It's That Time of the Month

[lkcraig316 4]

So, I'm supposed to be eating healthy and losing weight for the next three months. My insurance requires it. I started two weeks ago and was doing pretty good until Friday. I'm supposed to start my period next week and I am hungry all day long right now. Any good ideas on how to get through this without putting on MORE weight than I already have?

I also find that this time of the month I get really shaky if I cut the carbs too much.

HELP!

Lisa

[Tiffykins 673]

Eat some healthy carbs. Fiber filled carbs. Beans were always a good alternative for me. I hated the carbs, but loved the fiber so I bit the bullet when eating them.

[lkcraig316 4]

Thanks, Tiffykins. This was always the downfall of all my previous diets. I would just get so hungry and shaky the week before that I would cram anything and everything into my mouth.

I will focus on the fiber-filled carbs this week and see how that goes.

[PlannerGirl 3]

For carbs, I've always loved oatmeal. It's real stick to your bones, makes you feel full food. Not eating it now post surgery as there just isn't the room.

For a really filling and healthy carb and Protein I've made this:

In a blender put egg whites or egg substitute, dry regular oatmeal, granulated splenda, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whirr it in the blender for a bit then cook it like a big pancake in a nonstick pan. This really is quite tasty and and will help you feel very full.

[lkcraig316 4]

Ooh, Plannergirl, that sounds amazing. I made the mistake of buying instant oatmeal and it is just not what I remember my mom making me when I was a kid. She told me to ALWAYS use the regular oatmeal. I think I'll try your recipe.