time of the month...ladies what exercises should i do?

No, IT is not gross. If you want to say that some PEOPLE are gross because of the habits they keep, then yes.

But no one should be discouraged from swimming. Be corteous to others and do what needs to be done to leave the pool like you found it, but that applies to every day really. Be clean, safe, corteous, respectful, but there is NO reason not to swim while on that time of the month.

If you read my comment thoroughly I said not all but a lot. Not many respectful woman out there. I can guarantee you that 8 out of ten bathrooms I visit regularly have at least one if not ALL- YES i SAID all-I had visited nice places where every toilet has been darn near catastrophied -period stools left behind with TP all over the darn place like it was their house. So like I said I didn't say ALL if you had read me clearly….gross
To prove-I also said that yeah if its THE ONLY time you get to swim and it happens to be your period then ok fine I guess whatever and hope I am not there too but you got some ghetto girls-meaning just anyone who just don't care about you or me or themselves and they can be of any type-white, blue pink colored skin whatever but you got some rich ghetto people and poor ghetto people that just don't care and that is where i was getting with all that and IDK but its gross it happens they happen and it gross

No, IT is not gross. If you want to say that some PEOPLE are gross because of the habits they keep, then yes.

But no one should be discouraged from swimming. Be corteous to others and do what needs to be done to leave the pool like you found it, but that applies to every day really. Be clean, safe, corteous, respectful, but there is NO reason not to swim while on that time of the month.

If you read my comment thoroughly I said not all but a lot. Not many respectful woman out there. I can guarantee you that 8 out of ten bathrooms I visit regularly have at least one if not ALL- YES i SAID all-I had visited nice places where every toilet has been darn near catastrophied -period stools left behind with TP all over the darn place like it was their house. So like I said I didn't say ALL if you had read me clearly….gross

You are replying that I'm not reading your comments when it doesn't seem that you are reading mine.

I am making a differentiation between something natural that happens to women and women themselves. IT is not gross. Some people than less than desirable grooming habits. There's a difference.

So the reply to "should I swim in that time of the month?" should not be "eewww eewww icky gross cooties," it should be "Sure! Just be respectful, buy the proper products, make sure you think of others and ensure you take the steps necessary to be clean and safe."

(although not even "safe" because even with blood you cannot catch anything in the pool, so it's just the "clean" part).

Its still gross & yes I did read your comments except the last 2- goodnight :yawn:

So guys, does anyone ever get cravings and bloating during their period? I've gained like 0.5lb? Anyone else experience this? Wtf?

Let me preface this by saying I am not a doctor. That being said, your symptoms sound excessive. Gaining 0.1-0.2 lbs is typical. 0.5 is downright scary. I would take a pregnancy test, you could just be spotting. If negative, the bloating symptoms tell me you likely have a fatal infectious disease. Accumulation of abdominal fluid would explain all of your symptoms. This CAN be triggered by several very deadly viruses. Don't take these symptoms lightly. You are clearly not healthy. Please seek medical attention immediately, preferably near the CDC and away from me and my drinking water.

getting a walk and swimming are what works for me. Even though I will be all crampy and have all the symptoms that SUCK bad, I know that once I start an activity that I will start to feel better. In fact I have to make myself do it but since I started staying so active my symptoms have reduced significantly and my mood during this time has improved. IT helps out in the relationship department as far as me feeling not so irritated and miserable so we don't argue as much during the dreaded tom. I just don't jog or hit the weights as hard on those days but I definitely stay active. Pretty much anything can be exercise as long as it gets your heart rate up and you sweat. Clean the house. Swim. Walk. Play at the park. BIke ride. Thank god for Tylenol, motrin, pamprin if you can handle the caffeine ( I cant, it messes with my coffee and I feel od'd on caffeine when I take it) and tampons. TMI maybe but sport tampons are the best. For food on these days I keep the carbs low, the gassy foods like broccoli or beans low or avoid them, Lots of water helps out a lot too.

Edit: I also get more hungry during this time, so I just split my calories into six meals and that keeps me satisfied and not so ravenous feeling. Protein and fiber always are my go tos.

Swimming during your period is not gross. WHat is gross is that anyone doesn't practice good hygiene. Shoot most of us are adults and have been dealing with this since we were like eleven so its a way of life and a smart person knows how to take care of themselves. I don't thing its any nastier than swimming in the pool with kids not your own, who knows what they are doing in there. Or someone who doesn't use the shower before coming in. Or someone who gets water in their nose or mouth and spits it out. Its whatever. That is why chlorine was invented. Get over yourself and go eat a **** ton of food and lay around for three days and gain weight and wonder why while I will be working out, swimming and losing weight or at least maintaining for the week. This is why tampon sport was invented. They are like a gift from the gods. :drinker: :laugh:

The only thing that changes for me is the amount of Ibuprofen I take. Business as usual for me. Mother Nature doesn't take time off (Damn her!), so neither do I.

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This thread has made me chuckle.
The answer to 'should I go swimming on my period' shouldn't be 'no', from the sounds of it it should be 'noone should go swimming just incase someone who is on their period has been in there before you'. Lol.

Personally my period doesn't stop me doing anything, but then I don't get severe cramps. I still swim (gasp). The only thing is tries to make me do is eat more. Oh and want sex more. Now there's a topic for you. Ha!

Oh it makes me horny too!

Luckily my BF is a good sport about that thing, best time and feeling for me, a little messy for him

But the intensity for me make is worth it to him what a good man i have!

Lol glad to know I'm not the only one!

I think what you need to do, is realize that all is possible. Nothing should inhibit your freedoms.
I suggest reading "The Secret." It will help you unlock the barriers in your mind and allow your physical form to be limitless.


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seriously i just go and work out, periods are just a excuse to get out of training

seriously i just go and work out, periods are just a excuse to get out of training

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So guys, does anyone ever get cravings and bloating during their period? I've gained like 0.5lb? Anyone else experience this? Wtf?

Let me preface this by saying I am not a doctor. That being said, your symptoms sound excessive. Gaining 0.1-0.2 lbs is typical. 0.5 is downright scary. I would take a pregnancy test, you could just be spotting. If negative, the bloating symptoms tell me you likely have a fatal infectious disease. Accumulation of abdominal fluid would explain all of your symptoms. This CAN be triggered by several very deadly viruses. Don't take these symptoms lightly. You are clearly not healthy. Please seek medical attention immediately, preferably near the CDC and away from me and my drinking water.

Lol - Quite possibly the best post ever

So guys, does anyone ever get cravings and bloating during their period? I've gained like 0.5lb? Anyone else experience this? Wtf?

Let me preface this by saying I am not a doctor. That being said, your symptoms sound excessive. Gaining 0.1-0.2 lbs is typical. 0.5 is downright scary. I would take a pregnancy test, you could just be spotting. If negative, the bloating symptoms tell me you likely have a fatal infectious disease. Accumulation of abdominal fluid would explain all of your symptoms. This CAN be triggered by several very deadly viruses. Don't take these symptoms lightly. You are clearly not healthy. Please seek medical attention immediately, preferably near the CDC and away from me and my drinking water.

Your dry, sarcastic wit has me enthralled. I think I'm in love with you

I barely exercise when it first comes that day(which starts off light) I will do something then because I know for the next few days I don't want to... I stay prepared with dark chocolate or low calorie treats to fight cravings.. lately skinny cow... but if I do feel ok on occasions, I normally just take a walk..... I have read numerous places that exercise actually does help during the time! :-)

If I'm not having any sort of complications (from time to time I will get a menstrual migraine and those things are the WORST!), then I love doing yoga! Not only are you able to get exercise benefits (depending upon what type of yoga/class you're doing) but there are also poses that help with cramps, bloating, tension, headaches-- so it's definitely a benefit to go during ToM.