Each month, on time my period arrives and with it’s delivery comes cravings. They’re expected in the sense that I’ll have them but exactly what I’ll crave is always a surprise.
This month has been difficult, as I’ve had a mixture of cravings and they’ve gone from one extreme to the next.
- Jerk Chicken
- Cucumbers
- Apple Juice
- Granola
- Chocolate brownies and custard
And when I first had a portion of jerk-chicken I felt like it had been all I had needed. I then went back for another piece and a further. I wasn’t even hungry after the first piece but I felt the urge to feed my cravings and for a moment in time it made me happy.
My desire to consume cucumber with everything felt fine at first. But while devouring a jar of granola (with yogurt.) I began to reflect upon my monthly cravings and what feeding into them means for my healthy eating habits…Simply put: I spend 3 weeks eating well and getting in with some training. Then my period arrives, and all my efforts are flooded by my period.
I wondered why they’re so strong and thought about what I could do going forward to suppress and eradicate them.
For my next period, I’m going to try and meditate through cravings when I’m able to. Through growing up and learning various things from different women, I’ve just accepted that whenever you crave something to ‘treat yourself.’
But at what cost? Additional weight, unnecessary calories and the depletion of my health – Through consuming excessive foods that I don’t need!
It’s simply not worth it.
Bring on the battle of cravings in a few weeks. I’ll be sure to share the outcome with you.
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