Stay busy: Engaging in activities
Stay busy: Engaging in activities
can help to distract you from period cravings or pain. This can be anything from reading a book, going for a walk, cleaning, working on a side hustle, starting the project you’ve been avoiding, playing Wordle, whatever. Anything to get your mind off any irritating or negative side effects from your period!
Summarizing metabolic changes during your periodTo wrap it all up: increased cravings during your menstrual cycle are normal, and I can promise that you are not alone! I – along with millions of other women – also crave extra calories in the most delicious ways while menstruating.
We can control this desire while still honoring our body by opting for healthier alternatives (but not eliminating!), watching portion control, and eating more frequently (with less volume). These, among many others, are important tips and tricks to keep in mind now that we know that our bodies don’t typically burn a significant amount of extra calories during your period.
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