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 Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:30 pm
I dont have much problems in my lifestylechange anymore. I know where I am and what I'm doing except that one week a month when my body carves for everything that is bad for me. Especially chocolate.
So I could really use some tips how to deal with TOM. I seem to gain a kilo when TOM comes by. And I'm spending the rest of the month getting rid of it. So tips are welcome.
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:59 pm
I would recommend making sure you keep yourself hydrated and exercise. Sometimes there are things you just can't help.. exercising should help keeps cramps and stuff to a minimum. I don't know if you feel anemic or anything or what your other symptoms are since everyone is different but you can try to take a women's multivitamin. It can be a good idea anyway ^_^ Not really sure what else since certain things are just going to happen, and if it's only during those few days then at least you know it's temporary!
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:08 pm
Thanks for your advice smile
I'm not really bothered by TOM physicly its more mentally. I do drink a lot of tea during that time though. Somehow its more appealing to me then water is when TOM comes.
And you're right, Its almost over now. From tomorrow on, I'll be back on track again. Hopefully making that kilo disappear in the week that follows.
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:54 am
ever since i moved out i've been drinking tea like crazy. I heart my roommates though.
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:46 pm
Don't worry about that kilo. MOST women gain an average of one to two kilos (roughly two to four pounds, for the Americans here) during the week leading up to the start of a new cycle. It's all water. The body craves salty foods, which make you retain water.
The weird thing about water retention is that you get rid of it by drinking more water, not less. See, when the body thinks it's not getting enough of something, it holds onto whatever it can get. If you eat a lot of salty foods, exercise, experience wide temperature fluctuations (going outdoors where it's one temperature, then indoors where it's very different, such as all summer or winter long), drink caffeine or alcohol or have hormonal changes (such as with age, pregnancy, or menstruation), your body will need more water.
If you feel yourself bloating, or notice an extra kilo on the scale, add two to five extra glasses of water per day to your regular intake. That will convince your body that it doesn't need to hoard water; there's no drought. The excess water will flush right out of your system. (And by "water," I mean any liquid that doesn't contain alcohol or caffeine. Make sure your tea is caffeine-free -- if it's not, you could be causing your own water retention by drinking it!)
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:20 am
*hasn't gained any weight during TOM for the past year* >>;;
I just learned to control my cravings. Cravings generally last between 15-30 minutes, so if you can fight it off that long, it'll more than likely go away. Sure, it'll probably come back... but it's good to train your body, and that TOM is a great time to do it. I also just make sure that there is nothing in my house that I usually crave during that TOM, since I'm stingey with money (I haaate spending money) and I won't go out and buy anything that I'm craving no matter how bad I'm craving it!
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:59 pm
Thanks about the water tips! I mostly drink herbal tea, so I know I'm good smile I will try to drink more when my next TOM comes. And it will probably help with the cravings too.
The problem is that I cant keep foods out of the house that my body craves for since I am living together with my fiance. And he doesnt need to lose weight and likes to snack at night. I wouldnt feel its fair to keep him from snacking because there is nothing in the house. I admit it would make things easier for me though.
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:06 pm
I am confident that your fiance loves you. I am confident that he wants to live the rest of his life with you. I am confident that he understands that that means you will be one another's best friends, confidants, and biggest supporters. You'll present a united front to the world; if anyone tries to harm or insult one of you, the other will be the first one to say, "Hey, that's not right."
And because you love, trust, honor, and support one another, I am sure that your fiance would want to help you in your quest for improved health, self-esteem, and appearance. I feel certain that your fiance would say to you, should you ask, "Of course, Uniflame, I'll be happy to keep my evening snacks separated from the common food, so that you won't be tempted by them. In fact... you don't really like hard candies, do you? You prefer chocolate, most of the time. And you don't really like muffins as much as you like pies, and you don't like popcorn as much as you like potato chips. Right? How about if I make my snacks be the stuff that you don't like as much, so that it's not that hard for you to turn down the opportunity to nibble on them? Would that help you? Good, then it's settled. That's what I'll do. Because I love you, and I want to make it easier for you to do what you need to do for yourself."
Try it. If he doesn't, in fact, love you enough to support you in practical ways, dump him. Marriage isn't all romance, and it's better to find out early if you can actually count on practical support as well as the occasional "Attagirl" or "Don't eat that, you'll get fat." smile
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:39 pm
okay, several things. First of all, Hersey kisses are amazing for cravings. At least chocolate. The other thing, exercise. Even when you're bleeding. Just take a walk or something. It helps re-sort your hormones enough to keep your cravings down.
If you get any cravings for something you know is bad for you, it's better to satisfy it before it get worse and that little bite of brownie turns into a full pan.
Now, onto love and food. Dating a culinary student, I can say quite a bit. First being, just because HE doesn't need to lose weight doesn't mean it's a bad idea for him to eat healthy. It's kinda smart for many reasons.
And TALK! For the love of love, TALK to each other. If you can't talk now, marriage won't change anything. Let him know you're watching your weight and want to keep the fattening/junk foods down in the house. If he doesn't understand, look at above post.
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