Ladies, that time of the month. Staying on track advice plz ?

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  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    therealmichele wrote: »
    ps i am eating emergency peanut butter cups right now and if MFP has a problem w/ it, they can talk to my uterus. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    I have TimTams for that! And from personal experience, there's very little on Earth (if any) that's as powerful as an angry bleeding uterus demanding wine & chocolate.
  • travelling_lots
    travelling_lots Posts: 377 Member
    On that note I’m going to melt, 4 oz cheese and have that for a snack.
    Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
    Good night everyone!
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    Sassyk35 wrote: »
    So I'm back up to my starting weight ugh. I've been eating well logging everything not going over my calories. Chugging water wtf is going on.... my period ended Sunday. I'm so frustrated.

    I am just wondering how you are going about logging your food. Are you eyeballing, measuring using cups, or using kitchen scales? While it is normal to gain weight just before or during your period this weight will normally drop off once you have finished. Unless you are weighing all of your solids and using measuring liquids only, your logging could be inaccurate which could result in you eating more than you think you are. By weighing everything I also mean prepackaged food (it can be scary how much heavier they can be than indicated by the packet) and any condiments you use along the way. You should also be checking all entries against the nutritional label on the packaging or the USDA database to ensure accurate entries. As entries are user added there are some very inaccurate ones around the place.
  • 1991court
    1991court Posts: 230 Member
    I track as I should, I don't care if that week I am over. Biggest Advice is Do Not Stress about it, that will throw your body more out of whack. Weight will fluctuate, drink water, count calories and of you so desire go on and eat your chocolate, just don't stress.
  • RadishEater
    RadishEater Posts: 470 Member
    I pre-portion out my cravings and make sure I eat some of what I am craving each day. This past cycle was peanut butter, so I measured out 5 days of advance for peanut butter to eat with brekky each day into little containers then stuff that peanut butter jar in the back of my pantry. So only one day did I fish out the peanut butter jar and grab a spoonful, which is a win for me.

    It also has the bonus of if I want a bit of pb at night, I can go scoop a smidge out of the next day's container, so I might be eating a bit less the next day, but I'm not usually adding to the total amount I eat in the week.

  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,941 Member
    edited August 2018
    I only have a pill break every 3 months or so. That helps. Other than that I like repetition: I pack similar breakfasts and lunches for work and eat at the same times so when it's time for TO3M I just continue what I'm doing. I'm most likely busy with work anyway (or surf the net :D )

    So for me this looks like:
    Drive to work.
    1 cup of green tea
    Breakfast either 2 slices of bread or oats with skyr, raisins and fruit after the first cup of tea, at around 09:00
    Second breakfast: 1 slice of bread at around 10-10:30
    Lunch: 2 more slices of bread at around 12:00
    Nibble on snack vegetables or fruits until I get home
    Then cook whatever I have at hand or warm up leftovers.
    Have a snack after dinner

    By always eating at pretty much the same times, and similar things I don't even get downed by cravings. Works for me.

    And yeah, TO3M waterweight: oh well, just part of being a woman I guess. I probably travel 1-3 times within these three months and have more reasons to store water temporarily.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    therealmichele wrote: »
    i use the Clue app, and i share it w/ my bf so we can both keep tabs on what's around the corner. he knows when i might need a little more sleep, a little more carbs, a little more salt and fat. and i get a reminder about when to be nice :#

    I LOVE THIS! So insightful, thanks!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Sassyk35 wrote: »
    So I'm back up to my starting weight ugh. I've been eating well logging everything not going over my calories. Chugging water wtf is going on.... my period ended Sunday. I'm so frustrated.

    OP - how's it going?

    I always see a stall in weight loss right before and through TOM - then HUGE increase when it's tapering off. I'm talking like 4-6lb fluctuation like you saw. Then it wooshes away within the next week. I eat at maintenance for a few days, usually the day before and first day of my cycle. I allow for a little more carbs in my macros. I use magnesium lotion and the cravings have been less intense.
  • Frappleberry
    Frappleberry Posts: 251 Member
    This is so useful to read, sitting on the sofa with my hot water bottle! My scales today said 2lbs up and whilst I know logically what the reason for this is, emotionally, it is hard to see. I struggle with patience, but I know that in 2-3 days time I will see the difference. Keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll be fine
  • Finkelstien
    Finkelstien Posts: 55 Member
    my boobs hurt so much during my period that i can't excersise let alone walk the stairs or run a couple of meters. Hugs are out of the question and i need to sleep on my back.
    I am really glad i can function during the day.

    And i also need some comfort food so i eat chocolate but i do plan ahead. So yes, there are some sweets but because i "allow" myself i do not go of the path completely.
    No excersise and more food and it's fine.
  • Kullerva
    Kullerva Posts: 1,114 Member
    Drink, drink, drink. (Water, not alcohol if you can help it.) I've heard of women who gain 10lbs of water on their cycle, which makes it very difficult to see progress. I gain about 2.5 during ovulation and it comes off the first "official" period day (but I have hormonal disorders that contribute to this). It is not "real" weight; it comes with the bloated, full-but-hungry unhappy feeling that comes of many periods. The good news is that as you lose, periods do generally get less miserable...but I've never heard of the water weight going away, completely.

    Keep your head up, you're doing great!
  • Sassyk35
    Sassyk35 Posts: 113 Member
    Thank you everyone I really appreciate your comments & support. So I have had another period since original post & the gain was less. I've been drinking a ton of water in general so I think that is definitely helping. And I also allow myself to have what I crave in moderation within my calorie intake. <3
  • scaye103092
    scaye103092 Posts: 48 Member
    I’m in the same boat and I’ve found that adding a little PB2 to my morning oatmeal helps A LOT. Then after dinner adding 1 scoop of dymatize chocolate whey isolate to nonfat plain Greek yogurt. IT TASTES LIKE CHOCOLATE PUDDING. My weakness is pizza though so I told myself I could have 2 a week....but I use low cal, high protein whole grain flatbreads with plain tomato sauce and part skim mozz then toss some basic Italian seasoning on top for around 250 calories total!! It all keeps me within my calories EASILY and my macros. Yogurt, peanut butter, oatmeal, whole grain, veggies, and even a little cheese are all things that are pretty good for you. :)

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