Is it true that you gain weight at the "time of the month"?
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megbethanyread
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I want to weigh myself but I heard that you put on weight naturally at the "time of the month" and I don't want to be disappointed.
If it's true, how many days should I wait to weigh myself?
Thanks!
If it's true, how many days should I wait to weigh myself?
Thanks!
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I still weigh but I don't record it. Usually I'm up a pound or so because I'm retaining water. It's up to you whether you weigh or not, but just keep in mind that if your calories have been on target and your scale shows a gain it's only water. It usually takes a few days for me to get back to normal weight.0
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I think it is all based on the individual. Your best bet is to track your weight during it for a few months and see what your body does. I tend to retain water starting 3-4 days before it starts and I loss it all 1-2 days before it is over. Avoiding salt and extra carb can help, also drink lots of water. I skip weigh-ins that week. I know it is just water weight but it still is not nice to see the scale go up.0
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Some people say they do other's don't, I've never noticed that I do.
Our weight naturally flucuates from hour to hour and day to day anyway. I find the best thing is to pick a day, once a week or once a month and stick to it regardless.0 -
I used to gain the week before and start losing the week of.
One advantage to menopause - no more of that nonsense.0 -
I actually tend to lose, so I don't know.0
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I know I do. It's horrible-- at least 5 pounds of water weight, if not more. Very discouraging.0
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I do, thank you Aunt Flow. It can be as much as 4 lbs. I just know it happens and think of my weight as being what it was before AF started and see how it comes out after it's ended. I do a fair amount of eating junk food during that time of the month...0
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I still weigh but I don't record it. Usually I'm up a pound or so because I'm retaining water. It's up to you whether you weigh or not, but just keep in mind that if your calories have been on target and your scale shows a gain it's only water. It usually takes a few days for me to get back to normal weight.
That is my experience has well.0 -
absolutely true!!0
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I want to weigh myself but I heard that you put on weight naturally at the "time of the month" and I don't want to be disappointed.
If it's true, how many days should I wait to weigh myself?
Thanks!
Yes. You gain water weight. I lose all that gain a day or two before my periods.0 -
I also gain about 3-5 lbs of water weight. Disappears within a couple of days.0
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If you gain anything, it's usually water weight, so I would wait a least a week after your period ends until you weigh in again. In the meantime, drink A LOT of water.0
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I am with madworld1 - at least 5 pounds....the week before and during so it feels like 2 weeks out of the month I am FAT! UUGGHH...so frustrating.....but oh well.....keep up the good work everyone!0
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I used to gain 5 lbs each and every time. Very frustrating when you are trying so hard to lose.0
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It's true for me. Not unusual to gain 4 pounds! The good thing is after my period the scale shows a nice weightloss!0
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Does it really matter? Is an extra pound or two going to make you give up?0
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This is why I am such an advocate for weighing every day and recording the weight. You will learn so much about how your weight fluctuates and then won't have to worry about what may or may not be affecting it. I've learned, for example, that my weight will go up in the week or so leading up to my time of the month, and then drop off just as it starts, but I know for other women the timing is different. The important thing is, it doesn't have anything to do with fat loss or gain. If the gain sticks around for a while, it's probably fat (or muscle or both). If it goes away in a few days, then it was just water retention. Weigh yourself regularly and you'll be able to pull the signal (fat) from the noise (water).0
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depends on the person. I don't weigh in because it's slightly inaccurate for me. More troublesome I turn into a raging crazy psychopath right before it happens.0
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A lot of water weight, and some appetite increase usually. Take a water pill for a few days before and it will help with the puffiness and cramping.... I gained 4 pounds last week, then lost them again.... I wouldn't count it...0
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I can gain about 5-6lbs in the few days before my period. It stalls my weight loss but it comes off about the 3rd day of my period,
I don't eat any more food, i just bloat0
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