Ladies, 10lbs gain during TOM?!

MelonSodaz

So I've been sticking to my calories, even through xmas and about 2 days before my period i gained 10lbs.

My periods are always light, they only really last 3 days and today is day 4, I'm still 10lbs heavier. I take yaz so maybe the hormones play into it, who knows.

It obviously can't be fat gain as i haven't over eaten, so maybe it's a mix of water retention and bloating? I had really salty popcorn on tuesday aswell. But 10lbs seems insane!!! I currently weigh 230lbs now so maybe being heavier to start with has something to do with holding more water.

It's almost been a week. Any ideas why i'm still 10lbs heavier? Any idea when this will come off? Thanks, it just sucks seeing this after i stuck to my goals through a birthday and the holiday season.

lorrpb

Great that you've stuck to your goals and you know it! Are you using the same scale, in the same spot, at the same time of day, dressed the same, under the exact same conditions (like before eating)? If not, any of these variations can account for the weight difference. Otherwise, just stick with your plan and you'll get the whoosh soon!

MelonSodaz

Everything the same. Even tried a second scale.

On another note anyone know how to report someone for mailing me abuse? Someone read this post and sent me rather horrible mail. I've blocked them. Apparently mentioning periods makes me a disgusting person. Would like repory them if possible though. I imagine only a child would have issues hearing the word "period" and feel it nessasary to abuse over it

jemhh

Good grief.

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Feel free to message me, whoever it was who messaged the OP.

OP, 10 lbs is a lot but not unheard of. Just like there are some ladies who gain nothing, there will be some who gain a lot. Any change in sodium/salt ingestion could exacerbate it. Since you know your calories are on point I wouldn't worry.

leanjogreen18

jemhh wrote: »

Good grief.

Period
Maxi pad
Tampon
Diva cup

Feel free to message me, whoever it was who messaged the OP.

hahahahahahahaha needed to quote just to repeat it lol.

cerise_noir

*raises hand*
10lbs gain is normal for me. Sometimes I do get a 6lbs gain, but the gain is mostly around the 7-10lb mark. I tend to eat right at maintenance before and during my period, so the 10lbs can be a combination of sodium water weight and hormonal water weight. Do not worry, just stick to your calories, drink your water/beverages and it will come off soon. For the record, I am on yasmin and still get the same symptoms. I don't skip my period, either, but have and it does decrease the symptoms.

Don't stress the water weight. You're due for the whoosh soon.

MelonSoda91 wrote: »

Everything the same. Even tried a second scale.

On another note anyone know how to report someone for mailing me abuse? Someone read this post and sent me rather horrible mail. I've blocked them. Apparently mentioning periods makes me a disgusting person. Would like repory them if possible though. I imagine only a child would have issues hearing the word "period" and feel it nessasary to abuse over it

Wow... mentioning something natural makes you a disgusting person? I am so sorry that you even got such a response. Just screen cap the message and send it to one of the mods, I guess.

jemhh wrote: »

Good grief.

Period
Maxi pad
Tampon
Diva cup

Feel free to message me, whoever it was who messaged the OP.

OP, 10 lbs is a lot but not unheard of. Just like there are some ladies who gain nothing, there will be some who gain a lot. Any change in sodium/salt ingestion could exacerbate it. Since you know your calories are on point I wouldn't worry.

And don't forget:
Cramps
Cravings
Mood swings

MelonSodaz

Thanks everyone. I think I'll avoid weighing myself around that time from now on XD I'm down a few cms around the waist so there's a positive .

I'll look around and see if i can send, that message it to a mod. Thanks again

jen_092

I just got mine tonight and was about to make a thread asking this same q, but did a search first... Glad to know it's normal! Gonna be great when it's over

SLLRunner

I remember in a time long ago....very long ago....before menopause, when I used to have my period and my weight would fluctuate by as much as ten pounds before and during, then it would go down a few days later.

Try to be patient, drink lots of water, and if it does not go down a few days to a week after your period ends, take a peek at your logging habits and ensure you are not underestimating intake and overestimating output (exercise calories). My guess it's just natural fluctuation, though.

aprilricks86

When I can tell I'm holding on to a lot of water (I mainly notice it in my belly and fingers--my wedding ring gets tight) I usually watch my sodium for a few days. I gained about 10 pounds of fluid when I went on a trip to Asia. I was eating salty food nearly every day and probably the stress of traveling didn't help. I could tell I was really holding on to a lot of water. As soon as I got back to the U.S. and eating my normal diet, I lost 8 pounds the first day, then 2 the next! Good luck!

PAV8888

jemhh wrote: »

Period
Maxi pad
Tampon
Diva cup

cerise_noir wrote: »

And don't forget:
Cramps
Cravings
Mood swings

Just feeling the need to encourage people to send me private emails

Oh, 10lbs sounds a bit on the high side but is not in the realm of impossible. Different scales won't help you since the results cannot be compared meaningfully.

if you weigh infrequently and you're taking a relative low as your starting point it could explain this even more.

You may want to play with weightgrapher.com (when setting up, set your goal to maintain as opposed to your actual loss goal to avoid un-necessary comments and not necessarily good suggestions whenever you're not meeting your goal)...