I have an issue, and I was wondering if I was the only one who has this particular complaint. Here it is (men, if reading about womanly problems bothers you, please do not proceed):

In the two weeks prior to starting my period, I get very very intense cravings for food, especially sweet/salty/CARBOHYDRATE loaded foods. This does not stop until I have begun my cycle. The cravings and hunger is so bad that I get up in the middle of the night and eat, a big no-no when dieting, and even harder when on a low carb diet. I liken it to pregnancy cravings, but worse!! Is there some reason this happens, can it be controled? Or should I lock my refrgerator and pantry at that time of the month, and strap myself to the bed so I can't go on a feeding frenzy? ARG! HELP!!