Hormonal hunger

bluekarou
bluekarou Posts: 14 Member
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I started tracking again 2 weeks ago, at the beginning of my cycle. My plan is to weigh monthly, I’ve previously found that weekly weighing puts too much pressure on and I’m more likely to binge then quit. It’s been good so far, I’ve stuck to or been just under my allowance.

Now that I’m around ovulation, I’ve really noticed an increase in my hunger and don’t feel satisfied with my allowance. I’ve been eating the good stuff, porridge oats, fruit, veg, nuts but at this time of the month it’s almost like I’m hollow. Any other ladies experience this, and have any strategies? I may be lucky in that this phase is only about 3 days, I don’t get the hangries when Aunt Flo visits.

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Yes, same. I eat at maintenance calories on those days.
  • elizabethmcopeland
    elizabethmcopeland Posts: 167 Member
    Yep! What quiksylver said.

    Just get back at it afterward. :)
  • Elfinnyx
    Elfinnyx Posts: 55 Member
    I'm not too bad around ovulation, but I'm awful for a few days before and the first couple of days of Aunt Flo. I tend to let myself eat a little more around those days and cut back a little more towards the beginning of my cycle when I'm less hungry. The other thing that has really helped is increasing protein. I started weight training a couple of months ago, so started making protein shakes because it's hard to get enough as a lazy vegetarian otherwise and found that a shake will keep me feeling full for hours even on those hungry days.
  • indiacaitlin
    indiacaitlin Posts: 691 Member
    I sometimes get it around ovulation, but in the week before my period I am ALWAYS bad for feeling unsatisfied with what I’ve eaten. I get awful awful cravings and get in horrendous moods if I don’t cave in. It’s actually really hard to deal with
  • bluekarou
    bluekarou Posts: 14 Member
    indiacaitlin wrote: »
    I sometimes get it around ovulation, but in the week before my period I am ALWAYS bad for feeling unsatisfied with what I’ve eaten. I get awful awful cravings and get in horrendous moods if I don’t cave in. It’s actually really hard to deal with

    I’m finding just after ovulation/week 3 of my cycle the worst week, low energy and also no satisfaction with what I’ve eaten. I’ll do what PP have suggested and eat maintenance calories. It’s so hard not to stuff a whole pizza in my face!
  • nooshi713
    nooshi713 Posts: 4,877 Member
    Yes, I definitely feel more hungry during certain times of the month.
  • tardislatino
    tardislatino Posts: 2 Member
    i have the same issue about a week before my monthly visitor comes ... BLECH . Anyhow i notice i crave more carbs
  • b1stmrs12
    b1stmrs12 Posts: 12 Member
    yeah. I cheated today. I woke up and weighed in and lost more weight which I was thrilled about.. but as the day progressed... I went to BK for lunch. I feel so guilty and ashamed... on top of not wanting to do my walking because its to F$&KING hot in Phoenix!! Feel so bad. :(
  • amzelda0418
    amzelda0418 Posts: 12 Member
    Glad I’m not the only one who notices this!! I used to get the worst cravings every month at this time. I finally found an all natural solution that I use every day and it has taken away my cravings...even during that “that” time!! I have been amazed at the difference I feel!
  • ashleigh83marie
    ashleigh83marie Posts: 1 Member
    amzelda0418 wrote: »
    Glad I’m not the only one who notices this!! I used to get the worst cravings every month at this time. I finally found an all natural solution that I use every day and it has taken away my cravings...even during that “that” time!! I have been amazed at the difference I feel!

    I know this post is really old, but I'm struggling with this too. Can you share your natural solution?

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