Getting through that time of the month

red_hatorade
red_hatorade Posts: 166
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
I came off birth control last month and this is my first period without taking it. Of course all my PMs symptoms are out of control now. Especially my cravings. i feel like if I don't get what I crave I could kill someone. How the hell am I supposed to get through this while keeping my sanity intact?

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  • ahersh00
    ahersh00 Posts: 85
    I'm going through the exact same thing right now. I ate Red Robin and Buffalo Wild Wings yesterday. I'm exhausted and all I want to do is eat. Yesterday I seriously couldn't even focus on anything but thoughts of food.
  • JenniferK0918
    JenniferK0918 Posts: 1
    I keep a stash of "don't kill a child" chocolate hidden in a drawer. 1 Hershey's Kiss isn't all that many calories, and just the one when I'm really irritated will keep the edge off so my children survive my PMS. An intense workout, then a long hot shower and a glass of wine helps, too.
  • angiek2322
    angiek2322 Posts: 68 Member
    I have to remind myself that I gain anywhere from 3 to 6 pounds around that time........I hate it.......
  • lizjames1971
    lizjames1971 Posts: 39
    I try to do big workouts to give myself a few extra cals on those days!!!
  • agataarchangel
    agataarchangel Posts: 292 Member
    I have to remind myself that I gain anywhere from 3 to 6 pounds around that time........I hate it.......

    I know, me too! It really sucks. And then it goes away and you're like "oh yeah!". The exhaustion doesn't help either...

    My biggest food cravings are milk, chocolate, peanut butter, and occasionally tomatoes. For my milk and chocolate cravings, my AM bowl of hot cereal with cocoa powder usually does the trick, and nips things in the bud right in the morning.....
  • Eponine7
    Eponine7 Posts: 161
    I just laughed out loud about the stash of "don't kill a child" chocolate...

    Anyhow, I'm with everyone above re: weight gain, chocolate cravings, mood swings...I absolutely hate it.

    I also vote for seriously hard workouts...I am 42 years old and that is the ONLY thing that has ever truly helped me.

    Good luck to you...
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    sometimes it just sucks bein a girl!
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    going through the same thing right now *_* can't focus on studies....only food!!!
  • Beth720
    Beth720 Posts: 661 Member
    going through the same thing right now *_* can't focus on studies....only food!!!

    I think that's where you really have to learn that food is not an enemy. If you occasionally allow yourself little portions, you're far less likely to have massive cravings that lead to "falling off the wagon". At least that's what I've found to be true. It's in the total denial of things that I find that's all I can think about.
  • obaker
    obaker Posts: 76 Member
    An intense workout, then a long hot shower and a glass of wine helps, too.

    Definitely down for some wine when it's that time.
  • lynnmarie60
    lynnmarie60 Posts: 325
    I always gain between 2-3 lbs during this time unless I exercise at least a hour a day and eat low calorie snacks like 90 calorie fiber one brownies (they are great heated up and good without) and skinnycow ice cream. Those treats and those similar to that ease my overeating and feeling of BLAH....
  • tillmanlady
    tillmanlady Posts: 139 Member
    ROTFL@ don't kill the children chocolate

    I so feel you and am definatly down for some wine during then...

    I cramp really bad and have found that excersing lessens the cramps a whole lot, which in turn lets me eat those cravings but not over do it..
  • ruggedBear
    ruggedBear Posts: 295
    Stability ball crunches! I feel like I can take my crabbiness out on my abs since that's the area causing the most pain. I hate the achy legs that happen every month (does anyone else get those?) because it makes it harder to get motivated to walk or run.

    I know it sounds weird when you're already feeling bloated, but I find that increasing water intake seems to help too and nothing feels better than getting rid of that water on the last day - very cleansing!
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Easy. DON'T deprive yourself. You want a chocolate? Eat one. Enjoy it. And stop right there.
  • red_hatorade
    red_hatorade Posts: 166
    I think I need some "don't kill the fiance" chocolate. I can deal with the kid during these times, but for some reason her dad is the one I want to maim.

    Moderation is not a strength of mine... that is what gets me in trouble...
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