Ladies: That time of the month, what do you do different?

Cook_27

So I was wondering, when it is that time of the month what do you all do differently? Do you still weigh yourself, still workout at full speed, still eat the same?

AmyRhubarb

I do weigh myself, but only because I'm a daily weigher, and I don't let the higher numbers bother me. My workouts stay the same - I actually think working out makes me feel better (although I do still pop Advil for cramps/lower back pain). Eating - that depends - I kinda think my cravings have changed since exercising and eating healthier too. I used to go for the salty carbs every month, but don't notice a huge amount of cravings now. If I do, I just fit it into my diary, and I'm a over a tad, it's not a big deal.

Cook_27

I do weigh myself, but only because I'm a daily weigher, and I don't let the higher numbers bother me. My workouts stay the same - I actually think working out makes me feel better (although I do still pop Advil for cramps/lower back pain). Eating - that depends - I kinda think my cravings have changed since exercising and eating healthier too. I used to go for the salty carbs every month, but don't notice a huge amount of cravings now. If I do, I just fit it into my diary, and I'm a over a tad, it's not a big deal.

Well I've started a new workout and I was really excited to start seeing a little bit of results but the scale didn't move today so I was trying to figure out if it was because of Aunt flow. I know most women retain more water during menstration. Ugh

shadow2soul

I don't weigh myself around that time of the month. I do weigh more during that time, so I avoid the scale. Other than that I try to keep exercising and everything else the same.

bumblebums

I'll give myself a rest day on day 1 or 2 of shark week. But otherwise I don't do anything differently.

Cook_27

I'll give myself a rest day on day 1 or 2 of shark week. But otherwise I don't do anything differently.

I love how you referred to it as shark week!lol I am doing the 30 day shred thing and I just got to push through, I do however want to eat, eat, eat!

drchimpanzee

Yell. A lot.

EmmaKarney

Honestly I must be super lucky because I never get water retention or cramps and the whole thing is over in 2 or 3 days max. I barely even notice it.

Francl27

I haven't had to change much so far but I had to cut some workouts early because of cramps.

wikitbikit

I pretty much do the same as any other time of the month, although I find myself repeating 'This too shall pass' a lot. I think I tend to cut myself a little slack on junk food too, maybe not exercise quite as much. I tend to be really fatigued.

Suzanne106

I don't weigh myself. I actually wait until month end and weigh in once a month but always after that time. I eat whatever I want too

m76b

Yell. A lot.

LOLOLOL

I eat chocolate like a pig!

usmcmp

Nothing. I still weigh, track and workout like normal. I may watch my sodium a few days before and drink more water, but that's only if I think about it.

dorothytd

So I was wondering, when it is that time of the month what do you all do differently? Do you still weigh yourself, still workout at full speed, still eat the same?

Nothing. Yes! Yes! Yes! And love the scale when it is over.

drchimpanzee

Yell. A lot.

LOLOLOL

I eat chocolate like a pig!

How YOU doin'????

Suzanne106

sweebum

I do nothing different. I get carb cravings the day before, but oh well.

beckylawrence70

I definately eat more but other than that, it's the same......

FitWithTiff

I try to refrain from weighing, bc I know the scale will show a larger number. I still stay as active as I typically am, but feel a big difference when I use weights over simple cardio. I drink lots of water and will stay clear of junk. I go to bed early to help me say no. haha )

americangirlok

Um, this shark week I still worked out but I ate some mint oreos and Baci dark chocolate w/ hazelnuts...

1ConcreteGirl

Use tampons.

Liftnlove

I don't change anything, because I'm a stubborn b^+*h and I refuse to be bullied by my own biology.

** Note: However, I know some women have really serious issues and MUST make adjustments to stay healthy.

keem88

i still weigh but it's useless because a few days up to my period and the first few days up my period i can weigh 2-4 lbs more so it's not accurate.
i don't really get cramps because of my birth control so i still do exercise the same. it actually helps cramps as well to get in exercise.
i eat the same as well

Wrenbot87

I don't eat any more than I do any other time of the month. I will up my water intake to kind of off set any bloating. Other than that, things as normal. I might be a bit more cranky...but that's just the way it goes lol

cgfol1

I lose all interest in eating, and tend to work out more. It's the week before that is dangerous for me! All sanity goes out the window

LetsMakeupXtina

I do nothing different.. workout just as hard and eat the same.. maybe get a tad more cranky though =P

Natihilator

I go on a rampage destroying villages and eating all the peasants. It's a pretty decent workout.

AllTehBeers

Only giving.

m76b

Yell. A lot.

LOLOLOL

I eat chocolate like a pig!

How YOU doin'????

LOL! are u going to eat chocolate too! :laugh:

kbitzonefour

pop a midol and do whatever I do when not ragging.

haroon_awan

Just wanted to throw this out there. Random quote from a PT on Facebook regarding body composition.

"Females diets, in general, need to be more carb rich in the 10 day build up to their period due to changes in preferential energy metabolism.... "