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.....of the month.....is upon me....bit of a surprise arrival really, but hey ho that's the joy of being a lady Normally in the 24 hrs beforehand I would have devoured my own body weight in chocolate, but last night I didn't as I was on my fast until 13.00 today....so am surprised. Nearly did give up due to knawing hunger at around 9 last night, but had a cuppa and it passed. Went to bed early as well, and had a great nights sleep. I was still grumpy, but that's nothing new...... I am feeling a bit weaker today, and a bit headachy (often part of my symptoms, but haven't had a headache as part of 5:2) but have had my lunch, and feel a bit more human. Going to try and keep fast going now until tea-time. Have no more calories to consume, so will see how I go.

Has anyone else noticed a change in their habits around this time of their cycle?

[Moogie]

I haven't noticed a change in my habits, though I certainly feel the cold more when I fast at that time. I also find I don't tend to lose any weight on those weeks anymore, though this is 6 months into the lifestyle and the loss is now generally less, but pretty steady.

First weigh-in and lost tithing, not an ounce.....should I put it down to the time of the month, or is this WOL not for me?

Should read nothing....

Hi Gottabeslim, it's been a few years since "TOM" came to stay here but from memory I know I could easily put on 4lb+ just before/during due to water retention etc, and I would get bad headaches as well....I wouldn't worry to much if I was you around that time.

Same for me this week, and I have noticed I have been much grumpier as I like you, would have been eating loads of comfort food around this time.

I just feel sorry for my other half as he has had the brunt of my bad mood

Angela x