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| I just want everything CARBY and SWEET! |
I am almost sure I am not the only one who dreads
having her period and the bloating that comes with it. For me, the week leading
up to my period means my eating and cravings go way off! My sugar craving
during this period is almost unbelievable. I just eat every carb in sight. uggghhhh! Like my brain suddenly tells my stomach all the food is going into extinction. lol. Then when my period finally comes I just
can’t drink water no matter how much I try. Typically, my water intake goes
from 3 litres per day to about 1 litre. And of course, I get constipated too. Oh, let’s not talk about the mood swings. DON’T
GO THERE! lol
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| Me: Don't touch me. Me again: I want to be cuddled . LOL |
Phew !
To relieve from this bloating right after my period,
here are a few things I do that have worked for me over time. You might want to try them too.
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DON’T
LET GUILT MAKE YOU STARVE YOURSELF
just because you over-ate during your period. No. It’s very normal so don’t
beat yourself up. Simply go back to the healthy meals you would normally have
and continue where you stopped.
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INCLUDE
PROTEIN WITH EVERY MEAL and cut back on the crabs. If you tend to overdose on
the carbs and sugar during your period like me, then the first thing you should be
doing is to eat protein rich foods. Foods like oats, bread, pasta tend to make
you retain water especially if you eat them at night. Go for a protein rich
breakfast (E.g vegetable omelette) and add a good amount pf protein to your
meals throughout the day.
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| I feel awesome! Duuh! *Side Eye* |
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UP
YOUR CARDIO to help get rid of
the water weight. This for me is always a
game changer. I normally do about 20-25 mins of cardio each time I train but
the week immediately after my period I double the time of my cardio. It is said
that you can fight constipation/bloating by just walking for at least 15 to 20
minutes each day. Trust me this works! You sweat more with cardio and the water
weight falls off through your sweat glands.
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INCREASE
YOUR WATER INTAKE to
help flush your system. If your water intake drops low like mine during your
period then you should take it right up immediately after. It is important to
avoid alcohol, soda and beverages during this time and focus on just
WATER. Your body will thank you later.
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| Wouldn't that have been perfect?! |
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AVOID
SUGAR AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES because your body doesn’t need it right now. I find
that my body can’t tolerate a lot of sugar right after my period. Maybe because
I over indulge during in carbs and sugar during my period. If this happens to you
as well, beat the bloat by leaving out sugar–free candy and gum, diet
drinks and other foods that contain sugar from your menu.
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CUT
BACK ON THE SALT INTAKE to reduce
your sodium. Salty foods tend to make us
retain a lot of water. At this time, you will want to cut back on the amount of
salt you ingest to help reduce overall bloating. Instead of reaching for
crisps, canned foods, ketchup, processed foods generally, you should opt for
fresh vegetables, yoghurt, nuts and fresh fruits.
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| Ugghhh the struggle! always feels like a few days apart. |
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DRINK
SOME TEA to soothe your belly. I find that green tea and
peppermint tea help with my bloat. Research has shown that peppermint tea
especially works to decrease bloating and tends to relax the digestive muscles.
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Do not forget that everyone’s body is different and
these tips shared are things I find that work for me. I hope someone finds them useful too. If it
helps you, do let me know!
Keep crushing those goals.
Love always,
Ella. xx
