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Zara_Pi

Do you find you weigh more when it's that time of the month?
I seem to be heavier so not sure if that makes a difference. Thanks.

Alatariel75

Yup, water retention is a standard component of menstruation.

Zara_Pi

Thanks. That'll explain my extra weight.

AmyOutOfControl

Yes, I can gain up to 5 pounds in water weight at that time of the month. It comes right off in a few days.

dania201

Not sure if it makes too much of a difference, but I always figured I was heavier when I had my period

Zara_Pi

Thanks guys. Feel better knowing all my hard work isn't going to waste.

kenyonhaff

Also often during ovulstion...

kelseymallen

I frequently gain a whole pant size due to water retention around my period.

Zara_Pi

kelseymallen wrote: »

I frequently gain a whole pant size due to water retention around my period.

Lol. Wow. Didn't realise it affects us THAT much!

happyauntie2015

I gain during ovulation and my cycle itself. During ovulation it's very minimal but by mid cycle I'm up 7 to 10 pounds and it's gone a few days after...I've stopped weighing during my cycle

LisaMoxon155

My last two periods i didnt weigh more .i stayed the same but was very bloated.
Then following week (near end of period) lost 3lb. So think its that water retention thing

ladyreva78

A bit of interesting reading if you want:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10359984/women-menstrual-cycle-weight-and-fitness-matters/p1