Sweet cravings at that TOM?
 

Helloooooooo,

Have any of you ladies noticed that you have stronger sweet cravings at that TOM? I find I go along, no problems, no cravings, and then... BANG! I want to eat everything in sight! Added to that, the fact that my weight already goes up around then.... :cry:

Any suggestions on dealing with this? My resolve also seems to waiver for a few days...

Thanks!

Aria~

Hi

I get LOADS of cravings during TOM & PMS. What do I do... I eat! :lol:

I eat deli meats w/mayo, or celery w/cream cheese or PB & sometimes I give into the sweets cravings by having either LC Ice cream or a Ross Chocolate bar. I know it's not the best situation but I can have just the one & be happy. As long as I don't eat real sugar I'm ok. Not everyone can do this. Some fall totally off the wagon and get even more cravings. It depends on how your body reacts.

thanks!
 

Yesterday I had dinner, which was some healthy stir-fry with broccoli and snow peas, but then I ate a BUNCH of nuked cheese chips, and about 4 lowcarb homemade peanut butter cups! I was able to resist eating real sugar, but my carb count for the day was too high, and I was disappointed.
I still felt hungry when I went to bed, though I "know" it's in my head... :roll:

It's the out of control feeling I don't like....

Aria~

I know I get famished during PMS, I can eat & eat nonstop and still be hungry!! And i don't count carbs during those days, I know it'll pass.
Another suggestion is SF jello it's pretty good too.

Do what i do....I have a shaved ice machine....I eat a huge cup of shaved ice, so i feel full (due to all the "eating) but all i really did was eat a lot of water...so to speak. =)

Shaved ice?
 

Airforce2B: Is that something like a slush puppie? Not sure...

2Airedales: I had forgotten about SF jello! That sounds great, with a little heavy cream on top.... yummy! I also appreciate what you said about not counting those days. They are the only ones that I have difficulty with, and I know it's a passing thing.
BTW, how did you get your little picture to appear? Seems I'm computer challenged!! :p

Thanks again!

Aria~

Cocoa stimulates our "happy hormones" and can be of great help during grumpy PMS-days. Some unsweetened cocoa powder in heavy whipped cream I regard as pure medicine at this TOM. And of course, eat fat and filling foodles... :)

Another thing you may want to try is canned tuna with lots of mayonnaise. Not as much fun as chocolate ;) but it does work!

Karen

Karen and gilibel:

That's hilarious! I just finished lunch and logged on:

Tuna and mayo, and 2 squares of Lindt 85% :yay:

Seems to me the body must be in agreement with these choices!

So, on a lighter note, I'm safe for another month! :p

Oh, the joys......

Aria~

Ah! You're one of the enlightened!! :D

I also do Lindt 85%. Wonderful cocoa kick and no craving in sight after a 10g square = 2 netcarbs.

I also gobble a can of fat mackerel in tomato sauce when in need.

:)

It's not a slush puppie, even though I know what you're talking about....just pure, shaved ice.