Hey ladies. Is it just me or exercise during PMS is tough?

7opoundsin16weeks
7opoundsin16weeks Posts: 211 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone else find it difficult to run especially, during PMS?

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  • Sweetsugar0424
    Sweetsugar0424 Posts: 451 Member
    It's tough, but I always feel better after.
  • pichiPurinsesu
    pichiPurinsesu Posts: 776 Member
    it's motivation that's lacking on time of the month with me u___u
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Nope. You're the only special snowflake that this happens too.
  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    It's just you. You're a special snowflake.


    Yay! Snowflakes!
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    I don't find it tough but I find myself more agitated when I work out, more swears being mutter under my breath and feeling like throwing my weights to the ground like a touch down before saying something like "BOOYA!" or the like.
  • Smash323
    Smash323 Posts: 16
    Someone on my friends feed asked that question yesterday! Sometimes when I have PMS, I feel like I'm slogging through my day and everything seems tougher!
  • bdburch
    bdburch Posts: 127
    it's motivation that's lacking on time of the month with me u___u

    This ^^

    But I find that ab workouts feel good, espically the stretches afterwards to help with cramps.
    Also, some kickboxing helps to get some of your anger out if you are a moody girl.
  • 7opoundsin16weeks
    7opoundsin16weeks Posts: 211 Member
    The only PMS symptom I have is bloating. I almost never have cramps. It's just that when I run I feel like I am a ton heavier and I just can't jump on the treadmill like I'd usually do.
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    only took the 3rd reply for a *****y response. congrats mfp, new record :flowerforyou:

    anyway...i find im more motivated? possibly cos i feel all bloated and nasty
  • jessykab74
    jessykab74 Posts: 167 Member
    I think it is harder to find motivation to actually get to the gym but it always makes me feel better afterwards (especially if I have cramps or bloating)
  • peachfigs
    peachfigs Posts: 831 Member
    only took the 3rd reply for a *****y response. congrats mfp, new record :flowerforyou:

    anyway...i find im more motivated? possibly cos i feel all bloated and nasty

    That is such a Snowflake thing to say.
  • nicolamoonbrains
    nicolamoonbrains Posts: 72 Member
    I struggle when I am on my period but mine are very heavy and painful! I find doing yoga though makes me feel a million times better. I have done yoga many times with painful periods and by the end the pain is gone! Then I do a more vigorous workout but I tend not to bust my balls as much when I am on my period =P
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I find it harder during my period. I feel gross and am exhausted. Sometimes I can't even run a mile.
  • EmiVReyes
    EmiVReyes Posts: 118 Member
    I find it tough. It's hard to get started once I push through and just keep running the next mile or two are easy. I feel much better and less bloated after though!!
  • Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door
    Sweet_Gurl_Next_Door Posts: 735 Member
    no its not just you. I have the same issue as well. I do the best I can do.
  • lina011
    lina011 Posts: 427 Member
    its just you, no troubles here
  • toaster6
    toaster6 Posts: 703 Member
    Opposite for me actually. Working out prevents my cramps.
  • laurenrenee1025
    laurenrenee1025 Posts: 100
    I think the getting started part is much harder with pms!!! But yes, I feel much better after!!
  • Queen_JessieA
    Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
    It doesn't always make me feel better. Sometimes it will make my cramping worse :(
  • anon189
    anon189 Posts: 42
    I have terrible fatigue during that time. Like, so bad that when I am normally the lightest sleeper on the planet that I can even hear my kiddo crying at night. It seriously just knocks me out. So yeah, it's hard for me during that time because even when I get started in an exercise I feel like I've been hit by a truck.
  • LibertyBelle89
    LibertyBelle89 Posts: 275
    Its actually the best time for me, cause it helps so much with the cramps.. plus i feel like i dont get bloated if i up my intensity during that time
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    I think it's because you need more calories for energy. The loss of blood and iron is probably hard on the body. I've noticed that if I don't eat enough calories, then my workouts are weak and "hard". When I'm fueled, they are fun, fast and easy!
  • pandagirlshonerd
    pandagirlshonerd Posts: 50 Member
    Sometimes I really just can't :/ Go by what you feel :)
  • Better4Summer
    Better4Summer Posts: 120
    It ain just you... I'm the same and it is a nightmare tbh hun. They are goin to be rest days for me (only started today) but this I plan already haha
  • GaiaGirl1992
    GaiaGirl1992 Posts: 459 Member
    I find it difficult to do something other than down medicine, eat and watch movies while curled up in bed.

    So, yes. Yes it is.
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    Tough, yes. But not impossible.
    I agree that exercising under tough situations (PMS, first trimester nausea, third trimester fatigue, postpartum lack of sleep, working 12 hr night shifts, with a houseful of small children, etc., etc.) makes one feel better and gives much needed energy. And when all is said and done, it makes the victory that much sweeter.

    At the same time...if you drag yourself through your workout and it doesn't make you feel better *afterward*, and especially if it makes you feel worse, don't feel guilty about skipping! We all need rest days sometimes, too.
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
    it's motivation that's lacking on time of the month with me u___u

    This ^^

    But I find that ab workouts feel good, espically the stretches afterwards to help with cramps.
    Also, some kickboxing helps to get some of your anger out if you are a moody girl.

    I so want a punching bag for tom... and yes I agree with the rest. :)
  • MarsChallenge
    MarsChallenge Posts: 84 Member
    I was able to do weights but no cardo. i almost passed out in spin class, so I left after only 5 mins. my cycles seem to be getting worse the older I get...
  • lovelylela415
    lovelylela415 Posts: 91 Member
    I find it difficult to do something other than down medicine, eat and watch movies while curled up in bed.

    So, yes. Yes it is.

    exactly. include cats and i'm right there with you.

    i have pms right now, it sucks, and this morning with trainer i felt nauseated. <i>but</i> i kept going (didn't say a word) and got a great workout (he's awesome) and felt great afterward.

    now i'm writing this while curled under a blanket, resting before a boring conference call. so cozy.

    So, yes - it's harder.

    I found this thread by searching for "pms" because I was coming to the boards to ask about pms and weigh-ins. 5 lbs water weight?
  • jennmodugno
    jennmodugno Posts: 363 Member
    It's tough, but as soon as my weight goes up due to hormones, I stop weighing in. And then I set a goal to drop 0.5-1lb before my cycle is half over and I get back on the scale, so that tends to motivate me enough to get up and work through it. And it really does make me feel better and give me more energy. :)

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