I know that TOM is coming, and I usually experience cravings for salty foods. I'm use to it, but having/craving/wanting/needing this much food is not normal for me, even on my hungry days!
Google to the rescue (a habit I learned from Lunarsongbird, research!!) ! I needed to figure out why and I found this article. It says (in a nutshell):
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"Your body uses more calories during the time right before and in some cases during your period."
*whew*"Your body uses more calories during the time right before and in some cases during your period."
Now I know why my body needs this much food right now. The key is not to resume eating out of habit/boredom, as I use to, when the need passes.