female only Are you more hungry around time of cycle?

[LovelyOne 3]

Hi, ladies.

I hope I'm not losing the tightness of my sleeve,so hopefully someone will answer in the affirmative. I've noticed that since yesterday, I have been unusually hungry. Not only do I want the healthy foods I now eat, but I'm craving carbs.

I'm 9 weeks out and usually I don't feel hungry between meals, but today I am just famished. Just got back from the store where I picked up a pickle, some popcorn, cake and ice cream. I'm about to cry, because I can't believe I have folded this early in the game. However, my body seems to be CRYING for junk all of a sudden.

I start my cycle in a few days and I'm wondering if this could be the cause of my extreme hunger and cravings. Please let me know if you have experienced the same, and how you have handled it.

Sisterly,

Lovely

[jenlen 58]

I am 3 months out and the monthly cravings hit me like a bear! Luckily when I do fall off the wagon it only takes a couple bites and I am finished ( for at least an hour or two) but this is where you have to learn to deal with head hunger stuff. So far I have not mastered this yet but am making progress.

Hang in there and do your best to make better choices, but do not berate yourself if you do occasionally fall.

[LifetimeLoser 208]

Yes I get more hungry. On the plus side after a couple days off increased calories during my Tom I drop a few pounds almost immediately.

[imworthit 156]

I also suffer from this the week before my period, but I always lose 2-3 lbs while on it:-)

[SeriouslyChange 319]

I never get hungry before my period, but during ovulation. Crazy, right?

I crave junk but try to make small better choices. Compared to eating a quart of ice cream preop, I now have a small spoonful and that's that.

I don't deprive, I'm all about Portion Control

And I agree, I just magically dropped 4 pounds.

Being a woman has it's perks lol

[jenlen 58]

I have to agree with the others regarding the sudden drop in weight that comes along with it. I always dread weighing in right after I have indulged my hormonal cravings and am stunned each time it resulted in a 3-4 pound loss. Weird right? But I still wouldn't recommend cheating all month long expecting to drop weight like that all the time.

[LovelyOne 3]

Thanks, everyone. I feel soooo much better!

[texassky 84]

I totally agree with this, not only am I more hungry I can eat more for some reason but I always drop weight after anywhere between 3-8 lbs!

[isajck 229]

I am more hungry and want to eat everything in sight. In addition I can eat more food but can only barely tolerate Water. It is so strange but thankfully like others, the weight gain is quickly lost afterwards.

[teamskinny_keea 70]

Yes lol i thought it was me i eat more before i start and less when im on it....

[shannon crotts 23]

Yep!!! I am 16 weeks out, am starved (only during that time) can hold almost double the amount of food, always lose 3-5lbs right after. Then go back to having control and eating less. So crazy!!

[teamskinny_keea 70]

Yep!!! I am 16 weeks out' date=' am starved (only during that time) can hold almost double the amount of food,always lose 3-5lbs right after. Then go back to having control and eating less. So crazy!![/quote']

Same here im in my now i always eat alot before i start then when im it i eat crazy things..

[Nadiyyah 36]

I'm almost three months out and I get hungry at times but I've been getting those small travel peanut butters ( they come 8 I'm a box) and air popped crisps. They are such a good small amount 8 chips n the Peanut Butter will fill you up and try clear fruit Water its delicious.

[Sassygirl06 962]

Yup! And....I can eat more too....don't let it bother you to much, I usually would pack on a couple of pounds over a few days...(water weight) ....then after my period was done I would lose all of that, and then some more. That was during the losing phase. U am in maintenance now, and I still do the same thing, except without the extra loss at the end. I have just learned to be a little bloated for a few days. good luck!

[heavendly06 72]

Same here Aunt Flo always comes and helps me to pack on the calories! It always ends with a loss though!