ladies - cravings

[eve]

Each month we all go through it, but I just don't know how to curb my cravings the few days before of our wonderful monthly friend. I tend to just wanting to eat.

I try to drink more water in replacement, but it just doesn't cut it sometimes. I also try to break down my regular daily diet into smaller portions and spread it out more through out the day. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I don't want to stray from my regular diet as much as possible.

Any tips to how you ladies deal with it?


Thanks!

[Hawkwind]

I was always such a mess that time of month before my hyst that I allowed myself some of my favorite cheats...in small amounts. For me...it was easier than being a raging maniac and uncomfortable. My major craving was chocolate so I kept Hershey's kisses around or mini Reese's peanut butter cups.

[CubanChick]

I have totally become a choc and sugar aholic and its every day of the month. Coming off a extremely clean diet, the sugar has taken over me and makes me weak, lol. I just picked up some protein bars and cookies to try and keep these for the cravings. I also use the 100 calories puddings for when I need a treat.

Ice cream is my biggest weakness of all.. I save that for the weekend..

[eve]

Yea, generally I just want to eat anything. And then I feel disgusting afterwards. So I just try to avoid it as much as possible, even though it gets realllly hard.

A nice cup of hot chocolate sounds really good right about now.

[CubanChick]

moderation is the key Eve - not like I have been doing, splurging everyday last week. Tonight is 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins, think I will take my daughter out for a treat, ahem and me too!

[narcsarge]

Originally Posted by CubanChick

moderation is the key Eve - not like I have been doing, splurging everyday last week. Tonight is 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins, think I will take my daughter out for a treat, ahem and me too!

Not to derail the thread Eve but CC....

I am busting a gut now that your contest diet is over! I love to see the "after the show" diets of competitors. Makes me feel sane!

I think Hawk has a great mindset. Know that you are going to have cravings and yet don't punish yourself by not eating what you are craving. EAT, but do it wisely and w/ a bit of control. I am a man so maybe I should just keep my yap shut but, you can't do wrong w/ the advice given so far...

[CubanChick]

Originally Posted by narcsarge

Not to derail the thread Eve but CC....

I am busting a gut now that your contest diet is over! I love to see the "after the show" diets of competitors. Makes me feel sane!

I think Hawk has a great mindset. Know that you are going to have cravings and yet don't punish yourself by not eating what you are craving. EAT, but do it wisely and w/ a bit of control. I am a man so maybe I should just keep my yap shut but, you can't do wrong w/ the advice given so far...

yeah I have gone off the wagon, lol.. yesterday I was 8 pounds heavier today 7, wtf? well you know I do still eat alot.

I would imagine what you would think if you saw my after gains pics, lol...