Question for ladies π¦
rayonrainbows
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Hola chicas! π
I just started logging and eating at a deficit again after several years of gaining weight off MFP.
Today is day 9. π
However I'm experiencing menstrual symptoms (cramps, spotting, nausea, etc) over a week early.
Because of my birth control pill my period is always quite regular...
Is this a normal thing to happen when you have a change in diet/start eating at a modest deficit?
Has this happened to anyone else?
It's not the end of the world, but it's pretty disconcerting, and it's definitely got my energy level down and my appetite up...
Any thoughts or positive energy is welcomed πππ·
I just started logging and eating at a deficit again after several years of gaining weight off MFP.
Today is day 9. π
However I'm experiencing menstrual symptoms (cramps, spotting, nausea, etc) over a week early.
Because of my birth control pill my period is always quite regular...
Is this a normal thing to happen when you have a change in diet/start eating at a modest deficit?
Has this happened to anyone else?
It's not the end of the world, but it's pretty disconcerting, and it's definitely got my energy level down and my appetite up...
Any thoughts or positive energy is welcomed πππ·
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I have never heard of that happening due to a change in diet, especially after only 9 days.
If you lose too much weight over a long time, some women LOSE their periods...but I don't think it would start early due to a week of eating at a deficit.
There is probably another reason, so if you are concerned about it, you should call your OB-GYN.
The most likely reason is that our bodies are weird sometimes.12 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: Β»The most likely reason is that our bodies are weird sometimes.
You're probably right haha π
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Mine came early on the 3rd month into my diet. I chalked it up to my body being stressed by the calorie deficit, but could also just be weirdness π€·π»ββοΈ3
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I started 9 days ago aswell and I also feel the same way!
Iβm not sure if my period is coming or itβs just a coincidence but I feel lousy.2 -
Oh no!!! Period talk!!
Iβll send ya positive thoughts and step back slowly n carefully5 -
jiujitsudad15118 wrote: Β»Oh no!!! Period talk!!
Iβll send ya positive thoughts and step back slowly n carefully
Seriously!? Itβs 2020 not 1950! π4 -
jiujitsudad15118 wrote: Β»Oh no!!! Period talk!!
Iβll send ya positive thoughts and step back slowly n carefully
Given the subject of the thread is "Question for ladies" you might have guessed this. LOL
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hahah
Thanks for the thoughts chicas, if nothing else just some reassurance that our bodies are weird, especially when responding to changes. xo2 -
I started my calorie deficit 6 weeks ago right after my period and I just got it again 2 days ago. I was wondering where it went. I think it does have something to do with the deficit and that I've lost 9 lbs in 6 weeks. But I'm not worried about it.
I don't think it's abnormal at all. Your body is getting used to new and different sensations like surviving on less food and using fat for energy.
My deficit is only 280 calories.2 -
rayonrainbows wrote: Β»Hola chicas! π
I just started logging and eating at a deficit again after several years of gaining weight off MFP.
Today is day 9. π
However I'm experiencing menstrual symptoms (cramps, spotting, nausea, etc) over a week early.
Because of my birth control pill my period is always quite regular...
Is this a normal thing to happen when you have a change in diet/start eating at a modest deficit?
Has this happened to anyone else?
It's not the end of the world, but it's pretty disconcerting, and it's definitely got my energy level down and my appetite up...
Any thoughts or positive energy is welcomed πππ·
I wonder if making a journal would help us find more of a pattern to how we are eating and feeling and where we are in our cycles. hmmm.3 -
rayonrainbows wrote: Β»Hola chicas! π
I just started logging and eating at a deficit again after several years of gaining weight off MFP.
Today is day 9. π
However I'm experiencing menstrual symptoms (cramps, spotting, nausea, etc) over a week early.
Because of my birth control pill my period is always quite regular...
Is this a normal thing to happen when you have a change in diet/start eating at a modest deficit?
Has this happened to anyone else?
It's not the end of the world, but it's pretty disconcerting, and it's definitely got my energy level down and my appetite up...
Any thoughts or positive energy is welcomed πππ·
Please quantify "modest deficit" - what weekly weight loss goal did you chose and how much do you need to lose to hit your goal weight?0 -
My period has become somewhat irregular over the last few month, after losing around 50kg in the span of 14 months. Iβve checked in with my doctor in regards to this and everything is OK for me personally.
Recommendations in my country is to check in with your physician if your period dramatically changes or disappears over a sustained period of time (6 months generally, unless there are other symptoms).apolzer2020 wrote: Β»I wonder if making a journal would help us find more of a pattern to how we are eating and feeling and where we are in our cycles. hmmm.
I track my cycle in the app Maya which gives me a handy chart over time and I also track spotting there, I find it very helpful. They have options for tracking a variety of symptoms and moods (like hungry/cravings, weight loss/weightgain) as well as Notes. Itβs free with Ads.
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I started my calorie deficit 6 weeks ago right after my period and I just got it again 2 days ago. I was wondering where it went. I think it does have something to do with the deficit and that I've lost 9 lbs in 6 weeks. But I'm not worried about it.
I don't think it's abnormal at all. Your body is getting used to new and different sensations like surviving on less food and using fat for energy.
My deficit is only 280 calories.
If you've lost 9 lb in 6 weeks, your deficit is a lot more than 280 cals.1 -
Nony_Mouse wrote: Β»
Why? Some of it may have been water weight. Due to change in macronutrients, for instance.2 -
AwesomeSquirrel wrote: Β»My period has become somewhat irregular over the last few month, after losing around 50kg in the span of 14 months. Iβve checked in with my doctor in regards to this and everything is OK for me personally.
Recommendations in my country is to check in with your physician if your period dramatically changes or disappears over a sustained period of time (6 months generally, unless there are other symptoms).
That's a weight loss of nearly 1kg per week. That's quite massive. Even if you have a lot of lose I could imagine that this might have some influence on your cycle.1 -
jiujitsudad15118 wrote: Β»Oh no!!! Period talk!!
Iβll send ya positive thoughts and step back slowly n carefully
Given the subject of the thread is "Question for ladies" you might have guessed this. LOL
He probably thought we were just pillow fighting in our undies.3 -
apolzer2020 wrote: Β»rayonrainbows wrote: Β»Hola chicas! π
I just started logging and eating at a deficit again after several years of gaining weight off MFP.
Today is day 9. π
However I'm experiencing menstrual symptoms (cramps, spotting, nausea, etc) over a week early.
Because of my birth control pill my period is always quite regular...
Is this a normal thing to happen when you have a change in diet/start eating at a modest deficit?
Has this happened to anyone else?
It's not the end of the world, but it's pretty disconcerting, and it's definitely got my energy level down and my appetite up...
Any thoughts or positive energy is welcomed πππ·
I wonder if making a journal would help us find more of a pattern to how we are eating and feeling and where we are in our cycles. hmmm.
I keep one and my closest male friend knows my daily weight, deficit and my cycle
When I get unusually pissed off about weight going randomly up he reminds me to go check my Callander, he's always right for cause of gains4
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