Comments on: Battling the Monster

By: How to make cinnamon sweet potato chips | Girl Heroes

How to make cinnamon sweet potato chips | Girl Heroes — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:50:26 +0000

[…] which I like to refer to as Present Monster Syndrome, presents a set of challenges almost every month not the least of which are the cravings. […]

By: Feeding the Monster, Protein Style! | Girl Heroes

Feeding the Monster, Protein Style! | Girl Heroes — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:43:08 +0000

[…] (along with roller coaster emotions)this past week and a half. Â Â MAD. CRAVINGS. Â The Monster of Present Monster Syndrome (PMS) is drooling at the mouth and ready to chew through anything that is not nailed down. Â This […]

By: Today I am longing for…. | Girl Heroes

Today I am longing for…. | Girl Heroes — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:18:50 +0000

[…] Posts Battling the Monster I Almost Punched Her in the […]

By: Super Squirrel | Girl Heroes

Super Squirrel | Girl Heroes — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:13 +0000

[…] since last Wednesday. Â At least as normal as I can feel when I’ve got the present monster scratching at the door. Â My head is finally starting to clear after the 2 day carb fest. Â I did my […]

By: Oh scale how I hate thee. | Competing to Lose

Oh scale how I hate thee. | Competing to Lose — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:57:35 +0000

[…] half a pound isn’t much. Â I know weight fluctuates. Â I know it could be hormones…the Present Monster Â will startÂ scratching at the door soon. Â I know it could be sodium. Â I know it could me the […]

By: Grains the Holy Grail??? | Competing to Lose

Grains the Holy Grail??? | Competing to Lose — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:46:33 +0000

[…] seems the Present Monster may soon be the Past Monster…at least for a few weeks. Â Â I’ve been eating clean 100% […]

By: jennincat

jennincat — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:09:32 +0000

NurseBecky – “massive” is the perfect word to describe the cravings. What a great point you make about finding a clean option for your cravings. I like how you are very intentional about identifying what it is you are craving. Hmmm…I think I have an idea for another post!! 😉 Right now I’m craving white flour tortillas. I think my best option given it’s after 10 pm is to just go to bed! Ha! Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo
j

By: NurseBecky

NurseBecky — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:55:42 +0000

If there is one thing you and I have in common, it is this. I eat CONSTANTALY right before that time of the month. I get massive cravings for things (donuts anyone?). So, I have learned a small trick that helps only slightly, but slightly is better than nothing. Figure out what you are craving. Is it the doritos? Is it the salt in them or the crunch and find a clean option to supplement what you are looking for. Looks like you did that with the soy sauce and pickles whether you meant to or not. If you crave something sweet, find an alternative. Keep in there. You are great and you can do it.

By: jennincat

jennincat — Sat, 02 May 2009 05:14:37 +0000

Thank for all the encouraging comments. I already feel less alone (and a little less crazy!) He he!!! You are all amazing women and inspire me with your stories and your willingness to encourage a stumbling whiny girl like myself. Lindsey, you’re right. We can do this. We call can.

XOXO
j

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:55:06 +0000

Oh my goodness…I could have totally written this. I have been doing good and then all the sudden I am craving everything and angry and lazy and tired and everything all at once. I am going to stay strong though because of you. I know that we can do this, even though we are not doing the same thing.