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Gril Talk (That "time" of the month)

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  • Megclark37
    Megclark37 Posts: 111
    Mine goes up 2-3 lbs! I tend to crave bread, and chocolate
    -for the chocolate fix I drink diet swiss miss hot chocolate: (only 25 calories a packet!) it makes me satisfied and full :)
    -for bread cravings I try to have something like a mini bagel with PB and that seems to help me!

    Hope this helps :D
  • Kandygirl
    Kandygirl Posts: 249 Member
    my weight doesnt change but man, i will eat everything in sight.
  • islandjumper
    islandjumper Posts: 369 Member
    My weight goes up. Before I started on here I used to get the WORST cravings...like eat a whole batch of brownies in 3 days kind of cravings...I started here in Jan, and gave up sweets and most sugars for over a month, now my cravings are gone but I always feel hungry during TOM.
  • ChefCupcake
    ChefCupcake Posts: 40
    I really crave junk food and chocolate a few days before my period starts. A day or two before, I the cravings die down just a little. I don't think I really gain weight though. I know that working out, good nutrition, and not too much caffeine helps me from cramping as much. Water is definitely good too!
  • ChefCupcake
    ChefCupcake Posts: 40
    I really crave junk food and chocolate a few days before my period starts. A day or two before, I the cravings die down just a little. It's hard to find enough of anything to satisfy me. I don't think I really gain weight though. I know that working out, good nutrition, and not too much caffeine helps me from cramping as much. Water is definitely good too!
  • ashreynolds09
    ashreynolds09 Posts: 257 Member
    If its not nailed to the floor, I'm eating it.....and if its chocolate, watch out, dont stand between me and my chocolate in my t.o.m!!! I try. oh god do I try, but damn......so hard being a chocoholic

    We have to be twins!! This is totally me!!!! I keep emergency chocolate around, otherwise I become completely useless until I have it. And, I gain around 5 pounds my t.o.m. This month, I've been consistently taking my body by vi shakes and working out so and I have noticed my cravings aren't as strong. As long as I don't cave into eating, we're good -- once something hits my mouth...its all over.
  • Lifting_chick
    Lifting_chick Posts: 275 Member
    Yep weight goes up, totally crave chocolate......and for those that don't know it when you have cramps......well an orgasim will do the trick :blushing:
  • morthon
    morthon Posts: 9
    so relieved i bumped into this thread... i had such a great week burned over 2000 calories in workouts and ate what i should eat and i jump on the scale this morning expecting at least to lose a half a lb and i have just gained that - a half a lb (I took my scale to every room in the house weighing on every surface I could find too) but still the gain was there and I started my period this morning !!!!!!!!

    Gutted Gutted !! Funny enough I dont crave anything altho I used to - I dont have cravings or munchies now that I eat healthy and exercise a lot so my gain must be from water retention - soo sooo frustrating after such a good week - it just doesnt reflect how good a week I had and getting motivated to jump around with Jill now isnt on the cards either, so I will be forcing a workout in just now but not happy :(

    Hang in there water retentioners _ I have also decided that in 28 days time I will get on the scale, close my eyes and hubby can record it for me cuz i dont wanna see gains every 28 days anymore :(
  • weightloss43154
    weightloss43154 Posts: 203 Member
    I am due on tomorrow, I have lose more this week then i have over the past 3 weeks, regarding the cravings I have not had any as of yet
  • paulamarsden
    paulamarsden Posts: 483 Member
    im up at the moment, and on day 4 of my period.

    this one has been particulalry nasty and painful.

    i get horrendous migraines and cravings in the days leading upto it and first few days

    your body temp rises and also you expend an extra 100-200 cals a day during this time btw!
  • jumptothebeat
    jumptothebeat Posts: 71 Member
    Yep - I 'tested' myself a few months ago (had the same calorie goal every day and did not give into the cravings lol!) and I put on 2/3 pounds that lasted for about 5 days and then mysteriously disappeared within 24hrs. I'd always suspected I gained weight at this time as I get bloated too (water retention I guess?), but had always thought it was probably giving into cravings. I really struggle as I crave comfort foods that are carb-heavy, though I do think forcing yourself to exercise does help a lot.
  • AmyB69
    AmyB69 Posts: 117
    My weight goes up a couple of pounds but then have a good drop afterwards. Exercising really helps and water!!
  • nixnax
    nixnax Posts: 42
    Hiya,

    I usually gain a couple of lbs and I bloat out so badly.

    The worst part is that I crave everything that is bad for me, chocolate being the worst offender. I just cant get enough of it.

    And I get so grumpy!! Grumpy doesn't actually cover it, i can be evil!

    When my last monthly was in, I was a vile mood, so i went to the gym and ran it out. Felt amazing and not in need of chocolate.
  • ili_s
    ili_s Posts: 66
    I find that my weight doesn't spike up significantly. Maybe half a kilo. But where i see the real difference is the week after where I usually always lose a kilo (2lb), not to gain it again. I also crave ... well chocolate and just find myself being far more hungry a week or so before hand. Its really hard to try to stay away from food, especially in the evenings. Either I chow down on some celery or carrot or another good idea for myself is to just go to bed.
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