Female question!

shorty458

Do you notice that when it's your time of the month, you gain weight? Since I have started really focusing on dieting this is the first time for me, and I have gained like 3 lbs and I haven't done anything different in my eating habits. Does the weight come off easily once it is over?

Also - I'm not sure if it is just because I am getting older, but I notice also - the heavier I weighed, the heavier my periods were. Has anyone else noticed this?

Thank you in advance!

Wingmistress

Do you notice that when it's your time of the month, you gain weight? Since I have started really focusing on dieting this is the first time for me, and I have gained like 3 lbs and I haven't done anything different in my eating habits. Does the weight come off easily once it is over?

Also - I'm not sure if it is just because I am getting older, but I notice also - the heavier I weighed, the heavier my periods were. Has anyone else noticed this?

Thank you in advance!

It's funny, I used to pay attention to this regardless. I found that I lost the most the week of (so far). Perhaps everyone is different. As for it being heavier, I can agree there.

Ksnoddy87

Ugh, don't you hate that?! Yea when its that time of the month you get bloated. Its pretty much water weight and it goes away when it goes off. Try taking pampren or midol a few days prior to it coming on. It helps reduce the bloating.

Ksnoddy87

And yes! I notice that I'm MUCH heavier that time of the month. Probably the reason why we're so cranky also, lol!

siabevis

Yep, I dont even think my 6 pack is as visible when its that time... I mean I get sooo dang hungry. Thats why i buy more fruits to snack on that week lol

Rae6503

Yeah, I don't even weigh during my period. It is better that way.

MelissaL582

Yes, you can gain weight during your TOM..it's only happened to me once since I've started on MFP but most of the time I've lost being on it. I have also noticed that since I've lost a good amount of weight, my periods have gotten lighter and shorter.

ItsMeLori

Yes I do but the week after is a great loss. I just hate that I feel so bloated and fat the week before and of..

simplyychaos

Yes, TOM is very frustrating because of this. The god thing is, once it's over the weight goes away as it's only water weight. Definitely drink more water during this time because it helps flush everything out and keeps the bloating down to a minimum.

Brandi_Lee

I'm always heavier during that time. If it falls on or around my weight on day that I don't weight in a i wait till the next week. I did do my weight in last week and it was 2 day before my due date, I thought I had hit a plateau but this week I'm down 2lbs. I think as long as I can maintain during that 1 week a month I'm okay.

SueGremlin

I don't notice weight differences, but I notice differences in my appetite. Half the month I am starving and the other half I'm sort of "meh" over food. It all evens out.

1JenMilam

Yes, I notice that I gain anywhere from 3-5 pounds. Since joining myfitnesspal I try to drink more water during that time. Good thing though it comes off pretty quickly.