Weight loss and ovulation

tamaradwyer

Anyone else lose weight two weeks a month and have the scale absoltely refuse to budge the two weeks between menstruation and ovulation?

I luckily ovulated this month. Also: Increased calcium because tracking my foods show that I am low on it consistently. My weight graph is down, level for two weeks, down again.

(Suspecting the months when the scale did not budge No Matter What I did not ovulate.) Posting to the thyroid group because I think the stubborn weight loss of HypoThyroid and the hormone levels of insulin and estrogen progesteron, androgen are at play here.

Anyone else have experience with the scale caring more about your menstrual cycle than calories in and out? Or medical information? Halfway thru googling answers and did find: http://www.foodpyramid.com/diet-weight-loss/lose-weight-during-pms-2483/

But it does not actually get into hormone balances and I don't actually have PMS. It is just a confirmation that metabolism shifts during the month. What can we do leverage or control this shift? I thought firsthand info from the group here would be fun and useful.

editorgrrl

Weight loss is not linear. Some weeks you do everything right but maintain—or even gain. Others you lose a whole lot in a "whoosh." Just look for a downward trend.

Edited to add that I weigh daily & use https://trendweight.com to see the trend without all the "noise" from water weight.

tamaradwyer

WiFi scale! That's pretty cool. I have just the last month of day-to-day data. Rarely weighed in, only monthly at most, and maintained an even 132 for 30 years before thyroid problems. That put me on a down to 120, then up to 145 rollercoaster. Now, sheesh, grasping at straws to get back to normal.

Guess I'll keep collecting data ...

Fuzzipeg

to check your ovulation theory you could do the temperature thing. (I expect you know the oral and first thing in the morning. The temperature spikes at ovulation, special thermometers are available). This would also give you a clue for if your base temperature is low which can indicate thyroid issues but here in the UK our endocrinologist told me that it was not so, the many people he sees with thyroid problems function well at low temperatures!!!!! (I doubt he has read the info or the powers that be wont have it) I think the same goes for Europe.

Stubborn weight loss is not only associated with thyroid issues. Being too low in protein, and good fats can cause problems, as well as being low on vitamin and minerals, because you can have problems regulating hormones if your supplies are depleted. All this becomes more of an issue if you are living low calorie for a protracted period. Also the closer to your natural weight it is more difficult to see changes in the bathroom scales.

"Stop the Thyroid Madness", is a web site which specialises in thyroid problems of every kind, lists many symptoms, another site gave 300 symptoms, have paper by you to take notes if you use this site. It is probably most helpful for those in the US because it lists known specialist. National Thyroid support sites are also good. Depending on your age it could be worth visiting your doctor to have a full blood check, like an MOT. If you've not had this done or not done in a while it may be a good place to start anyway. All the best.

tamaradwyer

I am under thyroid treatment, now under control for four years, no more rollercoaster, but heavier than I used to be. Synthroid 88mcg, and have my blood work done every six months.

lindsey1979

Water retention plays such a huge role in the numbers you see on the scale, that yes what you're seeing isn't terribly uncommon. Some women retain such water through their cycles, how much carbs you eat will play a role in the water weight you carry, if you're using supplements (creatine is a common water gainer when you start), etc.

I find it best to track over time and you can even compare losses during your cycle if you want to get that into the data crunching aspect of it. Lyle McDonald also has a great article out there on the "whoosh", which editorgrrl mentioned previously.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html/