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Anyone notice they're eating more throughout the day before/during their period? I feel like in eating too much but I know it's just because I eat so little now. I don't want to sound neurotic but I'm due for my period next week and I already see the bloating/cravings starting.

Anyone else have this increased appetite? It's a whole new experience trying to combat this with being sleeved.

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Oh yeah I still feel the same urges around my period! I get fixated on wanting chocolate,

And chocolate does not bother my stomach at all unlike some sleevers :(

It's a matter of having control still, which is easier said than done some days!

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Same here. Craving carbs. I have to stay more mindful and present during that time.

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I can totally relate! I have the cravings SO BAD! I really need to come up with something I can do to help during this time. Anyone have any good tips?

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I can totally relate! I have the cravings SO BAD! I really need to come up with something I can do to help during this time. Anyone have any good tips?

Yea I have emerald cravings nothing in particular. I haven't given into sweets in months but I def need to get another hobby not with food haha maybe shopping lol

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I eat some chocolate. I also give myself permission to be a little cranky and a to be imperfect with my food choices. Two days or so a month of having a chic fil a mini icecream Sunday won't kill me. Or you can try preemptively dealing with it by exercising more as that also helps curb the carb monster

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Well the exercising helps more with the cramps and crankiness and bloated feeling and any other superfluous emotions surging over me, wiping them away with a delicious workout-induced euphoria helps a LOT! Follow that up with some nice dark chocolate and I just might not hate you for a slight provocation.

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My tip? Eat the d*mn chocolate - life is short' date=' and it's medicinal![/quote']

I like this..ill try a little something that I'm craving maybe some skinny cow ice cream this time. :) thanks!

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I hear you! There are days that I just want to stuff my face, and then I look at the calendar and go "Ah, that's why!". I also have huge weight fluctuations during both Ovulation and right before my period. It drives me nuts, but I know it is just bloating. I will have a treat here and there, but I do not keep it in the house. I know if it is in the house, especially around TOM, I will not be able to resist. Damn those darn hormones!

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This is the first month I've felt SO incredibly hungry a few days before and during my period. It does help to exercise, but Fiber One 90 calorie chocolate chip Cookies help too.

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Yep, I've noticed that the week before, is the week when I need snacks!

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Sorry this is a bit off topic but what are you ladies taking for menstrual cramps??

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Sorry this is a bit off topic but what are you ladies taking for menstrual cramps??

I take one Tylenol. It helps me.

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Advil and Ibuprofen help my cramps, but I don't really get them anymore. Also, I crave carbs like nobody's business before and two days into my period. I have to make myself drink lots of Water (with crystal light) to stay "full" so I won't be as tempted to fill up on too much stuff.

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