[kaytlin90]

Should I eat more calories during my period ? I feel like I'm more hungry than usual and feel more weak than usual.

[tater tash]

Maybe you could increase your fiber and protein intake. A good fiber rich cereal can take care of some carb/sugarish cravings that I get during my TOM. I try not to let myself slip and have something carb-rich or with refined sugar because then I end up craving it for days.

Make sure you take a multi-vitamin too! =]

[spryng]

yeah I heard our metabolisms go up some during TOM but I don't think it's enough to need an extra meal or anything. Probably just take in more iron and maybe an extra snack oughta do ya

[aphil]

Our bodies DO use more calories during our period. I always get extremely hungry a couple of days before, and the first couple days of it. I don't eat a WHOLE lot more...but I will add in an extra 100 calories or so per day. I also make sure that I eat small meals, more often, through the day as well to tide me over...and more protein, especially iron rich sources of beef.

(Women tend to lose iron during menstruation.)

[kaytlin90]

Okay, thanks a lot for the replies.

[Mommysince21505]

That was a good question... I was wondering that myself.

[TheBeesKnees]

I always have the tendency of craving meat and chocolates (not together).

Hamburgers and chocolate shakes, that sort of thing. Or a steak.

I'm guessing it's the iron? I think I read on one of the other threads that taking iron and magnesium supplements can help during TOM?

[aphil]

It's the iron. I usually always crave chocolate and red meat as well.

[carinna]

You can take iron suppliments if you need to. Check with your doctor first, though.