It’s that time of the month and everyone knows it. You’ve transformed into an irritable, cranky and bloated mess with bad skin. Are you tired of becoming a monster every month? You can alleviate your premenstrual symptoms by following these 3 tips:

1. Eat a healthier diet loaded with vegetables and fruit. The vitamins will have a great effect on your moods and overall health, plus many women find breakouts that can be treated with chemical peels are more controlled.

2.Eat less refined white flour and white rice. Whole wheat flour and brown rice are loaded with more nutrients than plain white, particularly B vitamins, magnesium and tryptophan. All help ease PMS by reducing bloating and improving your mood.

3. Exercise regularly. The effort you exert from exercising for extended periods of time at a moderate to intense level helps your body release endorphins, a chemical that has been called a natural feel good “drug”. This will have a positive effect on your mood, making you feel less negative and down. The magnesium in whole grains also has the same uplifting effect. And if you’ve got cramps, endorphins will help ease them – so it may be better to hit the gym rather than lying down.

4. Sleep at least 7-8 hours a night. Doing so will help your body operate better, keeping mood swings at a minimum and reducing stress levels.

You’re getting Venus Freeze to beat the bulge, so how about expediting results by eating oatmeal? Here are the top 5 reasons why oatmeal makes a great breakfast (or snack) for weight loss:

1. It staves off hunger longer. Oatmeal takes a while to digest because it absorbs a lot of water, so you’ll feel full longer. That means no mid-morning munchies!

2. Regular consumption of oatmeal has a positive effect on cholesterol levels. Oats contain a load of soluble fibre which assists in the removal of “bad” cholesterol (LDL), but has no negative effect on “good” cholesterol levels.

3. Oatmeal may be a carbohydrate, but it is one with a low glycemic rating. This means that is burns more slowly and doesn’t cause your blood sugar levels to spike. That’s why it’s important to choose unsweetened varieties (preferably not instant). You can sweeten with a bit agave syrup or fruit to keep the glycemic rating low.

4. All that fibre helps to keep you regular, essentially scrubbing the inside of your intestines to keep them “cleaner”.

5.  Oatmeal is rich with a number of essential nutrients beneficial for your health. In one serving, you’ll get a great deal of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants plus protein, complex carbs and iron. It really is a superfood!

A healthy diet and regular exercise can help expedite and maintain the results of your Venus Freeze treatment. But even if you aren’t undergoing this nonsurgical inch loss treatment, try eating oatmeal anyway. You’ll probably benefit from it, too!