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LADIES: who gains weight during ovulation?

yom8
yom8 Posts: 10
edited February 11 in Health and Weight Loss
So I weighed myself last week during my....oh gosh I hate the word "menstrual" so I'll say "monthly" instead. When I weighed myself I had gained 4lbs. I was discouraged but then my MFP buddies told me it was probably water weight. I weighed myself this morning and I have a .7 loss. ( I have lost the initial 4lbs I gained during my monthly plus an extra .7). The thing is, I am bloated & (again I am sorry!) constipated :( I am also ovulating so could this be why?

When do you weigh yourself? seems like being a woman we only get to 2 times a month to get accurate numbers.

I know I am losing since my jeans fit me again, but the scale can be very discouraging.

Thanks in advance for all your input!

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  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    Most women find that they gain weight during their period. It's just one of those side effects, like cramps.

    You might be interested in this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/223083-bloating-because-of-ovulation

    I weigh myself everyday personally to keep track of fluctuations, and to know exactly what my weight is.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    There are a bazillion posts on this

    Weight fluctuates with PMS, periods, Stress and so on...
    The scale is only a number, if you measure yourself you will have a much better idea of your progress
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    I gain during ovulation and lose during my period.
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