Changing setting for Period

I hear you! Same problem at the moment I'm wondering when hormonal does our body crave more during its period

Seeing the numbers in red doesn't really bother me. I just eat and log. and I think this is going to be the first month that I haven't seen my weight drop on the last day (but I'm down to my last 5 pounds, after losing 65).

So far as "still losing weight that week," that has more to do with whether you're still in a deficit for the whole week or not. And remember, the scale might not drop every single week, whether you've maintained a deficit or not. Sometimes the body hangs on to weight longer than I personally feel is necessary.

I was dealing with the same issue, but I have learned to direct my attention. I keep super busy and drink tons of water. If I still have the same feeling I eat a handful of almonds. So far I am doing great at redirecting my eating habits. It is a big mental leap for sure!

You could try it and see if it helps you. Realize that you may not see your weight go down that week due to water retention anyway even if you stick close to your calorie goal.

I would find it annoying to change the goal every month instead of just realizing I can go a couple hundred calories over and be okay.
I generally have one or two really hungry days with my period. I am okay having a day or two that I eat at maintenance level. I still prelog my food for the day. I try to get enough protein, fat, fiber. I drink water. I take vitamins. I try to get enough sleep. I exercise. I may eat a piece of dark chocolate.

amyr271 wrote: »

I have realised that I have realised that when I am on my period I want to eat everything that I see and end up going over my calories and once I have gone over, I just don't care and carry on.

So I was thinking of changing my setting to 0.5lbs/week instead of 1lb/week whilst I am on, therefore making it more difficult to go over and almost psychologically manipulating me not to eat as much?

What are your opinions on this? I would still be losing during that week right? Any advise would be great

Sure, I think this is a great idea to prevent the "I'm over, f-it mentality."

I made some changes and pre-menstrual food cravings are much less of an issue for me these days, but due to the way I hemorrhage, I think I should get some extra calories, and have changed my settings too.