Do your measurements change at TTOM?

capriqueen
capriqueen Posts: 976 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I checked my measurements on the 24th day of my cycle. They are all the same as when I statted though I lost 8 pounds..are measurements higher during TTOM?

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  • bunbunzee44
    bunbunzee44 Posts: 592 Member
    yes that is very common during TOM :) so ditch the scale and tape for that time
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Nope
  • TruckersWifeTruckersLife
    TruckersWifeTruckersLife Posts: 408 Member
    Yes with me personally I bloat and put on weight so I don't go near the scales for that week or do any measurements I do measurements about ever 3 weeks or so
  • capriqueen
    capriqueen Posts: 976 Member
    The tape shows a higher value too! Its very demoralizing :-(:-( I lost 8 pounds but no nches??
  • needtoloseafewpounds
    needtoloseafewpounds Posts: 161 Member
    It's normal to bloat during TTOM ^-^ I usually weigh in if I'm really curious near day 3-4 though because that's when most of my bloating seems to calm down. If you can "weight for the week" (sorry for the pun) then you can go ahead and wait as it is more comfortable to the mentality of some :)
  • capriqueen
    capriqueen Posts: 976 Member
    Yeah, most people report an increase in weight. Do you find your measurements to increase too?
  • needtoloseafewpounds
    needtoloseafewpounds Posts: 161 Member
    Yeah, most people report an increase in weight. Do you find your measurements to increase too?

    Yes, it is normal for breasts and the stomach to bloat/swell during TTOM. Since the uteris is close to the waist line, I can imagine that the area would swell as well. It's best not to worry about measurements or weight when you know your body is not stable. Hope you feel better soon <3
  • stacyhaddenham
    stacyhaddenham Posts: 211 Member
    Oh yes TOM is a B*&&^ and will screw up every measurement possible. I gained 1/2 an inch last month. But the good news is that TOM changes are temporary, so measure again a day or to after your cycle ends and see where you are.
  • capriqueen
    capriqueen Posts: 976 Member
    Thanks guys :-) I was kind of demotivated because I thought I was starting to see progress after I stepped on the scale. Guess Ill have to try after Aunt flow.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Nothing to worry about, it's not fat gain. It's just water retention, and yes, it does cause you to bloat and increase your measurements and weight. Some ladies don't experience this, but the vast majority of us do. It's normal and quite expected.

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