Oh, Those monthly cravings!

[CatOwner1966]

Yeah, That time of month is coming up for me next week and a week or 2 before, I usually crave carbs and sugary foods but avoid them as much as possible and try to eat something that is healthy yet will take away that craving. Anyone else get these cravings before or during this time of the month? I hate it big time LOL!

 

[momsgettinfit]

Yeah, That time of month is coming up for me next week and a week or 2 before, I usually crave carbs and sugary foods but avoid them as much as possible and try to eat something that is healthy yet will take away that craving. Anyone else get these cravings before or during this time of the month? I hate it big time LOL!

I get still get that and I don't even have a period now. I still have all the symtoms of it though even some cramping. Weird yes I know!!! Like right now I would be on mine and I'm fighting the cravings with every bit of my energy. It's hard to sometimes.

 

[CatOwner1966]

Oh, I'm ready to scream. Saturday night we went to a friends house for a BBQ and it was all I could do to stay away from all of the sweets and junk food that they had there as I watched countless people stuffing thier faces with it. We waited until we got home to have dinner.

 

[nycgirl]

Oh, I get them all the time. Same time every month. Usually I want lots of carbs and fats. I don't get the sweet cravings any more. I'm getting better at avoiding it, thanks to the weekly cheat meal. But, I'm not perfect.

 

[momsgettinfit]

Oh, I get them all the time. Same time every month. Usually I want lots of carbs and fats. I don't get the sweet cravings any more. I'm getting better at avoiding it, thanks to the weekly cheat meal. But, I'm not perfect.

Oh I love the cheat meal. LOL

 

[CatOwner1966]

Still haven't done the weekley cheat meal yet. Have to work up the courage for that. It's more like a monthly cheat meal right now plus, I'm recovering from a 19 year eating disorder.

 

[momsgettinfit]

Still haven't done the weekley cheat meal yet. Have to work up the courage for that. It's more like a monthly cheat meal right now plus, I'm recovering from a 19 year eating disorder.

Your cheat meal doens't have to a bad meal. I eat healthy and in moderation but maybe I'll enjoy something I don't allow myself to eat the rest of the week. One thing that is helping me deal with my food issues is to rethink how I see food. I think of it more as a fuel source now for my workouts and that's helped me alot I still have some trouble at times but not as bad as I use to.

 

[CatOwner1966]

Your cheat meal doens't have to a bad meal. I eat healthy and in moderation but maybe I'll enjoy something I don't allow myself to eat the rest of the week. One thing that is helping me deal with my food issues is to rethink how I see food. I think of it more as a fuel source now for my workouts and that's helped me alot I still have some trouble at times but not as bad as I use to.

I still need to work on those things.

 

[ELEcKTRA]

In my case i just cant help it ........ i spend my craving days eating something sweet and then something salty...... yummy!!!!!!!!
and if i dont... i just get really really grumpy and anoying
i usually have some low fat icecream , jello , fruit or pretzels... ....... cookies

 

[jenscats5]

For cravings - try a thick, icy chocolate protein shake made with a little skim milk, lots of ice, little water & a big scoop of Choc. Protein Powder. Or try a Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper.

Both those things taste "bad" but aren't.

With this contest prep, I'm at the point now where I just don't care what my food tastes like. I eat cuz it's time to & I'm supposed to & it's on my list......