Your thoughts (girls only please)
gabrielleelliott90
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Okay, for about 2- 4 weeks now I have had this 2lb gain. I did have a 3 day binge awhile ago, and since then it's hung on. I am currently menstruating and I NEVER weigh myself during this time, but I decided to. It's still there. I don't know if it is waterweight or not. Yes, I have had some days where I have gone over calories a few times since then, but I have been trying to stick to my 1615 amount.... I don't know if it is waterweight or what.
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I always always always gain as much as 5 lbs during menstruation and it lasts a couple days after. My guess would be water weight. Don't freak until after your period is over.0
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2 pounds is practically a normal daily fluctuation. I'd weigh yourself again after your period. It very well could be water weight. I sometimes notice if I've been eating a lot of salt or even sugar that can increase my water retention.
I think it's also fairly normal to reach a plateau point, but someone else may be able to speak to this further. (And may, in fact, refute me completely!)0 -
Whenever it's that time of the month I always -always- gain and it is infuriating. Don't judge yourself on it though and wait a couple days after its over to weigh yourself. You're doing great though!0
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Agree with both above - wait until after your period and 2 pounds could be just a normal bounce. I definitely gain water weight esp. before a period. This is a long term deal so don't stress with the short term stuff. :-)0
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I also always fluctuate 2-4 lbs every month. It usually starts 4-5 days before my period and sticks around for a few days after. I wouldn't worry about it.0
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Totally gain bloat weight around my period. I would not worry too much and weigh yourself after it is gone.0
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Stop weighing yourself.
Eat well, take care of yourself.
Get back on the scale in about 5 days.
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Yeah don't worry about it yet.
Yesterday I weighed 226.8 and did not go over my calories..haven't gone over at all for several days. Today I wake up to 228. Ugh! lol. It's just an irritant. Hang in there till after your period is over. Be sure to drink lots of water and don't go too high on your sodium. Also if you're exercising a lot that will make you retain water as well. 0 -
Walk away from the scale.0
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When I have an overeating meal and gain 2#, it sticks around for almost 2 weeks. I've accepted that it's what happens when I decide to eat what I want for one meal.0
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Just continue to keep track of calories to make sure you're in a deficit. Weight fluctuations happen..a lot.
I apparently gained four pounds last week. I had started strength training. I'm eating within my calories so I'm chalking it up to fluctuations.
I also gain a few pounds during ovulation and menstruation that always comes off a week or so later.0 -
gabrielleelliott90 wrote: »Okay, for about 2- 4 weeks now I have had this 2lb gain. I did have a 3 day binge awhile ago, and since then it's hung on. I am currently menstruating and I NEVER weigh myself during this time, but I decided to. It's still there. I don't know if it is waterweight or not. Yes, I have had some days where I have gone over calories a few times since then, but I have been trying to stick to my 1615 amount.... I don't know if it is waterweight or what.
Weight fluctuates and isn't always linear. During my TOM I can gain up to 6 pounds.
Take a deep breath, and walk away from the scale for a little while.0 -
Ahhh...ovulation causes weight gain/water retention too? Not just menstruation? Man, we are really hit all the way around. No fair. LOL0
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It may be an odd question, but how's your pooper? Constipation can lead to major weight gain. Fun fact: up to 13lbs of your weight can be fecal matter. It's not uncommon for people to poop less once they start losing weight because their bodies want to hold onto things longer.0
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gabrielleelliott90 wrote: »Okay, for about 2- 4 weeks now I have had this 2lb gain. I did have a 3 day binge awhile ago, and since then it's hung on. I am currently menstruating and I NEVER weigh myself during this time, but I decided to. It's still there. I don't know if it is waterweight or not. Yes, I have had some days where I have gone over calories a few times since then, but I have been trying to stick to my 1615 amount.... I don't know if it is waterweight or what.
I not trying to be mean here. But, what difference does it make? Stressing out about it is not going to change it.
Just stick to your calorie goal as consistently as you can, exercise as consistently as you can, and move on with your life. You can't control precisely when and how much weight you lose. All you can do is work your plan. The weight comes off when it comes off.
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blktngldhrt wrote: »
Same. my cramps around ovulation are sometimes worse then menstruation.
It's really not fair
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I don't have cramps...but I can tell when I'm ovulating because I feel extra "frisky" if you know what I mean. Like, rawr frisky. LOL Never thought about the possibility of water retention.0
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TOM is an evil guy (time of month)...... Don't worry about the gain, its your body's rollercoaster of life...it happens :-) Take it from a person that is still on that dayum ride lol at 52 yrs:-)0
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I gained 5 pounds last time I had my period and it took a week to come off even though I gained it overnight. It totally sucks!0
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gabrielleelliott90 wrote: »Okay, for about 2- 4 weeks now I have had this 2lb gain. I did have a 3 day binge awhile ago, and since then it's hung on. I am currently menstruating and I NEVER weigh myself during this time, but I decided to. It's still there. I don't know if it is waterweight or not. Yes, I have had some days where I have gone over calories a few times since then, but I have been trying to stick to my 1615 amount.... I don't know if it is waterweight or what.
Stop with the cheat days so frequently, try once every 3-4 weeks.
Around your menstrual cycle you can gain upwards of 10lbs.
weight loss is not linear, it's all over the place up and down up and down up and down, you have to stick to your calories and it will work just takes time.
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I not trying to be mean here. But, what difference does it make? Stressing out about it is not going to change it.
Because everyone obsesses over the scale? Our medical providers, our spouses, popular culture? Is it really a wonder that some of us develop an anxiety complex about numbers? And if you have an anxiety disorder, or OCD, or something else, it's even worse.
What difference does it make if someone is obsessed with the scale? People still have questions of 'Is this normal', and many of us don't have anyone else we can ask. (And yes OP, I fluctuate 6-10lbs during my cycle, frustrating, isn't it?)
It's really great for those of you that can weigh in once a month and then forget about it, but not everyone can do that. Some of us have really large weight fluctuations, and get lectures about it when we go see our physicians (who really should be more helpful), so we have to weigh more frequently so that we can show a trend. Or maybe we're just anxious and weight measurements are the easiest way for us to measure progress.
Sorry, I've seen a lot of 'get off the scale' lately, and it has been getting under my skin.
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TOM is an evil guy (time of month)...... Don't worry about the gain, its your body's rollercoaster of life...it happens :-) Take it from a person that is still on that dayum ride lol at 52 yrs:-)
^^This, LOL..... And I always joke and say I'd just as soon step on the scale after eating a whole pizza as to step on the scale at that time... the result would be pretty much the same and the pizza is a whole lot more fun!
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It takes 3,500 calories over and above your daily intake to gain a pound. So eating one huge meal isn't going to tip you over. More than likely you are retaining water.
Everyones body weight fluctuates daily between 2-5 lbs. Especially during the TOM most women bloat which causes the number on the scale to go up.
Stick to your calorie intake, exercise, drink more water (this will help with the retention) and relax.0 -
I try to put into perspective the importance of the scale as just ONE of the many tools I use to pay attention and mindful. I have been using the 'hunger scale' before, during and after I eat. That is a new concept for me and its keeping me aware of how I FEEL before I eat...(scale of 1-10) how I feel during...and especially after, (making sure I eat just to comfortable but not stuffed). I try to eat to feel like if I could I would eat a wee bit more, but don't. This makes it a sure thing to eat 3 meals a day, and a snack. The hunger scale is more important than the weight scale for me presently :-)0
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I not trying to be mean here. But, what difference does it make? Stressing out about it is not going to change it.
Because everyone obsesses over the scale? Our medical providers, our spouses, popular culture? Is it really a wonder that some of us develop an anxiety complex about numbers? And if you have an anxiety disorder, or OCD, or something else, it's even worse.
What difference does it make if someone is obsessed with the scale? People still have questions of 'Is this normal', and many of us don't have anyone else we can ask. (And yes OP, I fluctuate 6-10lbs during my cycle, frustrating, isn't it?)
It's really great for those of you that can weigh in once a month and then forget about it, but not everyone can do that. Some of us have really large weight fluctuations, and get lectures about it when we go see our physicians (who really should be more helpful), so we have to weigh more frequently so that we can show a trend. Or maybe we're just anxious and weight measurements are the easiest way for us to measure progress.
Sorry, I've seen a lot of 'get off the scale' lately, and it has been getting under my skin.
Where in my post do you see me instruct the OP to "get off the scale"?
For me, personally, it makes the most sense to weigh myself on a daily basis. I record the weight every day and keep a weighted average trend line. I observe the fluctuations and I know that they are perfectly normal.
Just like the OP, I, too, had a weekend a couple of weeks ago that included, shall we say "splurges". And, like the OP, subsequent to the "splurge weekend" I saw an increase in my weight, which I expected. It is normal glycogen replenishment. Also, like the OP, subsequent to the weekend of excess I had several days on which I exceeded my calorie goal. It has taken more than two weeks of better adherence to my calorie goal and consistently sticking with my exercise plan for me to recover from the "lost weekend" and get my weight back to where it was before I splurged.
That's just the way it is. You can't exceed your calorie goal excessively or maintain it inconsistently and not expect to see it reflected on the scale. But it's water under the bridge.
All that you can do is get back to working the plan. Adhere to your calorie goal, and exercise consistently.
Stressing and worrying won't help. Consistently sticking to your goals will.
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hmmm and I have gone completely off topic.....its the IM OLD ....(and Im stickin to it).0
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I not trying to be mean here. But, what difference does it make? Stressing out about it is not going to change it.
Because everyone obsesses over the scale? Our medical providers, our spouses, popular culture? Is it really a wonder that some of us develop an anxiety complex about numbers? And if you have an anxiety disorder, or OCD, or something else, it's even worse.
What difference does it make if someone is obsessed with the scale? People still have questions of 'Is this normal', and many of us don't have anyone else we can ask. (And yes OP, I fluctuate 6-10lbs during my cycle, frustrating, isn't it?)
It's really great for those of you that can weigh in once a month and then forget about it, but not everyone can do that. Some of us have really large weight fluctuations, and get lectures about it when we go see our physicians (who really should be more helpful), so we have to weigh more frequently so that we can show a trend. Or maybe we're just anxious and weight measurements are the easiest way for us to measure progress.
Sorry, I've seen a lot of 'get off the scale' lately, and it has been getting under my skin.
Thank you cheekitty! I try and weigh only once a week myself, I do have anxiety in general, recovering agorphobic and I do also have OCD. I personally think it is quite normal to become obsessed with the scale especially if one is calorie counting. It just shows we want to change ourselves for the better that much, which can never be a bad thing.
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a postive summertime thing to do Gabriellelliott90 is to get some chalk and find some cement around your apartment/home/patio. Make a scale that you can step onto on the cement with the chalk...and draw a rectangle where the numbers go. Then put your goal weight there. Periodically step on it and look. Your brain will see that, your body will try to make that happen :-) Its a great visual.0
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