Hey girls, I have a question!

zoe021601

How the heck do you find the motivation to work out when AF shows up? I have KILLER cramps and all I want to do is lay on the couch

JulieBoBoo

crazy as it sounds I actually feel better after working out and I'd rather burn cals then pop pamprin

AHealthierRhonda

I just don't! I eat all sorts of garbage, get bloated, and figure whats the point. Crappy attitude I know but it's only a day or 2 a month then I am ready to go again!

McKayMachina

I don't.

:laugh:

Okay, that's not true. I've just been slacking on TOM days. I get up and make as much effort as I can. I force myself to ride my bike 15 minutes in one direction away from my house. That way, no matter how much I hate it, I have to ride the fifteen minutes back. Voila! 30-minute workout.

sweetheart03622

It's actually pretty widely accepted that movement helps ease cramps

monoxidechick

I have noticed that since I have been working out consistantly, they are getting better do not hurt as much!!

I have also found that it is hard to start, but once I get going I feel better and I don't want to stop moving. I also like to try doing stuff at home sometimes when that happens, I just feel more comfortable. I also know that I am going to want to eat some extra snacks, and the only way that I would justify giving in is to workout.

Good luck and I hope you find the motivation, and if not, maybe a rest day is in order. Feel better soon!

zoe021601

I'm not having a problem with eating junk, so I guess that's good. But it's just the thought of working out makes me want to puke!

meggonkgonk

I too feel about a million times better if I get an easy run in and stay super hydrated. I do scale back my workouts, take it easy, etc. But doing without them is almost torturous.

WillWorkout4Food

Walking helps relieve cramping. It doesn't happen right away but about a mile into a two mile walk your muscle lossen up. I always hate when I am on the right track and then BAM, I'm cut.

Stay positive and resist the food that your bottom half is craving. At least it's less than a week.

Best of Luck!

Chris

lotty1987

I tend to find if I do a little exercise even if its just a trip to the shops for ten minutes I feel a lot better plus i use a magnet on the inside of my panties that helps loads too

dababers

Absolutely hate AF. It makes you retain 3-6 pounds of water weight, and let's not even start on the cramps. I just put on extra protection and push through. The exercise really does help with the cramps. Look at it that way. Over time, they might even lessen. Almost at menopause and wish it would hurry up and get here.

meggonkgonk

I'm not having a problem with eating junk, so I guess that's good. But it's just the thought of working out makes me want to puke!

Two days a month without working out really shouldn't be a problem. If you feel that crappy, skip it. Cals in vs cals out is the bottom line- exercise is just icing on the proverbial cake.

TiffanyRMiller

I just force myself to do it. Seems to help ease my cramping. Good luck!

kjensen15

For me its knowing that a good workout actually helps relieve some of the PMS symptoms! A good sweat makes me feel less bloated, it gets the endorphins going which helps my mood, and getting up and moving takes my mind of wanting to snack!

Nelly711

Actually, with my "clean nutrition" and all my water intake, it was actually a pain free cycle!!! I felt nothing, no bloating, cramping or misery at all!!! I don't know if that's why, but I'm sure my mind over matter before with I need caffeine and chocolate contributed to alot of it!

in_it_2_win_it

I work out when I get my TOM.. cause it helps me from forgetting why I am even doing it in the first place.. yes I don't eat well during.. but I still work out.. it helps your muscles...

Breckgirl

How the heck do you find the motivation to work out when AF shows up? I have KILLER cramps and all I want to do is lay on the couch

Always found brisk walking to help keep cramps away.

zoe021601

I did a couple ten minute pilates workouts. But I'm on level 2 of the 30 Day Shred and I just don't know if I could make it through it today!

meggonkgonk

I tend to find if I do a little exercise even if its just a trip to the shops for ten minutes I feel a lot better plus i use a magnet on the inside of my panties that helps loads too

...magnet? Am I being obtuse? How does a magnet help? (I mean they arent exactly absorbent... :laugh: )

luvbugsmom

When I would get cramps, for some reason when I worked out (mainly cardio) the pain of the cramps goes away!!! I also use a tummy wrap that helps out a lot!!!

zoe021601

Absolutely hate AF. It makes you retain 3-6 pounds of water weight, and let's not even start on the cramps. I just put on extra protection and push through. The exercise really does help with the cramps. Look at it that way. Over time, they might even lessen. Almost at menopause and wish it would hurry up and get here.

*DING DING DING* Ok, you mentioning the 3-6 pounds of water weight just motivated me!

zoe021601

I tend to find if I do a little exercise even if its just a trip to the shops for ten minutes I feel a lot better plus i use a magnet on the inside of my panties that helps loads too

...magnet? Am I being obtuse? How does a magnet help? (I mean they arent exactly absorbent... :laugh: )

I am also wondering about the magnet...

McKayMachina

I tend to find if I do a little exercise even if its just a trip to the shops for ten minutes I feel a lot better plus i use a magnet on the inside of my panties that helps loads too

...magnet? Am I being obtuse? How does a magnet help? (I mean they arent exactly absorbent... :laugh: )

I am also wondering about the magnet...

That makes three! Must be some kind of alternative therapy?

Jade_Butterfly

crazy as it sounds I actually feel better after working out and I'd rather burn cals then pop pamprin

Amen to that~!

jjjuuunnniiieee

Mine hasn't come since I started out at the gym and such yet, but I'm waiting to see whether it's going to kick my *kitten* like it normally does haha. I've had a few people tell me that all this exercising and such should help the cramps and whatnot as time goes on - I'm hoping they're right!

Ashley_Panda

The first day I have horrible cramps and I don't move. But the day after that I work out and feel much better and take a couple midol.

meljean30

I tend to find if I do a little exercise even if its just a trip to the shops for ten minutes I feel a lot better plus i use a magnet on the inside of my panties that helps loads too

...magnet? Am I being obtuse? How does a magnet help? (I mean they arent exactly absorbent... :laugh: )

I am also wondering about the magnet...

http://www.oreyaone.com/home.htm

LOL.. WOW..

porcelain_doll

My cramps used to be horrid and I would not work out when I had them because it did NOT provide relief. I didn't care about diet or exercise when I was in such dire pain. I couldn't even hardly go to the restroom because it felt like my muscles were coming apart inside.

The only thing that gave me any relief were strong painkillers, and over time those stopped working. (Long story short, I discovered I had stage IV endometriosis and ended up having two operations for it. Since the second op, I hardly have any cramps at all. I don't take any bc or hormone suppression for it; I just finally found the right surgeon for the right job.)

I know the pain you're in and it is nasty.

getson2010

Maybe you don't feel like "working out" like normal... but maybe you could do some little thing like go for a short walk outside. I find that sunshine and fresh air do wonders for just about anything.

zoe021601

Maybe you don't feel like "working out" like normal... but maybe you could do some little thing like go for a short walk outside. I find that sunshine and fresh air do wonders for just about anything.

That would be great if we had any sunshine here! It's 40 and raining. I haven't seen the sun all day

lilRicki

I do work out, but if it's getting to be a bit much, maybe just try yoga or stretching...and don't forget a hot shower after