How can I not eat the whole week before my period?

Question:

I always consume twice the calories the week before my period and I'm gaining excess weight. How can I prevent this?

Answers:
Eat less.DO NOT stop eating! All skipping meals does is slow your metabolism.do it enough and your metabolis stays slow which means you burn fewer calories all the time, and put on weight easier. (trust me, I screwed mine up bad).

Simply use some willpower and self control and don't eat twice as much before your period.eat healthy foods, drink water, and watch what you consume and how much.

And exercise.burn off any extra calories you may eat.good luck!

Get rid of your period

You should just try to eat healthier stuff and better calories. For instance:

Breakfast:
Oatmeal and a piece of wheat toast w/ 2tsp. trans free margarine. -OR- Strawberry Banana Smoothie (In a blender process until smooth, 1 small banana, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup fat free milk, 1/2 cup low fat plain yogurt, 2 tsp. honey, and 1 or 2 ice3 cubes. You can have your smoothie with 1 or 2 pieces of whole wheat toast. -OR- An egg on a piece of wheat toast with salsa (make 2 servings) ---If you are still huingry at breakfast have a small piece of fruit.

Lunch:
1 cup soup (water based not cream base) and a Cheese and Tomato Sandwich: 2 slices whole wheat bread, 2 slices reduced fat cheese, mustard and sliced tomato. -OR_ instead of the tomato sandwich 2 pieces whole wheat with 2 slices of Turkey and Mustard. -OR- A Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal (These are actually very tasty. The meat is delicious.

Dinner: 1 piece Chicken Breast with 2 side dishes: 1 cup steamed veggies, 1 sweet potato, 3/4 cup corn, 3/4 cup butternut squash, etc.

Dessert:
Light Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt:
3/4 cup with no more than 110 calories per 1/2 cup topped with tablespoon chocalate syrup.

Snacks:
Steamed Veggies, fruit, any nuts (these are great protein),
my personal favorite snack is Light and Fit 60 calorie yogurt cup with a 100 calorie Granola Bar. (I cruch up the Granola Bar and put it inside of my yogurt.)
Also there are alot of great ideas if you go to fast food for example..

Wendys: Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich- 390 calories

McDonalds:
Caesar Salad grilled Chicken-220 calories
Bacon Ranch Salad w/grilled chicken 260 calories
Salad Dressing: Vinaigrette: 40 calories
Salad Dressing: Italian : 60 calories
Fruit and yogurt Parfait: 160 calories
Chicken McNuggets: (4) 170 cal. (6) 250 cal. (10) 420 cal.
(if you have sauce stay away from Ranch)

KFC:
Original Recipe Chicken Sandwich: (no sauce) 320 calories
Honey BBQ Sandwich: 300 calories
Snacker: 320 calories
Honey BBQ Snacker: 220 calories
Small Mac and Cheese: 180 calories
Small Potato Salad: 180 calories
Small Potatoes and Gravy: 130 calories
Roasted BLT salad: 210 calories
TenderRoast Filet Meal: 360 calories
Lil Bucket Strawberry ShortCake: 200 calories

Burger King:
Chicken Whopper no mayo: 410 calories

Jack N The Box:
Southwest Chicken Pita:230 calories
Chicken Fajita Pita: 300 calories
Beef Taco: 160 calories
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich: 390 calories
Bacon Chicken Sandwich: 440 calories

Carls Jr:
Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich: 370 calories

Taco Bell:
Nacho Chicken Gordita: 270 calories
Nacho Steak Gordita: 270 calories
Taco: 170 calories

Subway :(THE BEST CHOICE)
You can have any of the under 6 grams of fat sandwiches! They're delicious just No MAyo. My favorite is Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. I like to get a foot long and have a 6' for lunch and a 6' for dinner.

Also make sure you do 30 minutes of excercise 5 days a week. I like to walk to the store and back instead of drive =)

This was just some ideas to help you on your way.

Also its great to drink one glass of water before eating. Water is very important! It takes your body 30 minutes to tell your brain you're full so sometimes after you eat a small meal wait 30 minutes to see if you are still hungry or not.

GOOD LUCK! I know you can do it!

How can I not eat the whole week before my period?

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