PMS eating

i do the same thing, and then i get really upset at myself about it. it's comforting in a way to see that i'm not alone! what i tried this month was to "allow" myself--without ANY guilt--one big indulgence. for instance, yesterday, i ate ten cookies. and by allowing it, i didn't feel so guilty afterwards, and today i feel better and back on track. i think for me it's the negative patterns of feeling guilty and then thinking, "well, i've already blown it. i might as well keep eating whatever i want."

i also identified that when i start blowing through everything in my cupboard and fridge, it's because what i'm eating isn't satisfying me. it's usually not what i'm really craving. so i thought long and hard and realized that i really wanted crunchy cookies, so i went and bought some reduced fat nilla wafers. i ate a serving of those, and they hit the spot, so i didn't keep eating my way through the kitchen. hope it helps!

I am way too old to have those type of cravings but not too old to remember. Whenever I do get cravings of any kind now I either try to sleep or exercise. Since exercise is the better choice get out and walk if nothing else. I know it is early but you will feel better

I feel your pain too... I could almost whack someone over the head to steal their sandwich!!:laugh: I have found that adding legumes (chick peas, red beans, and soy beans especially) to my diet really helps! It gives me the extra iron and protein (plus a ton a essential vitamins and minerals) I need. Another thing I do to cope: exercise more to eat more! Guilt-free! (almost ) During PMS I crave salty, crunchy and sweet things... One of my favourite snacks that falls into all three categories is low-fat peanut butter on plain rice cakes with a piece of low-fat cheese: a good source of protein too!

Hope this helps!:ohwell: :flowerforyou:

I am currently eating the world. I was fine until late last night when I felt like I hadn't eaten in days. I had sugar-free peanut butter cups and a huge bowl of ice cream. My husband was looking for a bite, but uhhh wasn't happening. I also noticed I drink less water during my before week. So try upping that if you're finding yourself low in water intake.

I comsume soo much chocolate at this time. I started getting crest white strips and just sticking them in when I want to eat. Also, Weight Watchers ice cream is amazing.

Just found this threat... ugh, thank god I'm not alone. I weigh in tomorrow, my first weigh in, and I'm so nervous. I'm so bloated, and have had two bad days this week where I went over because I want to eat everything. Heaven help us!