A question for the ladies....

LadyL2012
LadyL2012 Posts: 127 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have recently stepped up my exercise so that it really kicks my *kitten*. I have however noticed that within about 10 minutes of stopping the workout I get extremely bloated and get period like cramps. I keep hydrated when I exercise and am unsure what causes this. A quick google search seems to show it's quite a common problem, anyone else have this? Do you know what causes it?

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  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Possibly the swelling of muscles from water retaining?
  • LadyL2012
    LadyL2012 Posts: 127 Member
    Whatever it is, it isn't pleasant!
  • InezRny
    InezRny Posts: 53 Member
    That has never happened to me, but it could be what you are or are not eating prior? Sometimes if you work out on an empty stomach you can wind up having some stomach problems..
  • paperducks
    paperducks Posts: 56
    That has happened to me, yeah. Could it be that maybe you're about to get you period or are ovulating? Some women feel ovulation cramps two weeks prior to getting their period. I would try to lower your sodium intake and see how you feel. Also, any caffeine, especially coffee, makes it worse for me, so maybe steer clear from caffeine.

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