PMS - weight gain....

brendansmom1

So...ladies, I am sure I am not the only one that sees the scale rise a tad before TOM. My question is...how much do you gain?? Me, I notice that the few days before, I can be like 1 pound heavier...and usually the day before it can be almost two pounds. I SLAM the water down during those days too.

Just curious what everyone else's experiences are...I don't want to think I am actually gaining weight!!! YIKES! :sad:

That_Girl

Before my surgery for ovarian cysts and uteran polyps, I would gain anywhere from 6 to 10 pounds in a week. OMG!

This time (2nd cycle post surgery) I actually lost weight during. So I don't know.

I DO know that it's just water bloat and if you cut caffeine during TOM, and drink TONS of water, you won't bloat so badly.

The good news is, on your next weigh in (when TOM is over) you'll look like you lost a TON!

12skipafew99100

Same here. If I continue on in spite of the gain, I an actually lose more after. It all even out in the wash. BUT that's assuming I can control my cravings!!!!

angelinah

During our TOM we women tend to retain a lot of water due to hormonal changes. I have the same problem and it worried me just as it worries you. Bloating is also extremely common.

To avoid water retention it's helpful to reduce your sodium intake (because that always retains water), or try taking some calcium supplements. Keep exercising, regardless of whether or not your want to. Also, try limiting your caffeine intake if you drink a lot of coffee.

Hope this helps!

shannonshock13

i gained 5-7 lbs this month before TOM and im still waiting for it to show up.....should be any day now :grumble:

rdy2begin

I do as well ..have finally stopped weighing in as often ,because it was becoming obsessive and discouraging ...:)

Sasha_Bear

I think everybody is different in regards to home much weight they gain during TOM. My remedy for this problem is not to way yourself while your on. I never do, and I wait at least 3 days after it's over before I weigh in. Cuts down on unnecessary disappointments.

petchonka82

I'll usually drop a pounds or two and then BAM! gain like 4. You can try taking a low dose OTC diuretic the week leading up to help reduce water retention and bloating. Don't overstress about it though, it's usually just water weight. My major problem is I get crazy hungry the first few days, bottomless pit hungry, so fighting the urges is war.

Panda86

I generally gain 2-5 lbs. I can usually keep it at bay by watching sodium, not giving into sweets, keeping up with exercise (which helps with cramps), and drinking lots of water. My Mom has a friend who gained 10 lbs when it was her TOM. OUCH!

hpsnickers1

I actually tracked it for the first time. Start: 124.4. The week before I popped up to 125 even a stayed that for 3 days. It crept up over the weekend and by Day 1 I was about 128. I have dropped a pound each day I have been on it. I am now back under 125 (Was 124.8 this morning).

As long as I keep my mind off of watching the numbers go up it was interesting to watch. And I do eat more carbs and sugars right before it but it didn't affect my weight because once it starts I lose interest in food for a couple of days.

NOTE: since I started eating healthy and cutting out crap foods and junk foods I don't get the PMS symptoms as bad and my cramps are nowhere near like they used to be.

breeze83

the last week i've been bloated and just felt like crap...i gained 3-4 pounds but i kept with the cardio and the calorie counting...only gave in to cravings twice...had three cookies one day and another day i had one dark chocolate kiss, lol...but today i finally started and i weighed this morning and i was down .08 pounds...so now i don't feel bloated anymore and i think by the time aunt flow is gone i'll probably lose a couple more...just stick with it!! i was late for work this morning cuz i hade a wardrobe crisis---none of my pants fit, they were all too baggy! so.....i just threw on the least baggy ones and hauled my *kitten* to work, haha...hang in there!!

trudypickles

That sounds very sensible, I was very dissapointed and disheartened :sad: this month when my TOM came around...... Not weighing next month, Im Just going to keep up with the diet and exercise xx

willimh

I gain atleast 4 lbs. Hopefully that same 4 falls back off plus some more.

kmunis

I gained almost 4 lbs this time around - waiting for it any day now. I don't let it bother me cause I know its just the water weight. In fact it usually makes me watch my foods a little more and push a little harder with the cardio so when Aunt Flo leaves town I'm down a pound or so overall. I still weigh myself everyday despite the gain because it helps me track it better.

Mariposa187

Try to avoid the scale. I get depressed when i get on the scale during TOM... I usually gain 4 to 8 lbs but about 2 days after I am all better (if i dont emotionally eat from the weight jump) I did not realize the my TOM was causing this. Try not to stress about it and most importantly keep up the exercising and eating healthy... I feel an inner war waging when i get my TOM... I cant even see chocolate or else I will have the urge to stuff my face until its all gone... -_- i am trying to work on that...

BuddhaBelly79

i gained 5-7 lbs this month before TOM and im still waiting for it to show up.....should be any day now :grumble:

Amen sister, I feel your pain - 5 pound gain here as well, and anytime in the next 5 days. I am SO relieved to know that it's PMS water gain......thank goodness. I was totally stressing, lol.

kristen49233

I'm glad I came cross this thread this morning! I'm doing a community weight loss program (started last week)...and this week the scales have not budged at all! I've been working out every night and meticulously counting my calories! I hope I can chalk it up to PMS since it's going to start any day now! Grrrr....note to self to stay off the scales next month!

missjoci

This time I was up 6 lbs and then it finally came down a week later. Yeah, for me usually 3-6 lbs of water weight...puffy, horrible, water weight. ; )

missjoci

I'm suddenly aware of why I've been eating so much lately...lmao. Too funny.

anfmusicgrl

Always gain, between 1-4lbs. The day it's over it instantly goes down. I take in A LOT of water, exercise as normal, and watch sodium, still have the gain. I'd say it's somewhat unavoidable for some people, either that or I don't know the magical trick.

l2rell

i gained 5-7 lbs this month before TOM and im still waiting for it to show up.....should be any day now :grumble:

Amen sister, I feel your pain - 5 pound gain here as well, and anytime in the next 5 days. I am SO relieved to know that it's PMS water gain......thank goodness. I was totally stressing, lol.

I feel you too I've gained approx 4-5ib had symptoms since saturday waiting or it too show up and then hopefully quickly does one!!totally stressing here!!

shelbysmom08

Its 2 weeks before my TOM and i put on 4 pound already I get frustraded!

kaylz0106

I gain gain anything up to 5lbs too. I don't worry about it though and carry on as I would because I know that once that period is done and dusted I can lose the 5lb gained overnight! x

nikkylyn

I refuse to weigh myself during that time... so I have no idea.

I think as long as you dont give into cravings too much it goes right back to normal.

kupcakelly

I try to avoid weighing myself during, but when I have, it's usually an extra 2-3 lbs.

MissHellsing

Mine has been off since Saturday and I STILL got those damn 4 pounds from it! It's so frustrating! :sad:

shabbychick81

hey all! i gain 3-5 also and its rough on your spirit when you see that, but remember its temporary.

cibilbee

I range any where from gaining 2 - 7lbs but as soon as it is over I tend to be at my lowest. I just trying to keep that in mind whenever I weight my self during that tme