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Here is another entry to use when I feel weak and want to cheat or cave into the munchy hungries; hormonal or otherwise.
Thank you gracedancer for the post.

Originally Posted by gracedancer

Originally Posted by mamadeb

I'm on day 13 and so far have done well with hunger, cravings, etc. Today has been horrible and in fact I had some carbs even though I know it will cause a gain. It is possible that I need to increase or decrease my dosage as I approach my TOM? If so, which one? I'm HHCG 10 drops three times a day but I"m not consistent with timing. Thanks.

I get really "muchie" just before TOM. It didn't change that desire when I had it last round and during maintenance, either. I used the time to discipline myself - it's hard!!! Find the crunchy foods to eat - or if you think you want to cheat - try chewing gum or something that won't give you tons more calories. I had some success drinking lots of tea with stevia flavors.

When I found out that my hunger was because of "hormonal munchies" I could control my thoughts a little better. I worked really hard on figuring out head hunger vs real hunger because I want a new set of habits when this is over. The "hormone munchies" are real hunger sometimes - but I found out that I won't die if I wait to eat until a meal. I kind of welcomed the hungry feeling sometimes, knowing that it meant my body was going to pull from the fat reserves to make it up.

That was strangely a revelation! Being a stay-at-home-mom, I can eat whatever, whenever I want (after all, I buy the groceries!). I realized that I can be in control and not let hunger rule my actions - even if it was true hunger. I am still learning (having "hormone munchies" this week, in fact) BUT!! I am determined not to let those urges rule my life - and my waist line!

Hang in there!!!!