Once a week, EVERY month, I feel like I am battling the PMS cravings vs. healthy eating for my lap band. Any good advice or strategies to deal with this issue? I crave SALT and CHOCOLATE. . .. urgh~!

Oh I struggle with this too! I have always had awful cravings during that time of the month. I am getting much better with it, I am choosing better foods to eat and have really cut back on my snacking, but I have not mastered it yet! If you figure out a way, please share it!!!!

I'm not sure what the nutritional values are, but try looking into the Weight Watchers chocolate candies by Whitmans.....they are portion size and delicious...I used to use them around that time of the mnth when I did WW....but again i was going by a points system, not sure of the nutritional facts.....

I crave cheese and chocolate (not together lol) something wicked during PMS week. So, I work it into my diet in moderation. I'll have one slice of cheesy pizza, or one peanut butter cup, or maybe even a small cafe mocha. I realize if I totally deny myself I'll end up binging eventually so I allow the "bad foods" in moderation when the craving is really bad. I am also sure to work them into my daily caloric allowance, too. So, even when having my little indulgent moments, I'm still at least being careful not to go way over in calories.

i dont crave during my tom but my moods range from one extreme to another..

but if i wanted to have a chocolate or a salt, id try to find the healthiest choice i could find

remember, and this is what i tell myself, having the band is not a diet. there are no off limits foods. portion control is key

if you want something eat it and get over with it ..i feel if you dont, you go into a i want that and now i cant and i am miserable and then what the heck and binge...)

I agree carolina! if I dont at least allow for a treat, a binge might occur. I do not want to lose everything. But allow in moderation! To eat a whole ball of fresh mozzarella, now that would not be good, but a slice with a fresh tomato on it.. a bit of balsamic and some salt... YUM!

well said scorr

i couldnt agree more with what you wrote

(those miniature candies are wonderful (nothing wrong with having one a day if you want)..and salt, id def go for pretzels..(those rods are so good)

I crave cheese and chocolate (not together lol) something wicked during PMS week. So' date=' I work it into my diet in moderation. I'll have one slice of cheesy pizza, or one Peanut Butter cup, or maybe even a small cafe mocha. I realize if I totally deny myself I'll end up binging eventually so I allow the "bad foods" in moderation when the craving is really bad. I am also sure to work them into my daily caloric allowance, too. So, even when having my little indulgent moments, I'm still at least being careful not to go way over in calories.[/quote']

I crave cheese too a nd have never heard of anyone else doing the same!!!! Yay!!! I'm not a freak!!!!!

When I getting a craving for salt & sweet - I go for Dark chocolate covered almonds.

Calories for ONE - 17

Fat - 1.33

Sugar - 0.57

Protien - 0.53

Carbs - 0.95

Boy , I guess that is one benefit of a hysterectomy. No cravings!!! : )

Also, they sell small single servings of Fat Free Caramel Apple dip , nothing like a half of apple sliced dipped in caramel. mmm mmm good! That really hits the sweet spoin

*spot, LOLOLOL

Boy , I guess that is one benefit of a hysterectomy. No cravings!!! : )

So what is my excuse then?

I also crave cheese... Cheddar :-)

So what is my excuse then?

So what is my excuse then?

I guess it has something to do with age?!?

This is funny that this post is here because today I am in that stage and I am craving something crazy. I found something to help. Healthy choice has a new Greek frozen yogurt. It is amazing. Low calories and low fat and lots of protein. I told my nutritionist about them and she said they are fine for me. So there you go a sweet tooth satisifier.