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Question for the ladies... PMS weight gain?

_Jessica_
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So I am just wondering in general about how many pounds do you generally go up durning that time of the month??
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I'll gain 3 overnight.0
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I am usually between 3-5 pounds during PMS.0
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i go up usually 3-5lbs & it's really discouraging for that week until about 2 days after my period ends, i go back to where i was before it. i hate it lol0
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3-5 lbs0
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definitely about 5lbs0
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2-50
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Usually about 5lbs .... Sometimes more, given what I eat. LOL Chocolate cravings are the worst0
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Just weighed myself this morning, 3 lbs overnight.0
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I gain from about 3lbs - 9lbs....honestly, if PMS wasn't bad enough already haha0
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Thanks ladies.... as I am shoving in semi sweet choc chips... guess I have a choc craving... I seem to want to eat everything today.0
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I'm so glad to see others with the same issue, I was super disappointed to see I was up 3-4 pounds today!0
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anywhere from 3 to 7 lbs!0
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I gain 5 - 10...that's why I only weigh myself once a month, and it's right after TOM0
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OMGgggg ME TOO! This thread is a lifesaver! I lost 8 pounds my first week, 6 pounds my second week....now this past Monday was my "weigh-in_ day and I was UP 5 pounds!! I nearly had a heartattack.....felt like going to the Chinese Buffet straight away, "Heck with it"! LOL! Then I took a peek at the calendar and realized ol' you-know-who is expected to visit me next week.......Now I think I know what is happening.....This is PMS week for me. Lovely - the hubby will be so happy to hear that! :laugh:
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I gain about 3 lbs during the 1-2 weeks leading up to it.0
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