*TMI* (woman topic)

me too. Since starting on MFP, I lost my cravings for sugar but the week prior I could eat the candy aisle in 10 minutes.

When that happens, I try to go for a walk or any other exercise to keep my mind off of it.

I thought I was the only one with the unbearable cravings the week before my period its aweful and no matter what my cravings are never satisfied. It usually lasts 5 days too so that's a long time to be an endless pit.

Is there anything that works for you to curb the cravings?

Ugh I have the same problem! I can eat a big meal or snack all day and feel like I have eaten nothing.......I also get a little b*tchy the week before as well. During~my appetite is normal and so are my moods. Oh the wonderful pleasures of being a woman.

YES! I don't get cravings for specific foods as often (that could be MFP or something else... I can't figure out what my body is doing half the time...). I do have more times than not that I am really hungry for a few days though. If I am *that* hungry... I have decided that I will have no issue with eating more than usual (up to maintenance calories, though it doesn't usually take that much). I do try other things like drinking more water, hot tea, etc. first though and make sure that it really is hunger.

I'm am the same way. Usually about 3 days prior and the first day I could eat anything you put in front of me and I crave a lot of junk. I've noticed though, since I started using Shakeology, my cravings have decreased. I like the chocolate one and that seems to help cure the urge to gorge myself on whatever I can get my hands on. I used to crave coffee, no matter the time of day and I actually could care less now if I brew any at all. Good luck. Man, do men have it easy...other than putting up with us during TOM.

I get this as well. I have found that if I eat as little sugar and processed foods the week before I know that I am going to be hungry, then I tend to be hungry only rather than have cravings for certain foods (if that makes sense to you). That way I can simply eat more of my healthy stuff and try not to overdo it. If I had any processed foods or sugar before hand, it sets me up to craving all that is chocolate and cheesy...like Reese's and Cheetos, my old favs before I started MFP.

I dont anymore, its all in your hormones, you gotta fix that!.....i suggest you increase your fats and proteins especially in the morning..eggs with yolks,almonds and walnuts. Eat before you get hungry...craving sweets means you are burning sugar,not fat.

This happens to me too! I'm usually a fairly light eater but for that one week I could eat all day and still be starving at night and I crave sweets which I don't usually want! The most annoying part is that it isn't just cravings, I am genuinely hungry :P And this oh-so-awesome month that week is extending from before my period to during as well. I feel like I'm eating for two and I'm not even remotely pregnant.

I don't think you will find much scientific evidence that "cravings" before your period are legit, but I know it happens to me. I generally eat healthfully, breakfast is always a good combo of protein, fat and fiber...cravings still happen. I have a Mirena IUD, so I haven't had an actuall period in close to 3 years. I always know when my time of the month is coming up, all of a sudden the thought "gee, I could really go for a Twinkie right now..' pops into my head, when a week before a Twinkie would have had no appeal at all. Chalk it up to the joys of womanhood.