TOM Craving :(

[FrecklFluf]

I started my TOM yesterday, and though I am normally not subject to cravings, today I do believe I would sell national secrets for a chocolate chip cookie. I'm trying to stay strong here. But I want it SO badly.

Any suggestions?

P.S. I feel really fat this morning too. Stupid hormones.

[csoar2004]

There are generally two things going on during TOM:
1) need more lean protein and
2) need magnesium.

Craving chocolate often is really your body's cry for magnesium as chocolate is a rich source. So MY suggestion is: eat a couple MORE oz of lean protein during TOM and take 400mg of magnesium chelate (NOT a calcium/mag combo!!). ;)

HTH!

[Judynyc]

There are generally two things going on during TOM:
1) need more lean protein and
2) need magnesium.

Craving chocolate often is really your body's cry for magnesium as chocolate is a rich source. So MY suggestion is: eat a couple MORE oz of lean protein during TOM and take 400mg of magnesium chelate (NOT a calcium/mag combo!!). ;)

HTH!


Thats a great tip!!! :idea: Thanks csoar!! :D

In addition, we are allowed a sweet treat each day...so you can have 2 "no sugar added" fudgsicles!!

[MorphingMe]

Good info, never heard that before! I always end up having something I wish I hadn't during tom...uhh!

[dearmommy]

There are generally two things going on during TOM:
1) need more lean protein and
2) need magnesium.

Craving chocolate often is really your body's cry for magnesium as chocolate is a rich source. So MY suggestion is: eat a couple MORE oz of lean protein during TOM and take 400mg of magnesium chelate (NOT a calcium/mag combo!!). ;)

HTH!

I know you do fat flush but is there a particular reason why lean protein and not just protein at this time of month?

[ojoj]

I succumb at TOM! Well, sort of, thats the one time where I may spend a day eating nothing but low carb chocolate! but, man, I pay for it in the evening with the polyol tummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[foxgluvs]

I eat 2 squares of super-dark chocolate when I am coming up to TOM cravings. It Always works for me. I buy the super dark stuff - 85% coco or more.

However, if you are not good at portion management, then maybe stay away from the chocolate completely.

[ojoj]

I eat 2 squares of super-dark chocolate when I am coming up to TOM cravings. It Always works for me. I buy the super dark stuff - 85% coco or more.

However, if you are not good at portion management, then maybe stay away from the chocolate completely.


My husband can do that, just eat two squares of chocolate and put the rest back in the cupboard - always fascinates me!!!!

BTW Foxgluv, you're in the UK I've just noticed, where abouts? I'm Worthing, West Sussex

[foxgluvs]

My husband can do that, just eat two squares of chocolate and put the rest back in the cupboard - always fascinates me!!!!

BTW Foxgluv, you're in the UK I've just noticed, where abouts? I'm Worthing, West Sussex

Im in Kent South east :)

[ojoj]

Im in Kent South east :)


Ooooh, posh and very pretty, the heart of England so they say!!!! I was born in Crowborough which is up that way

[FrecklFluf]

I eat 2 squares of super-dark chocolate when I am coming up to TOM cravings. It Always works for me. I buy the super dark stuff - 85% coco or more.

However, if you are not good at portion management, then maybe stay away from the chocolate completely.You know, the amazing thing about SB is that it has really enabled me to control portions of "bad stuff." I am not having the urge to eat entire pans of brownies, etc.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Luckily (I was stuck at work), my craving has pretty much passed on its own, at least for today.

[csoar2004]

I know you do fat flush but is there a particular reason why lean protein and not just protein at this time of month?Well, fatty protein kinda defeats the weightloss goals. Since TOM often results in bloat and even sometimes a scale reversal (purely TEMPORARY!), seems to me you don't want to be eating foods that might also contribute to a scale increase. ;)