Girls-- period question

momoisgorgeousss
momoisgorgeousss Posts: 40 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So this is the first time I've noticed this, since losing weight, I'm on my period, and I feel like I look squishy, chubby, jiggly, etc. I don't work out during the weekends, and I also missed my workout yesterday (Thursday) and am unable to work out today (Friday) and then most likely won't be working out Saturday and Sunday . Is it my period that is making me look chubby, or the fact the I haven't been working out and doing my strength training? And also I haven't gone over my calories.

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  • froggysfriend
    froggysfriend Posts: 220 Member
    I would guess it was your period. I don't usually notice any changes, but did this time because of weighing regularly - quite a surprise to see the roller coaster on the scale over about 5 days.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited September 2016
    It has to be your period. Missing one workout and noticing it all today (I understand you will not workout today or the weekend either) does not mean anything in regards to your muscles deflating or anything.. LOL :)

    Blame it all on water retention, and if you are hydrated or not, perhaps changes in the diet (carb intake for example, or sodium intake) since you 'ended' your cycle.
  • sceleratis
    sceleratis Posts: 89 Member
    I would say period. When it's my TOM I definitely feel more bloated in general, which could translate to 'jiggle.' It's annoying as hell.
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    i always feel fatter and gross during it
  • momoisgorgeousss
    momoisgorgeousss Posts: 40 Member
    Thank you guys all so much for the reply! I was feeling super down about myself, but I'm glad it's not just me that feels gross during tom!
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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Yes, I have a couple of days when I just feel jiggly and gross. Jello jiggler is a perfect way to put it, @Little_Miss_Kriss . No matter what I wear, I feel gross.
  • beastmode_kitty
    beastmode_kitty Posts: 844 Member
    Yup, jiggle jiggle jiggle everywhere!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Do a search for period, or ToM.... there are probably a hundred threads with folks asking about "weight gain" before and during a period. It's shocking when you're really in tune, isn't it?

    I used to watch my ToM fluctuations with a morbid curiosity. I'd go up 2lbs, then one more, wait a few days then down 4 or so. CRAZY.
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  • hoppymommy
    hoppymommy Posts: 11 Member
    I'd guess bloated from your period
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    When I have my period, I usually 'gain' around 6lbs (I know this isn't a fat gain so I'm never worried). I do feel bloated and generally 'heavy'. This only lasts for the duration of my period however! Just go with it. You'll feel normal in no time :)

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