Shark week

Majesticblondee26
Majesticblondee26 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone have any advice for period weight loss..?

I'm eating probably 1000 calories below maintenance per day.. was losing 2 lb for week for the last month then all of a sudden my period hits and it's over. Haven't lost at all this week since it started despite all the exercise and lack of food >:(
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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    It's extremely common to not lose weight around/during your period because your elevated hormones cause you to retain more water. Be patient, it should fall off within a week.
  • reducingrenee622
    reducingrenee622 Posts: 48 Member
    You bloat when you get your period, so you gain water weight. I gain anywhere from 8-10 pounds!!! I wouldn't worry about it, because it'll all fall off once you finish. I recommend once you notice PMS symptoms to quit weighing yourself (I start bloating almost a week before the actual period).....you'll stress yourself out too much
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    You retain water during your period... just don't weigh yourself on 'shark week' if you're that bothered...
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    1000 calories below maintenance per day

    I don't think I could survive like that. I tend to gain 4-5 lbs PMS week, but it usually drops off mid-shark week. It's just water, it will eventually catch up and go away.
  • tklivory
    tklivory Posts: 46 Member
    Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
    The title.. and the question... really didn't make sense to me..

    Shark week = Blood in the water ;)

  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    edited March 2017
    Don't weigh yourself during you period.

    Given your stats, you should be eating more than 1000 calories below maintenance.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Completely normal. Nothing to get worked up about.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10359984/women-menstrual-cycle-weight-and-fitness-matters/p1

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear/p1
  • Lift_Run_Eat
    Lift_Run_Eat Posts: 986 Member
    I guess I am one of the few lucky ones. If I stick to my meal plans and drinks lots of water--more than usual, then I actually lose weight the week before and the week of. TOM started today and I am 2 lbs down from a week ago.
    I also don't use my period as an excuse to eat more.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Yeah, I don't seem to gain during my period either, nor do I have much in the way of PMS, definitely lucky.
  • lightenup2016
    lightenup2016 Posts: 1,055 Member
    rhenry2424 wrote: »
    I guess I am one of the few lucky ones. If I stick to my meal plans and drinks lots of water--more than usual, then I actually lose weight the week before and the week of. TOM started today and I am 2 lbs down from a week ago.
    I also don't use my period as an excuse to eat more.

    You already said you're one of the lucky ones. Eating more during PMS is not just a choice for some of us --it's an actual, physiological, hormonal thing. I often can tell I'm nearing TOM because of my appetite, not the other way around.
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
    tklivory wrote: »
    Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
    The title.. and the question... really didn't make sense to me..

    Shark week = Blood in the water ;)

    Thats.. Lovely.. lol
    I usually just say i am "broken" and leave it at that

    It's 'jam week' in my house... or I tell my husband he won't want sauce on his sausage :laugh:
  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    "Shark week"?

    Good LORD. :/
  • Lift_Run_Eat
    Lift_Run_Eat Posts: 986 Member
    lightenup2016 wrote: »
    rhenry2424 wrote: »
    I guess I am one of the few lucky ones. If I stick to my meal plans and drinks lots of water--more than usual, then I actually lose weight the week before and the week of. TOM started today and I am 2 lbs down from a week ago.
    I also don't use my period as an excuse to eat more.

    You already said you're one of the lucky ones. Eating more during PMS is not just a choice for some of us --it's an actual, physiological, hormonal thing. I often can tell I'm nearing TOM because of my appetite, not the other way around.

    Oh, i want to eat more. I want to devour every single thing in sight. Not giving in makes me feel like I am starving sometimes.
  • crackpotbaby
    crackpotbaby Posts: 1,297 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
    tklivory wrote: »
    Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »
    The title.. and the question... really didn't make sense to me..

    Shark week = Blood in the water ;)

    Thats.. Lovely.. lol
    I usually just say i am "broken" and leave it at that

    It's 'jam week' in my house... or I tell my husband he won't want sauce on his sausage :laugh:

    Ew.
  • andrea4736
    andrea4736 Posts: 211 Member
    Also this:

    google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjKoe7glrbSAhXq7YMKHdWYAbQQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.funnyjunk.com%2Ffunny_pictures%2F1142347%2FShark%2F&psig=AFQjCNE2ff5luwGEBGY13F7gGppG9RsLjQ&ust=1488487654122135
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    edited March 2017
    Sorry to those who are grossed out, but I <3 the term "shark week" and I shall use it from now on. :D

    OP, don't stress over water weight fluctuations, they're part of life. You're looking for an overall downwards trend, not a clockwork loss from week to week.

    And 1000 calories is very low, do you mind if I ask how tall you are and how much you are trying to lose?
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    CattOfTheGarage wrote: »
    Sorry to those who are grossed out, but I <3 the term "shark week" and I shall use it from now on. :D

    OP, don't stress over water weight fluctuations, they're part of life. You're looking for an overall downwards trend, not a clockwork loss from week to week.

    And 1000 calories is very low, do you mind if I ask how tall you are and how much you are trying to lose?

    I think she is eating in a 1000 calorie deficit. She's not eating 1000 calories (unless her TDEE is 2000 of course.)
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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    lightenup2016 wrote: »
    rhenry2424 wrote: »
    I guess I am one of the few lucky ones. If I stick to my meal plans and drinks lots of water--more than usual, then I actually lose weight the week before and the week of. TOM started today and I am 2 lbs down from a week ago.
    I also don't use my period as an excuse to eat more.

    You already said you're one of the lucky ones. Eating more during PMS is not just a choice for some of us --it's an actual, physiological, hormonal thing. I often can tell I'm nearing TOM because of my appetite, not the other way around.

    Yup, increased appetite is the first sign that my period is eminent.

    However, I used to use this as an excuse to eat a pint or two of Ben & Jerry's - now I just up my calories by a moderate amount - for example, add a snack or a small treat and have a larger dinner.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    CattOfTheGarage wrote: »
    Sorry to those who are grossed out, but I <3 the term "shark week" and I shall use it from now on. :D

    OP, don't stress over water weight fluctuations, they're part of life. You're looking for an overall downwards trend, not a clockwork loss from week to week.

    And 1000 calories is very low, do you mind if I ask how tall you are and how much you are trying to lose?

    I think she is eating in a 1000 calorie deficit. She's not eating 1000 calories (unless her TDEE is 2000 of course.)

    Sorry, reading comprehension fail. But my point is still worth considering, a 1000 calorie deficit is quite aggressive.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    MeganAM89 wrote: »
    Oh man I thought this said Shrek week.

    Try the veal...
  • Majesticblondee26
    Majesticblondee26 Posts: 11 Member
    rhenry2424 wrote: »
    I guess I am one of the few lucky ones. If I stick to my meal plans and drinks lots of water--more than usual, then I actually lose weight the week before and the week of. TOM started today and I am 2 lbs down from a week ago.
    I also don't use my period as an excuse to eat more.

    Haha I don't eat more I've been eating less. Starving
  • Katiebear_81
    Katiebear_81 Posts: 719 Member
    I usually gain a couple of pounds over shark week. My breasts get very heavy and swollen, and I retain water like a mofo. It's the worst week. But then the week after, I usually lose the weight I gained, and then a bit more (if I've stuck to the plan). So it's a wash in the end.

    Personally, I don't restrict more during my period. That sounds like being extra miserable. I usually continue my deficit, or eat slightly closer to maintenance.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Majesticblondee26 wrote: »
    rhenry2424 wrote: »
    I guess I am one of the few lucky ones. If I stick to my meal plans and drinks lots of water--more than usual, then I actually lose weight the week before and the week of. TOM started today and I am 2 lbs down from a week ago.
    I also don't use my period as an excuse to eat more.

    Haha I don't eat more I've been eating less. Starving

    Why on earth have you been eating less? It's bad enough without deliberately making it worse.
  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    edited March 2017
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    lightenup2016 wrote: »
    rhenry2424 wrote: »
    I guess I am one of the few lucky ones. If I stick to my meal plans and drinks lots of water--more than usual, then I actually lose weight the week before and the week of. TOM started today and I am 2 lbs down from a week ago.
    I also don't use my period as an excuse to eat more.

    You already said you're one of the lucky ones. Eating more during PMS is not just a choice for some of us --it's an actual, physiological, hormonal thing. I often can tell I'm nearing TOM because of my appetite, not the other way around.

    Yup, increased appetite is the first sign that my period is eminent.

    However, I used to use this as an excuse to eat a pint or two of Ben & Jerry's - now I just up my calories by a moderate amount - for example, add a snack or a small treat and have a larger dinner.

    Jesus H. A PINT or 2? A pint of B&J is 1200 calories or more. Not sure I even ate an entire pint, in my life. But I probably ate half!
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    MeganAM89 wrote: »
    Oh man I thought this said Shrek week.

    Try the veal...

    It's 'here' all week.

    I usually eat a bit more if I'm at the point of actual hunger signs from increased hunger. Usually I only have 1 day of ungodly hunger, and I do generally gain weight during that time, but unlike @rhenry2424 I have menorrhagia so I have really really really bad times.
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