tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post1007510546558182846..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Beating PMS Eating (Sorry Guys)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-45650208932503525122015-03-18T03:47:18.396-07:002015-03-18T03:47:18.396-07:00The pill helps, because it replaces your own hormo...The pill helps, because it replaces your own hormones. You don't have a cycle on the pill, you're not ovulating, you don't have luteal place.Lilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-17842760618729380152013-03-05T17:43:09.838-08:002013-03-05T17:43:09.838-08:00PMS for a week would be LOVELY...I have it for 2 w...PMS for a week would be LOVELY...I have it for 2 weeks and it's killing me! I've lost and gained the same 2 pounds for months now...UGH!ZELDAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-79081475246126708822012-05-12T07:36:36.849-07:002012-05-12T07:36:36.849-07:00I have horrible pms for 2 wks every month. Sometim...I have horrible pms for 2 wks every month. Sometimes ill have an ok month, then the next month its bad again. I tried the pill when I was younger, it made it worse. Anti depressants take a bit of the edge off, but I they cause so many side effects I just couldn't deal with them. Pms makes me feel like my brain is swimming in mush. I can't focus, I can't function. I plan meetings and work travel around my cycle. I've now developed a tremor in my rt hand....that is only an issue during pms. Does anyone else have a shaking problem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-78284470643513404872011-08-24T05:54:33.912-07:002011-08-24T05:54:33.912-07:00I will look into holy basil Lauren, scale avoidanc...I will look into holy basil Lauren, scale avoidance not such a bad thing during "that time".Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-60610068469212226452011-08-23T17:45:41.203-07:002011-08-23T17:45:41.203-07:00I'm actually going through that time, and have...I'm actually going through that time, and have to remind myself NOT to step on the scale during this time (even the day before my period begins) because the weight gain at one point, drove me bonkers. Now I just accept it, continue to eat sensibly (although a little extra 91% dark chocolate never hurt anyone) and yes, EXERCISE! I always feel so much better after exercising. <br /><br />I've found that since I've started taking Holy Basil/Tulsi, my PMS moods have leveled out almost completely.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05078610211621809148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-27285733686734190472011-08-23T16:43:53.103-07:002011-08-23T16:43:53.103-07:00Dr O, thank you I was going to consult you for thi...Dr O, thank you I was going to consult you for this, interesting re PMS. If the C works to boost estrogen, then phytoestrogenic foods flax/soy/yam should work in the same manner. I'm just grateful it's only a few days. <br />I know a few people mentioned the pill, sort of anti BC pill.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-43410617509383434842011-08-23T10:41:26.318-07:002011-08-23T10:41:26.318-07:00I am a complete nut when I pms and every month see...I am a complete nut when I pms and every month seem to be a bit surprised and will never admit I am pmsing! Exercise, magnesium, vit b and c definitely help. The reason Vit C helps is because it helps with estrogen absorption (a hormone that dips during pms). Vitamin C is also great for women taking the pill who have break through bleeding for the same reason. There are many theories for PMS (believe me I have done the research) but no one can really explain it. I try to focus on the positive aspects, I become a cleaning freak around that time so I try to schedule all my big spring cleaning days around it. Great post, I am always looking for ways to curb the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in me!Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-44231595395183156412011-08-23T08:27:51.128-07:002011-08-23T08:27:51.128-07:00Great comments. Interesting EA PMS is worst at pub...Great comments. Interesting EA PMS is worst at puberty and menopause maybe there's a semi- lull in between. Jess, I agree there is a difference in symptoms from month to month maybe that's because of the set seratonin decrease or what other things we are doing with diet/alcohol/caffeine etc.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-46294970698449521642011-08-23T08:24:44.280-07:002011-08-23T08:24:44.280-07:00Great post. When I was younger (I'm 34 now), I...Great post. When I was younger (I'm 34 now), I definitely saw an uptick in caloric intake during the few days preceding menstruation. But over the last few years, it has been happening less often. A more-constant feature is the PMS crabbiness, but sticking to my workout schedule helps mitigate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-54336271804111886972011-08-23T07:57:12.483-07:002011-08-23T07:57:12.483-07:00Some months I feel completely normal and others I&...Some months I feel completely normal and others I'm a complete monster. I have noticed a little difference in bloating issues since beginning to take a probiotic a month ago. I've been recently thinking about how that week of pms effects my weight, so interesting you posted about it this week!Jesshttp://fitchickinthecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-76534542156372033562011-08-23T07:52:59.317-07:002011-08-23T07:52:59.317-07:00Thanks for this post Lauren-lots of great tips! I...Thanks for this post Lauren-lots of great tips! I'm intrigues by the pineapple/full fat dairy/sweet potato research! I've found my PMS to lessen as I've gotten older, but I do know that my most irritable days are my PMS days. I don't curse a lot, but certain swear words are more likely to pop out of my mouth on certain days of the month!EA-The Spicy RDhttp://www.eastewart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-33190613340913481122011-08-23T07:43:44.229-07:002011-08-23T07:43:44.229-07:00Can't stand being bloated or having mood swing...Can't stand being bloated or having mood swings... although not sure if it is PMS related or just hormone related :) I haven't had a cycle in a LONG time due to breastfeeding so who knows what's up with me haha!!Lisa @ Healthful Sensehttp://www.healthfulsense.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-3101655791345194632011-08-22T18:57:56.887-07:002011-08-22T18:57:56.887-07:00PMS used to make me miserable. Bloat, GI issues, a...PMS used to make me miserable. Bloat, GI issues, acne, fatigue and mood swings. Thinking about it makes me feel bad for my husband who has actually been very supportive always! The Pill changed things for me. Now I don't get those symptoms anymore.Sam @ Mom at the Barrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704352221970570240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-69103902332868312132011-08-22T18:54:15.697-07:002011-08-22T18:54:15.697-07:00Ah, PMS. I used to have very bad symptoms, but di...Ah, PMS. I used to have very bad symptoms, but dietary changes help, exercise helps and all these tips you mention are so right on. I have been on Cymbalta for 2 years and it ameliorated the symptoms well (love the use of that word, btw) but I am tapering off of it and I fear that they will rear their ugly head again.Cameohttp://www.vergingonserious.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-19195723450011083772011-08-22T18:24:06.625-07:002011-08-22T18:24:06.625-07:00Lauren, great post! Thank you.Lauren, great post! Thank you.ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-40587301363174880072011-08-22T17:29:01.692-07:002011-08-22T17:29:01.692-07:00sound advice as alwayssound advice as alwayschow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-10549379900016437962011-08-22T17:28:02.622-07:002011-08-22T17:28:02.622-07:00I've been working on a project related to PMS ...I've been working on a project related to PMS and nutrition, so it was really interesting to read about how that can impact weight loss efforts, especially since that's something I hadn't even thought about. <br /><br />It's so fascinating how some people have terrible symptoms while others feel practically nothing at all. I have to admit, I think the pill helps because it makes your cycle predictable, so there's less drama of the "oh my god why am I so angry/sad/irritable?!" variety. You know what's coming and when. At least that's been my experience...I also notice that I crave bacon during that time of the month, though I'm not normally a meat eater!Jesshttp://keepingitrealfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-28482671825162509572011-08-22T16:43:04.424-07:002011-08-22T16:43:04.424-07:00I definitely feel like a different (and less likea...I definitely feel like a different (and less likeable!) person when I have PMS. <br /><br />I make sure I don't skip workouts. I really need my daily workouts to feel well, and not working out just makes everything worse. I like your carb suggestion! I have been doing that as I have noticed that I crave more carbs, and if I plan for them, I don't tend to go overboard... <br /><br />Great post!Andrea@WellnessNoteshttp://www.andreaswellnessnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-10644841599497119532011-08-22T10:47:18.714-07:002011-08-22T10:47:18.714-07:00Funny, so many of my clients complain about terrib...Funny, so many of my clients complain about terrible PMS (I definitely have a couple of warning label required days). Interesting that a couple of you seem to steer clear, you're that other percentage of people (or maybe on the pill?).Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-82946787903106349042011-08-22T10:40:13.002-07:002011-08-22T10:40:13.002-07:00I don't have any PMS symptoms that I know of, ...I don't have any PMS symptoms that I know of, aside from being a bit tired. When I'm actually menstruating is when I get out-of-control hunger! I seriously can't feed myself enough while I'm having my period. I'm eating one thing while rooting through the cupboards for the next.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420841652300294215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-67710708053876808172011-08-22T10:38:31.448-07:002011-08-22T10:38:31.448-07:00Kristin, interesting PMS isn't bad, for some i...Kristin, interesting PMS isn't bad, for some it isn't and for others another story. Natalie, I'm wondering if the D was actually the "helper" versus the C. I can't understand the C but you know what works!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-42019092202704976512011-08-22T09:48:01.885-07:002011-08-22T09:48:01.885-07:00Great post! Thank you.
I have terrible PMS, well ...Great post! Thank you.<br /><br />I have terrible PMS, well I should say 'had terrible PMS'. Vitamin C made a huge difference. It eliminated the strong headaches, cramps and also reduced my super heavy flow. I found out about it by accident - was taking vit C during winter and noticed the difference. I now take vit C everyday. But I have no explanation why it works for me. Any idea? Vitex did not help, neither magnesium and B6.<br /><br />I also take vit D3 in the winter and probiotics everyday.NatalieInCAhttp://twitter.com/#!/NatalieInCAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-26501678325430418652011-08-22T09:36:38.582-07:002011-08-22T09:36:38.582-07:00What a great post! Thankfully my PMS symptoms aren...What a great post! Thankfully my PMS symptoms aren't too bad. At times, I will try to skip my workouts but remind myself that I'll feel better if I stick with it.Kristen @ Swanky Dietitianhttp://swankydietitian.comnoreply@blogger.com