PMS and eating

[lizajane2000 1]

I don't know about everybody, but around my period 2 weeks to week before, I get these terrible intense cravings for salty and sweet. Of course, these cravings are so intense I usually give in. I was wondering, after you are sleeved, do you still have intense cravings around your period? I hoping that this will change when I am sleeved.

[Tiffykins 672]

Sadly, my cravings for salty/sweet things are worse. I blame it on hormones, and I carb load during my ovulation week. It's like my body is preparing for a baby, and it wants to stock up on the "good stuff" LOL.

Cravings are normal. Thin people have cravings, and the sleeve isn't going to change that. It does reduce hunger, but they've operated on our stomach and our brains control cravings. The one thing I've found that gives me that salty/sweet craving are Nature Valley sweet/salty granola bars. I know they are not the best option, but it's better than funyuns and a snickers which is what I usually want. And, yes, I love to eat them simultaneously. 2 funyuns, a bite of snickers, and so on, it's gross, but it's what I crave. I've only given in once, and I felt like crap after I ate it. At least with the granola bar, I'm getting a little Fiber.

[FreeToBeMe 2]

I still get PMS cravings. I agree with Tiffy that the secret is to find healthier ways to get that taste combo you crave. I'll have a square or two of dark chocolate with almonds for sweet/salty sensation. The intense dark chocolate really "speaks" to me during PMS. I also like that new line of low carb, low cal chocolate mousses made by Jello. Good way to get that choco fix.

[zephra 5]

I start a few days before my period and I want carbs. Bad. I give in a little and my weight loss will stall during that week but after my little red monster is gone, my weight drops again. I too have noticed the cravings are more intense and hard to ignore during that time.