It's that time!

I can say that this week has started out with a vengence.  The week a female starts her period is rough on weight loss. Things from cramps to bloat can send even the strongest back to bed with her heating pad and favorite Ben and Jerry's ice cream.

I have searched a lot of web sites and they say the average woman can gain between 1-6 pounds during her period. Talk about something that can deflate your mood and confidence but hey at least now you know where the added weight is coming from.

I also have learned there are some things that you can do to help PMS but please note each woman reacts differently during her menstral cycle.

Here are some tips I learned:

• Yep, drink more water.  Water can reduce the amount of weight gain during your period
• Exercise.  Even if you have cramps from hell (which I do) exercising through them can and will help you in the long run.
• Eat plenty of potassium (bananas, carrots, spinach, raisins, tomato, low fat plain yogurt, salmon)
• Ignore the cravings they will go away on their own.  WILL POWER!!!!