cravings and you won't go over.0
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Sometimes you just gotta. I do try to ramp up on my protein to help me feel fuller longer, and to try not to go overboard on those things I really want to have when TOM visits.0
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I try my best not to let anything stand in the way, however I crave chocolate during that time. I continue to workout. I can't lie to you, I do slack of(normally the first day) and I limit myself to my comfort foods. Most of the time I stay within my calories.0
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I let myself drink as much non-calorie (flavored seltzer water, etc...) as I can! It is a no-cal treat! Plus I feel better with added hydration. And I look forward to the first day "after" when I have been having huge drops in weight!!! YES!0
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Hey Ladies of MFP I have a question about that terrible time of the month. Do y'all allow yourself to eat over your calorie limit and use it as the excuse? I know I need to be exercising during this time but certain days it's hard because well frankly I cramp so much I don't want to move and all I want to do is eat my ice cream and watch movies. Are there any alternatives you know of that still allow my sweet tooth the satisfaction without going crazy or for these few days am I allowed to go over a bit so that way I am not mean?
No excuses. I may eat chocolate, but I log it and try to stay in my calories. My workouts might be less intense the first couple of days because of a heavy cycle, but I still workout, I still log and I still stay in range to the best of my ability.0 -
Nah. I use to do that, and I never got anywhere lol. It happens every month. You're either going to have to get it under control, or let it set you back every time.
I hate that it makes me crave so much freaking food, and I NEVER get full during TOM. But it's just like any other annoyance of life. Gotta deal with it and move on lol0 -
If you are craving chocolate bad then just have it. Allow yourself a set number of calories for "junk" food and just eat it. Try and stay within your calorie goals. At the end of the day it isn't going to be the end of the world if you go over, but will obviously slow down your weight loss efforts.
How about going for a walk? Although I don't always feel like it, I will go for a few miles walk and it does actually help me feel better and the burnt off calories gives me some extra cals for some comfort treats if I want them.0 -
I wanted to tell you that I used to get the worse cramps and I would be bloated and tired and want to eat everything sight!!! I was going through a personal training session last year and I tried to cancel because I felt icky and crampy and could barely stand. My trainer motivated me to coming in anyways and about half way through my work out I completely forgot about the cramps and by the end I felt 1000X better! I continued to suffer and work through my cramps and now I barely even get them. As far as the eating...I wouldn't beat yourself up, we have to at some point treat ourselves, just be smart about it and don't binge...Just get something little to help curve the cravings or snack on sugar snap peas. I noticed when I stopped eating so many sugars and carbs, I craved them less...
Hope this helps girl ;-)0 -
Nope. No excuses here. I push on through. Working out is harder on the day before and the day of, but after that I'm good.0
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I try my best not to let anything stand in the way, however I crave chocolate during that time. I continue to workout. I can't lie to you, I do slack of(normally the first day) and I limit myself to my comfort foods. Most of the time I stay within my calories.
This is how I am that first day is what kills me, I'm allowed 1200 calories and on the first day I tend to go closer to 1300. I am under my limit majority of the time. My TOM only lasts 5 days max and I usually work out at least 3 of those days. I am glad to hear I am not the only one who has to think about all of this.0 -
Ugh, some days I definately want to over indulge that is for sure. But, like most of the other posts, I make sure that nothing, even that time of the month get's into my way. I know I will regret it, and it is just a sappy excuse to sit on my butt.0
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I don't use anything as an excuse to reach my goals. Women have been having periods for centuries. Make room for your cravings and you won't go over.
Or go over on the calories and deal with it.
I don't make excuses, I make decisions. If I make the decision to cater to my cravings, I do. I also accept the consequences of that decision.0 -
What's the terrible time of the month? Is it when the store doesn't have bacon on sale?!
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I'll continue to workout but I also indulge a little. If I go over by a few hundred calories b/c of some chocolate, I don't sweat it.. I've had many days like that and I figure those are days I'm eating at maintenance or close to it. Although sometimes I'll skip working out the first day or 2 during TOM but usually it's because I'm just so tired I can't muster up enough energy to make a workout worth it. If you're really concerned about going over, just allow yourself to work in a couple sweets or a servings of ice cream that way you stay on track but still get to indulge0
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The day I stopped having excuses was the day I started seeing results.0
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I don't use excuses. I fail when I use excuses. I may give in to my cravings, but I just say that I wanted it, so I had it. Now, I have to deal with the consequences. I pop a couple Ibuprofen and step up my exercise game, or just reduce my calories somewhere else in my day. And if I do it every single day of "that week" then I deal with it the next 3 weeks.
Keep your chin up and push through. You got this. Don't let that nasty little visitor stop you for sliding into your skinny jeans!!! :drinker:0 -
Excuses are like.....well we all know how the saying goes.0
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Hey Ladies of MFP I have a question about that terrible time of the month. Do y'all allow yourself to eat over your calorie limit and use it as the excuse? I know I need to be exercising during this time but certain days it's hard because well frankly I cramp so much I don't want to move and all I want to do is eat my ice cream and watch movies. Are there any alternatives you know of that still allow my sweet tooth the satisfaction without going crazy or for these few days am I allowed to go over a bit so that way I am not mean?
Some of my friends cramp very hard and have flooding flows but I am lucky mine were usually light and without cramps so I am not sure what I would do if I was in a lot of pain or overflowing. Maybe exercise helps to reduce bloating if you sweat profusely? Anyway, my advice is to be nice to yourself but keep your goals in mind; and some people are mean even when it's not their TOM so don't worry about that ;-) just be yourself.0 -
Drink plenty of water and continue exercising you will realize that those cramps will either minimize or go away if done properly. It has for me at least.0
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Ice cream can turn in to frozen yougurt! Less cals, which means it is more likely to fit in to your target
Apart from that, I just try and get more exercise (an extra 30 min walk gives more cals) so that I can have that bar of chocolate and still be under my target0 -
Nope I don't, I still count my calories and try and stay within my goals. No point in setting my self up for failure once a month0
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I don't use anything as an excuse to reach my goals. Women have been having periods for centuries. Make room for your cravings and you won't go over.
Wait, periods are not a recent invention? *blink* Blink*0 -
I don't use anything as an excuse to reach my goals. Women have been having periods for centuries. Make room for your cravings and you won't go over.
Wait, periods are not a recent invention? *blink* Blink*
I know right? Mind blowing...
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Actually I just started back exercise and slowly implementing eating healthy!
I basic eat want I want but try my best to cut my portions down to a serving size! (smile) I am a SERIOUS SWEET LOVER!!
I love fresh baked cakes and cookies and home made desserts.
This week I started my menstrual cycle and I walked 2 miles Tuesday morning came home and did 3-10 seconds planks ......did 45 squats and 105 kettle bell swings that evening.
Wednesday evening (yesterday) I walked 3 miles.
Starting with a 5 minute warm up then continued walking the first mile (my body seemingly is ready for intensity after the first mile) LOL
Then I alternated with a 1 minute jog/3 minute speed walk for the remainder of my workout with a 5 minute cool down.
This morning I only did a mile in 17 minutes!
SAID ALL OF THAT TO SAY.........I am on the rag NOW...not a lot cramping but MEANNESS! I take IBUPROFEN (800mg) before starting....while on the rag.....around the clock.....at least TWICE A DAY!
JUST STAY SEXY......
FIT~N~FABULOUS (SMILES)0 -
I don't use it as an excuse, though I do tend to eat more snacky stuff during the day. I try to keep it in my calories for the day.
If you're having a lot of cramps, try drinking parsley tea It's not tasty but it is a mild emmenagogue, which basically means it increases blood flow to the pelvis and will help stimulate menstruation and eases cramping.0 -
I've seen several people advise that calories for the week overall are what's important.
I'm not sure, but if you just need to go over one or two days, maybe you can balance it (without going below 1200) on the other days of that week?
Another way could be to find low-calorie treats, for example the great three ingredient brownie recipe posted some days ago.
In summary, it was 122 g applesauce, 30 g hershey's unsweetened natural cocoa powder (though 10g does it for me) plus sweetner and a little baking powder. Heat it up, really nice treat with a low number of calories. Recipe thanks to andresconejo!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1168040-3-ingredient-microwave-brownie-2-recipes-pics-included0 -
i am constantly hungry around my TOM, so i do eat during that time. sometimes i will have a REALLY unsatisfying salad if i'm hungry. but i go for really a few squares of really dark chocolate with a serving of peanut butter (i'm usually craving things associated with protein). i know that if i don't eat if i feel hungry, then it is only going to get worse. there is no sense in starving myself.
like some of the other posters, i walk a little bit more and i definitely have to push myself to throw in an extra yoga session. in my eyes, i don't think it's unrealistic to not give in to some of my favorite foods (that's how binges happen).0 -
I give in to the cravings in moderation and try to stay within my calorie limit. Walking is a good exercise for TOM and I enjoy sitting in the sauna at the gym - helps with the extra water weight.
The last thing you want to do is a double negative - sit on the couch and eat ice cream! Don't use it as an excuse to binge :smokin:0 -
I usually lose my appetite during shark week, actually. But I find that unless my cramps are horrid (which they usually aren't), I still get to the gym. It makes me feel... cleaner?... somehow? But I feel more empowered and more strong.
So what if I bleed? Why would I use that as an excuse? It's frustrating, and sometimes the cravings threaten to pull me further away from my goals. You know what I do when I'm frustrated? Lift. Or flip tires. Or go and wail on a punching bag. Or work on pull ups.
Also because I've noticed I tend to retain water weight and other things before shark week, I try to make sure I train during it. When I do my weigh in after, I drop a ton of weight (I know it's namely water), and it makes me feel like a superhero. Then I go flip more tires.0 -
I usually lose my appetite during shark week
LOL at "shark week." I've never heard that one before!0
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