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Non-stop Cravings

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THE CAUSE

The fluctuating hormone levels make most girls feel like plowing through an entire bag of potato chips. Experts aren’t 100-percent sure why hormones trigger cravings, but chances are you’ll spend a few days each month drooling over salty or sweet treats.

THE CURE

You probably can’t beat ’em, so satisfy your cravings the healthful way. “While it’s hard, reducing the amount of junk food can really help cut back on all those other symptoms,” Dr. Larissa Hirsch, a medical expert for TeensHealth.org, says. Can’t shake a craving? Stick to a teeny portion.

BY ANDREA T. ON 11/11/2009 7:01:00 AM 79 COMMENTS

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i crave pretzels its bad for me but its not my fault blame pms!

Ladybug863 on 2/4/2010 10:39:25 PM

My friend has a gallon of ice cream with a label on it that says
"DO NOT TOUCH THIS ICE CREAM. IT IS FOR WHEN I AM MENSTRUATING"

shes very open... lol

angel98tx1 on 1/23/2010 6:55:08 PM

MOD MOD!* I have spotted (for only one day though!) about a month and a half ago and never spotted again nor had my period since! what gives? Does that mean i'll get my period soon?? btw i'm 13 and have most of the signs of PMS And i've been having discharge for more than a year now, and have hair "down there" too. so shouldn't i have it by now?! (i've now realized i've been havin' cravings too, but i don't even have my period yet though! i don't understand!) Also, does your weight have anythin' to do with when u get your period?

Hey girlfriend, yup that could be a sign that you're getting your period. Periods can be tricky and come and go, so no worries. Just have some pads and tampons handy. Head to our Period Page to learn more!

Lynae P.

jojoyce_27 on 1/20/2010 4:53:23 PM

It all depends on my mood. If I'm stressed, chocolate. If I'm sad, tea. If I'm happy, nothing. If I'm angry, Cheetos. Weird...

1niji-girl2 on 1/19/2010 7:25:41 PM

I crave chocolate, anything with sugar, salt, and anything spicy like tacos!( I normally hate spicy stuff, lol.) I have pms right know and your picture made me crave a cookie really bad! I stopped and just stared at the cookie for like a minute!lol!

band girl on 12/30/2009 10:37:50 AM

I crave fast food and greesy stuff like fries. I usually end up eating everything in sight then feeling guilty and getting a HORRIBLE stomach ache. I hate it!

fanpire2015 on 12/28/2009 9:47:12 AM

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crayolacrayon on 12/22/2009 3:20:53 PM

I always have cravings but when I am on my period or about to be, I really start to get them bad. I always crave something spicy, like salsa, and doritos. I crave chocolate too. And I always have to have a diet coke with me. I can't live with out them, and if they aren't in my kitchen, I start to freak out

coolchick110 on 12/8/2009 10:26:12 PM

i crave chips!

edgypunkrockerchick on 12/5/2009 1:16:49 PM

groovygoat on 11/25/2009 8:11:24 PM

I get these insane cravings for ice cream!~lol

spazzychick101! on 11/24/2009 3:40:22 PM

omg ive got crazy cravings b4! i like check the fridge and pantry every 10 minutes 2 see if any food "magically appeared" lol but.. MOD MOD MOD MOD!! should i go on a diet?! becuz i eat alot during my discharge (i still didn't get my period, uggghh!) should i?!? THANKS!! i need help!

Hey girl! Its totally normal to eat more when you have your period. Its important that you eat alot of healthy food,so you can alter you diet based on the type of food you eat.

Eryn G.

luvpeacehappiness<3 on 11/24/2009 1:53:52 PM

Im 13 and i dont have my period yet, but i always crave stuff!!! I usually want Big Macs. lol i dont know why, but i also crave toast, pasta, soda, chocolate, pizza, and chips. But i really try not to eat all those things becuase their not that good for you. But i dont have my period yet, i think i am gonna get it soon though...UGHHH

GirlyGirl84 on 11/24/2009 6:32:28 AM

mod mod mod mod ok so in april i pased out 3 times in 1 day and ever scence i have always had the fear that if i get dizzy i will pass out is that weired (the reason i passed out was cuz i was dehydrated (or how ever u spell it)

Hey girl! Passing out is really scary, so it's normal to worry about it a bit every now and then. But as long as you're hydrated, it won't happen again. Just keep a water bottle with you at all times and make sure you get plenty of fluids throughout the day. If you do that, you'll have absolutely nothing to worry about! best, Kristen <3

Kristen Y.

girlzrock123 on 11/22/2009 5:40:53 PM

i'm always craving sweets how do you stop that

jessacsunshine5 on 11/22/2009 11:19:08 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
ok so im kinda new to this whole period thing.. and i just got it (for the second time) yesterday! which makes me mad because im flying out to arizona today!! and my aunt is takeing us swimming and everything.. great... anyway last month it only lasted about 2 days and it was really light.. right now i can only go like 2-3 hours with one pad its sooo heavy! what to do what to do! how long do you think it will last this time!!??

Hey girl! When you first start getting your period, it can be really irregular. Light sometimes and heavy other times. It could last anywhere from 2-6 days and it can be heavy one day and light another. Just make sure to carry extra protection that way you don't leak through a pad.

xoxo

Liz

Liz L.

Jasper_rox12 on 11/18/2009 10:44:32 AM

I ALWAYS CRAVE A BANANA SPLIT BLIZZARD AT DAIRY QUEEN AND WILD WING!!! Yes im very wired i should be getting mine in about 3 or 4 days NOOO!! I dont know when thoe thats according to last time!! My period is soo mixed up

Paramore_247 on 11/15/2009 11:10:36 PM

Wow that happens to me a lot!!lol i just got off mine i love salt and vinagar chips!!!
They are like the BOMB
TICK TICK
BOOOOOOMMMM

lexielou1996 on 11/15/2009 3:36:31 PM

hhaahaa i crave cucumber ... once i got a BOWL of cucumber with salt on Mmmm ...

lollypop09 on 11/15/2009 10:00:14 AM

I crave cookies and chocolate and chips and i usually just need something to eat!! Then I gain 5 pounds!! Bummer!!

Paramore_247 on 11/13/2009 4:07:23 PM

I havnt gotten my period but I have cravings alot more then i used to,i always crave pie,apple,chicken pot,pumpkin,blueberry,and rubarb

bluesea98 on 11/12/2009 4:29:22 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD please answer quickly!!!!! i'm happy cause i just figured out how to get a tampon in but how do you if its in far enough?? nothing really hurts but it does feel a little different! help??????????

Hey girl, when inserting the tampon it should be far enough up so that all you see is the grip. If it doesn't hurt then it is probably ok.

xoxo Olivia

Olivia A.

lovemusic!23 on 11/12/2009 3:39:10 PM

I crave sugar like CRAZY! If I can't find anything sugary....I crave anything that's food...I guess I crave almost anything...

Love*Laugh*Dance on 11/11/2009 9:18:07 PM

mod mod mod! i eat like all the time! dint wat to do .i dont gain any weight but im always hungry. WAT IS WRONG WITH ME!

Hey babe,

Nothing is wrong with you! Make sure that you are drinking enough water and not dehydrated and other than that just keep eating, but make sure you are opting for healthy options over junky foods. You're growing, so of course you're going to be hungry!

xoxo Keltie

Keltie E.

princess24 on 11/2/2009 10:33:04 PM

haha me and my friend both had our periods on the same night and we hammered down a entire bag or sunchips we felt like complete fatties ;)

shelby95 on 8/22/2009 12:40:15 AM

I am 13 am haven't had my period yet but i am always craving fruit flavored snacks.

sharonopal on 8/16/2009 12:11:00 PM

I crave chocolate right before my period. But then again, I always want chocolate. I guess it just intensifies when I have PMS.

supersingershannon on 7/21/2009 10:23:43 AM

I always crave comfort food (potatoes, mac & cheese, etc.) and Oreo cakesters.

countrycutie97 on 7/10/2009 10:10:01 AM

I crave lots of things. mostly stuff that has toffee, chocolate, meat, and salt.
a few:
chocolate covored pretzels
skor bar
burger
chips
popcorn
french fries

u get the idea.

brooklin175 on 7/2/2009 10:30:33 PM

MOD MOD MOD ok, i havent had my period yet, but ive been having crazy mood swings, cramps, and craving. also, ive had discharge for about 2 years! am i going to get my period soon??

Hey Girl, its different for everyone and its hard to say for sure, but it sounds like you may get it soon. *Cara T*

Cara T.

brooklin175 on 7/1/2009 11:16:58 PM

Wow i havent started yet but when i do i bet my craving for CHOCOLATE will b terrible! I love chocolate and i crave it every day!!!!!!!!!

lalaland15 on 6/29/2009 4:52:20 PM

I had a craving for gatorade once. we had tons at home and I drank all mine at school. I had a terrible cramp (it was so awful, I felt like I might of had a baby soon). When I got home, I drank some gatorade and it almost instantly cured my cramp. I had to walk home BTW. It was awful.

sabbyeps2324 on 6/28/2009 9:15:59 PM

i have unbelievable cravings that never stop...ugh

aquakitty96 on 6/20/2009 5:36:29 PM

i gainedd lik 5pounds.....
i wazz lik OMG !!!!!!!!
goodd thangg im skinnyy..lolol

mine ar 4 lik erryy thangg !!!!!!!!!!!!!

immehndhoneydhatssumtinnyonevahbeh on 6/16/2009 12:24:32 AM

i gainedd lik 5pounds !!!!!!!!!
i hate itt evenn tho im still skinny itt suks !!!!!

immehndhoneydhatssumtinnyonevahbeh on 6/16/2009 12:21:41 AM

OMG!I Get big cravings too! Like every 45 minutes i want more
i have 2 big bags of lollypops and i eat like alot i only have a few more left plusm i got it a week ago!

Blu-blu on 6/14/2009 9:41:40 PM

I GEY TABBLE CARVINGS MOSTLY 4CHOLATE

tay1997 on 6/14/2009 8:58:03 PM

i have the wierdest cravings for meat, i was on my period, and it was easter so we had this big dinner from kfc. i ate 10 wings, 2 legs, and half of a thy!

popmusic on 6/14/2009 12:50:57 AM

That cookie looks good! NOW I WANT THAT COOKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

XoLaurenBethXo on 6/12/2009 6:34:02 PM

I get REALLY bad cravings for chocolate and just a little DOESN'T do!!!! One time my mom had to go to the store to get me some chocolate. Lol,
<3 Lauren

XoLaurenBethXo on 6/12/2009 6:30:48 PM

uf dah!, my cravings are BAD!i get them around the clock, im usually temted for a midnight snack, but i resist.a good thing for a stomach ache is celery, but it should also help cravings go away

qtpie777 on 6/12/2009 3:08:13 PM

i always get major cravings for stuff like ice cream but i also get cravings for wierd things like cream cheese sandwiches on bread not bagels, with tons of cream cheese. gross right?

lovya14 on 6/11/2009 3:09:05 PM

I GEAT CRAVINGS. 4 CORNUR=TS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES CHIPS.... ALL KINDS OF STUFF....WHAY DO WE GET CRAVINGS?

Kathyiskool on 6/10/2009 11:46:41 PM

i always crave chocolate. or cheese. or potato chips. at least cheese is healthy lol

embets94 on 6/8/2009 8:30:14 PM

,I usually crave french fries, chocolate and chips. It's weird...,Post Comment

Sensu on 6/8/2009 4:47:50 PM

i always crave.......... weird.

Photochickie on 6/8/2009 3:50:18 PM

I always crave a blizzard at dairy queen. lol

Sportygirl <3 basketball on 6/8/2009 12:59:42 PM

I am an emotional eater which means I eat when I'm bored, angry, sad, etc. I also have a fast metabolism which means I can plow through the buffet table at the grandparent's thanksgiving get-together and not notice any weight gain.

I've been able working on getting over it by drinking liters of water with Crystal Lite, flavored powder. I like how I can always have something sweet while the water helps fight toxins in my body and keep me hydrated.

Hope this helps!

willysosexy on 3/16/2009 1:12:17 AM

I hardly ever get any of the other symptoms, but i CRAVE LIKE CRAZY!!! And it's the oddest things, but they are always sugary. Like right now I'm craving French Toast
I get bloated a lot, too. It's sooo annoying!

flip-flop_diva on 2/5/2009 10:18:12 PM

I get chocolate cravings like crazy. The rest of the month I'm not that big on chocolate. I'll take salty snax when ever. It's normally only for a couple of days so for the rest of the month I save my change and buy myself a couple of chocolate bars at that time of the month.

Nikkita on 1/23/2009 9:14:50 PM

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