Weight gain related to female cycle?

KeKy4
KeKy4 Posts: 62 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Sorry if makes anyone uncomfortable....

I've only been tracking calories and watching diet for about a week and a half. The first week I lost 6 pounds steadily. The last two days we have been going to the gym and I've gained two back, BUT I'm expecting my period in about 5 days so hoping it's just water retention related to that. From what I'm reading online it should go away as soon as I start.

Anyone have experience with this? I'm getting upset watching my number go up! :(

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  • Drastiic
    Drastiic Posts: 322 Member
    Read the part on water retention:
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/adjusting-the-diet.html
  • anewme1202
    anewme1202 Posts: 70 Member
    I'm the same way. I was so upset watching the scale and then realized it's was because of my cycle. I gain about 2 pounds and then when I weigh myself the following week (I weigh myself each Monday) I'm down those 2 pounds and a bit more because I continue my workouts.
    Don't let it get you down, it all balances itself out, just realize that when you do go up, that's what it is.

    Keep up the great work with your diet and exercise!
  • TheyCallMeTaterSalad
    TheyCallMeTaterSalad Posts: 41
    It's just water retention so don't worry. The week before my period I gain anywhere from 3-5 lbs but then it goes just as quickly as it came.
  • saraht131
    saraht131 Posts: 86
    I won't weigh myself as soon as I get PMS symptoms until it's all over. And I get symptoms from 2 weeks before I'm due (when I ovulate). You can hold water during this time and if you don't want to weigh yourself, don't. I don't need the anxiety of thinking I'm not losing!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Just remember it's not real weight. Many people gain water weight and then when they lose it, they're lighter than before their period.

    I weigh myself every day, but I expect and am OK with fluctuations, esp. PMS fluctuations. If you can't handle the scale going up without it causing you anxiety, you might do better weighing yourself once a week, and skipping the TOM week.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Definitely period weight gain. My tip...when I work really hard during my period to stick to my calorie goals and not give in to the crazy cravings I usually lose the water weight plus some after it's over!
  • mvandommelen
    mvandommelen Posts: 71
    I go through this monthly, I gain 5 pounds, period over, lose all the weight. I have just learned to deal.....
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    The major loss in ur 1st week was probably water weight (if u just started this). Doesn't expect to lose that much every week. I wouldn't wanna lose that much every week. But yes, ur weight can actually be messed up right b4 ur period, all the way thru it & even a little after. No worries :D Don't worry so much about the scale either. Take ur measurements once a month. Losin inches is important :)
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    stop watching scale like a hawk, will make you crazy.

    yep you retain water on your cycle, natural.

    rule of thumb, 3,500calories+TDEE to equal a pound of FAT, FAT, FAT
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    This is 100% normal. At my top weight, I gained 5-10 lbs just before my period in water weight. Now, I gain 3-4 lbs.

    This might help you understand it a bit better: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/470367-tips-for-newbies

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