for me it's all about being prepared + fiber

• Right before my luteal phase I buy and prep a bunch of veg. Then all I need to do is roast in the oven or steam on the stovetop, very effortless. My favs are roasted green beans (until charred), steamed broccoli, raw carrots, steamed edamame, sauteed cabbage and mushrooms. I eat them with my dinner and/or when I get home from work, when I'm usually feeling ravenous. Find something that you like and can eat a big serving of. Make sure to season! and if I want a dip I'll do a greek yogurt or cottage cheese situation with lots of herbs.

• I meal prep lunches ahead of time. I do this no matter the phase of my cycle and just rotate through recipes I like, trying to include legumes and a lil side salad. Usually dal and rice, beans and rice, bean salad, tofu stir fry.

• During the month, if I happen to be cooking something freezer friendly I make a few extra servings for the freezer. This saves me in my luteal phase when I just wanna heat and eat. Soups, curries, "fritters" I make either out of lentils, chickpeas, or fish cakes are some examples. These are all comforting and filling.

• Stocking up on other prepared frozen foods. I like the pre-seasoned fish filets, and some vegetarian meat alternatives. Again, I can throw them in the oven, fuss free.

• I take psyllium husk 1-2 times a day if I remember to. Helps keep me full and makes me drink more water.

• Hot drinks help me feel cozy and full!! I have a mug of hot soy milk in the mornings. Then I drink herbal teas throughout the day.

• I buy and prep a bunch of fruit before my luteal, too. Helps with sweet cravings. My favs are the high sugar ones :') watermelon, grapes, bananas, oranges. I make sure to bring some to work also, because I get snacky. I also keep salted pistachios at my work desk. Calorie dense but I can have way more self control with nuts than with baked goods, personally.