How to cope with PMT and staying on track?

[Cheatabix]

I have been so disciplined for the past three weeks and have lost 12 pounds. Some of this was time of the month bloat Something i hope will reduce with weight loss). Anyway i usually have a full two weeks of horrible bloating and agonisingly sore boobs. So here i am again, i am craving comfort food, actually just craving food, any food and alcohol too to stop me feeling so murderous! I managed to stay within calorie budget yesterday, just. And today i am struggling again.

Do i get a special dispensation for these few days (the face stuffing and murderous humour lasts much less than physical symptoms)? Do i just put up and shut up and accept i will have gain as an alternative to a long prison sentence?!
What do you do when hormones compete with will power?

I always give myself special dispensation to have a chocolate bar on pmt days!

I make sure I don’t binge. No settling down with a selection of chocolate/cake/ice cream.

I do allow myself large meals. As much food as I need to feel full but at least a third of it has to be salad or other vegetables.

If I want bread twice in one day then I have it. 2 slices each time and only as part of a meal. Pudding is allowed, again at meal times only.

Snacks are 20g nuts (macadamia for me) 2 individual mini cheeses, so Babybel or the 34g mini Brie which M&S do and fruit.

I eat like this 2 - 3 days per month and don’t go over the amount of calories it takes me personally to maintain my weight. That way I tend not to gain.