i noticed i eat alot more before i get my period.and no i am not pregnant or using drugs.any help would be appreciated
2007-02-26 15:23:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes it's part of PMS
during ovulation, there is a surge of estrogen levels in our bodies, which causes the food cravings.
what type of foods you are craving depends on which vitamins, or minerals you are low on before starting your period.
if you crave sugary stuff-it's due to your glycemic index (amout of sugar in your blood) being too low for your body to support having your period. so by you eating the sugar-you raise the glucose level in your body up to a sufficient level
2007-02-26 15:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yep...
Most women feel some discomfort before their periods. But if you have PMS, you may feel so anxious, depressed or uncomfortable that you can't cope at home or at work. Some of the symptoms of PMS are listed in the box below. Your symptoms may be worse some months and better others.
Symptoms of PMS:
Acne
Bloated abdomen
Constipation
Crying spells
Depression
Fast heartbeat
Feeling hungry
Feeling irritable or tense
Feeling tired
Feeling anxious
Headache
Joint pain
Mood swings
Not feeling as interested in sex
Tender and swollen breasts
Trouble concentrating
Trouble sleeping
Swollen hands or feet
Wanting to be alone
Weight gain
2007-02-26 15:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by Golden Smile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so. I always get the munchies before my period. Watch it though, eating too much munchies will cause you to gain weight. Try to eat healthy snacks if the munchies happen. My downfall is ice cream. :)
2007-02-26 15:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by honibear35 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i always get the munchies about two days before which last until two days after my period i do not stop eating chocolate or crisps or anything sweet but as long as your fit and you exercise then you will not put on weight. my boyfriend told me to try and eat popcorn cuz that does not contain much fat aslong as you do not buy the butter/toffee one.
2007-02-27 03:14:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is normal. Your hormones work in funny ways around this time. Munchies, mood swings, bloating. Don't you love being a woman?
2007-02-26 15:26:40 · answer #5 · answered by David A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah. the pms munchies are the first symptom of pms for me
2007-02-26 15:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister gets the same affects and that is how she tells befor she gets her period it is all your hormones racing every were it 100% normal
2007-02-26 15:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by reeree 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VERY normal...why? i don't know! just, PLEASE, for the sake of the world, STAY AWAY FROM SALT, AND CHOCOLATE!!!!
if all of the women who read this (and the men share this with their ladies) could do this for 2 or 3 months, we will all see a difference!
2007-02-26 15:30:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy Belle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always have a bigger appetite during that time of the month.
Especially for chocolate.
2007-02-26 15:26:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is and especially to start craving chocolates and anything sweet.
2007-02-26 15:26:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋