What I ate today -56lbs (on my period)

Managing your diet during your period while aiming for weight loss can be challenging, but it's definitely doable with mindful choices and some planning. I found that focusing on a calorie deficit, as highlighted in this daily food log, helps maintain progress without feeling deprived. For breakfast, starting with whole wheat bread, scrambled eggs, and creamy peanut butter offers protein and healthy fats that keep you full longer. Including shredded cheese and a honey drizzle balances flavor and energy. Midday, enjoying a small slice of cake satisfies sweet cravings without blowing the calorie budget. Afternoon snacks like zero-sugar Pepsi paired with tortilla chips, jasmine rice, salsa, guacamole, light sour cream, and seasoned chicken provide a satisfying mix of carbs, fats, and proteins. Including avocados in guacamole adds important nutrients that help reduce inflammation and manage PMS symptoms. A low-carb pizza made with tortillas, chicken, bacon bits, shredded cheese, BBQ sauce, and light ranch keeps dinner flavorful yet lower in calories. Ending the day with a zero-sugar root beer float gives a sweet treat with controlled calories. Complementing this eating plan with regular exercise, tracking steps (over 10,000 steps), and standing hours helps offset calorie intake and supports weight loss. Intermittent fasting, which is also tagged here, can help regulate hunger hormones, especially during hormonal fluctuations of the period. From personal experience, balancing indulgences like cake and root beer floats while sticking to overall nutritional goals makes weight loss sustainable during your period. Listening to your body's needs and incorporating nutrient-dense foods helps manage energy dips and mood swings common in menstruation. This approach not only supports fat loss but also promotes a healthier relationship with food and your body throughout your cycle.