Ladies heeeelp pmt munchathon

kate1975
kate1975 Posts: 31
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all i am wondering if anyone knows what i can do as i tend to have a great two weeks where im really good and healthy eating then BAM! A week before period major munch allert!
I cant handle the guilt!!!
Crisps and treats ect and no matter what i do i cant get rid of the thoughts!
Tonight ive had a packet of crisps and a yoghut but have taken myself to bed as i could quite easily eat more!!!
Any ladies have similar problems and found half a soloution???
Thanks in advance for your infinate wisdom :)

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  • lindsy721
    lindsy721 Posts: 350 Member
    1) lots of water.
    2) lots of protein.
    3) plan ahead what you'll eat, and space healthy food out through the day.
    4) save some calories for a small treat every few days. It's ok to indulge a little bit, just keep it in moderation.
    5) I take a potent multivitamin designed by a doctor specifically for women struggling with PMT, it's called Optivite PMT. I buy it on amazon.com, and it's very balanced and helpful during the week before AF shows up!
  • angrodriguez92
    angrodriguez92 Posts: 193 Member
    Prepare. buy a yogurt with a yummy flavor to eat when the craving strike. Buy some gum. Make some jello. Have plenty of fruits on hand for sweetness. Maybe buy a few cookies that are individually wrapped so that you arent tempted to eat a whole box of anything. Keep them and anything else that might tempt you in the fridge or a cabinet. Out of sight, out of mind. Try to satisfy the craving with something small.
  • secretgirl4611
    secretgirl4611 Posts: 474 Member
    not only in TOM have I done this, but honestly alot of over eating a few times a wk has ruined my progress to lose weight even, with all the working out I do.
    I guess the best thing to do is: GET RID OF ALL YOUR TREATS AND BAD FOODS.
    When you want something sweet opt for lots and lots of fruit. for example right now I wanted something sweet but instead of my nutella in the cupboard grrrrrrr I had 2 cups of watermelon and 1/2 cup of blueberries and raspberries. the fruit seriously filled me up. Some ppl suggest just like 1 measly piece of fruit, I say: go all out on fruit till u feel full :)
    other things to take ur mind off all the bad things: workout, read a book, go for a walk, or do something that keeps you from over eating ne bad foods.
  • kate1975
    kate1975 Posts: 31
    Thanks peolpe, i drink lots of water and dont have treats in the house usually but had crisps left over from kids party and really i should have thrown them out, Which i will do tomorrow! I have low fat yoguts and fruit in but its not that im hungry i just crave crisps! I will try the protien foods but only have 1200 cals to play with and hate going over thats what gets to me as all meals are planned out but 7 pm comes and so does the craving grrr i think just more will power is needed by the sounds of it!! Thanks for the advice x

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