Periods and weight loss

Most definitely, TOM does "seem" to affect weight loss although it's all mostly just down to water retention. For me I tend to be up to 4lbs up during TOM but once it's gone those lbs go away and sometimes a few more too! Don't worry too much about it. Just keep doing what you're doing. Once you get used to your body's pattern you be fine.

I tend to retain water during TOM so I do gain a lb or 2 I also fond that I used to get the munchies a few days before and would always grab for the wrong snacks I don't do that anymore so I know that once TOM is over I will lose the water weight and would not have put on any weight

I can tell you, as a registered nurse among other things :laugh: that just prior to starting your period and during until about 2-5 days after it ends you may be 2-7 lbs higher than normal due to fluid retention. You can feel more bloated and just plain "UGH" for lack of a better term But all will be well in the end because if you stick to your guns you'll be more than a few pounds lower when you weigh in again! Good luck!

Thanks for everyones comments-I have been going through this & for the past week been extremely discouraged because I havent lost anything But now I know why!!!!