Question for women

I mean weigh yourself if you want either way– but every body is different; so if it's not what you expect it to be, don't sweat it. (I'm still figuring out when mine goes up tbh)

Like generally the overall trend over several weeks is more significant.

I usually have about a 4-5 lb. increase with my period and it is usually within the one week leading up. I just try my best to drink lots of water and be mindful of it. I can usually tell its about to happen because I start to have breakouts along my jawline. If I am diligent with the water during the 3-5 day cycle I will go down once my period is finished. But once again, everyone is different and the more you pay attention the more you will know yourself.

quinngetsshredded wrote: »

I mean weigh yourself if you want either way– but every body is different; so if it's not what you expect it to be, don't sweat it. (I'm still figuring out when mine goes up tbh)

Like generally the overall trend over several weeks is more significant.

Yea, I have water weight gain/bloat starting sometime the week before, couldn't tell you how many days precisely but I'd guess a couple of days before, at least. For me it's usually 2-3 extra pounds, and typically releases about the second or third day of my TOM.

I personally weigh daily, so I weigh no matter what and just learn from the fluctuations if it is something I need to control, or something like TOM that I can't really control and just have to ride out. So, I'd have to agree with @quinngetsshredded that you should just weigh yourself, and give yourself some grace if it's an even or a gain because it will drop once you are past it.

I gain 3-5 lbs 3 days before my period starts, and lose it 3 days after my period's over.