PMS: How to overcome the chocolate cravings during PMS?

Eat chocolate! Preferably lots!

Same problem! I crave the worst things possible during my time of the month. Either have some (which is hard for me because I always tend to go over board), or find something equally satisfying that's not as caloric. I like the Fiber One brownies (warmed in the microwave) with a 1/4 cup churned vanilla ice cream (about 150 calories) or some Skinny Cow chocolates. Does the job without totally ruining my diet for the day!

i feed my chocolate craving, if not i end up feeling like i am starving all day even if i am not!!
I make my normal breakfast shake and add extra 100% unsweeten cocoa in it during that week or so.
but, most importantly, i found a chocolate snack replacement that i enjoy and that also fits my diet/health goal.
'organic peanut chocolate chip energy squares', they are really yummy! very nutritious and really filling so i don't get that constant I feel hungry feeling all day and since these contain every nutrients i track in them, i happily eat them guilt free.

drsbeautygmailcom890 wrote: »

manto2112 wrote: »

Maybe you can make some homemade Nutella. Some hazelnuts, dark chocolate or cocoa (no sugar) put it in the blender with the sweetener that you like the most and ready!

Thanks, most of the time, i just end up chewying an entire pack of gum to satisfy the sweet tooth..lol

Hahahah been there, done that. I really recommend you to try some gluten free and no sugar desserts for those days. Forget about those milk chocolates that you find in the store and buy some dark chocolate or cocoa!
If you like coffee you can melt some dark chocolate with black coffee, then to the fridge until hard and then make some chocolate balls. Yummy, simple and low cal.

lara chocolate chip or lara coconut brownie bar.. tastes like a date square.. without the oats on it.. but filled with pieces of nuts too .. total yum

I almost always work a chocolate treat into my day. I find the bite sized chocolates work well. Preferably dark. You want quality here.

I've also heard magnesium supplements help with cravings, but I'd rather just have the chocolate.

Darker, richer chocolate seems to hit the spot faster than milk chocolate. I've also been able to stave off chocolate cravings with a 60 calorie dark chocolate hot cocoa k-cup. If I'm feeling snacky too, the chocolate cheerios go a ways for only 110 calories/serving.

It is quite interesting how most (not all) women crave chocolate during that TOM. It makes you wonder what the heck is going on physiologically to cause it. My last period, I didn't have chocolate and I was so irritable! I'm not doing that again, and will opt for dark chocolate...with sea salt, so good!

victoria_1024 wrote: »

Eat some chocolate!

Yep. Don't deprive yourself.

Funnily enough, during my TOM I crave chocolate so so much, (and all other sweet things) but I do my best not to give in to the craving.

Normally, I include chocolate into my day almost daily, and can feel that my sweet tooth is satisfied after just one taste. But during my TOM if I put one square of chocolate in my mouth all my self control seems to melt away and I find I've eaten an entire box of mini meringues.. My food diary from Saturday until today is evidence of this!

I think it's about what finding what works for you. I fit daily treats comfortably in to my calorie goal on a normal day, but avoid them like the plague on my period, because once I start I find it really difficult to stop!

Like other's have said, depriving yourself of treats completely is a recipe for disaster, so maybe consider including these treats in to your regular routine, and maybe during your TOM the cravings might not hit you as hard.

for me chocolate must melt on your hand. I have the occassional Lindt Ball. One of them. Nothing else satisfies. Its okay to have a LITTLE, and honestly the first mouthful is the most satisfying.

ellarishee wrote: »

Funnily enough, during my TOM I crave chocolate so so much, (and all other sweet things) but I do my best not to give in to the craving.

Normally, I include chocolate into my day almost daily, and can feel that my sweet tooth is satisfied after just one taste. But during my TOM if I put one square of chocolate in my mouth all my self control seems to melt away and I find I've eaten an entire box of mini meringues.. My food diary from Saturday until today is evidence of this!

I'm that way during PMS. I can eat anything in moderation the rest of the time, but if I even have one treat during that week... forget it. It typically ends up with me 1000 calories over my goal.

During TOM, the first day or two can be a bit harder (today is the first day and I wasn't hungry but wanted to snack all day, so I went a bit over my goal with two of those TJs brownie crisps, which I had forgotten about until the kids got them out - thanks kids). After that I'm fine my appetite and hunger go way down and I'm ok with eating things in moderation again.

Eat chocolate and not go nuts!