PMS Cravings: Truths and Lies

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Registered: 05-17-2004
PMS Cravings: Truths and Lies
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Mon, 11-08-2004 - 9:47am

I found this article in my current issue of Rebook and wanted to pass it on.

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Fear

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Registered: 04-02-2004
Sat, 08-06-2005 - 9:45pm

PMS remedy that actually works.

Starting Day 20

Very Important
It is important NOT to slack off on the exercise regimen during this time.
Exercise at for six days out of the week, varying between weights/intense running to avoid over exertion
The exercise will contra indicate the fatigue that is going to come.

Supplementation
- Additionally, don’t slack off taking vitamins
-Start taking 2000mgs of an EFA blend that has all the oils in it.
(borage oil, evening primose, flax, CLA)
During non pms times, its ok to take cheaper oils, like fish and flax alone

-Diet pills during this week to thwart cravings.

-Fiber is really key, especially at day 25 and 26

Extras but not necessary, B-complex, and vitamin C ( since immune system dips during this time)

Diet Changes
Start drinking decaffeinated coffee
Limit alcoholic beverages to one a day, if any

Very Important to counteract bloat and keep skin glowing during this times of progestin drop
drink ( 2) 64 ounces of water.
Elimination of toxins keeps energy levels up
Do YOGA routine in sauna suit to counter act this bloat.
Flowing Yoga routines, work EVERY muscle in the body, and helps even out hormones.
Do this day Day 25 or or Day 26.

30 minute exercise minimum,

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Everytime I do this, I sale through my periods. And when I dont, I suffer. Its like, there is no middle ground. During the good periods, I have all this energy, sleep 4 hours a day, all this sexual energy too, and then during the bad times, its the EXACT opposite.

I thought I share. I am sure you've all heard this before.

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Registered: 03-22-2005
Sun, 08-07-2005 - 2:27pm

"-Diet pills during this week to thwart cravings."

DIET PILLS? IMHO, if you are getting enough vitamins and minerals and protein and what not, the craiving should be minimal and there is no reason not to eat a little bit of what yo crave, just don't go overboard!

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Mon, 08-08-2005 - 1:19pm

Hey sediqua!!