Eating before your period

Wow....I didn't know it was that time of the month already. What with the move and all. Sometimes it just slips up on you.

Last week and my horrid time I had trying not to eat-all makes sense now. :)

I don't know if other women have this problem, but I suspect that I am not alone on feeling the need to overeat right before your period. I usually gain a few pounds right before, but it drops off within the first two days.

Now I can get serious again!

Here is a little chart I found on eating tips to help stave off PMS.


Tips on controlling PMS

* Eat complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals), fiber and protein. Cut back on sugar and fat.

* Avoid salt for the last few days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention.

* Cut back on caffeine to feel less tense and irritable and to ease breast soreness.

* Cut out alcohol. Drinking it before your period can make you feel more depressed.

* Try eating up to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones.

* Get aerobic exercise. Work up to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week.

* Get plenty of sleep--about 8 hours a night.

* Keep to a regular schedule of meals, bedtime and exercise.

* Try to schedule stressful events for the week after your period.

All good diet tips too. I must admit...if I had read this list last week, it would have made me mad!