It's that time of the month again....

raisealittlehell

When we see a bazillion threads of women confused about there monthly menses. I have no idea why after dealing with this most of our adult lives, that its suck a freaking mystery all of a sudden. But in light of it and cutting down on the amount of questions people seem to have, here is a consolidated list of all the things you can expect, seeing as you've been going through this since you hit puberty, but just in case you've forgotten:

1. Yes, you will retain water, which means the scale will move. If it bothers you that much- throw the scale out the window
2. Yes, you will get cravings. Eat whatever it is you want/ or don't, you have a calorie guideline here, use it as a tool or chalk it up as a bad day and move on.
3. Yes, you can still exercise- studies have actually shown it helps with cramps. HOWEVER, if you can't- than 1 or 5 days will not undo the work you've done
4. Stop whining about it. Seriously. We all get them (unless for some medical reason you don't), we all know it sucks, and we all know that for one week out of a month we are going to be crazy a** b*tches who crave junk food. Deal with it, and move on. No one needs a pity party or a freakin parade about it.

So, any questions?

edited to say: no, I am not currently PMSing. Just a user whose been around for awhile and is BAFFLED by the amount of TOM threads that pop up. Common sense apparently is in short supply around these parts...

Kitten2629

No ma'am. I think you covered it

FitGal4ever42

Oh snap.. I think the OP is raggin it. Don't worry the moodiness will pass too. :ohwell:

_John_

dpwellman

Yes. Totally. I mean. . who doesn't know that?

ew_david

Sweet. I think we can close up shop here at MFP now.

_John_

oh yeah...

BINGO!!!!!

ColeCake292012

Oh snap.. I think the OP is raggin it. Don't worry the moodiness will pass too. :ohwell:

:laugh:

Escloflowne

I truly believe that PMS isn't real, kind of like the female orgasm, it's just an excuse for women to act crazy a few days a month and over eat food. That's why women actually complain about weight gain during that time, it has nothing to do with the "hormones". It's because you stuff your face with chocolate!!!!

odusgolp

Is it normal to bleed rectally too?

_John_

Is it normal to bleed rectally too?

depends on how often you engage in **** ***

_crafty_

I truly believe that PMS isn't real, kind of like the female orgasm, it's just an excuse for women to act crazy a few days a month and over eat food. That's why women actually complain about weight gain during that time, it has nothing to do with the "hormones". It's because you stuff your face with chocolate!!!!

Cliffslosinit

Until everyone syncs up, there will be another thread....maybe tomorrow?

CallMeCupcakeDammit

All the women on MFP are synched up. It really is that time of month. :drinker:

HerkMeOff

YAY ANOTHER THREAD ABOUT BLEEDING VAGINAS!!

CallMeCupcakeDammit

Until everyone syncs up, there will be another thread....maybe tomorrow?

Dammit, Cliff! :flowerforyou:

christinebryant80

I truly believe that PMS isn't real, kind of like the female orgasm, it's just an excuse for women to act crazy a few days a month and over eat food. That's why women actually complain about weight gain during that time, it has nothing to do with the "hormones". It's because you stuff your face with chocolate!!!!

Oh ya, I'd like to see you be a women for a day and see what its like. I bet most men couldnt handle the pain. We all know when you guys are sick, your all the same, Big babies that need us women to look after you's

_crafty_

I truly believe that PMS isn't real, kind of like the female orgasm, it's just an excuse for women to act crazy a few days a month and over eat food. That's why women actually complain about weight gain during that time, it has nothing to do with the "hormones". It's because you stuff your face with chocolate!!!!

Oh ya, I'd like to see you be a women for a day and see what its like. I bet most men couldnt handle the pain. We all know when you guys are sick, your all the same, Big babies that need us women to look after you's

He's actually more of a woman than a lot of the women I know.

salembambi

stop whining about it ?? no

some women have far worse periods than others

some are in crippling pain the entire time , some deal with incredibly heavy flows too , painful head aches annd such

so yea I will whine about it as much as I want and have no problem with other women whining about it either

raisealittlehell

I truly believe that PMS isn't real, kind of like the female orgasm, it's just an excuse for women to act crazy a few days a month and over eat food. That's why women actually complain about weight gain during that time, it has nothing to do with the "hormones". It's because you stuff your face with chocolate!!!!

Sooo because you haven't be able to give a women the big "O" its not real? right, right. :huh: :ohwell:

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I actually do not gain weight nor do I have any weird cravings. :drinker:

dropdeadgreggie_

sheenarama

I truly believe that PMS isn't real, kind of like the female orgasm, it's just an excuse for women to act crazy a few days a month and over eat food. That's why women actually complain about weight gain during that time, it has nothing to do with the "hormones". It's because you stuff your face with chocolate!!!!

Don't let this guy lie to you. He is an expert in menstrual cycles. I encourage all females to PM him with any specific questions you may have about your cycle.

Cliffslosinit

I truly believe that PMS isn't real, kind of like the female orgasm, it's just an excuse for women to act crazy a few days a month and over eat food. That's why women actually complain about weight gain during that time, it has nothing to do with the "hormones". It's because you stuff your face with chocolate!!!!

Oh ya, I'd like to see you be a women for a day and see what its like. I bet most men couldnt handle the pain. We all know when you guys are sick, your all the same, Big babies that need us women to look after you's

HEY!

HerkMeOff

So, any questions?

edited to say: no, I am not currently PMSing. Just a user whose been around for awhile and is BAFFLED by the amount of TOM threads that pop up. Common sense apparently is in short supply around these parts...

So your solution to too many PMS threads, was to create another one?

Got it.

Holly_Roman_Empire

I think all the questions arise out of women who have never tried to lose weight before. They've never paid attention to how their weight is affected by their periods, and they don't know if their hunger is from too few calories or PMS cravings, that sort of thing.

sissiluv

But I LIKE complaining about feeling sick for a week out of every month!

If I throw up due to nausea y'all know I'm gonna be whining about it.

_John_

Big babies that need us women to look after you's

Umm...I hate to spoil it, but that is an attempt for sympathy sex. You gal's would know that if you got to spend a day to realize how rational our brains are...

BlueBombers

_Pseudonymous_

For the love of GOD and all that is HOLY!!!!!

BlueBombers