5 weeks out and cheated :/ Feel like sh*t

Hi,

I'm 5 weeks out from my first competition and I was doing flawless (or almost) until today. BAM comes my period!! I guess it's a good thing I still have it but I have to say I wish I did not... Anyways, period = major cravings. Last month it wasn't so bad but yesterday and today was different. I could taste different foods in my mouth as the hours went by (random stuff I never even want or eat). I dealt with it yesterday but today I gave in and had some granola stuff while feeding the kids, reasonable amount I guess (maybe 250 calories max). And 2 pieces of dark chocolate (not on my plan). I decided to skip my PM snack (chicken and olive oil), thinking it would 'compensate' calorie-wise. Wise or not? I may not meet my macros but my calorie goal, I would think yes.

I've been doing super low carb, for about 10 weeks, I guess it was bound to happen :(

I feel kind of defeated and worthless?! I know I just need to suck it up and not cheat. But... Did I mess up? My trainer and posing coach both say I'm right on point... I've been comparing myself to other competitors (damn social media, I need a break) and sometimes doubt myself, it's such a mind****. Other days I feel amazing and believe I could actually place.

Also, are those major cravings normal? I've had cravings since day one but those ones were very different. It's interesting actually... but f*cking hard to deal with.

Have to point out that even though I'm low carbs, I'm still eating 1700-1800 calories daily which is a lot for a woman my size. I'm not doing tons of cardio either, 30 minutes a day on top of my lifting 4x/week.

I guess I'm just looking for tips, reassurance and maybe some hard truth from other competitors! I'm seeing my trainer tomorrow so we'll have a talk of course.

Thanks!!

by maeva27 via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding