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Ah, this question, almost always the deal when you open a "ladies only" thread
Personally, I think that unless you have a specific condition that warrants extra care during this time, you're doing a disservice to yourself to lay around. Not only does it interrupt a workout routine, but you are more likely to eat more than you should. Women, in turn, tend to beat themselves up over being off on calories, which doesn't help the situation. So you have to ask yourself, can you make it a intake-only calorie management day?
Rest days are generally important for any successful workout plan, but this doesn't mean sitting around and staying in bed. If you're up and about, just do a little extra. Walk more at the store, get up from your desk at work more often, do something light but still active if it is really bothering you.
We like to give ourselves excuses so that we don't have to do what we know we should be doing. The *gasp* period is a classic and quite overly used excuse. If you bleed heavy, I'd put in a Soft Cup and go on with your bad self.
If your periods are so bad that they keep you from wanting to do anything, it's time to talk to your doctor.
I love your attitude. You rock!0 -
you actually burn more fat during your cycle per Rachel Cosgrove. If you don't know who she is just google her.0
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you actually burn more fat during your cycle per Rachel Cosgrove. If you don't know who she is just google her.
Yeah, I noticed I usually drop 2 pounds after mine is done.0 -
depends on the "leak factor"
^^This^^
I've never had cramps, but I've seen friends who were in no shape for exercise.
If you can, you should, but if not, don't feel guilty about it. I try to get exercise during that time because I crave porterhouse steaks and other high iron/high calorie foods that I don't crave any other time, so I kind of have to work out.0 -
It all depends on you! Try to push yourself to workout if you can. But please don't let anyone make you feel bad if you can't! I know it's fun to have the "If I can do it, so can you" attitude. But some women literally can't do much of anything during that time. I used to be one of them.
Bottom line is, every person is different. Do what you can. There is no actual "rule" that you shouldn't workout during your tom.0 -
Well for me the first day usually involves being curled up in a ball either feeling like I'm going to vomit or actually vomiting due to the pain, so I skip that day.
Day 2 is better on the vomiting front but it pretty much hurts to do things, even stretching sometimes makes me feel ill.
After that then I go to the gym as normal though.
Just work around how you feel. Don't use it as an excuse, but if you are physically unable to exercise then give yourself a rest day
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I just took two Ibuprofen because that is all I have but that stuff usually never works for me.
Take 3 or 4.
Um, no don't, overdosing is bad.
If they are 200mg take 2, if they are 400mg take one.
No more!!0 -
Well I don't go to the gym on Sundays and since tomorrow is Sunday, I figured it wouldn't hurt me to go today.0
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Certain exercises are actually helpful. I get bad lower back cramps, so bicep curls, eliptical, etc. don't work for me the first couple of days. I often just do stretches on my first day.0
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I just took two Ibuprofen because that is all I have but that stuff usually never works for me.
Take 3 or 4.
Um, no don't, overdosing is bad.
If they are 200mg take 2, if they are 400mg take one.
No more!!
3 or 4 isn't an overdose. Prescription ibuprofen is 800 mg.0 -
This TOM I only skipped one day. Normally I just pop a Midol and do something, even if it's just 15 minutes on the elliptical, mostly to keep the routine going if nothing else.
I have extremely heavy periods (to the point where I can ONLY use pads because Tampons... yeah... NO. AND extreme cramps. I find that on weeks that I work out, the cramping is a lot easier to deal with and shorter in duration. I'm hoping this improves as I lose weight...0 -
I was wondering if it is okay to not work out during your period or until it at least lightens up?
When I was in high school I had such bad pains during my period that I'd have to miss school and I'd spend the day at home crying and throwing up.
When I got to college, I joined the rowing team, greatly increasing my physical activity. The period pain disappeared. I've heard other women who have similar experiences. If you have pain from your monthly, there's a good chance that increasing your physical activity and fitness will help to get rid of that pain.
It worked for me.0 -
I just took two Ibuprofen because that is all I have but that stuff usually never works for me.
Take 3 or 4.
Um, no don't, overdosing is bad.
If they are 200mg take 2, if they are 400mg take one.
No more!!
3 or 4 isn't an overdose. Prescription ibuprofen is 800 mg.
I have to second you here. I'm not a doctor, and certainly don't take 800mg if you were told not to because of a health problem. But, when I have bad cramps or a migraine, I will easily take 800mg of ibuprofen in a day. I don't do this for consecutive days, because ibuprofen does harm to stomach lining over time.
The bottle actually says "do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours" which means you can safely take 1200mg of ibuprofen in ONE DAY - NOT consecutive. Just for one day.
DEFINITELY don't confuse ibuprofen with acetaminophen either - this is what is in Midol. Don't double up your Midols. Bad news.0 -
I just took two Ibuprofen because that is all I have but that stuff usually never works for me.
Take 3 or 4.
Um, no don't, overdosing is bad.
If they are 200mg take 2, if they are 400mg take one.
No more!!
3 or 4 isn't an overdose. Prescription ibuprofen is 800 mg.
I have to second you here. I'm not a doctor, and certainly don't take 800mg if you were told not to because of a health problem. But, when I have bad cramps or a migraine, I will easily take 800mg of ibuprofen in a day. I don't do this for consecutive days, because ibuprofen does harm to stomach lining over time.
The bottle actually says "do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours" which means you can safely take 1200mg of ibuprofen in ONE DAY - NOT consecutive. Just for one day.
DEFINITELY don't confuse ibuprofen with acetaminophen either - this is what is in Midol. Don't double up your Midols. Bad news.
I'm a pharmacy student.
There is a reason 600mg and 800mg are only available on prescription.
You shouldn't take that much unless your doctor tells you to. Just because you can take 6 (1200mg) in a day doesn't mean you should take it all at once.
ETA: If you take too much it might not be serious, but in some cases it is.
Ibuprofen causes gastric ulceration which can cause gastric bleeding. It can also affect your CNS causing issues such as drowsiness and dizziness, and could potentially put you in a coma in ICU.
Not worth the risk IMO.0 -
I just took two Ibuprofen because that is all I have but that stuff usually never works for me.
Take 3 or 4.
Um, no don't, overdosing is bad.
If they are 200mg take 2, if they are 400mg take one.
No more!!
3 or 4 isn't an overdose. Prescription ibuprofen is 800 mg.
I have to second you here. I'm not a doctor, and certainly don't take 800mg if you were told not to because of a health problem. But, when I have bad cramps or a migraine, I will easily take 800mg of ibuprofen in a day. I don't do this for consecutive days, because ibuprofen does harm to stomach lining over time.
The bottle actually says "do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours" which means you can safely take 1200mg of ibuprofen in ONE DAY - NOT consecutive. Just for one day.
DEFINITELY don't confuse ibuprofen with acetaminophen either - this is what is in Midol. Don't double up your Midols. Bad news.
I'm a pharmacy student.
There is a reason 600mg and 800mg are only available on prescription.
You shouldn't take that much unless your doctor tells you to. Just because you can take 6 (1200mg) in a day doesn't mean you should take it all at once.
I'm married to a pharmacist. He says one day of 800 mg of ibuprofen is fine.0 -
I find I need 4 liquid Advil every 4-6 hours to get through the 1st 2 days of my period 2 wouldn't even touch it. This is the advice my OBGYN gave. If you take 800 mg ib brouphen (Advil, Motrin) the first couple of days, it can lighten your flow. Mine is stupid heavy. It really does help. Also orgasms and sex can shorten your period and ease cramping. Just make sure you eat with it. 800 mg of Ib brouphen is the prescription strength. Always eat with it. Even if you don't feel like it is hurting you , it can cause stomach ulcers. Stupid curse.....0
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This TOM I only skipped one day. Normally I just pop a Midol and do something, even if it's just 15 minutes on the elliptical, mostly to keep the routine going if nothing else.
I have extremely heavy periods (to the point where I can ONLY use pads because Tampons... yeah... NO. AND extreme cramps. I find that on weeks that I work out, the cramping is a lot easier to deal with and shorter in duration. I'm hoping this improves as I lose weight...
Have you ever grid menstrual cups? I use Instead which is like a diaphragm but there are also the Moon Cup and the Diva cup which fit differently. I would blow through a tampon and pad in less than an hour. The cups are amazing. I am able to go 8 hours with just a panty liner as a back up. There is a learning curve for removal and "dumping" but once I tried it and got it, I have never looked back. Also with the instead you can have sex without the mess. Just fits like the diaphragm so it works well for when Aunt Flow decides to show up on vacation or Valentine's day.0 -
I was wondering if it is okay to not work out during your period or until it at least lightens up?
When I was in high school I had such bad pains during my period that I'd have to miss school and I'd spend the day at home crying and throwing up.
When I got to college, I joined the rowing team, greatly increasing my physical activity. The period pain disappeared. I've heard other women who have similar experiences. If you have pain from your monthly, there's a good chance that increasing your physical activity and fitness will help to get rid of that pain.
It worked for me.
I have been working out so I hope when I lose more weight that it will get better.0
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