Provera, Cravings, Munchies, Oh My!

I think I'm going to lose my ever-loving mind! My doc put me on a short dose of Provera to try and kick-start my cycle and I'm working to get back on track food-wise after a pretty crappy week last week and a couple of months of general slacking... So, here I sit, wanting to eat anything that sits still for 30 seconds and losing my grip! I'm trying so hard to stick to my program, protein, fresh veggies/fruits - no white carbs, but it's bad enough under the best of cir****tances and then this medicine is making me nuts! AAAAGGHGGHGHGHGHGHGH!!!!!!!!! Okay, I don't really feel any better, but at least I got that scream off my chest...

You're not alone, girl, in hangin' on by your fingernails! I'm right there with you! It's for very different reasons--I just got through the wedding weekend of our daughter--and I'm SO needing to get back to more sane eating! I'm coming down off several weeks of much-too-high-carb-eating and MUST get a grip again! I think sheer nervous energy, plus working out, plus keeping my eating under control until about the last 2 wks. all helped me to stay within my "allowable" 5-lb. range; however, things got out of control at the end. And it sure is tough, once I get carried away with the bad carbs, to return to protein, good veggies/fruit, and getting in my liquids. But through the wedding festivities, I received SO MANY compliments about how I looked, so I'm feeling motivated! Hang in there, Becky Sue! Yes, medicine can wreak havoc on our impulses, but YOU CAN DO IT! Remember where you came from, how good you look, the many changes in your life now, and all your buddies here on the boards! I know there are a lot of us "grads" who are using OH and each other for support with our struggles and just for accountability. I'm on board! Jo 295/150ish (at goal)

Scream away, baby, scream away! I hope it gets better and hope your cycle gets kicked in soon. Hugs, K

Hope it gets better for you, Becky! Try some chewing gum - that helps me with my urge to graze. Just be extra careful not to swallow! Hugs, Tracy

Girl I feel for you. you yell all you want, beat your husband that always helps me. hugs, Terri

I just posted on the main board asking for feedback about Provera because I am terrifed of what its going to do to me. Then I came over here and read this! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK Theres my scream, to join with yours =) I'm scheduled to get the shot tomorrow.... Maybe I should cancel? Michele