Weigh in question/help! Ladies only

RachaelWinston
RachaelWinston Posts: 41 Member
edited November 19 in Motivation and Support
So as women we have that lovely time of the month filled with cramps, bloating, and water rentention -_- yes the great period. So my question is do you log your weigh ins during that week? I like to log everyday or so just to see natural fluctuations based on what I eat and see the overall downward trend despite some spikes. This keeps me motivated but I know that doesn't work for all. However, my period makes huge spikes even if I am keeping in my calorie count and eating pretty well with a few extra bits of chocolate here and there lol seeing it on my chart just depresses me! What do you do?

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  • scg17
    scg17 Posts: 88 Member
    I weigh daily, but take 5 days off that part of the month:)
  • lian27chime
    lian27chime Posts: 50 Member
    I log my weigh ins everyday too for same reason as you. My period does affect my weight loss for that week but not much. What I do is, I think of the coming week that I'll do better when my period is gone.
  • WickedPineapple
    WickedPineapple Posts: 698 Member
    If it depresses you, then don't do it.
  • RebeccaD22
    RebeccaD22 Posts: 202 Member
    I agree, just don't weigh yourself during that time. If it makes you unhappy, don't torture yourself. Why bother to weigh yourself and see a number that you know isn't completely accurate because you are so bloated and heavy from water weight!?

    Good luck! :)
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I weigh every day.
  • DoreenaV1975
    DoreenaV1975 Posts: 567 Member
    I weigh myself every day but only log when I lose.
  • RaeB1013
    RaeB1013 Posts: 265 Member
    I weigh in every Monday morning and still count it, even during lady days :blush:
  • CorlissaEats
    CorlissaEats Posts: 493 Member
    edited June 2015
    I track it based on my cycle. I official count my weight about 8 days after the start of my cycle because its typically my lowest day each month and the best indicator of progress. The rest of the days is just data...
  • ElsaVonMarmalade
    ElsaVonMarmalade Posts: 154 Member
    It doesn't bother me because I know what's causing it and that it will go away in due time.
  • EmmaFitzwilliam
    EmmaFitzwilliam Posts: 482 Member
    I weigh in daily.

    Even without that cause, my weight has significant fluctuations. If that is an additional factor, I just say, "Oh - that's a factor. No wonder I have been cranky and hungry. This will sort itself out in about 10 days."

    I find that not stressing over meeting my body's cravings (seriously, I get some days where I feel like, "Give me MEAT or I will *cut* you!!" or "I will have the chocolate and the carbs NOW!!!") actually gives me power to manage some of them. And if I go over the goal - not a limit - a few days, what do my macros look like? What does my weekly average look like? It takes 3500 excess calories to make a pound; I didn't eat 10,500 *extra* calories beyond the recommended number, and the recommended number is calculated for weight loss, so I would have needed at least 12,000 calories instead of 10,500. Math wins.
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    I use a Fitbit Aria scale, so it logs automatically. I actually think it's probably good for motivation, because seeing the pattern makes me less likely to feel discouraged when it starts happening again each month like clockwork.
  • TaurianDoll
    TaurianDoll Posts: 111 Member
    edited June 2015
    I weigh myself every Tuesday. Let's just say that I didn't weigh myself this Tuesday...I didn't want to feel discouraged.

    But my clothes were fitting looser so I got cocky and weighed myself today and wish I hadn't. Oh well...
  • RachaelWinston
    RachaelWinston Posts: 41 Member
    Thanks for the input y'all! I'm glad I'm not alone in this!
  • ani_terzyan
    ani_terzyan Posts: 35 Member
    I weigh in daily and look forward to the magical whoosh! I always go up like crazy around TOM but lose about 3 lbs right after...it really is magical :smile:
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I try not to weigh myself when I'm ovulating, right before, during, or directly after my period. Basically there's only a week long window when I can get an accurate reading haha.
  • ManiacalLaugh
    ManiacalLaugh Posts: 1,048 Member
    If it makes you feel bad, certainly don't do it. There's really no reason to weigh in more than once a week unless you're super curious about your own trends or just like to keep meticulous records (I fall into this category).

    Personally, I love to weigh myself before, during, and after my period. Reason being, I usually gain a little before, but experience the "woosh" that's so commonly referred to here once the water weight disappears. The water weight usually keeps the scale higher than it should look, even though I'm still losing fat, so once it goes away, I can appreciate my loss as one larger number instead of small increments.

    Often (though not always) it's the time of the month when I experience the most loss. It almost is enough to make me look forward to my period... which is really saying something.
  • Gena_Beana
    Gena_Beana Posts: 66 Member
    I swear I jump up anywhere from 3 to 4 pounds during Aunt Flo's monthly visit. I just keep weighing, it doesn't really throw me for a loop too much like it used to. I don't, however, log anything unless I've LOST weight LOL.
  • CandiceMcD
    CandiceMcD Posts: 115 Member
    I log my weight once a week - but on period week, if its a lot higher, I skip logging that week. I weigh myself daily, but only log it on Fridays.
  • cnekniher
    cnekniher Posts: 71 Member
    My cycle never seems to follow the exact same numerical length, it varies month by month. So following a chart on when it's comin is hard for me. Anyone have any tell tale signs their body sends out saying it's coming? I only get PMS symptoms once it actually arives.
  • shivasgirl
    shivasgirl Posts: 23 Member
    cnekniher, have you tried www.cyclespage.com? It tracks for you and sends an email reminder to expect Aunt Flo within the next 4 days. I didnt think I was regular until I started using this, turns out I dont go every 28 days, but more like every 32 so it seemed off if I didnt have a period say in February...
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    I weigh in once a week and record the number whatever happens. I note when my period starts. I might stay the same or gain a couple of pounds. The next week any weight gained goes away. I know why it happens and it doesn't bother me.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    cnekniher wrote: »
    My cycle never seems to follow the exact same numerical length, it varies month by month. So following a chart on when it's comin is hard for me. Anyone have any tell tale signs their body sends out saying it's coming? I only get PMS symptoms once it actually arives.

    Just before my period starts I often get a migraine, my back might hurt, my breasts might feel heavy and tender, I might feel extra cold/hot, I might be super tired or hungry, and my skin breaks out with pimples. I might not have all of those happen but if I notice one or more of those events my period is usually on the way in the next few days. I also note my period on a calendar in my bathroom. It isn't always the same number of days but roughly the same time period.
    Also my dd gets her period around the same time I do so if she has started or I have then I know the other isn't far off.

  • aBlueCrayon
    aBlueCrayon Posts: 120 Member
    Mine isn't very consistent in days, I start for a few months at the end of the month and next thing you know, I'm starting a week and a half early. But like the post above mentioned, there are usually signs of it's impending arrival! Try tracking it, there are plenty of apps and websites out there to help you.

    As for the original topic, I weigh every day or every few days before I go to bed when I remember to. Unfortunately I have Aria so it automatically updates this app with my weight, but I'm kinda whatever about it since my diary is now public anyway. This upcoming period will be my first one since changing the way I eat and taking my weight, but I think I might only weigh myself once in this period and again when it's done. If it makes you uncomfortable to see the high number, I wouldn't suggest you do it though, no need in making yourself miserable :) Aunt Flo will do that enough to you.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I weigh myself, but I know I can expect a gain that week, and I usually don't log it.
  • RachaelWinston
    RachaelWinston Posts: 41 Member
    maniacallaugh wrote: »
    If it makes you feel bad, certainly don't do it. There's really no reason to weigh in more than once a week unless you're super curious about your own trends or just like to keep meticulous records (I fall into this category).

    Personally, I love to weigh myself before, during, and after my period. Reason being, I usually gain a little before, but experience the "woosh" that's so commonly referred to here once the water weight disappears. The water weight usually keeps the scale higher than it should look, even though I'm still losing fat, so once it goes away, I can appreciate my loss as one larger number instead of small increments.

    Often (though not always) it's the time of the month when I experience the most loss. It almost is enough to make me look forward to my period... which is really saying something.

    That's a great way to think of it! I never looked at it that way but you're right once that water weight it gone it is a magic whoosh on the scale lol I will have to keep that in mind :)
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