Help! TOM munchies?

[LynRN 294]

So, I'm 4 months out today and I am down 48 pounds from surgery. It's been a little slow but I'm happy with my weight loss so far. So here's my issue. Aunt flow is visiting and I have the munchies like no other. I can't seem to get satisfied and I am really craving sugar and salt and just plain old volume. Is this normal? Anyone have any tips? Otherwise, I'm just going to call this a free day and give in to my cravings and start fresh tomorrow. BTW, I'm hormonal, so be nice!

[ziggypbang 272]

I think you shouldn't beat yourself up too much about one rough day! Sometimes I need an extra laughing cow or a little piece of good quality chocolate, too! Just don't eat to quickly or you'll be in a world of pain! I went overboard on Belgian beef stew last month and the results were wicked ugly! :-) sometimes we just need a little treat!

I did read a great article on this site today about emotioral eating. I don't know if what you're feeling is physical or emotional, but we all eat emotionally from time to time. The article is under the WLS magazine articles down to the right. I appreciated it because I loveaffirmations, but never thought to use them st appropriate times.

Best wishes to you!

[dreamscometrue 262]

So, I'm 4 months out today and I am down 48 pounds from surgery. It's been a little slow but I'm happy with my weight loss so far. So here's my issue. Aunt flow is visiting and I have the munchies like no other. I can't seem to get satisfied and I am really craving sugar and salt and just plain old volume. Is this normal? Anyone have any tips? Otherwise, I'm just going to call this a free day and give in to my cravings and start fresh tomorrow. BTW, I'm hormonal, so be nice!

Hey there! I'm in the exact same situation right now with Aunt Flow and I'm about 3.5 months post op. Don't give in!! If you need to have a bite of something, fine, but you don't want to give in to a complete "free day". Too soon for that in my opinion! Free days turn into free weeks, etc... Just curious, how tall are you, what what your starting weight and what's your goal?

[LynRN 294]

So, I'm 4 months out today and I am down 48 pounds from surgery. It's been a little slow but I'm happy with my weight loss so far. So here's my issue. Aunt flow is visiting and I have the munchies like no other. I can't seem to get satisfied and I am really craving sugar and salt and just plain old volume. Is this normal? Anyone have any tips? Otherwise, I'm just going to call this a free day and give in to my cravings and start fresh tomorrow. BTW, I'm hormonal, so be nice!

Hey there! I'm in the exact same situation right now with Aunt Flow and I'm about 3.5 months post op. Don't give in!! If you need to have a bite of something, fine, but you don't want to give in to a complete "free day". Too soon for that in my opinion! Free days turn into free weeks, etc... Just curious, how tall are you, what what your starting weight and what's your goal?

I'm 5'2. My preop weight was 262. Surgery day, I was 253. Today I was 205.8. I hope to get to 135, so still a ways to go. BTW, I've eaten more than usual today, but I haven't gone crazy.

[Ariella 73]

I was there last week and it was horrible!! I ended up having one very bad day, but I'm back on the wagon now and not having an issue (especially since that wicked witch Aunt Flow has left!!!!!!) I usually allow myself a "cheat" meal anyway once a week, as does my boyfriend who has had extrememly successful weightloss.

Yes, keep it under control, No don't make yourself feel bad. No one is perfect and to expect perfection will just lead us all down that path of failure all over again.

Congrats on your weightloss!!!!

[KayleeC14 159]

I am also four months out and when Aunt Flow visits I get the munchies like CRAZY! Auntie Flow visits me two times a month its hell. Last night I gave into the munchies and had cinnamon roasted almonds as my snack of choice at 9pm which was bad. I have been trying so bad not to eat after 7pm and its hard. So today I am back on the wagon and going to be a little more stricter with these munchies of hell.

[MIMamaof2 30]

What about a Protein bar? Make sure it has good Protein and lower sugars and fats and you're good to go!

[LumpySpacePrincess 594]

Wow, our surgeries were on the same date (Nov 25 2013!) and we're on the same...schedule! I go through this every month, but to be honest, I don't really give it too much thought unless I find myself eating too frequently. Last night I had one serving of chocolate filled wafer rolls and that satisfied me. Last month I ate a small bag of chips and a couple of Cookies the week before my period. I usually get the munchies the week before and just tell myself its normal and let it go. It hasn't seemed to have a negative impact on my losses at all; still going down a steady 3 pounds per week.

I do have some guidelines for myself during these times, though. I allow myself any kind of snack I want as long as the meals I have that day are nutrient and Protein dense. This is something that we will have to deal with until menopause so no need to torture ourselves over it. As long as you keep your calories in check, it would be really difficult to gain actual fat during a few days of increased eating.

I do know a couple of women who asked their surgeon for an appetite suppressant to take a few days a month. One of them is on Phentermine (one pill, three days per month max) and she says it helps keep her on track.

It will pass, and next week you'll be back in your groove!

[lsuchick4 54]

I'm right there with you! Early this week was hell. I had crazy munchies. I ended up having from garlic butter french fries (after my grilled mahi). The salt and fat pretty much satisfied me.

[pharmd08 18]

So glad to see this thread. I have the same problem. I ate 3 pretzels.....