Is this true..?

Options
2»

Replies

  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Options
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/295115-calories-burned-while-on-your-period/
    http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=42321&sc=801
    http://dietitian-online.com/images/pdf/article_cravings.pdf

    It sure is true. I don't know what you'd consider a reputable source but this are the first few that came up when I googled. It's not much but it can really help. It's about 100-300 calories.

    Thanks so much!
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Options
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    you don't have to be rude to her.

    that was not rude...... Too many people are quick to believe in the first thing someone reads... when she said it had come from an MFP member with no source, that is a red flag. Thats why I had said she should go to the member and ask for the resource from them

    Its called accountability. That was not being rude whatsoever.
  • Kim_08
    Kim_08 Posts: 157
    Options
    Hey guys! I heard recently that women are suppose to eat more calories during their time of the month.. is this true? If so, how many more calories should I be taking in a day? Thanks! -Kim

    Unless you have a valid resource from a reputable article to prove where you 'heard' this from, the only thing I have to ask is... are you really falling for that? Honestly?

    you don't have to be rude to her.

    that was not rude...... Too many people are quick to believe in the first thing someone reads... when she said it had come from an MFP member with no source, that is a red flag. Thats why I had said she should go to the member and ask for the resource from them

    Its called accountability. That was not being rude whatsoever.

    The livearmstrong link has a short article article about it. Come to find out, it is true!
  • kd_mazur
    kd_mazur Posts: 569 Member
    Options
    not sure if we're "supposed" to but I sure do feel like i eat more during that time. :/

    True Story!! lol
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Options
    I wish it were true.
  • sweetpea129
    sweetpea129 Posts: 755 Member
    Options
    Yes, i actually read the same thing from a few different sources that said we use about 200 more calories during that time. I dont think your question was so crazy!
  • lifeskittles
    lifeskittles Posts: 438 Member
    Options
    Yeah it is definitely true :)...I looked this up a long time ago when I felt I was indulging like a cow every month when i was PMSing ;)....probably doesn't justify the AMOUNT of crappy food I intake during that time...hehe
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Options
    L Davidsen et. al. Impact of the menstrual cycle on determinants of energy balance: a putative role in weight loss attempts. International Journal of Obesity (2007) 31, 887-890

    http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v31/n12/full/0803699a.html
  • reneegee23
    reneegee23 Posts: 233 Member
    Options
    L Davidsen et. al. Impact of the menstrual cycle on determinants of energy balance: a putative role in weight loss attempts. International Journal of Obesity (2007) 31, 887-890

    http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v31/n12/full/0803699a.html

    Funny, I always figured more energy would be required during ovulation. Also, love that even a scientific journal cannot avoid the whole 'women and chocolate and their periods' trope. It pisses me off. (I'm also on my period.)
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,015 Member
    Options
    Whether I'm suppose to or not....I'm sure I do eat more calories just because everything looks friggan delicious...
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Options
    No.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Options
    My wife unleashes a very frightening beast monthly. I would think that she would require an increase in her caloric intake to give the beast sustenance.
  • MacMadame
    MacMadame Posts: 1,893 Member
    Options
    I heard it's when you are ovulating. But according to this article, it varies all the time:

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/295115-calories-burned-while-on-your-period/

Categories