Ladies, wokring out at your TOM

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  • mrs_schultz2012
    mrs_schultz2012 Posts: 395 Member
    I try to continue
  • danika2point0
    danika2point0 Posts: 197 Member
    I always continue during that TOM. Even just going for a walk is better than nothing if you are feeling really dreadful.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I get horrible fatigue (my PMS lasts at least a week and a half), and if I didn't make myself I just wouldn't get half my workouts done.
  • jamimari777
    jamimari777 Posts: 101 Member
    I believe your sister means well, but that is an old wive's tale. I workout no matter what. The only thing to keep in mind is some yoga poses aren't good to do if you're menstruating. Besides that, go for it. Exercise makes me feel awesome, keeps migraines at bay, and reduces PMS.
  • SARgirl
    SARgirl Posts: 572 Member
    Just another day at the gym for me. Nothing in my routine changes.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I've always wondered, why can't people just say "I've got my period" rather than all this Aunt Flo and TOM stuff? It's 2013, ladies, we can talk about our bodies.

    That takes too many key strokes.
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    I just pop an advil or two then go with it. I'm letting TOM break my good habits!
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    Unless your workout is swimming in the ocean with sharks, then don't skip!
  • lioness803
    lioness803 Posts: 325 Member
    I get cramps pretty bad, and its not uncommon for me to actually feel nauseous , so I find it difficult to workout, at least the first 2 or 3 days. If you don't have problems with it, there's no reason you can't workout during your TOM. Walking does sometimes help if you do get cramps, and there's yoga workouts that supposedly relieve cramps too-haven't had a chance to try that myself though
  • Lt_Starbuck
    Lt_Starbuck Posts: 576 Member
    I've always wondered, why can't people just say "I've got my period" rather than all this Aunt Flo and TOM stuff? It's 2013, ladies, we can talk about our bodies.

    growing up, i got back hand smacked across the mouth if I mentioned that word. I'm allowed to hold back on this unimportant little inconsequential thing for the rest of my life and it won't hurt anyone for me to call it the cotton mouse instead.
  • Kalee34
    Kalee34 Posts: 674 Member
    I normally workout as usual when I am on my period. However, if I have an anusually heavy flow day I just do a lighter workout.
  • ThePersnicketyOtter
    ThePersnicketyOtter Posts: 147 Member
    First 2 days I don't move. At all. Hide under the blankets..... call out sick. I normally throw up from pain.

    This, for me. I just can't do it. I miss school and work for mine, too, just because I get so sick from it.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    My TOM does not get in the way. As far as flow, I wear a menstrual cup, so it's hardly like I'm even on my period.

    Arent they the greatest! I just recently discovered them. I wish I'd known about them when I started when I was younger.

    But I think unless your in pain from it move.
  • Hershpup
    Hershpup Posts: 22 Member
    Honestly I don't know, since I started this journey (10 days ago) I have had my period come up yet. However, I will say it will depend on how heavy my flow/cramps are. I will most likely still work out but I may skip toning and go for a longer walk/run instead on the really bad days.
  • TheConsciousFoody
    TheConsciousFoody Posts: 607 Member
    I don't skip the gym or working out because of TOM.
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    I still go.
    even when I have cramps I go because most of the time even walking on the treadmill helps my cramps feel a bit better
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    Believe it or not ladies... increasing water a few days before your period and exercising reduces cramps, also my gyno said that the more weight u lose the better your TOM tends to get... I get out there and kill a workout pop a motrin or two and feel 100% better then hiding under the covers all bunched up for days
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    I work out still. The Red Tide being in shouldn't stop one from doing what they must UNLESS it's crippling to them. Mine never get that bad really. I am retaining water though, which sucks and just means I don't weigh in until it's done. Unlucky for me, the Red Tide came in today.
  • candirose69
    candirose69 Posts: 149
    Thanks for all the reply's ladies :) I'm off to the gym now :):)
  • RobinV_Seattle
    RobinV_Seattle Posts: 191 Member
    I rarely miss a workout because of my period - it tends to make me feel better, actually.

    My biggest symptoms are cramps, heavy flow and fatigue the day before and the first 2 days. Working out beats, the fatigue, relieves the cramps and (sorry if this is TMI) speeds up the flow, which helps me get through that part faster, lol. I just use the heaviest tampons combined with pads, just in case!
  • blobby10
    blobby10 Posts: 357 Member
    I don't particularly NOT continue with exercise but for the past couple of years the flow in the first couple of days has been super heavy and I daren't stray far from home. Yes exercise helps with the cramps but not the flooding! And no, the doctors are no help at all - I'm currently having blood tests for the 6th time but doctors seem only concerned with possible anaemia and not the issue of heavy periods. At 43 I think I'll just have to put up with it.

    My problem is the exhaustion I feel in the days leading to the start of period - I'm OK first thing in the morning (when I exercise fortunately) but literally crawl into bed by 8.30 at night. Any tips to combat this gratefully received :-)
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    I have worked out every single day for just over a year now, there is your answer. TOM never stopped me then & sure as hell means no excuse. I suffer bad the whole time & nothing ever stopped me.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I always workout during TOM. It eases cramps and boosts mood. :heart:
  • BlazingJaya
    BlazingJaya Posts: 20 Member
    My TOM is hell even with being on cerazette, but I've found that workouts actually help. I feel quite gross afterwards and I find I can't go as hard as I normally would, but it does improve my general feeling of health during that time.

    Also, if I workout I don;t retain as much water. WIN!
  • kbeech06
    kbeech06 Posts: 328 Member
    I try, but if my head is pounding badly, then I don't. Usually cramps and such feel better for me after I work out.
  • bunbunzee44
    bunbunzee44 Posts: 592 Member
    on the worst day or two I feel sick and I'm very bloated, on those days I wouldn't do anything heavy or jumping etc,
    but something lighter :3
  • nettip
    nettip Posts: 113 Member
    I work out during TOM because it helps cramps and speeds it up, but it does make the flow heavy (largest tampon and pad wasnt enough for my 20min zumba last week) which is why id never go to the gym during tom i just work out at home when kids are in bed. if i work out i have a 4 day tom if i dont its 6-7 days and i feel horrid the hole time, cramps, tired, grumpy - just not worth it , pad up and get moving then hit the shower.
  • cgfol1
    cgfol1 Posts: 179 Member
    I work out harder when I have my period. I tend to get a little more teary/grumpy/aggregated and there is nothing better than pounding the pavement to let out all those feelings
  • HIITMe
    HIITMe Posts: 921 Member
    I don't particularly NOT continue with exercise but for the past couple of years the flow in the first couple of days has been super heavy and I daren't stray far from home. Yes exercise helps with the cramps but not the flooding! And no, the doctors are no help at all - I'm currently having blood tests for the 6th time but doctors seem only concerned with possible anaemia and not the issue of heavy periods. At 43 I think I'll just have to put up with it.

    My problem is the exhaustion I feel in the days leading to the start of period - I'm OK first thing in the morning (when I exercise fortunately) but literally crawl into bed by 8.30 at night. Any tips to combat this gratefully received :-)


    they will simply treat the issue and not the problem...offer you birth control pills or to do ablation surgery to stop your periods or just tell you to get hysterectomy... I am not interested in either despite having horrible menstrual related issues ( I cannot wear tampons and I bleed enough to have to change a pad at least 3 times an hour)

    I dont risk embarassment by going to the gym and working out during my period.... and I usually end up missing a day or 2 of work, or I work something out so I do not have to come into the office
  • blobby10
    blobby10 Posts: 357 Member
    HIIT Me, that echoes my thoughts about doctors and is why I don't really push for further treatment.
    I have found my periods better since using a Mooncup tho . x

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