Is it true ladies...

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  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    In all seriousness, (which is really difficult today b/c of aforementioned topic), I would say don't risk it. It's probably something some man came up with to sell us more wine and chocolate.

    mmmm, wine.

    mmmm chocolate.
  • Collinsky
    Collinsky Posts: 593 Member
    I don't think so. However, the first couple days of my period I consider to be "cheat days" and I eat at maintenance, instead of deficit. Which is 500+ calories... however, I don't think I'm just eating back what I'm burning; I'm just hungry and grumpy in pain and tired and willing to take a couple days of not losing or gaining anything.

    If there is an increased calorie burn, it's not enough to consider adding an extra 500 calories and thinking you're still at a deficit.
  • kenzietea
    kenzietea Posts: 614 Member
    i think i probably consume more than an extra 500 via chocolate

    Omg me too. Its terrible. I am not even a chocolate person but I swear some weird chemical thing makes me NEED it. Thank goodness for frozen yogurt =P

    Oh but, no, it is not true, you do not burn that many extra calories. Your body does burn a little more, just like when it goes through any process, but it does not require that many calories except maybe in extreme circumstances.

    I wonder how many calories giving birth consumes. Probably a trillion! Food for thought :)
  • Avalonis
    Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
    It's true for me. I burn a lot of calories during that time b*tch slapping ignorant people around me who annoy me. Hence, more calories to consume.

    Hahahaha. *Ducks for cover*
  • sally1992
    sally1992 Posts: 11
    A few days before and during the time you are menstruating, you do burn more calories due to the additional cellular activity taking place internally. Some female metabolisms may increase up to 15% during this time due to hormonal changes and loss of blood. The increase in metabolism can lead to an increase in appetite in order to compensate for the greater calorie burn

    That seems like a very logical explanation!?
  • StarlaDesiree
    StarlaDesiree Posts: 33 Member
    Yeah, I agree with the general consensus... I wouldn't do it... I'd prefer to have the extra 500 calorie deficit... but I certainly wouldn't be surprised if we did burn more during that week. Even if it's only a little.
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    I've never heard that.....if I were you, I wouldn't chance it
  • Collinsky
    Collinsky Posts: 593 Member
    And for those wondering about PMS/TOM "weight gain" -- it's not actually weight gain, as in increased fat or muscle. It's generally water weight, which fluctuates from day to day anyway, but tends to increase during that time of month, hence the bloating. :grumble:
  • sally1992
    sally1992 Posts: 11
    In all seriousness, (which is really difficult today b/c of aforementioned topic), I would say don't risk it. It's probably something some man came up with to sell us more wine and chocolate.

    mmmm, wine.

    Ha thats more Logical! LOL
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    I have never heard of that ever....I wouldn't even think about eating extra..thats me
  • kenzietea
    kenzietea Posts: 614 Member
    A few days before and during the time you are menstruating, you do burn more calories due to the additional cellular activity taking place internally. Some female metabolisms may increase up to 15% during this time due to hormonal changes and loss of blood. The increase in metabolism can lead to an increase in appetite in order to compensate for the greater calorie burn

    That seems like a very logical explanation!?

    This makes a lot of sense because I am actually physically hungrier right before and during.
  • Collinsky
    Collinsky Posts: 593 Member


    I wonder how many calories giving birth consumes. Probably a trillion! Food for thought :)

    LOL I don't know but you certainly do lose a lot of weight overnight! :laugh: Ten pounds all at once!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    well...yes we CAN. just not sure if it's a good idea for everyone... :wink:
  • Laceylala
    Laceylala Posts: 3,094 Member
    Really?
  • ampuckett08
    ampuckett08 Posts: 17 Member
    I try my best not to...however I only have two side effects from being on my period and that is: 1. I get supper munchie...I wont be hungry, but I just want to eat random things.... I try my hardest to say no to the temptation and 2. I gain weight regardless of what I do. I will be up 2-3 lbs but then once it is over roughly 2 days latter the weight will be gone plus an extra pound or two... stupid water weight!!!
  • kadoodle76
    kadoodle76 Posts: 234
    I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!

    Good answer! lol Plus the only thing you should change is maybe increase iron rich food and lower the sodium. I wouldn't change your calories much.
  • aab2011
    aab2011 Posts: 49
    I have heard this. I know for me when I am on it I am always starving, I get this way when I am sick also. I think everyone's body is different but I can def add in some extra cals and not gain anything.
  • hrobinson416
    hrobinson416 Posts: 207 Member
    I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!
    :laugh: :drinker: :laugh: :drinker: :laugh: :drinker: :laugh: :drinker:

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: This...
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    I don't know if it's true. However, I tend to basically eat whatever I want during those days. I don't gain, but of course don't lose either. LOL
  • Kotasmommy
    Kotasmommy Posts: 124 Member
    I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!

    LOL!! Too funny!
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    I dont think its true!!!...I normally dont eat so much and workout even harder so no one can tell, I am bloated lol.......... I HOPE GUYS UNDERSTAND HOW PRECIOUS US WOMEN ARE...ALL BECAUSE OF THE THINGS WE GO THROUGH! WE ARE STRONG. :) lol
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    I don't, but I seem to gain the weight that week anyway. Comes right back off, but still, it's annoying!!!
  • allie864
    allie864 Posts: 298
    I do whatever the fack I want when I'm on my period and you best stay out of the goddamn way. LOL!!!!!!!
    :laugh: Preach it!
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    No it's not true.
    Menstruation itself is a passive process - your progesterone levels fall and menstruation is the result. It's the two weeks BEFORE your period (between ovulation and period) that your body is active in actually producing the lining. Actually your body's working on that lining all cycle but mostly during those two weeks. You rmetabolism is slightly higher during this time but I highly doubt it's an extra 500 calories.
  • Kikilicious84
    Kikilicious84 Posts: 312
    It's true for me. I burn a lot of calories during that time b*tch slapping ignorant people around me who annoy me. Hence, more calories to consume.

    LMAO...Love this!
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    According to my BodyMedia Fit data I don't burn any more or less than my usual while I'm on my period.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    Not being a lady, I can't say I'm an expert.
    What I can say is when a woman is menstruating I wouldn't dare tell her that she can't eat 500 extra calories...


    Now there is a very wise man!!! :love:
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    i know i DO haha
    but i don't think you should LOL
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    Not being a lady, I can't say I'm an expert.
    What I can say is when a woman is menstruating I wouldn't dare tell her that she can't eat 500 extra calories...


    Now there is a very wise man!!! :love:

    pahaha!!
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