A Girl-Problem Question (Guys avoid!)

Euphonasia

So I've never really been one to keep constant track of my weight (but it seems to be working quite well for motivation) and my question is this: About how long after your monthly cycle does it take for you to lose your water weight? I've gained about 1.5 pounds of water weight from it and I was just wondering because I genuinely don't know that much about it.

msmel

It usually takes me 2-3 days. Just drink lots of water, it should come off faster

Ahmee2034

Well, for me, typically, the very day I start my cycle, I lose it all at once. I gain anywhere from 3-6 pounds. I can always tell because I get so "swollen" looking. The day I start, it's like, "Wow! I'm so skinny!"

Marla64

my cycles all over the map, weight wise-- one month I'll gain 4-5 beforehand, next month I gain it a week after the cycle--

middle aged hormones-- gotta love it--

Euphonasia

So basically it's one of those highly individual experiences ~sigh~? I know I stepped on a scale before I dried my hair and then after and I'd gained a pound. I know that your weight fluctuates daily, but it seems to be worse right now.

I hate being a girl.

Marla64

So basically it's one of those highly individual experiences ~sigh~? I know I stepped on a scale before I dried my hair and then after and I'd gained a pound. I know that your weight fluctuates daily, but it seems to be worse right now.

I hate being a girl.

It has its ups and downs-- that's for sure--

But, worry less about what the scale says, and more about doing what you know is right and good for your body-- keep eating right during your cycle, exercise and all that jazz-- it all comes out in the wash eventually.

azwildcatfan94

Part of that time of the month is craving salt which makes the bloating even worse. So, I think the amount of salt you eat can exacerbate the problem.

BrendaLee

Don't ever hate being a girl...imagine the alternative? lol

The water weight should go away by 1-2 days after your period, but we can get bloated at any time of the month for various reasons.

Euphonasia

Yeah, being a boy may be much worse in the long run, lol. Thanks for all the advice!

Papaya81

I was going to post a similar thread, but since it seems to be already available, i'll avoid a double post....WHAT are the methods to avoid those pre-menstrual cravings? As everyone else seems to have a similar problem in gaining weight prior to your cycle, I consciously know i am eating a lot more prior to my cycle and i don't know how to stop!!

I know the day my cycle starts, I will, as everyone else states, feel really skinny...but how do you all avoid those cravings?!!!