For Women

shanniepk

I used to gain until I ramped up my exercise/cardio the days before, drank more water and avoided salty and heavy foods. Exercising (brisk walking/jogging or running) starting the week or days before my cycle and during almost completely tooking cramping away during the day. I still have a bit in my sleep but nothing a Motrin doesn't fix.

KimLoves2Run

I guess this post made me sound stupid. I should have explained more.

As a nineteen year old I am well aware of how the menstral cycle affects the body, however expericence varies through different women. I was more just curious to see how many women experience the bloating/ weight gain and to what extent. Thank you all so much for sharing your experiences and how you deal with the weight gain and bloat.

It is comforting to know how many others deal with it and how to handle it! I never pay to much attention to the weight and bloat until I'm trying to drop weight for track. So it becomes frustrating and discouraging. Sometimes I need a reminder that it happens to many other women and it is normal so I don't become discouraged.

Thank you all so much!