We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

gained 7 pounds during TOM?!

2»

Replies

  • LorryGuthrie
    LorryGuthrie Posts: 113 Member
    I gain about 5, on average. Happens literally overnight. It comes off just just as quickly, thank goodness...
  • smartmom0818
    smartmom0818 Posts: 83
    I ALWAYS gain weight during my TOM and it's all water and blood. Ugh. I can easily see 3-8 lbs added on the scale any given cycle and it just annoys the hell out of me so I don't even weight during TOM. The weight usually leaves a day or two after the cycle.
  • Wol5894
    Wol5894 Posts: 127 Member
    Even though I am through the menopause, I still find I "bloat" at what would have been TOM. I've found that if I just stay well-hydrated and exercise as normally as I can, then any superficial weight gain passes quite quickly.

    However, everyone is different, so the biggest secret is to "listen" to your body - if you feel bloated and not hungry, don't eat but if you feel hungry, drink water or some other very low calorie drink (personally I like black decaff coffee but each to their own).
  • jackieatx
    jackieatx Posts: 578 Member
    You all might be interested in this experiment another MFPer did not long ago:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/246100-tom-experiment-preliminary-results

    Very interesting, thank you! I'm glad someone took the time to experiment with that.

    I neglected to take into account that I was given several bags of IV fluids during my hospital stay, so instead of fluctuating my normal 2-4 pounds, I went all the way up to 8. The pp who bought up hydration reminded me. Thank you!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories