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Anyone else's time of the month really ... being a downer!

CiciPorcayo
CiciPorcayo Posts: 380 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
I have lost about 5lbs maybe more since I can't tell because I am so bloated I feel 9 months pregnant again... (TOM) smh.. Well is it just me or is this time of the month the hardest to stay motivated seems like..... I feel sluggish, a lot more tired, less energy and more and more hungry... plus bloated! What helps any of you?

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  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    I usually take an extra rest day and don't push myself as hard, if I try to I usually just get disappointed and fatigued. I haven't figured out how to combat the bloated state yet :laugh:
  • crystal3000
    crystal3000 Posts: 33
    Yes it is and yes I am tired sluggish and I feel fat and want to eat eat eat lol, however I don't really have anything that helps besides will power. I have lost 5 pounds already so Im really determine to do it and seeing the results and knowing that my bloat will be gone in a few days helps me stay focus. You can do it! iIts all mental!!! Happy Holidays!!
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    I tell myself that PMS/TOM is not a disease that puts the fork full of food in my mouth. Take it one day at a time. Make the best choices you can and just keep your eye on the prize/finish line.
  • tickletickle
    tickletickle Posts: 147
    yip, xmas plus that TOM approaching makes it so much harder, im half way through mine, but im finally weighing normal again!!! i feel so much better, i was overdue for mine and just eating and eating and feeling down! feel bit boosted now!
  • RosalindaP
    RosalindaP Posts: 31 Member
    I totally understand!! I am interested to hear what helps everyone else because other than a diuretic for the bloat I don't know how to deal. Like the hunger...it is not in my head...lol...I need to eat more!
  • chelseyschwery
    chelseyschwery Posts: 27
    ughhh i feel bloated too!! really sucks cuz i just feel like a fat cow even though the scale says im still losing it makes me feel like im doing something wrong... bleh
  • christinehetz80
    christinehetz80 Posts: 490 Member
    I tell myself that PMS/TOM is not a disease that puts the fork full of food in my mouth. Take it one day at a time. Make the best choices you can and just keep your eye on the prize/finish line.

    LOVE THIS! Its definitely frustrating...mind also has tummy issues...BLECH. I actually try to push myself to exercise more during that to release endorphins and help sweat out some extra water weight....can't say that it always works, but its what I try to do.
  • mhankosk
    mhankosk Posts: 532 Member
    I tell myself that PMS/TOM is not a disease that puts the fork full of food in my mouth. Take it one day at a time. Make the best choices you can and just keep your eye on the prize/finish line.

    ^^ Agreed!!! When you feel the desire to eat that piece of cake, just say no and go workout instead! That's what I have to do!
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    I sleep more and also drink more alcohol-- anything to lessen the pain.

    What motivates me is knowing that exercising makes cramps better. Of course, sometimes they're so debilitating that exercise is impossible, but I usually have no appetite at that stage so it balances out.

    Bloating can be a motivator as well. PMS bloating in particular feels like fat, which is scary, so you might be driven to exercise more and eat less.
  • nekosimba
    nekosimba Posts: 239 Member
    I guess to me my period is just another day. I suck it up and continue what I've been doing the rest of the month. Sure I may get a little campy and crabby, I just take some Tylenol, have a cup of coffee, drink tons of water and go on with my day.
  • Leah_Nicole219
    Leah_Nicole219 Posts: 63 Member
    Yes! The pms is what makes me bloated and gain a few pounds even when I am being good, and tom should be here in four days so it is bad right now. But I know as soon as it is over I will lose the extra pounds. :)
  • CiciPorcayo
    CiciPorcayo Posts: 380 Member
    Thanks everyone for your stories! This is the first month on MFP and of losing weight an exercising for me luckily I haven't shoved my face full of any cakes or sweets and I don't plan to I just drink tons of water...... and eat nutrigrain bars lol... that is my fat ! and coffee helps me feel more at ease too!
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