TOM and weight loss??

NoahandPresleysMom

Do any of you ladis just not weigh during TOM or what? The scale is always BAD during then for me. I can't figure out what to do. I get such bad cramps workouts are nearly impossible any advice??

MaintainCats

If you can do any type of workout at all (even just walking) during TOM it really helps the cramps.

As to weighing in, just wait a few days or a week between weigh ins, no big deal.

dc729

Hey buddy! I up my fluid intake to 14 glasses of water the few days before and continue through the week. That seems to take care of the fluid retention which is the reason for the weight gain. I've also noticed since I started working out almost daily, my awful cramps have subsided so I'm now able to work out regardless. My cramps used to be so bad that I had a prescription pain reliever, but not anymore! I sometimes do a lighter workout, but never skip altogether for that reason. Hope that helps.

NoahandPresleysMom

Hey buddy! I up my fluid intake to 14 glasses of water the few days before and continue through the week. That seems to take care of the fluid retention which is the reason for the weight gain. I've also noticed since I started working out almost daily, my awful cramps have subsided so I'm now able to work out regardless. My cramps used to be so bad that I had a prescription pain reliever, but not anymore! I sometimes do a lighter workout, but never skip altogether for that reason. Hope that helps.

thanks sweeetie!! I will totally try this. I have BAD TOM issues after having my tubes tied, and maybe this will help me out You're the best!!

ArianaLuvsMe101

Oh tell me about it! I add like, 6 pounds when I am on it...

terrie_k

If you can do any type of workout at all (even just walking) during TOM it really helps the cramps.

As to weighing in, just wait a few days or a week between weigh ins, no big deal.

Agreed! As bad as I feel, getting up and just walking helps.
I check my weight but don't record. I did and noticed the trend so I can expect it now.

Allup2Me78

Omg I have had bad TOM too since my tubes tied and u shld do and read my posts from today aby my 2 lb gain this week and it is my TOM..Usually I dnt gain during TOM but this month it is like I am soooo swollen and bloated..I posted this SAME thing on my page today-Go see the replies!! LOOKS like we are in the same boat Chic!!!

Hey buddy! I up my fluid intake to 14 glasses of water the few days before and continue through the week. That seems to take care of the fluid retention which is the reason for the weight gain. I've also noticed since I started working out almost daily, my awful cramps have subsided so I'm now able to work out regardless. My cramps used to be so bad that I had a prescription pain reliever, but not anymore! I sometimes do a lighter workout, but never skip altogether for that reason. Hope that helps.

thanks sweeetie!! I will totally try this. I have BAD TOM issues after having my tubes tied, and maybe this will help me out You're the best!!

mistyladidah

Yeah, pretty much what terrie said. I have to be moving or totally still lying down. Working out lightly usually helps, I just have to make it through the warmup because I get leg aches. I make excuses to go places and walk around, like Kmart.

jessiekanga

I used to complain a whole lot about cramps, weight gain, and overall frustration during that time, and my PCP explained that women can fluctuate up to 10 POUNDS during their cycle. 10!!! I felt so much freakin' better after I heard that from a bona fide medical professional:) For what it's worth. As for the cramps, if some movement doesn't help, just ask your PCP if you're in the realm of normal. Sometimes it's normal, sometimes it's more. I had a case of VERY curable "more" and my life is so much better now.

Good luck!

reerazzle

The TOM had completely disappeared once I started here in early December. I have also had quite slow weight loss so thought they were connected. Alas not! Tom has arrived with a vengeance this week, but no weight loss. Looking at a plateau of 3 weeks!!!!!!!!