Oh, It's TOM so You Can't Exercise? BS!
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I get some of the worst cramps, but it never stops me
These two phrases are mutually exclusive. If it never stops you, then be glad that you clearly have no idea what "some of the worst cramps" feel like. No idea. You feel like there are hooks and blades in your abdominal cavity, slowly being dragged downward. You feel like knives are being stabbed into you and twisted around. And that's while laying down, after taking 2-4 pain relievers. Standing up straight feels like you're being pulled in two. You become light headed, and your legs feel barely able to support your body. Every step is a feat. Holding down a meal is another feat. Crying out of pain and frustrated helplessness is not infrequent. That's what some of the worst cramps feel like. And if someone ever dared criticize me for curling up with a book and taking a sick day on a day like that, I would make them regret it for a long, long time.
Count your blessings, and don't take cheap shots at other women just to make yourself feel superior.
I love you.
On the one hand, I have an implanon, so I get my period rarely, but when I do it is like that scene in The Shining, only with more anemia and fainting.
On the other hand, I have one female friend who absolutely despises doing anything that doesn't involve drinking and whingeing about being "soooooo faaaaaat" and she uses her TOM as an excuse for absolutely everything. I'm sorry, but if you tell me you're too sore to come for a freaking WALK, then go to the pub that same day, I am calling BS. And laziness.0 -
I get some of the worst cramps, but it never stops me
These two phrases are mutually exclusive. If it never stops you, then be glad that you clearly have no idea what "some of the worst cramps" feel like. No idea. You feel like there are hooks and blades in your abdominal cavity, slowly being dragged downward. You feel like knives are being stabbed into you and twisted around. And that's while laying down, after taking 2-4 pain relievers. Standing up straight feels like you're being pulled in two. You become light headed, and your legs feel barely able to support your body. Every step is a feat. Holding down a meal is another feat. Crying out of pain and frustrated helplessness is not infrequent. That's what some of the worst cramps feel like. And if someone ever dared criticize me for curling up with a book and taking a sick day on a day like that, I would make them regret it for a long, long time.
Count your blessings, and don't take cheap shots at other women just to make yourself feel superior.
Same, also I've been having it so intense its giving me blood problems such as lack of iron and hemoglobin leading to anemia (:
I see a lot of people (who agree) have been thinking only about the cramps side and how exercise its supposed to help. But they probably don't have it so strong you dont even feel comfortable to go outside because you think any small mistake will make a, literally, bloody mess! And I dont know about them but I dont think I can possibly exercise feeling that much pain and that unconfortable at the same time...0 -
This is just as stupid a post as someone *****ing about someone else using cleaning as a form of exercise. People's hormones can make them feel really gross. If they don't want to exercise during TOM that is fine! Go mind your own freakin' business.
People say stuff about people using cleaning as a form of exercise? I clean houses for a living and let me tell you, I definitely burn a few calories. I clean a 6,000 square foot home in 3 1/2 hours with no breaks. I wear a sports bra and come out sweating. I agree, some people need to mind their own business.
As far as the TOM subject. I don't have a horrible TOM but my daughter has vomiting, dizziness and painful cramps. Everyone is different so those of us who don't have bad TOM's can't speak for those that do. I don't really see what the big deal is if someone needs to take a few days off each month because they have a horrible TOM.0 -
woah...
you must really know everything about everyone and how they react physically to monthly events.
While it's not an excuse for me, it's really obnoxious of you to assume that everyone has the same TOM as you. I know people who are bedridden during the first few days.
But good for you for trying to act all "i'm super hard core, nothing stops me from working out!" Now no one cares about your work ethic, but rather finds you to be an *kitten* instead. Kudos!0 -
I REALLY hate when women use their period as an excuse to not do something. "I can't go biking today. I started." Really? I get some of the worst cramps, but it never stops me from doing something. SUCK IT UP and quit being such a baby. Seriously.
Rant over.
Considering my cramps usually ended with a trip to the ER before starting birth control, I disagree. There is no universal measure of pain. Your 10 out of 10 may be someone else's 10000E+10 out of 10.
Besides, if someone decides to not exercise because of TOM ("legitimate" excuse or not)...big...frickin...woop. It wouldn't be anyone's business but that person.0 -
You do know not everyone is the same. Just like people don't lose weight the same way. You need to calm down and get over your attitude. Does it matter, are you them? Are you in their body, then how do you know how bad it gets? NO!
Have a nice day.
This!! I experience excruciating pain during the first few days of my menstrual cycle! And I've tried just about almost every little suggestion to ease it but nothing helps (INCLUDING EXERCISE, that's nice if exercise helps ease your cramps but I'm not you hun!), my doctor attempted to get me on a birth control that would stop my cycle but many of those have terrible adverse affects! But what is it to you? I swear the nerve of some people, focus on yourself, stop being such a shrew0 -
I can't work out when my lower body is busy trying its best to impersonate a very leaky tap. Also, I see black spots just sitting and standing on those days because of the horrible pain. So nope, its not just an excuse.0
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TOM is gross.
I guess being gay helps you to not have to deal with it?
What does being gay have to do with it?
That just means you have to deal with it twice a month! Lol0 -
me, i love working out when i have my period. it makes the blood squirt out.
oooooh. squats and deadlifts! *squirt*
Ooooh! Treadmill! *squirt! squirt! squirt!*
Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
hahaha. Yeah. I don't particularly care what anyone else thinks, but I thought I'd share for those who might be pursuaded to agree with OP.... some of us don't work out when we are bleeding to keep the gym from turning into a biohazard zone.0 -
I get horrid pains, but guess what I make myself workout and I actually feel better afterwards :-)
Most of the time, I agree.. but once in awhile, its just horrible.
I only had minor contractions with my son, and my period cramps have been worse!
I was diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis, as well as fibroids when my son was little. When I was in labor with him--with pitocin-induced contractions one-on-top-of-the-other--the thing that struck me was how similar those contractions were to the cramps I had as a teenager...when I already had yet undiagnosed reproductive dysfunction. During those years exercise most definitely made my symptoms worse...they made my flow heavier (I was already soaking everything in sight in an hour or two, plus my pants on a few occasions--that was fun as a middle-schooler) and gave me cramps that put me in a cold sweat and sent shooting pains down my quads. I also was anemic and weak a lot, which made running track and playing soccer really a struggle.
Years ago I had thermal ablation and had the worst of my endometriosis adhesions laparoscopically removed. I had internal organs that were literally fused together and causing pain, as well as bladder and bowel dysfunction every day of the month. It made a world of difference in terms of pain, flow, and anemia issues...but this was after struggling from the age of 12 into my early 30s.
It makes me really disgusted when women attack other women. Are there women with relatively easy periods who use their cycles as a cop-out? Sure there are. But just as many of us battle our reproductive systems the best we can. Yesterday I was in the middle of my period and completed my first 100 mile bike ride of the season. Rather than mess around with tampons (let me tell you, that string can be a literal pain when sitting on a bike saddle for that many hours) I used a menstrual cup. For women whose biggest issue is heavy flow, I really encourage giving them a try. They provide a really great means to get workouts in without looking like a crime scene. Fortunately I don't deal with bad cramps anymore, as that would be a deal breaker. I won't take NSAIDS and engage in endurance sports with risk of dehydration, as the combination can lead to renal failure. That's certainly no cop-out, it's common sense and self-preservation.0 -
me, i love working out when i have my period. it makes the blood squirt out.
oooooh. squats and deadlifts! *squirt*
Ooooh! Treadmill! *squirt! squirt! squirt!*
Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
hahaha. Yeah. I don't particularly care what anyone else thinks, but I thought I'd share for those who might be pursuaded to agree with OP.... some of us don't work out when we are bleeding to keep the gym from turning into a biohazard zone.
^^this!0 -
TOM is gross.
I guess being gay helps you to not have to deal with it?
What does being gay have to do with it?
That just means you have to deal with it twice a month! Lol
That original quote was from a guy. I assume that any guy who can't handle periods is either gay or 13. If you want to have sex with it, you have to be prepared to deal with its bull****.0 -
For real. Exercise helps with cramps anyways.
THANK YOU!
This is VERY true! I can vouch for this personally.0 -
me, i love working out when i have my period. it makes the blood squirt out.
oooooh. squats and deadlifts! *squirt*
Ooooh! Treadmill! *squirt! squirt! squirt!*
Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
hahaha. Yeah. I don't particularly care what anyone else thinks, but I thought I'd share for those who might be pursuaded to agree with OP.... some of us don't work out when we are bleeding to keep the gym from turning into a biohazard zone.
I am totally CRACKING UP! Oh, I have had those moments...ahhh, memories.0 -
Sometimes it's about flow, not pain. Lots of women out there are scared to death something might move and cause a crime seen in their workout pants. I agree in lots of cases, it's just another excuse. For women who kill it regularly and need a few days off with Flo? I don't have a problem with it. Look at the rest of the month before you judge.0
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Tom is my husband and he is always around.0
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I really appreciate the person starting this topic. Before now I really thought I was over reacting and perhaps on my own with my flow issues. So reading here has been very educational.
I have used a menstrual cup to be able to tell the doc exactly how much there is - normal flow for normal periods is 80 ml over the course of the week, I go for 80ml plus before dinner time. I couldn't play golf as I was too far away from a bathroom. Long car trips (over 1/2 hr) were out. It is just safest staying at home.
I also didn't realise about the vomiting and diarrhea plus severe pain levels. I really feel for you girls.
So there you go, maybe we could all have a little more empathy instead of being judgemental, with just a little bit of education
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I disagree. When I had my TOM, any exercise caused a MUCH heavier TOM. So I wouldn't exercise, or do much else for that matter, from day 2 to day 8.... This went on for several years. I finally had to have a hysterectomy because it was so bad. So if somebody tells you they can go exercise because of TOM, it could be true. Like me, they might be trying to avoid any possible embarrassment, if you get my meaning.0
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If you can get out and exercise anyway then you can't 'get some of the worst cramps'. And exercise, birth control pills, you name it doesn't help every woman.
I say - women, you know your bodies and limits. Listen to them. You'll know if you are making excuses or if you need to rest for a while.0 -
Eh.... Before I went on BC my monthly would cause me to throw up, a lot..... can't work out while throwing up.
Same thing with me.
Really bad cramps, and I would get nauseous. Everyone experiences different problems during that time of the month, and some of these issues make it very impractical to do any exercise. It's very rude of you to just assume that it's an excuse for being lazy. I'm sure some are, but that is not everyone.
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me, i love working out when i have my period. it makes the blood squirt out.
oooooh. squats and deadlifts! *squirt*
Ooooh! Treadmill! *squirt! squirt! squirt!*
Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
hahaha. Yeah. I don't particularly care what anyone else thinks, but I thought I'd share for those who might be pursuaded to agree with OP.... some of us don't work out when we are bleeding to keep the gym from turning into a biohazard zone.
I am totally CRACKING UP! Oh, I have had those moments...ahhh, memories.
there's nothing i love more than wiping down the weight bench when I'm done and seeing red
except the face on the guy waiting to use it next when he sees it too 0 -
me, i love working out when i have my period. it makes the blood squirt out.
oooooh. squats and deadlifts! *squirt*
Ooooh! Treadmill! *squirt! squirt! squirt!*
Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
hahaha. Yeah. I don't particularly care what anyone else thinks, but I thought I'd share for those who might be pursuaded to agree with OP.... some of us don't work out when we are bleeding to keep the gym from turning into a biohazard zone.
My particular favourite is when the excess sweat from the pad mixes with the blood and starts to smell like rotting meat.
Oooh, and then there's when you're wearing a tampon and the movement makes it rub off the inside of your vagina in weird ways and it hurts in indescribable ways and you can't tell anyone or complain or say "I'm taking a day off today because my tampon is chafing me from the ****ing inside" because we live in a society where to so much as mention having a period makes you weak and useless.
Oh AND, it's actually mostly women who propagate this - because if we stick up for one another, men will apparently like us less, I guess?0 -
I use to consider my period week a rest week from exercise and sex. This made my man unhappy.. Now I workout to ease the cramps and he has renamed it BJ week.
This made me LOL for real.0 -
You're right, even though I work out HARD 6-7 days a week, when I take a day off due to excruciating pain I must be soooo lazy and making excuses... seriously?!
I ENJOY working out. And I do it some days during TOM. But I am also blessed enough to get horrible migraines with TOM often (meds don't help). I have to be in a dark room, and I can't stand up without feeling like vomiting/actually vomiting. I've missed work from it before, and you damn well better believe I'll miss my daily workout.
Also, this:Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
Get over yourself.
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me, i love working out when i have my period. it makes the blood squirt out.
oooooh. squats and deadlifts! *squirt*
Ooooh! Treadmill! *squirt! squirt! squirt!*
Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
hahaha. Yeah. I don't particularly care what anyone else thinks, but I thought I'd share for those who might be pursuaded to agree with OP.... some of us don't work out when we are bleeding to keep the gym from turning into a biohazard zone.
I am totally CRACKING UP! Oh, I have had those moments...ahhh, memories.
there's nothing i love more than wiping down the weight bench when I'm done and seeing red
except the face on the guy waiting to use it next when he sees it too
Dying laughing right now0 -
Gross? Yeah, well not everyone is the same. I bleed like i been shot and tampons are useless. Ever try running with a maxipad? Can you say RASH?!?!?
hahaha. Yeah. I don't particularly care what anyone else thinks, but I thought I'd share for those who might be pursuaded to agree with OP.... some of us don't work out when we are bleeding to keep the gym from turning into a biohazard zone.
Seriously. I think it's important to remember that everyone has different types of cycles, and while some people may be able to work out on their heavy days, for some of us it's not necessarily the wisest idea.0 -
I can see both sides of this. When I was in my teens and twenties I used to get the monster periods that many of you have described -- diarrhea, fever, chills, debilitating cramps that would double me over and I could hardly move or would just about pass out from the pain, back pain, extremely heavy flow, plus they would sometimes last for 10 to 12 days. But back then I never worked out even when I felt perfectly well. Now my periods are pretty uneventful -- they just gradually got better with age -- but I'm obsessive about working out and and I never let anything get in my way. I think if had those same periods now, as crazy as it sounds, I think I would still try to do some sort of workout. I don't think I could take 10 days off every month. It would have to be at home with a bathroom nearby, I'd have to take some heavy pain killers, and I would certainly reduce the intensity. That's just me though. I still get mild to moderate cramps sometimes and exercising does alleviate them. All that being said, I certainly would never judge anyone who wanted to skip a workout for any sort of ailment. We all have different bodies and differing levels of pain tolerance.0
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For real. Exercise helps with cramps anyways.
THANK YOU!
This is VERY true! I can vouch for this personally.
I found that exercising consistently helped lessen the pain and general PMS symptoms, but the pain still came and in full force. Exercise means squat diddly if one cannot physically get out of bed. Kind of hard to go running for 20 mins if just taking 20 steps hurts.
God bless my birth control pills..*clasps hands together*0 -
I use to consider my period week a rest week from exercise and sex. This made my man unhappy.. Now I workout to ease the cramps and he has renamed it BJ week.
Oh god, you made me laugh so hard, I'm hiccuping!0 -
Wow, why do you care?
Wow, why do you care to even reply?
Sounds it's your TOM now or is this always your personality?
Haha! I was thinking the same thing. It def sounds like PMS and spending too much time on the boards.0
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