This one’s for the ladies.

Don’t forget about that crazy looming hunger, bloating and weight gain connected with what I call my monthly “periodical.” So REALLY give yourself a break around this time because if you don’t you WILL end up crying. In fact, you may end up crying no matter what so be nice to yourself.

Remember to drink lots of water as I said the other day. I mean, I said it in reference to something completely different but it holds true. It holds true for a lot of stuff. Got SARS? Have you had enough water? Chicken Pox? Do you need a Brita? And actually … a cocktail is often helpful at this time of the month also. ;) I mean, it certainly doesn’t help with the bloating and water retention, but it SURE AS HELL helps with everything else. Although, you may still cry. Let’s just own it. You’re gonna cry no matter what. It may be in private or it may be over a sad movie or a sad song or a sad clown or a sad sack, but you’re gonna cry. Don’t fight it. Let it flow, sister.

Don’t go nuts and eat everything your hormonal voice demands. But don’t get all hung up either. Just ride it out.

Did I mention drinking water?