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

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  • heidihorton
    heidihorton Posts: 110 Member
    Always very crampy and tired but mostly stick to the routine. I do crave salt though, chips!
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I listen to my body and on my really bad day, if my body needs rest, I sleep longer. I don't believe in working against your own body unless you have some sort of competition to be in. I know I will work out again when the cramps subside, so during the hardest bit I only do yoga or walk around for errands. I know I will continue to work out if I take a day off from strenuous workouts, so sometimes a day of extra sleep is better for me.

    The other 5 days are usually fine and I exercise and eat as usual.

    I don't weigh in because I am addicted to the scale and this is a good time not to weigh in. If I do, I see I've gained and I say screw it and binge. I think it would be better for me to weigh in once per month or not at all, actually.
  • southern_star
    southern_star Posts: 89 Member
    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.

    I am jealous lol
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    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


    Guess I never though about drinking more water to subside bloating, I'll have to try harder to drink more water. Cranky...yeah that hulk comes out.lol
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I go on a rampage destroying villages and eating all the peasants. It's a pretty decent workout.

    You always crack me up. Peasants are tasty dipped in ranch.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I feel like your first period is something you should probably discuss with your mother, rather than strangers on the internet. Good luck!
  • hbm616
    hbm616 Posts: 377 Member
    I read that all the hormones make you able to workout more or harder (or something like that) so I enjoy challenging myself at the gym during this time. Exercise also basically eliminates my cramps...and allows me to indulge in cravings haha
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
    I go on a rampage destroying villages and eating all the peasants. It's a pretty decent workout.

    You always crack me up. Peasants are tasty dipped in ranch.

    I prefer chipotle mayo :tongue:
  • sarahg148
    sarahg148 Posts: 701 Member
    I'll still WI but know that if it's not what I expect, that it's due to water retention from period and/or the extra food I've eaten. It usually drops a few lbs the following week. HOWEVER, if I feel expecially bloated, then I'll skip that WI for the week and look forward to the following week when bloat is gone and I'm down on the scale.
  • Cook_27
    Cook_27 Posts: 51 Member
    I listen to my body and on my really bad day, if my body needs rest, I sleep longer. I don't believe in working against your own body unless you have some sort of competition to be in. I know I will work out again when the cramps subside, so during the hardest bit I only do yoga or walk around for errands. I know I will continue to work out if I take a day off from strenuous workouts, so sometimes a day of extra sleep is better for me.

    The other 5 days are usually fine and I exercise and eat as usual.

    I don't weigh in because I am addicted to the scale and this is a good time not to weigh in. If I do, I see I've gained and I say screw it and binge. I think it would be better for me to weigh in once per month or not at all, actually.


    That's my thing Im afraid to weigh myself and see an extra pound when I've been working my butt off! May just do it once then wait until after this week before trying again.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    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.

    Please don't take this personally, but reading this makes me want to punch someone.
  • elpiper
    elpiper Posts: 183 Member
    apprently i don't do much differently and forget to grab a pad or tampon on the way to the gym. Then....i complete my run feeling like i've wet my pants. oh...why? because I managed to leak all over myself. God i'm sexy.
  • VpinkLotus
    VpinkLotus Posts: 849 Member
    I don't bother weighing myself, it will only make me cry. I work out the same amount but def eat a lot worse. My body makes me! Last time I legit took a chocolate bar and dipped it right into the peanut butter jar. What? Don't you judge me... ;-)
  • cosmic0074
    cosmic0074 Posts: 91 Member
    I karate chop b*tches in the throat.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    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?

    Less focus on the swimming leg of my triathlon.

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    I karate chop b*tches in the throat.

    I pity the fool

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  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Since this is your first time.
    Have your Dad take you to the store for the girl products.
    Everything will be fine champ.
  • deja_blu
    deja_blu Posts: 359 Member
    I eat what I want for the first day or two. I don't get outrageous with what I eat but I don't deny myself anything. A little salt, a little sugar, a little fat and I am happy. I still lose during that time too.
  • Sunshine2plus2
    Sunshine2plus2 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Its hard for me to know for certain when my time of the month is as I am on Mirena but in the past month I still managed to loss 16 pds so its not effected so far! Still do the same thing everyday!!
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    I make people hate me when I'm on my period. It's quite an accomplishment because I'm adorable.
  • Cheeky_0102
    Cheeky_0102 Posts: 408 Member
    I have read and heard that your liver is the organ that helps metabolize the extra hormones in your body, so if you are eating healthier and being more active, you should notice you have less obnoxious symptoms! I notice that depending on how much I'm drinking and how much crappy food I'm eating. The hard part is your body fights back by making you crave takeout, chocolate and pink wine!
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
    Sacrifice a goat.
  • VpinkLotus
    VpinkLotus Posts: 849 Member
    I have read and heard that your liver is the organ that helps metabolize the extra hormones in your body, so if you are eating healthier and being more active, you should notice you have less obnoxious symptoms! I notice that depending on how much I'm drinking and how much crappy food I'm eating. The hard part is your body fights back by making you crave takeout, chocolate and pink wine!

    Hmmmm, that's interesting.
  • EmmaKarney
    EmmaKarney Posts: 690 Member
    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.

    I am jealous lol

    Surely I can't be the ONLY female on MFP who doesn't have PMS/Cramps/water retention?
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    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.

    I am jealous lol

    Surely I can't be the ONLY female on MFP who doesn't have PMS/Cramps/water retention?

    No, you are not.. last month, I didn't gain any weight - I lost.
  • LabMonkeySteph85
    LabMonkeySteph85 Posts: 64
    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.

    I want to be you.
  • EmmaKarney
    EmmaKarney Posts: 690 Member
    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.

    I want to be you.

    I had a hella bad time of it in my teens and twenties and then as soon as I hit 30 it all stopped and has been a breeze since.
  • demorelli
    demorelli Posts: 508 Member
    Drink extra water is my number one theme, although I've been trying to do that more throughout the month as well. Otherwise it just depends on how bad my symptoms are. If they're not bothering me, I still exercise as usual. I usually don't weigh myself but if I do I don't let the number bother me, after all it's still lower than the number I started with.
  • djshari
    djshari Posts: 513 Member
    I get migraines and that means I take imitrex which turns me into a zombie sometimes so I get more sleep and take a lot more pills.
  • adorable_aly
    adorable_aly Posts: 398 Member
    I become an emotional wreck, so for the safety of everyone I confine myself to my flat with a hot water bottle and ibuprofen. I do some pilates and on less painful days I do workout dvd's (turbofire/30ds). I try and eat my best... sometimes it works... sometimes not...
  • krissy_krossy
    krissy_krossy Posts: 307 Member
    I weigh daily and still do during that time. I don't let the higher numbers bother me. I still eat within my calorie goal and exercise the same. TMI, but mine's been 2 weeks long since stopping HBC so I'd lose half the month if I didn't do the same thing.

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