Ladies*** weight when on period ?

briislovely
briislovely Posts: 92 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Do you guys weigh more during your period? My diet has been on point and I've been working out but weight has went up like a lb but I started my period a few days ago.

Replies

  • samgamgee
    samgamgee Posts: 398 Member
    Yep, it's natural for your weight to fluctuate temporarily due to hormones :) stick with the program and you'll be back to where you should be in a few days.
  • nikesandglitter
    nikesandglitter Posts: 18 Member
    I always go up about 7 pounds every month. You'll go back down in a couple of days, I promise
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    You might find this thread interesting: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10359984/women-menstrual-cycle-weight-and-fitness-matters#latest
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    See above posted thread as very helpful/insightful.

    Perfectly normal to gain a few pounds perhaps even more during TOM. Normally I gain up to 2lbs and that can last 7 days.
  • briislovely
    briislovely Posts: 92 Member
    edited May 2016
    Thanks :)
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,156 Member
    I retain a little during my period and during ovulation. It is normal, try not to let it bother you.
  • ericatoday
    ericatoday Posts: 454 Member
    Yup mine is always a week before i get bloated and go up 2lbs but it drops off a few days into my period.
  • Skinnysister49
    Skinnysister49 Posts: 4 Member
    I go up 2-3 pounds, then it goes back down after a few days.
  • xCyanideGirlx
    xCyanideGirlx Posts: 116 Member
    I hate weight loss when im on my period. I try to stay way from the scale for a week before it, then a couple days after cuz water weight *kitten* everything up.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Your weight went up only a pound? You are a lucky one.

    Its water weight.
  • RR0817
    RR0817 Posts: 38 Member
    I usually do gain weight on my period but didn't this go round...not sure why I didn't. I certainly don't feel bloated like I normally do.
  • FionaPlum
    FionaPlum Posts: 37 Member
    I normally do too and not much happened this time round either. I think it's because you retain water while menstruating and now that I'm dieting and drinking lots of water and cutting back the salt intake the water retention wasn't possible like usual. The more water you drink, the less water the body feels the need to hang on to.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    I go up about 3-5 pounds, which magically disappear 2 days in.
  • NID2410
    NID2410 Posts: 32 Member
    I also suffer from bloating before periods.. its like my tummy increases by 1-1.5 inches.. but comes back to normal after few days
  • crystalmorrison378
    crystalmorrison378 Posts: 180 Member
    Yep.. I'm on mine now and my weigh in day is tomorrow. . Dreading it...
  • bmayes2014
    bmayes2014 Posts: 232 Member
    edited May 2016
    I used to. Now it seems that I lose on my period. strange. For the most part, I try to avoid the scale during that week because it's not helpful for me
  • ELMunque
    ELMunque Posts: 136 Member
    I had a hysterectomy, but kept my ovaries, and I still gain around 3-5 during my time, even if there is no follow through.

Categories