POLL for the LADIES!!

back before i had my hysterectomy (and even sometimes still as i still have my ovaries), i would crave protein the week of my cycle, like i couldn't get enough and i ALWAYS gained during that week. usually because i probably not making healthy protein choices and it would add more fat, but i always had swelling issues during that week too.

It hasn't been as bad since i had my surgery, but i notice that i still occasionally get that protein craving, i'm just now trying to make it healthier protien choices. I think a lot of women struggle with TOM and weight issues.

I gain the week before. It's probably water weight though (I suspect).

I used to have the WORST TOM's :sick: But since I've been keeping up with my exercise, lost some weight and built up muscle, I barely notice much change anymore. I know this sounds cheezy - but it's true. I'll get a little of a lower tummy bloat (I have it now since I'm due to start next week) but that's it: I just work out a little xtra, add in my yoga or do xtra T'ai Chi at nite when I get home and it seems to help a lot :flowerforyou:
I do have a tendency to drink a little xtra water during that time since it combats that bloat, and I'll also drink Rooibos Tea (African Red Tea) which helps with water retention, add a little honey & lemon & it helps with cramps & over-all yucky feelings!).

I don't dread TOM as much as I used to a year ago. It just means I won't wear lite coloured pants (just in case ), but doesn't stop me from doing anything else (xcept for the rock wall climb at Universal Studios - my fiance always wants to do that when it's that time for me.. GRRR!!! I want to do it, too but that's the only thing that is uncomfortable to do - something with the harness cutting into certain areas...!)

I watch my sodium the week before to limit the water retention, but I still tend to *not* loose any weight the week before my TOM.

i have been on a hella huge plateau lately, BUT when I am losing, I do gain the week before and then usually lose it all again the next week. (as long as i don't go on a girly binge of chocolate and salt...lol)

Do you usually lose more or just the same amount you gained? I'm afraid being a woman is going to mess up my progress. LOL

It kind of varies but usually it is a little more than I gained, and then the next week i may have a bigger loss. Hard to say these days due to stupid plateau i can't get off.

I definately gain weight. I gained two pounds this month throughout TOM. I usually don't see it, unless weigh myself though. It doesn't effect the fit of my pants or anything. When it's over, I lose the extra water weight and weigh what I did before I got it.

Shannon

Do you gain weight during the TOM? Or do you have trouble the week before or after? I haven't ever noticed it, but last week I had a HELL of a time with the scale & now it's my TOM so I thought maybe those two things were related?? Also, what happens the week after? Extra weight loss usually? THanks for the help.