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JULIUSKITTY
JULIUSKITTY Posts: 126 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
okay ladies.... periods and weight loss...do you eat more calories during? Im struggling here..I just gained a pound this week off..
or is that normal to gain during?

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  • RisyaLifsheTova
    RisyaLifsheTova Posts: 305 Member
    Thats actually not too bad :) Not to mention we all know that we retain water during this time. So that just means stick to your program and next week when youre doing youll probably lose more then usual. If not you'll still be down im sure. everyones body is different though.
  • JULIUSKITTY
    JULIUSKITTY Posts: 126 Member
    I guess I was more freaked out because its a light period. most likely from being more active. Do you require more calories during? Im just soo hungry and am trying to avoid going over calories.
  • jmxxiiii
    jmxxiiii Posts: 231 Member
    I wouldn't say you require more calories during your period, one day of eating over your calories is not going to cause massive weight gain :]

    relax, go work out (you'll feel better) and dig into your ice cream
  • PrincessKittenpants
    PrincessKittenpants Posts: 144
    I find that on average I "gain" 3 lbs during the PMS stage but then I "lose" it right away so that makes me less stabby and everyone else around me is safe:)
  • JULIUSKITTY
    JULIUSKITTY Posts: 126 Member
    last post - LMFAOOO at less stabby!! :laugh: thats good to know the 3 lbs thing..hoping thats the deal here.. just retaining.
  • GreenLifeGirl
    GreenLifeGirl Posts: 381 Member
    Yeah, don't worry about it. TOM water retention is very common...
  • Shweedog
    Shweedog Posts: 883 Member
    As women we retain water during that time. I gain 5 lbs every month but lose it in a few days. Drink extra water to flush out the retention.
  • mroper
    mroper Posts: 92 Member
    I also retain about 5 pounds around TOM. No fun but it usually goes quick. :happy: I just try not to stress over it too much around then. But I do have a tremendous appetite then as well so I have to make sure I make healthier choices so I dont keep that 5 on! :bigsmile:
  • CallieM15
    CallieM15 Posts: 910 Member
    okay ladies.... periods and weight loss...do you eat more calories during? Im struggling here..I just gained a pound this week off..
    or is that normal to gain during?

    Ill either gain, or not budge on the scale for days during TOM. I noticed though that I dont feel so bad if I drink tons of water during TOM (like 100oz a day) AND it helps the "weight gain" come off easlier afterwards.
  • Mrs_Moe
    Mrs_Moe Posts: 68 Member
    for me, its normal to gain 1 to 3 lbs before/during and it disappears afterwards.
  • hummingbird71
    hummingbird71 Posts: 298 Member
    I am right there with ya this week! Hate it, hate it, hate it... but gotta live with it! This morning when I got on scale (I weigh every morning- but official is Friday) I was only 0.2 up from last Friday. I worked out more and harder last night and plan on doing the same tonight. But in general I find that I DON'T loose any during that week when I am on my period but the following week I have a REALLY good loss, so hoping for the same this time around! Don't sweat it, I don't! If you keep eating right and exercising it will all work its way out in the long run! I find that I want more sweets during this week so I keep my 100 calorie snacks close at hand but even allow myself a mini hershey bar or some REAL chocolate on a couple of days... Happy Thanksgiving!
  • anhancock10
    anhancock10 Posts: 148 Member
    I struggle with not eating a bunch of crap around the TOM. I always gain like 5 lbs then it goes away afterwards!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,237 Member
    My period came today. I was UP at my last weigh-in (Monday night). I'm not hungrier at TOM, but, as I age especially, I DO notice a LOT more water/weight retention a couple days before my period.
  • JULIUSKITTY
    JULIUSKITTY Posts: 126 Member
    such a relief that I am not the only one.. and infact some actualy are retaining more at the time.. it gets kinda scary doesnt it lol. good to know its just temporary!
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I've always gotten cravings. Usually salty food and chocolate. Not even good chocolate, the nasty Little Debbie kind I won't touch any other time of month. Luckily, I haven't had one of those in awhile. But I certainly do eat more just before I start.
  • JULIUSKITTY
    JULIUSKITTY Posts: 126 Member
    wow.. I find the chocolate thing interesting!.. I have that same thing I crave at that time lol.
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