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Just_Dot

Don't weigh yourself.

Have some chocolate.

Don't post about it.

:flowerforyou:

What she said.

vim_n_vigor

I have been having them for about 27 years now. For some reason, I know what to expect every 28 days or so and don't get surprised anymore. Unless you are experiencing some very strange symptoms, it is normal, if you are having strange symptoms, there are doctors that actually specialize in the female reproductive system. Please, stop posting about it.

CakeFit21

I don't understand this question. How do you get through it?

Well, first I use the search function and then I'm done.

lor007

First time since I am on this journey I am experiencing weight gain during that TOM. It's a bit unsettling for sure!

"Journey" and "TOM" in the same post. Wow! :flowerforyou:

complete_tease

I don't gain weight.

:flowerforyou:

taso42

comma explanation point colon

complete_tease

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lor007

sweetpunani

Lol Ty! I was having a difficult time copying the link via mobile

redraidergirl2009

midol, excedrine menstral are suppose to help with water weight too.

LisaJ2904

MFP is for all questions, I don't see why some people are so mean . It not helpful, or productive or funny. These are serious issues and legitamate questions. If you can't say anything nice then.... P155 0ff x

georgina1970

Most people weigh themselves way too often. Don't weigh yourself that week. Listen to your body and if you're craving something, have it. Just don't overdo it. I usually crave carbs for several days, but the cravings lessen if I feed them. Especially important to keep your water intake up to flush the toxins out. Cheers

ash190489

MFP is for all questions, I don't see why some people are so mean . It not helpful, or productive or funny. These are serious issues and legitamate questions. If you can't say anything nice then.... P155 0ff x

Completely agree with this!

Yes you deal with this every month, however once you start a new program I feel you really notice those little things. My TOM is about every 3 months (this has been approved by my doctor) and I have been on MFP (or seriously on here) since January 5th. I hadn't had that TOM since I began my weight loss journey in January and when it came to that TOM I did notice a big difference in my body. I learnt that my body really does crave food - a lot of food - mostly sweet food during that TOM and that I did gain/maintain my weight even though I worked out like crazy and I stayed under my goal each day even with the extra foods. Yes, I have had my period since I was like 13 too, but since then I have never been as interested in how my body works and what's good for it, etc. until now (my whole life I have been physically active until the last few years whilst at university whereby I was only doing bits and pieces).

If you haven't got anything constructive and helpful to say, then don't waste people's time. Get a life and take your insults and rants to the gym to get all that built up anger and rudeness out!

Good luck, I freaked out a bit too, but you'll be right, you will find the following week any extra weight will come back off again and the cravings slowly disappear!

Just_Dot

MFP is for all questions, I don't see why some people are so mean . It not helpful, or productive or funny. These are serious issues and legitamate questions. If you can't say anything nice then.... P155 0ff x

I can't believe I'm coming back to this, but here you go...

People are being snarky because most women have been dealing with their lady-time since they were teenagers. Along with that usually comes bloating, water retention, etc. All of which will cause a small weight gain. Freaking out about something that you *should* know will go away after you start menstruating is, well, silly, thus, inviting the snark. :flowerforyou:

(You asked.)

CannibalisticVegetarian

Gripe... cuss.. the usual stuff. Ignoring it entirely doesn't work so well with me.

fatboypup

kotex

dme1977

Just dont binge out and when you are done with your T>O>M the water weight will go within a day or so...
. if you stick to your calories (as much as you can) you might even find once the water weight is gone you may have actually lost weight during that time too..
. I did this past month :flowerforyou:

Jorra

MFP is for all questions, I don't see why some people are so mean . It not helpful, or productive or funny. These are serious issues and legitamate questions. If you can't say anything nice then.... P155 0ff x

I can't believe I'm coming back to this, but here you go...

People are being snarky because most women have been dealing with their lady-time since they were teenagers. Along with that usually comes bloating, water retention, etc. All of which will cause a small weight gain. Freaking out about something that you *should* know will go away after you start menstruating is, well, silly, thus, inviting the snark. :flowerforyou:

(You asked.)

I can't believe I'm coming back to this either, but here I go.

Claiming that you "don't notice" these things is not a viable excuse. Every commercial for feminine products refers to the "bloating" feeling that accompanies your menstruation. All pop culture references to menstruation talk about cravings and bloating as well. It basically should be common knowledge for anyone that participates in modern society.

yoovie

my metabolism spike while im chasing the cotton mouse is so ridiculously high that my workouts seem to count for far more than usual - wait- I said that wrong. My BMR is much higher and with my workouts on top of that- my daily burn total is higher. If I can besmart enough to drink and eat lots of water and not pig out on carbs (choc doesnt seem to make a diff) - then my weight gain at the end leaves and take an additional pound or two with it!

Heaven71

BUT how do you girls cope with the extra appetite and extreme cravings? I think mine is due and today I just feel starving. I eat a little and then i'm REALLY hungry again an hour later.

Lot's of Air Popped Popcorn.