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tamarr
tamarr
Just had four squares of Ritter Sport, a brownie and a cup of Ovaltine. I realize this is small potatoes as binges go, but thought I'd stop and check in here! Harder to resist at *ahem* some times of the month than others. Thanks.
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
Ouch, but I understand. I just had a lovely Reuben sandwich. I think that had like a week's sodium in it. But , damn, it was excellent!

Now to go drink 20 or 30 gallons of water to de-salt myself!

You caught your self, so just move forward.
Lupin1
Lupin1
Speaking of some times of the month, the chocolate and brownie might mean you are craving magnesium - which gets depleted by certain female hormones. I drink extra cocoa (pure cocoa - no fat, no sugar) for the magnesium. It stops the chocolate craving. If you have it in low fat milk or in almond milk or something it doesn't make you put on weight.

Also certain times of the month result in low blood sugar, again because of hormones - which can make you crave sugar something awful. You can always preempt it with healthy fruit sugar or something.

Unfortunately I think that the low blood sugar and low magnesium come at the same time of the month - resulting in sugar and chocolate binges. We can't help it!
faith2016
faith2016
I find that everything in moderation is okay. When I used to adhere to a strict daily diet, I always felt too deprived. Now, I eat whatever I'd like in small quantities, and I'm doing well.
tamarr
tamarr
Thanks everyone! That's interesting about magnesium: I took it for sleep for a long time, but not lately. Maybe I'll look into it more thoroughly.
rose33772
rose33772
Faith, that is what I do. No foods excluded and I work on portion control. With this plan, my binges are greatly reduced. Still have my splurges, but not as often. Portion control is a great life for me. I love food, so this is the only thing that will work for me. I gotta have my sweets, chocolates, pasta, bread, potatoes, unless someone puts me on an island, lol.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
I like my favorite snacks too. I try to incorporate some things I can make myself.... the natural cocoa with some ricotta, shredded coconut on the top and chopped walnuts .... a favorite go to. I get the part-skim to cut back the calories. My problem lately seems to be getting all my calories in before 8pm. I think remembering to do that will help.
tamarr
tamarr
Today my spouse & kid made absolutely delicious hamentashen and I had exactly one!
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