How to deal with PMS?

Macintosh · 01-12-2006, 01:37 PM

EVERY time, EVERY fricking time, I get bad cravings, huge appetite, and lose control and blow my calorie limits.

I can do so much better without TOM. I feel great right after, and I wish I felt like that all the time. Is it a good idea to go on M/E a few days before so that appetite is suppressed? Or, should I just lock myself in a dog crate when hungry and have my DH bring me the foods I am supposed to eat, no more? ( he probably doesn't mind locking me up during PMS)
WHat's your strategy? I am sick of being a victim. I want to be ready to fight back.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 01-12-2006, 01:42 PM

Mac,

You know I've been there just a few days ago...HOW WELL I RELATE AND EMPATHIZE with you!

I'm up for the dog crate idea.....padlocked room with a view, perhaps?

This past TOM was the worst I've had in several months, appetite, huge weight gain, moodiness, all of the above.

My family looked at me like I was from Mars....!

I too have wondered about doing something like M/E to get into the deepest possible state of ketosis right before, but I really didn't like being on M/E very well at all.....but I can't have it both ways....

A TOM like this month or M/E for a few days before?

I may have to try M/E next month....

nickey · 01-12-2006, 02:52 PM

Sorry, I don't have an answer, but I'm feeling you.

Macintosh · 01-12-2006, 03:28 PM

Twyla and Nickey, thanks for empathy.

Twyla, since your cycle preceeds mine, let me know how the M/E goes next time around.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 01-12-2006, 03:30 PM

You will be hearing from me.....promise.

Flute girl · 01-12-2006, 05:47 PM

I always try to have lots of healthy snacks around for my hubbie and I during this time, olives, really fine cheeses, veggies, nuts, cauliflower with curry dip. I try and keep this out when he comes home from work so that I am not tempted by anything. To kill the sweetooth I always do sugar free hot cocoa with a big dollop of frozen whipped cream in it, It works everytime! Now I am on to the strawberry frozen whipped cream in the hot chocolate and it is like really rich and tastes like a choc covered strawberry. I always drop 2-3 pounds the day after I start!! Yeah!

KristenT · 01-13-2006, 05:11 AM

Wow..I can really empathize here..pms week is he!! for me and everyone around me..try to keep a lot of the healthy, legal stuff around for when the cravings attack.For me, a spoonful of natural peanut butter with a little splenda sprinkled on it works wonders

I've tried to do the m/e thing, but it's just not for me, I felt really dizzy and nauseated , even to the point I felt like I was going to pass out a few times

Those who can do it though swear by it..give it a shot and if it works, that's awesome! Best of luck to you

01-12-2006, 01:37 PM	#1
Macintosh Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 712 Gallery: Macintosh Stats: 241/194/140	How to deal with PMS? EVERY time, EVERY fricking time, I get bad cravings, huge appetite, and lose control and blow my calorie limits. I can do so much better without TOM. I feel great right after, and I wish I felt like that all the time. Is it a good idea to go on M/E a few days before so that appetite is suppressed? Or, should I just lock myself in a dog crate when hungry and have my DH bring me the foods I am supposed to eat, no more? ( he probably doesn't mind locking me up during PMS) WHat's your strategy? I am sick of being a victim. I want to be ready to fight back. __________________ http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...734/weight.png Callanetics Hour 25

01-12-2006, 01:42 PM	#2
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,322 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	Mac, You know I've been there just a few days ago...HOW WELL I RELATE AND EMPATHIZE with you! I'm up for the dog crate idea.....padlocked room with a view, perhaps? This past TOM was the worst I've had in several months, appetite, huge weight gain, moodiness, all of the above. My family looked at me like I was from Mars....! I too have wondered about doing something like M/E to get into the deepest possible state of ketosis right before, but I really didn't like being on M/E very well at all.....but I can't have it both ways.... A TOM like this month or M/E for a few days before? I may have to try M/E next month.... __________________ *Twyla* God BLESS America....."Here in America, in God We Still Trust." *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 350 HOURS OF SUPER CALLANETICS .....THE MAGIC! The flag of the United States is a living symbol that calls to our spirit, reminding us of the greatness of America. We cherish and uphold it because it is the standard of honor under which we live.

01-13-2006, 05:11 AM	#7
KristenT MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,387 Gallery: KristenT WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 15 2005, restarted 12/31/07	Wow..I can really empathize here..pms week is he!! for me and everyone around me..try to keep a lot of the healthy, legal stuff around for when the cravings attack.For me, a spoonful of natural peanut butter with a little splenda sprinkled on it works wonders I've tried to do the m/e thing, but it's just not for me, I felt really dizzy and nauseated , even to the point I felt like I was going to pass out a few times Those who can do it though swear by it..give it a shot and if it works, that's awesome! Best of luck to you __________________ Kristen 32 yrs old Proud Mommy of Jenna 8, Jared 7, and Jacob 1.

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01-12-2006, 02:52 PM	#3
nickey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 244 Gallery: nickey Stats: 5'3" 184/177/130 Start Date: 3.12.08	Sorry, I don't have an answer, but I'm feeling you.

01-12-2006, 03:28 PM	#4
Macintosh Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 712 Gallery: Macintosh Stats: 241/194/140	Twyla and Nickey, thanks for empathy. Twyla, since your cycle preceeds mine, let me know how the M/E goes next time around.

01-12-2006, 03:30 PM	#5
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,322 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 4-6/Fit & LEAN 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins to BFFM to LC/TKD	You will be hearing from me.....promise.

01-12-2006, 05:47 PM	#6
Flute girl Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 41 Gallery: Flute girl Stats: 204/178.8/170 5'9" WOE: moderate carbs/diabetic Start Date: 10/15/05	I always try to have lots of healthy snacks around for my hubbie and I during this time, olives, really fine cheeses, veggies, nuts, cauliflower with curry dip. I try and keep this out when he comes home from work so that I am not tempted by anything. To kill the sweetooth I always do sugar free hot cocoa with a big dollop of frozen whipped cream in it, It works everytime! Now I am on to the strawberry frozen whipped cream in the hot chocolate and it is like really rich and tastes like a choc covered strawberry. I always drop 2-3 pounds the day after I start!! Yeah!