Question

Huge Confession: I love my Green WWplan, BUT I can never stick to it the week right before or during my period. I get these horrible cravings where people joke I sound like I’m pregnant. Fried Chicken, Ice cream, cheeseburgers, chocolate etc Anyone else? Any tips? I’m losing weight and gaining it back!  

Answer 1

Yes! I’m the exact same way I have to fight these cravings every time! You can do it

Answer 2

My dilemma every month

Answer 3

It's because your body is preparing for a baby (even if it doesn't come ). Try having some more healthy fats with your meals that week. A lot of the time that'll help keep you fuller and keep cravings at bay. But it's also just a mind game -- you need to remember that just because your last period threw you off doesn't mean you have to let your next one do it too!  

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@precautious honestly I don’t even keep track I just get surprised and say “no wonder” lol

Answer 4

I absolutely get cravings it is a struggle.  

Answer 5

The week before my period, without even realizing it, I eat everything in sight.  

Answer 6

Me too  

Answer 7

I chew ice like it’s my job I don’t know if that will be a helpful suggestion for you but it’s working for me.  

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@wofford you may be anemic. Have your iron checked.  

Answer 8

I used to always have a huge desire for carbs along with a big burst of energy in the day or two before mine. The important thing is that you recognize this, and though it might feel difficult at times, you have the knowledge and the tools to get you through. Perhaps working in things like popcorn that are filling without paying a high price, will help.  

Answer 9

I am literally going through this at this exact moment! BUT I just try to keep those things away from me and tell myself I don’t NEED it I’m just WANTING it!  

Answer 10

Glad I'm not alone. Its usually about 10 days for me!  

Answer 11

My last cycle was this way for first time in a long time

Answer 12

I eat a cheeseburger before my period without the bun but it's always yummy

Answer 13

Hang in there it will pass. U can do it.  

Answer 14

Extra calcium, either in my diet or supplement used to help me a lot.