Questions about PMS (sorry guys you'll have to sit this one

I think alot of ladies have this issue. Its hard to overcome horomones without medication. I get really bad mood swings anymore. I usually just explain to the bf or whoever else that I'm prob gonna be in a bad mood for the next week so don't be offended by it. As far as food, I have the same issue, its like I crave everything and my body seems determined to get it. I usually try to substitute healthy options....If I crave sugar I'll have some fruit or something low fat etc. but sometimes I do cave during this time period and I just try to do better when its all over.

Lots of people get the 'Hunger monster' at that time of the month, I know I sure do.

For me there are two ways to look at it - I know that no matter how much I eat I wont be satisfied and will still feel like I'm hungry and want more, so I still have to have some control so that I don't go crazy and consume every thing in sight. On the other hand I know if I don't eat a little more than usual I am going to spend the day miserable and grumpy - at the time I am most hungry it's because my body is preparing for what's to come and the metabolism is naturally boosted a little, so it's OK to have that little bit more than you usually would.

I've been losing weight for over 3 years now and have never gained weight (other than water/bloating weight that drops straight back off again) during my TOM so - eat a little more, just don't go crazy is my advice

I think if you are prepared to be on your healthy eating plan for the long haul - then just go for what your body/mind is demanding for.

You can always try harder when your demands pass and get back on target then.

Its only a monthly blip - but you would probably be unbearable to live with if you dont give in just once in a while (speaking from experience now ha ha)

Enjoy!!

Paula x :happy:

If you feel like you need to eat more, why not try and plan that in Planning ahead means that you're less likely to go overboard with the cravings. You could either get an extra workout in to get extra calories (exercise can help for PMS too) or you can just plan for maintenance calores for a few days. You won't gain any from maintenance apart from maybe general TOM bloating and you can go back to a deficit afterwards. It might help also to eat the calories spaced out every few hours of smaller meals so that you're less likely to feel hunger.

I understand what you are saying, I have felt the same way. Have you ever went in to have your hormones checked? I have felt this way many a times and come that time of the month I start yelling and fighting with my husband. Now that we have realized that it is a problem and not one that I can necesarly control I am able to give him a warning and tell him to check himself and help me by not being so irratating. And by this I mean if he starts breathing loud, eating to fast, sitting to close or laughing at something that I don't find funny. I mean stupid things that are maybe slightly bothersome on an everyday but come this time of the month it doesn't matter anything can set me off. We have done our best to be able to get through this time with as little fights as possible now that we know it is a problem. I was diagnosed with poly cysitic ovarian syndrome with along with some challenging symptoms a hormone embalance is part of it. There are other things that have this problem as well. I'd suggest going and getting this checked out from your doctor. Their might be medicine that can help. For me it would be birth control but since we are trying to have a baby that really doesn't work. As for the food problem I do get those cravings as well. Your body is telling you that it wants something. I do my best by eliminating all of these foods that I shouldn't have from the house. Knowing that it is a problem I just have to do my best to keep my goals in mind and limit the intake as best as possible. Doing more and better the other weeks will help balance it out too. Good luck.

I started taking Zinc supplements to help with mine check out this link

http://www.advance-health.com/zinc.html#Zinc And Pre-Menstrual Syndrome

I know my PMS food cravings have reduced and my sense of taste is a lot better than ever since I started taking it.. I don't know if it's due to the supplement but I'm going to keep taking it any way. Xxxx

I can have horrible pms sometimes. It drives my husband nuts. And I usually ALWAYS ruin my diet on those days. I try to have as much self control as possible, but honestly I give in more than I say no. It helps me to keep up with my exercise on those days - I try to run a little longer or faster and it really clears my mind and makes me feel less guilty about all the crap I shoveled in my face earlier. Mostly, I just kind of try and cut myself some slack on the bad days, and just keep on truckin' until I get back to my normal, less-crazy self

I've heard that the female body actually does burn more calories during PMS. This seems to be confirmed by googling but I don't want to spread rumors or misinformation so don't take my word.


All I can tell you is my personal experience: I always go over my calorie limit during PMS, and after all the water weight is gone there isn't any damage on the scale. I usually indulge myself and end up ok. Not that this is advice to anyone, everyone should do their best to stick to their diet all the time, but this is honestly my experience.