So...anybody else want to complain about PMS munchies? LOL For some reason today all I wanted to do was eat (I resisted, angrily). Then I realized AF will be here any day. Freaking crap. I was well below my daily allowance of calories up till now. Now I'm struggling to just stay at or only very slightly above.

A glass of chocolate milk always helps me when I feel this way. Gives me my chocolate fix. Have you tried any other options?

I just avoid eating. LOL It helps that where I work, the only food available is what I bring on-site and getting to other food at the market is a hassle...not worth it. It's aggravating, nonetheless.

I just started my preop diet a week and a half ago (70g protein no more than 30g carb per day and little fat)...my monthly friend came this weekend...i was so craving chocolate...that is all I want...so I gave in and had a as in 1 piece of a carmel chocolate square I wrote it in my food journal and counted the carbs. Got me over my fix and I made sure I only had 1.

I don't even necessarily crave carbs. I just want to EAT, period. I used to crave chocolate before the band and when I'm not on low-carb. Right now I just want to eat anything. LOL

I make this TOTALLY delicious pre-op approved "shake":

2 c milk

2 scoops vanilla Protein powder

1/8 tspn peppermint extract

3 scoops sugar-free nesquik powder

Combine all ingredients and blend. MMM!!!

But I gotta gloat- I had the birth control implant, Implanon, inserted January 27th and after a hellacious 27-day menstrual cycle, it's GONE FOREVER!!!

I feel your pain. I do not get hungary when AF is about to arrive but I do not lose any weight I think because of the water weight. It can be very discouraging for me. It really hinders my progress when this happens every month. I don't really know how to remedy the situation. Any suggestions?

When I was bigger, I stopped having peirods for a while, now its on time to the day and its heavy.. it totally sucks bad.. I feel like i am dieing.

When I'm on my peirod I dont really avoid junk food, though I should.. I have a major problem of snacking.. I figure if i feel like im dieing I should have a last meal.. HAHA..

try seasonique and you will have periods 4 times a year. Its awesome!

From what I can tell, that time of the month, your body craves food because it needs something. So figure out what IN the food you're craving, and go for that, try and find a low fat opition.

Also, avoid anything with artificial calories. Your body CAN tell. It won't let up on suger cravings, it'll get worse.

lol, I spent all my teens having it two or three times a year because my body was unhealthy. As much of a pain as it is, it's the first time in my life for me that it's NORMAL. I'll just enjoy it for a while. :cursing: