FOR LADIES - Monthly question??
kristinascott
Posts: 36
Hey ladies, ok i am wondering if any of you notice that once a month around 'the time' lol - that you put on extra weight. It seems every month when it comes around i gain about 4-5 lbs...This is driving me crazy, it makes me feel fatter, makes me feel like i am not working hard enough. ijust feel discouraged at that time every month, i dont like that...
Does this happen to anyone else? & is there a way i can cahnge it or lessin the amount i gain at this time...
Does this happen to anyone else? & is there a way i can cahnge it or lessin the amount i gain at this time...
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It happened to me until I started drinking more water. I try to get a gallon a day in during that week and I haven't gained for the last 3-4 periods.
Good luck!0 -
Just to warn you...prepare for the people who fish around the forums looking for posts to troll.
But the reason is mostly due to water weight. Your body will retain a lot more water during that week. My suggestion would be majorly increasing your water intake. I never gain during my period because I am extra strict about everything I do that week, since I know it is my most vulnerable time. Good luck and remember DRINK DRINK DRINK that water. And don't cave into the cravings!0 -
It is normal for me I am usualy 5 pounds more, but I know to avoid the scale around that time0
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Yep! Big time.
Not sure there is anything we can do about it. For me, if I don't "pig" due to cravings and hormones during that time, the weight is just water retention and it goes away again once it is over and done with.
I still greatly dislike it. But, I am learning to live with it, expect it, and not beat myself up over it. Nothing I can do about it, it is just part of being a woman.
But, I sympathize deeply.
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Water retention. Thats the extra weight. Not much can be done about it. Just know it will happen and make peace with it.0
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Lots of water and really pay attention to your sodium intake. It's hidden in foods you would not even think of. Hope this helps!0
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There are a million threads about this, lots of info if you use the search function. Also, google has a lot of info too...0
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I agree that drinking water and watching sodium intake is the key. I don`t know about other ladies, but have ya`ll noticed lighter menstruation? I know this may be TMI, but they use to be REALLY heavy, but since I started working out and drinking water, I only had two heavy days and the rest were very light. Let me know what you think...0
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reeally this happens?0
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Yes, if you search for other posts you'll find this is a common issue.0
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What is this "time of month" that you are speaking about??0
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There are a million threads about this, lots of info if you use the search function. Also, google has a lot of info too...
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What she said. This subject is discussed in multiple threads daily. I always thought it was common knowledge that women gain weight during that time. Apparently not.0 -
Really, if we had only one thread for every single topic of discussion, then the forums would be empty. MFP has been around for about six years. I'm sure that every single new thread that pops up daily has already been posted. Maybe we should just stop posting! lol0
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Yes-- I totally agree! I definitely gain weight up to a week PRIOR to my monthly. It can be very discouraging! Stay hydrated, eat well, and continue to excercise. I try not to weigh myself during this time because it can be misleading.0
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Maybe you are a werewolf.0
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Ive been told that you can gain up to 10lbs when TOM comes, so I wouldnt weigh in until after your done! Thats what happened to me!0
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first you should drink as little water as possible...that will help lessen the water gain. I also find that drinking beer (because it has a diuretic in it) helps with the water gain too.
I hope this helps!0 -
*bangs head on desk repeatedly.0
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I wish I could help you hun, but I am one of the lucky ones that does not gain or plataeu during that time. ((((HUGS))))0
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*bangs head on desk repeatedly.
me too0 -
Maybe you are a werewolf.
We have a winner.0 -
What is this "time of month" that you are speaking about??
do i really need to eaplain on this one - ok well time of month is a nice way for me to say our periods...
& Thanks everyone, i figured its water but it just sucks cuz it always puts me in a down mood at that time. But i am def going to up the water some more & keep my eye on the sodium, Thanks & glad im not the only one seeing it lol
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Maybe you are a werewolf.
Thats exactly it... im a werewolf ...0 -
What is this "time of month" that you are speaking about??
do i really need to eaplain on this one - ok well time of month is a nice way for me to say our periods...
& Thanks everyone, i figured its water but it just sucks cuz it always puts me in a down mood at that time. But i am def going to up the water some more & keep my eye on the sodium, Thanks & glad im not the only one seeing it lol
I have never had a "periods"... Do you REALLY need to post the same thing that SOOOOO many others have already posted?
I'm pretty sure this isn't your first shark week....or the first time you have surfed the crimson wave....So these are things that you know, or you could easily google it or use a search function. Just a thought.
But just cause I want to share....I weigh less instead of more when it comes to "periods". 0 -
wonders why the internet has given people a free pass to be rude and hateful. If you wouldn't say something to someone's face, why post it here?? People need to think before they act (or react) to anything. Would sure make the world a better place.......
Surprises me that you put clearly in the title what the topic is and people come in here just to bash you for asking a "common" question......like it was a big surprise when they came here!0 -
What is this "time of month" that you are speaking about??
do i really need to eaplain on this one - ok well time of month is a nice way for me to say our periods...
& Thanks everyone, i figured its water but it just sucks cuz it always puts me in a down mood at that time. But i am def going to up the water some more & keep my eye on the sodium, Thanks & glad im not the only one seeing it lol
I have never had a "periods"... Do you REALLY need to post the same thing that SOOOOO many others have already posted?
I'm pretty sure this isn't your first shark week....or the first time you have surfed the crimson wave....So these are things that you know, or you could easily google it or use a search function. Just a thought.
But just cause I want to share....I weigh less instead of more when it comes to "periods".
wow rude much?? & you've never had one?? hmm thats weird cuz well you look WAY old enough to of had one by now... & yea i guess i could have but i went this route, if you didnt want to see or read it you should have kept scrolling. & good for you so there was no need in you commenting at all... oh guess what i hadnt noticed that SOOOOO many others had posted this becasue well i have a LIFE & things to do so i cant sit here & surf the topics all day like im sure you do... why dont you lose the attitude & just back away from the topic if it doeant apply to you...0 -
Me too. I have much lighter periods now. Thank God!0
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wonders why the internet has given people a free pass to be rude and hateful. If you wouldn't say something to someone's face, why post it here?? People need to think before they act (or react) to anything. Would sure make the world a better place.......
Surprises me that you put clearly in the title what the topic is and people come in here just to bash you for asking a "common" question......like it was a big surprise when they came here!
It's like I said earlier. I'm convinced people fish around the forums looking for these posts.0 -
wonders why the internet has given people a free pass to be rude and hateful. If you wouldn't say something to someone's face, why post it here?? People need to think before they act (or react) to anything. Would sure make the world a better place.......
Surprises me that you put clearly in the title what the topic is and people come in here just to bash you for asking a "common" question......like it was a big surprise when they came here!
i know, i figured it was a common one & yea i could have googled but i wanted to ask the ladies that i see on my friend list that i could get honest answers from PLUS i dont have time to sit here & go thru the topics to see what has & hasnt been posted you know, i mean i work, raise 2 kids, try to work out as much as possible, so i cant just sit here all day surfing the site... & i dont know why they think they can just talk to who ever how ever... its very rude & un called for.0 -
you posted a topic...you will get responses...if you want to call mine rude...then you don't know me at all. but it's cool, cause i don't know you either.
and you are right it's COMMON question.... common means that it's asked often...often mean regularly...and that means more than what most people want to see.
thanks for the laugh...
you have a wonderfully fantastic day!0
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