Sorry fellows but I've got to say this... I'm mentally struggling for the first time properly today.. I'm craving junk food terribly. I know its because my hormones are getting going again now I'm thinner (I have polycystic ovary) but I've not experienced cravings like this post op before. I feel ratty and horrible.. In the past chocolate biscuits and crisps would ease my torment.. Any ideas??

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if you are hungry (eat)

there are some great options (chocolate, crunch wise or sweet wise) and def eat something..no need to deprive....alittle something something isnt bad...(as long as you dont eat more calories than you can burn off),

you are good in my eyes

i dont do sweet stuff but on my TOM, i use a chocolate Protein bar or make am protein frosty in my vitamixer w/ice and enjoy myself...

Thanks.. I've been so strict with myself til now no junk at all..once I start might not stop.... food options in ireland are really limited alot of temptations. Going to make sorbet.. By the time its ready might not want it anymore... Should be grateful I don't have menopause I was beginning to wonder.. Roll on next week

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Hi Zingy - maybe your weight loss and return of period means it's time for a fill? I have no idea but thought I'd put it out there. Best wishes!

Im due to be reviewed in uk on monday..ha ha get to fly without seatbelt extender.. I wondered about that too..however after speaking to my dietician I'm not sure. She thinks my weight loss is too fast and should be slowed??

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I read where estrogen is stored in fat cells and released during wt loss.

Which could account for the spontaneous cravings, also read it could make one behave a little hormonal.... as women this is hard to avoid but manageable, esp if we see it coming! I have already warned hubby & instructed him to put me in check if I start acting CRAY CRAY!

So just know its not in your head, this too shall pass... (eventually...lol)... and make decisions regarding food choices that will not bring you down.

If you can splurge and account for it in your food diary, then tweak other choices to reach your caloric goal, super!

But if you have little control and a few bites will push you over the edge, then avoid the temptation and find something to divert your thoughts.

Do not beat yourself up! Do not feel like you failed b/ c you had a taste..... that's called LIVING! --all in moderation--

For my occas chocolate craving I use PB2; the chocolate peanut-butter kind (its a powder). I mix a scoop with Water to make a paste, add a little Truvia to sweeten more; occas toss in a few pecan chips and it taste like a Reese Cup! It is very low in fat, low calories & high Protein. It allows me to tame my craving and then I'm done but I do not deny myself a few simple pleasures... that has always equaled failure for me personally!

I bought my PB2 off Amazon

-----best wishes