Mentstrual Cycle and Weight Gain

MinimizingMichelle

I'm finding this week frustrating. The scale has gone up two pounds, but I'm still only eating my 1200-1400 calories. However, I think it's connected to my period (sorry boys).

Does anyone else experience this? And if so, how much do you typically gain?

TheDrBuchanan

Oh yes. I can fluctuate up to 5lbs. Although, prior to having my son, when I was at my healthiest, my weight fluctuation was much more under control. I'm hoping that happens again after losing this baby weight!

successiswithinme

I always go up a pound or two depending on what I eat a few days before weigh ins. frustrating isn't it???

MinimizingMichelle

Eating healthy during the PMS and period time is so tough! And then not seeing results?? Ugh.

I just want a Big Mac....

journalistjen

I have problems around my period, and I have water retention problems as well. This week alone, I gained 4 pounds or more, and it's all water weight.

skylark94

It's water weight and will go away. Stay off the scale for a week if it bothers you that much. I can can "gain" as much as 5 pounds on day 1, but I don't let it bother me.

MinimizingMichelle

I'm sticking to my diet and I'm hoping that as soon as I'm done I'll drop all that nasty water weight...

beanym

I get terrible bloating, increased appetite and water retention about a week before my menstrual cycle, it has been this way for years. It is very vexing!

anj911

Between 2 and 5lbs - and all I want to do is eat chocolate, ice cream or biscuits!

I'm just not going to weigh myself til afterwards :laugh:

azazelrabbit

Water.

Your body holds into it during TOM. Its so annoying but it will go away when TOM does

MinimizingMichelle

It's water weight and will go away. Stay off the scale for a week if it bothers you that much. I can can "gain" as much as 5 pounds on day 1, but I don't let it bother me.

Sadly, I'm a scale addict. It actually keeps me motivated, although it does the opposite for so many other people.

aj_gettingfit

I literally gain around 5 lbs when its that time of the month. Then it drops off the week or so after.

Hellbent_Heidi

Does anyone else experience this?

No, its just you!

HAHA...not trying to seriously be snarky, but there are like a million posts about this, and yes, we ALL get it. Don't stress over the (perceived) weight gain, Like others said, its just water retention and ill be gone soon. Try not to weigh as often and remember that you supposedly burn more calories this week when you workout....so make it work to your benefit!

skylark94

It's water weight and will go away. Stay off the scale for a week if it bothers you that much. I can can "gain" as much as 5 pounds on day 1, but I don't let it bother me.

Sadly, I'm a scale addict. It actually keeps me motivated, although it does the opposite for so many other people.

I understand completely! I am a daily weigher too, but I only count my Monday morning weight as official and I don't obsess over daily fluctuations.

MinimizingMichelle

Does anyone else experience this?

No, its just you!

HAHA...not trying to seriously be snarky, but there are like a million posts about this, and yes, we ALL get it. Don't stress over the (perceived) weight gain, Like others said, its just water retention and ill be gone soon. Try not to weigh as often and remember that you supposedly burn more calories this week when you workout....so make it work to your benefit!

A little snarky and it was meant to be a light-hearted post. I recommend next time you just don't read it.

But thanks.

0EmmeNicole0

Yes it's possible. I usually gain a lb or two around my totm. :sad:

MinimizingMichelle

I suppose I should have worded it differently. I understand that everyone experiences it, was just curious as to what extent.

I'd love to see that scale drop 5 pounds after I'm done. (Wishful thinking!)

CannibalisticVegetarian

It varies. Two or three weeks ago I had this abnormal cycle that caused me to pick up about seven pounds overnight. It stayed like that for nearly an entire week (hella frustrating) then I shaved off maybe two or three of those pounds. On average, I pick up between six to eight extra pounds... each day varying some.. but once TOM leaves, it all goes back to normal.. and then some at times too.

jjblogs

I'm bloated like a pig right now.... just sayin'. I await the miracle drug.

luvgreen25

I gain anywhere from 2-5 pounds. It's discouraging to see, but at least I know why I'm seeing it, so that makes it a little easier to swallow.

MinimizingMichelle

It varies. Two or three weeks ago I had this abnormal cycle that caused me to pick up about seven pounds overnight. It stayed like that for nearly an entire week (hella frustrating) then I shaved off maybe two or three of those pounds. On average, I pick up between six to eight extra pounds... each day varying some.. but once TOM leaves, it all goes back to normal.. and then some at times too.

That's what I'm crossing my fingers for too. I'd love to see a change in the scaled following. Would love it even more if it's drastic.

Ps. Congrats on the huge weight loss! That's incredible!

saralhm

i got 3 pounds from it all time,all i do is not weigh myself that week and job done, the difficult bit is staying away from chocolate

mjbrowne

I gain 5-8 lbs. It does drop off a few days after I stop. Just life!

Feathil

I've only started checking my weight since I started here so I don't know my own fluctuations, but I wonder does the pill's hormones contribute at all. I know the general consensus is that it doesn't have the big effect that people thought, but the effect of oestrogen is to collect some weight...

Oh I don't know, I'm contradicting myself! But it's amazing the differences between one day and another and the effects on your weight

amyy902

yep you gain up to 10lbs due to water retention.

0AmyMarie0

Drink extra water! That will help flush out the extra water weight...I know that sounds weird, but it will!

lilRicki

I gain 10lbs...you'll be fine. I weigh myself once a month, 4 days after my period so my body has time to go back to normal.

lpgear

have u had problems not getting yours after working out and losing weight cause i havnt been getting mine in a long time and ive been losing and gaining weight

aimeef12

Glad to no I'm not the only one struggling with pms cravings I'm dieing right now and trying not to cheat!!!! Lol

charm_quark

I'm experiencing it... ALWAYS! :laugh:

A few days before my period, I began bloating like a balloon! No matter what I eat! My jeans becomes tight...
I try drinking more water, but it then I spend more of my night time in the wc not in my bed!:laugh: :laugh:
I weigh my self when my period ends.

I gain about 4-5 pounds.

Sanduni

oh gawd i have the same problem! i worry a lot coz my tummy swells a lot and im thinking hangon how can this be possible! *scratching my head* so now i just eat normally and wait till it passes lol