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Hey ladies, Any one else here get intense cravings for sweets just around that time of the month? For me its a week long agony just before my period where I try to fend off all temptation to eat something deliciously processed and chocolatey. And here's the catch... I usually don't mind a teeny little treat once a week, but since I also typically feel the most bloated and icky about my body at this time of my cycle, I also feel like indulging in anything aside from my paleo/all natural diet is a unholy sin! Any suggestions? Ive even gone as far to research what my body may be lacking thats causing these cravings...

I experience this just about every month. Although I am not a daily weight taker I do notice bloating and excess water weight, which usually makes me feel a bit gross and uncomfortable for a few days. Its a mind over matter thing for me though, I just tell myself that its part of being a woman and I have no choice other than to let my cycle run its course and that everything will return to normal afterwards.

Thanks for the kind words and support y'all- Ive just returned from a vacation in the Smoky Mountains, so I've had little internet connection. Many of you said things that stuck out to me, such as changing perspective and shooing off negative thoughts. I often struggle with both of those, but over the past few days I've started a battle against them, and let me tell you, its great! As far as an activity goes, I've always had interest in yoga, but I crave something a little more intensive, so this week (Monday actually), I started lifting. My university gym has student coaches who help guide newbies like me, so I immediately took advantage of that. I've started to focus less on aesthetics and more on feeling and happiness- the feelings almost seam to compliment the aesthetics and make changes much more visible.

Hi all, I just signed up LITERALLY five minutes ago and have been contemplating posting about this since- so I finally figured "why not". For far too long now I've been struggling with my body image and just about everything associated with it. I'd like to think Im a fairly healthy young woman, but I just can't seam to get that through my head. To paint a picture, I'm about 5''7' and weigh close to 119/120 (sometimes 122 on my cycle), I wouldn't say I'm very "lean", but I do suppose I'm thin with some curves. As far as an active lifestyle goes, I think I used to be much more active. I did aggressive inline skating for a few years but was somewhat forced to quit after I injured my knee and required surgery. Since then I haven't done much intense activity that really gets me going. At least 3x a week ill do a core intensive workout (planks, crunches, etc...), and occasionally a run, but it never goes far beyond that. I also think I eat fairly healthy, and probably not enough. Ive never really had an "appetite" ever since I was little. I try to avoid processed foods, and fast foods at all costs, and I can't remember the last time I had a pop... I love fruits and veggies, and am open to try just about any food there is. I bounce back and fourth between wanting to loose wright and gain muscle-- I know, a 120b girl doesn't need to lose anything-- but I'm so bothered by the way some parts move and feel squishy to the touch. I'd like a "tiny" physique- but I also understand that my curves wont allow that. I guess what Im really saying is that I'm not pleased with my body- I also have an intense fear of losing control of my form and becoming very obese. Id like to start a regimen to help center me mentally with physically results. I have a gym membership and am open to just about anything. Thanks for listening!