Q. 1. Will I gain weight if i eat alot on my period? i get hungrier and crave like crazy and usually i want all junk.
2. How do i stop these crazy cravings? if i eat something healthy it makes me want to eat junk food even worse. and if i try to distract myself food is all i can think about :(
3. Is it true you need to eat more during time of month?
2. How do i stop these crazy cravings? if i eat something healthy it makes me want to eat junk food even worse. and if i try to distract myself food is all i can think about :(
3. Is it true you need to eat more during time of month?
A. The most common complaints are stomach cramps, weight gain during period, uneasiness, back and lower back pain, leg pain, etc. Weight gain during period is not a very serious issue, at the same time, it is not difficult to get rid of the weight gained.
1. Overeating and Food Cravings
Weight gain during menstrual cycle can also be due to overeating. Women tend to overeat during periods, due rise in the metabolism levels. Usually, women consume about 100 to 200 calories more than what they regularly consume. Most women notice, that they have food cravings before and during period. These cravings do not last for a long duration and go away on their own. Binge eating is due to food cravings.
2. Treating Weight Gain During Period
It is not very difficult to treat weight gain during period. A small change to the diet can help in alleviating water retention problem. You may want to reduce your sodium intake during this time, to fight this problem. Less sodium reduces chances of water retention. If bloating and water retention is pronounced, you may want to try a diuretic. It is not recommended, but if bloating is causing you a lot of discomfort, you may try a diuretic. Calcium plays an important role in preventing and curing water retention problem. Make sure your calcium intake is sufficient. Women, who follow vegan diet, should especially take care about their calcium intake as, studies have shown that they lack calcium often.
It is very often observed, that women avoid exercises prior to their menstrual cycle. At the same time, they are also very inactive during this period, which often times leads to weight gain.
3. Although, you might have food cravings, it is important, you make sure you are eating healthy and sumptuous meals. Avoid foods which are high in refined sugar. Your diet should be rich in complex carbohydrates, lean protein and fiber. Healthy small meals at regular intervals and in adequate quantities also help in managing food cravings during this time. Your meals should be the kinds which will get digested fast. Limit your caffeine intake and keep yourself well hydrated. You can have fruit and vegetable juices or coconut water to keep yourself well hydrated.
The average weight gain during period is any where between 1 to 4 pounds. However, in some woman, there will not be noticeable weight gain during period. The only important thing to remember about this weight gain during period is that you should not get disturbed. Understand that it is normal and will go away once you are done with your menstrual cycle
1. Overeating and Food Cravings
Weight gain during menstrual cycle can also be due to overeating. Women tend to overeat during periods, due rise in the metabolism levels. Usually, women consume about 100 to 200 calories more than what they regularly consume. Most women notice, that they have food cravings before and during period. These cravings do not last for a long duration and go away on their own. Binge eating is due to food cravings.
2. Treating Weight Gain During Period
It is not very difficult to treat weight gain during period. A small change to the diet can help in alleviating water retention problem. You may want to reduce your sodium intake during this time, to fight this problem. Less sodium reduces chances of water retention. If bloating and water retention is pronounced, you may want to try a diuretic. It is not recommended, but if bloating is causing you a lot of discomfort, you may try a diuretic. Calcium plays an important role in preventing and curing water retention problem. Make sure your calcium intake is sufficient. Women, who follow vegan diet, should especially take care about their calcium intake as, studies have shown that they lack calcium often.
It is very often observed, that women avoid exercises prior to their menstrual cycle. At the same time, they are also very inactive during this period, which often times leads to weight gain.
3. Although, you might have food cravings, it is important, you make sure you are eating healthy and sumptuous meals. Avoid foods which are high in refined sugar. Your diet should be rich in complex carbohydrates, lean protein and fiber. Healthy small meals at regular intervals and in adequate quantities also help in managing food cravings during this time. Your meals should be the kinds which will get digested fast. Limit your caffeine intake and keep yourself well hydrated. You can have fruit and vegetable juices or coconut water to keep yourself well hydrated.
The average weight gain during period is any where between 1 to 4 pounds. However, in some woman, there will not be noticeable weight gain during period. The only important thing to remember about this weight gain during period is that you should not get disturbed. Understand that it is normal and will go away once you are done with your menstrual cycle
What are the effects of bulimia and the unborn fetus if you are pregnant?
Q. No, I'm not pregnant or bulimic. Just a hypothetical. What are the risks involved? Wouldn't all the nutrients you get somewhat go straight to the baby anyway?
A. Eating disorders affect approximately seven million American women each year and tend to peak during child-bearing years. Pregnancy is a time when body image concerns are more prevalent, and for those who are struggling with an eating disorder, the nine months of pregnancy can cause disorders to worsen.
Two of the most common types of eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia involves obsessive dieting or starvation to control weight gain. Bulimia involves binge eating and vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of excess calories. Both types of eating disorders may negatively affect the reproductive process and pregnancy.
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How do eating disorders affect fertility?
Eating disorders, particularly anorexia, affect fertility by reducing your chances of conceiving. Most women with anorexia do not have menstrual cycles, and approximately 50% of women struggling with bulimia do not have normal menstrual cycles. The absence of menstruation is caused by reduced calorie intake, excessive exercise, and/or psychological stress. If a woman is not having regular periods, getting pregnant can be difficult.
How do eating disorders affect pregnancy?
Eating disorders affect pregnancy negatively in a number of ways. The following complications are associated with eating disorders during pregnancy:
Premature labor
Low birth weight
Stillbirth or fetal death
Likelihood of cesarean birth
Delayed fetal growth
Respiratory problems
Gestational diabetes
Complications during labor
Depression
Miscarriage
Preeclampsia
Women who are struggling with bulimia will often gain excess weight, which places them at risk for hypertension. Women with eating disorders have higher rates of postpartum depression and are more likely to have problems with breastfeeding.
The laxatives, diuretics, and other medications taken may be harmful to the developing baby. These substances take away nutrients and fluids before they are able to feed and nourish the baby. It is possible they may lead to fetal abnormalities as well, particularly if they are used on a regular basis.
Reproductive Recommendations for Women With Eating Disorders:
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, you have an increased risk of complications, and it is recommended that you try to resolve weight and behavior problems. The good news is that the majority of women with eating disorders can have healthy babies. Also, if you gain normal weight throughout your pregnancy, there should be no greater risk of complications.
Here are some suggested guidelines for women with eating disorders who are trying to conceive or have discovered that they are pregnant:
Prior to Pregnancy:
Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Avoid purging.
Consult your health care provider for a pre-conception appointment.
Meet with a nutritionist and start a healthy pregnancy diet, which may include prenatal vitamins.
Seek counseling to address your eating disorder and any underlying concerns; seek both individual and group therapy.
During Pregnancy:
Schedule a prenatal visit early in your pregnancy and inform your health care provider that you have been struggling with an eating disorder.
Strive for healthy weight gain.
Eat well-balanced meals with all the appropriate nutrients.
Find a nutritionist who can help you with healthy and appropraite eating.
Avoid purging.
Seek counseling to address your eating disorder and any underlying concerns; seek both individual and group therapy.
After Pregnancy:
Continue counseling to improve physical and mental health.
Inform your safe network (health care provider, spouse, and friends) of your eating disorder and the increased risk of postpartum depression; ask them to be available after the birth.
Contact a lactation consultant to help with early breastfeeding.
Find a nutritionist who can help work with you to stay healthy, manage your weight, and invest in your baby.
Two of the most common types of eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia involves obsessive dieting or starvation to control weight gain. Bulimia involves binge eating and vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of excess calories. Both types of eating disorders may negatively affect the reproductive process and pregnancy.
Find a Nutritionist for healthy eating habits
How do eating disorders affect fertility?
Eating disorders, particularly anorexia, affect fertility by reducing your chances of conceiving. Most women with anorexia do not have menstrual cycles, and approximately 50% of women struggling with bulimia do not have normal menstrual cycles. The absence of menstruation is caused by reduced calorie intake, excessive exercise, and/or psychological stress. If a woman is not having regular periods, getting pregnant can be difficult.
How do eating disorders affect pregnancy?
Eating disorders affect pregnancy negatively in a number of ways. The following complications are associated with eating disorders during pregnancy:
Premature labor
Low birth weight
Stillbirth or fetal death
Likelihood of cesarean birth
Delayed fetal growth
Respiratory problems
Gestational diabetes
Complications during labor
Depression
Miscarriage
Preeclampsia
Women who are struggling with bulimia will often gain excess weight, which places them at risk for hypertension. Women with eating disorders have higher rates of postpartum depression and are more likely to have problems with breastfeeding.
The laxatives, diuretics, and other medications taken may be harmful to the developing baby. These substances take away nutrients and fluids before they are able to feed and nourish the baby. It is possible they may lead to fetal abnormalities as well, particularly if they are used on a regular basis.
Reproductive Recommendations for Women With Eating Disorders:
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, you have an increased risk of complications, and it is recommended that you try to resolve weight and behavior problems. The good news is that the majority of women with eating disorders can have healthy babies. Also, if you gain normal weight throughout your pregnancy, there should be no greater risk of complications.
Here are some suggested guidelines for women with eating disorders who are trying to conceive or have discovered that they are pregnant:
Prior to Pregnancy:
Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Avoid purging.
Consult your health care provider for a pre-conception appointment.
Meet with a nutritionist and start a healthy pregnancy diet, which may include prenatal vitamins.
Seek counseling to address your eating disorder and any underlying concerns; seek both individual and group therapy.
During Pregnancy:
Schedule a prenatal visit early in your pregnancy and inform your health care provider that you have been struggling with an eating disorder.
Strive for healthy weight gain.
Eat well-balanced meals with all the appropriate nutrients.
Find a nutritionist who can help you with healthy and appropraite eating.
Avoid purging.
Seek counseling to address your eating disorder and any underlying concerns; seek both individual and group therapy.
After Pregnancy:
Continue counseling to improve physical and mental health.
Inform your safe network (health care provider, spouse, and friends) of your eating disorder and the increased risk of postpartum depression; ask them to be available after the birth.
Contact a lactation consultant to help with early breastfeeding.
Find a nutritionist who can help work with you to stay healthy, manage your weight, and invest in your baby.
How long until someone is considered to have an ED?
Q. When a person falls into it, how long does it take before that person can be diagnosed as having an eating disorder?
Bob, I beg to differ. Sure there's a lot of psychological feeling to it but it's not based on your example, which would be considered a "gene" or "hereditary." Eating disorders DO evolve in people for different reasons, not because they either "have" and "gene" or do not.
Bob, I beg to differ. Sure there's a lot of psychological feeling to it but it's not based on your example, which would be considered a "gene" or "hereditary." Eating disorders DO evolve in people for different reasons, not because they either "have" and "gene" or do not.
A. First of all "Bob G" who is ment to be a 'top contributer' obviously knows nothing on the subject. There are such things as eating disorders. Otherwise why have numerous "Eating Disorder Clinics"
And well depending on the type of eating disorder, for example, to be diagnosed with anorexia you need (for girls) to have skipped 3 consecutive menstrual cycles, and also need to be under 85% of your expected body weight (if your expected weight was 100lbs, you would need to be under 85lbs)
For bulimia, the 'binge and purge' cycle needs to happen at least twice a week.
But for EDNOS which is Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified can be diagnosed nearly as soon as the person develops these habits. EDNOS means that the person may be showing some signs of anorexia but not be underweight, or not have lost their menstrual cycle. OR they may be showing signs of bulimia, but only binging and purging once a week.
And well depending on the type of eating disorder, for example, to be diagnosed with anorexia you need (for girls) to have skipped 3 consecutive menstrual cycles, and also need to be under 85% of your expected body weight (if your expected weight was 100lbs, you would need to be under 85lbs)
For bulimia, the 'binge and purge' cycle needs to happen at least twice a week.
But for EDNOS which is Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified can be diagnosed nearly as soon as the person develops these habits. EDNOS means that the person may be showing some signs of anorexia but not be underweight, or not have lost their menstrual cycle. OR they may be showing signs of bulimia, but only binging and purging once a week.
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