Your thoughts (girls only please)

gabrielleelliott90

Okay, for about 2- 4 weeks now I have had this 2lb gain. I did have a 3 day binge awhile ago, and since then it's hung on. I am currently menstruating and I NEVER weigh myself during this time, but I decided to. It's still there. I don't know if it is waterweight or not. Yes, I have had some days where I have gone over calories a few times since then, but I have been trying to stick to my 1615 amount.... I don't know if it is waterweight or what.

HeatherZousel

I always always always gain as much as 5 lbs during menstruation and it lasts a couple days after. My guess would be water weight. Don't freak until after your period is over.

alfiedn

2 pounds is practically a normal daily fluctuation. I'd weigh yourself again after your period. It very well could be water weight. I sometimes notice if I've been eating a lot of salt or even sugar that can increase my water retention.

I think it's also fairly normal to reach a plateau point, but someone else may be able to speak to this further. (And may, in fact, refute me completely!)

Nuka_Gina

Whenever it's that time of the month I always -always- gain and it is infuriating. Don't judge yourself on it though and wait a couple days after its over to weigh yourself. You're doing great though!

burnsjulia

Agree with both above - wait until after your period and 2 pounds could be just a normal bounce. I definitely gain water weight esp. before a period. This is a long term deal so don't stress with the short term stuff. :-)

DearestWinter

I also always fluctuate 2-4 lbs every month. It usually starts 4-5 days before my period and sticks around for a few days after. I wouldn't worry about it.

kathyk519

Totally gain bloat weight around my period. I would not worry too much and weigh yourself after it is gone.

azulvioleta6

Stop weighing yourself.

Eat well, take care of yourself.

Get back on the scale in about 5 days.

wizzybeth

Yeah don't worry about it yet. Yesterday I weighed 226.8 and did not go over my calories..haven't gone over at all for several days. Today I wake up to 228. Ugh! lol. It's just an irritant. Hang in there till after your period is over. Be sure to drink lots of water and don't go too high on your sodium. Also if you're exercising a lot that will make you retain water as well.

Liftng4Lis

Walk away from the scale.

zyxst

When I have an overeating meal and gain 2#, it sticks around for almost 2 weeks. I've accepted that it's what happens when I decide to eat what I want for one meal.

blktngldhrt

Just continue to keep track of calories to make sure you're in a deficit. Weight fluctuations happen..a lot.

I apparently gained four pounds last week. I had started strength training. I'm eating within my calories so I'm chalking it up to fluctuations.

I also gain a few pounds during ovulation and menstruation that always comes off a week or so later.

Azexas

gabrielleelliott90 wrote: »

Okay, for about 2- 4 weeks now I have had this 2lb gain. I did have a 3 day binge awhile ago, and since then it's hung on. I am currently menstruating and I NEVER weigh myself during this time, but I decided to. It's still there. I don't know if it is waterweight or not. Yes, I have had some days where I have gone over calories a few times since then, but I have been trying to stick to my 1615 amount.... I don't know if it is waterweight or what.

Weight fluctuates and isn't always linear. During my TOM I can gain up to 6 pounds.

Take a deep breath, and walk away from the scale for a little while.

wizzybeth

Ahhh...ovulation causes weight gain/water retention too? Not just menstruation? Man, we are really hit all the way around. No fair. LOL

skullshank

blktngldhrt

wizzybeth wrote: »

Ahhh...ovulation causes weight gain/water retention too? Not just menstruation? Man, we are really hit all the way around. No fair. LOL

Mine does. I can physically feel when I'm ovulating, too. Cramps and sore breasts twice a month.

dblaacker

It may be an odd question, but how's your pooper? Constipation can lead to major weight gain. Fun fact: up to 13lbs of your weight can be fecal matter. It's not uncommon for people to poop less once they start losing weight because their bodies want to hold onto things longer.

minizebu

gabrielleelliott90 wrote: »

Okay, for about 2- 4 weeks now I have had this 2lb gain. I did have a 3 day binge awhile ago, and since then it's hung on. I am currently menstruating and I NEVER weigh myself during this time, but I decided to. It's still there. I don't know if it is waterweight or not. Yes, I have had some days where I have gone over calories a few times since then, but I have been trying to stick to my 1615 amount.... I don't know if it is waterweight or what.

I not trying to be mean here. But, what difference does it make? Stressing out about it is not going to change it.

Just stick to your calorie goal as consistently as you can, exercise as consistently as you can, and move on with your life. You can't control precisely when and how much weight you lose. All you can do is work your plan. The weight comes off when it comes off.

Azexas

blktngldhrt wrote: »

wizzybeth wrote: »

Ahhh...ovulation causes weight gain/water retention too? Not just menstruation? Man, we are really hit all the way around. No fair. LOL

Mine does. I can physically feel when I'm ovulating, too. Cramps and sore breasts twice a month.

Same. my cramps around ovulation are sometimes worse then menstruation.

It's really not fair

wizzybeth

I don't have cramps...but I can tell when I'm ovulating because I feel extra "frisky" if you know what I mean. Like, rawr frisky. LOL Never thought about the possibility of water retention.

Annr

TOM is an evil guy (time of month)...... Don't worry about the gain, its your body's rollercoaster of life...it happens :-) Take it from a person that is still on that dayum ride lol at 52 yrs:-)