Ladies...some help please....

vabrewer33
vabrewer33 Posts: 185
in Food and Nutrition
It is "that time of the month" and I have the munchies like nobodys business and I would like to not sabatoge my recent success but I need something....even with exercise I am over my cal goal for today...any suggestions?!
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  • dpcunningham
    dpcunningham Posts: 2
    Snack on raw red peppers, they crunch and are sweet. Makes a big difference. My daughter taught me this.
  • MillyLynnV
    MillyLynnV Posts: 2 Member
    Frozen pineapple chunks are great for a sweets craving!
  • vabrewer33
    vabrewer33 Posts: 185
    Added challenge-sweet and salty craving at the same time...dun dun dun
  • salxtai
    salxtai Posts: 341 Member
    I think I've said this before in a post like this.

    I personally just give in and ejoy :laugh:

    I see it as being 5ish days once a month :smile:
  • litatura
    litatura Posts: 569 Member
    Special K Chocolately Crunch bars - the perfection combination of salt and sweet (they have little bits of salty pretzel in them and have chocolate on the bottom). Best part - only 90 calories!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    kale chips are the business.

    preheat oven to 275. chop up some kale. coat with a wee bit of olive oil, sea salt and cayenne pepper.

    spread on a baking sheet. bake in oven for 15-20 minutes. turn the leaves halfway through.

    for a chocolate craving, i go with a choco protein smoothie:
    greek yogurt, almond milk, 1/2 banana, frozen strawberries, choco protein powder, dash of cayenne pepper.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I usually give in too. I try to eat over on healthy things though
  • lovetobethin86
    lovetobethin86 Posts: 202 Member
    I like an apple sliced with cinnamon as well as strawberries and some chopped dates with So Delicious vanilla coconut milk yogurt as dip....sooooo yummy! And if u realllllyyy want chocolate u could sprinkle a tablespoon chocolate chips on the dip:)
  • iluxoxo211
    iluxoxo211 Posts: 241 Member
    kale chips are the business.

    preheat oven to 275. chop up some kale. coat with a wee bit of olive oil, sea salt and cayenne pepper.

    spread on a baking sheet. bake in oven for 15-20 minutes. turn the leaves halfway through.

    for a chocolate craving, i go with a choco protein smoothie:
    greek yogurt, almond milk, 1/2 banana, frozen strawberries, choco protein powder, dash of cayenne pepper.


    when you make yours do they come out like sooooo fragile?? I didnt even eat mine when I made them because they were like soo thin and broke!!!:cry:
  • mrsbrown2k1
    mrsbrown2k1 Posts: 139
    kettle corn popcorn. I buy the 100 calorie bags...works for me since it give me the crunch and salty/sweet at the same time.
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Suggestions!!!
    Have a cheat day during that time?
    Peanut butter?
    Kettle popcorn?
    Air popped corn with white cheddar seasoning
    Make a lot of Yogurt smoothies
  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    You can make some home made veggie soup ..... I have several in my freezer (frozen into portions) they range from 100-150 cals a bowl .... great if you really want to eat something but want to keep it to "good foods"

    I know this isn't much use this time but for future months it could be handy :)
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    It never ceases to amaze me that some women think this is some sort of mysterious (special?) curse. Get a grip. If you can't, allow some extra calories for those days.
  • imnotyourpal
    imnotyourpal Posts: 162 Member
    Added challenge-sweet and salty craving at the same time...dun dun dun

    Rainbow trail mix packets (they have m&ms). My guilty pleasure at 130 cals/packet! Salty AND sweet. Mmmmmm
  • kathyb358
    kathyb358 Posts: 2
    I feel your pain. I had the same issues. Menopause was the cure for me.
  • sjackson1717
    sjackson1717 Posts: 94 Member
    I have this problem (fight) every month with myself. Find EXACTLY what it is you are craving and eat half or just a few bites. If you don't you will drive your self crazy and eat more calories than you desire trying to substatute or compensate for the craving.
  • jrsey86
    jrsey86 Posts: 186 Member
    I go for Triscuits. Pair it with a sweet diet drink and you're set, girl!
  • karaemoore
    karaemoore Posts: 45 Member
    Cereal for the sweet tooth and cheddar rice cakes for the salty. It's working for me!!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    kale chips are the business.

    preheat oven to 275. chop up some kale. coat with a wee bit of olive oil, sea salt and cayenne pepper.

    spread on a baking sheet. bake in oven for 15-20 minutes. turn the leaves halfway through.

    for a chocolate craving, i go with a choco protein smoothie:
    greek yogurt, almond milk, 1/2 banana, frozen strawberries, choco protein powder, dash of cayenne pepper.


    when you make yours do they come out like sooooo fragile?? I didnt even eat mine when I made them because they were like soo thin and broke!!!:cry:

    yeah you gotta play around with it. every recipe i've seen is a bit different with the cooking times too. this recipe from giada worked well

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/potato-and-kale-chips-with-lemon-mayonnaise-recipe/index.html

    but my oven sucks so i needed to fool around with the temps and time
  • 13joanne
    13joanne Posts: 59
    Dark choc 85% is good and you can't eat lots x
  • FlynnMacCallister
    FlynnMacCallister Posts: 172 Member
    Added challenge-sweet and salty craving at the same time...dun dun dun

    Salted watermelon.
  • NU2U
    NU2U Posts: 659 Member
    Sliced apple and Ranch dressing. I know, sounds gross, right?

    But it tastes sooooo good!!!
  • arkansascountrygirl
    arkansascountrygirl Posts: 234 Member
    I eat the rainbor trail mix and also some air popped corn
  • Heaven71
    Heaven71 Posts: 706 Member
    It is "that time of the month" and I have the munchies like nobodys business and I would like to not sabatoge my recent success but I need something....even with exercise I am over my cal goal for today...any suggestions?!
    Raw red peppers, popcorn, broccoli, celery....the possibilities are endless.
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    i do 3 tbs popcorn kernals popped with 1 tbs grapeseed or olive oil, or canola.....then i get kettle corn popcorn powder (i got mine at walmart) and sprinkle that on top with a little salt...you get a HUGE serving and it gives you that salty and sweet fix
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    Or sometimes i squeeze a little honey on top of strawberries when i have the sweet tooth
  • moejo3
    moejo3 Posts: 224 Member
    Apple dip...slice up an apple skin on and then take some low fat vanilla yogurt and some all natural peanut butter (I do like two tablespoons of each) mix the yogurt and applesauce together and dip away. It sweet, a little salty full of fibre and protein and filling..I also like chocolate almond milk yum!
  • InTheInbetween
    InTheInbetween Posts: 192 Member
    Apple slices and a little PB or Almond Butter! Yum!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    "That time of the month" ... OH, you mean it's a pay day! Yeah, I tend to splurge on food when I get paid.

    It's usually a time when I overlook calorie consumption.

    Don't get me started on menstruation. I'm a man, so I don't know what it's like, nor do I want to know.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    It never ceases to amaze me that some women think this is some sort of mysterious (special?) curse. Get a grip. If you can't, allow some extra calories for those days.

    Maybe some women have more difficult cycles than others?

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