Hi Peridot
I seem to remember that hormones did affect my hunger until my cycle stopped altogether! And exercise, too. I've only recently stepped up the exercise and I really did notice a difference.
The other thing that other Minis suggested to me was to space out the packs so have half a pack at a time. When I was fully hormonal, I was indignant! One pack was never enough, never mind half!!!
But they were right; on Saturday night, I did a gym workout and then had half a Thai Chilli pack and it did the trick.
Just a suggestion.
Take care.
Mrs Lxxxx