Girl Talk about Mr Monthly

mommyoverboard
mommyoverboard Posts: 105
edited October 15 in Health and Weight Loss
I woke up today and saw an increase on the scale, which had come along with my monthly friend. Its this normal, or should I be discouraged? I really don't know! anyone else have this happen???

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  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    Totally normal.
  • abadams1
    abadams1 Posts: 1
    I consider that normal. I don't put much thought into my weight around that time of the month because it goes up and down so much it becomes discouraging. Just keep chugging along... don't let it get you down! :)
  • mommyoverboard
    mommyoverboard Posts: 105
    Do you alter your diet and exorcise at all during that time? Or sould I just, do like normal and it goes away when its over?
  • Gosser
    Gosser Posts: 178 Member
    Definitely normal, my weight can change by 5lb!!
  • mommyoverboard
    mommyoverboard Posts: 105
    I'm seeing an increase of +2
    Definitely normal, my weight can change by 5lb!!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Do you alter your diet and exorcise at all during that time? Or sould I just, do like normal and it goes away when its over?

    The second one.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Yup totally normal, I started yesterday, and my scale has reached a 6lb gain, just today. I knew it would happen just means next week I'll lose about 8lbs lol.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    It's normal. I've had an increase of 6lbs before, it went completely within 4-5 days. I now don't weigh in during that time.

    I don't change anything about my diet and exercise.
  • gtwin
    gtwin Posts: 290 Member
    I wouldn't worry about it. I consistently gain about 5-8 lbs every month right before my period....but like clockwork, it all drops off and I'm back to my normal weight by the time my period is done with.
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    My weight is crazy around that time, totally normal.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Do you alter your diet and exorcise at all during that time? Or sould I just, do like normal and it goes away when its over?

    I do not change my diet, actually I find myself hungrier and sometimes I'll eat a few of my work out calories when I normally wouldn't, but that's about the only change. I also find myself getting like the weight watcher chocolate sundaes or skinny cow ice in chocolate whatever, because chocolate is screaming for me. But other then that, my diet doesn't change, and I still workout like I normally would.

    Working out helps my cramps.
  • Savyna
    Savyna Posts: 789 Member
    I think its something normal. If you can just continue on with your exercising routine, it's supposed to help with cramps (it still hasn't really for me) but it does take your mind off of it. Good luck and hope yours doesn't last too long :)
  • mommyoverboard
    mommyoverboard Posts: 105
    Love skinny cow, I have recently taken out my IUD so I haven't had this issue for over a year! I'm so glad I'm not gaining for real. I was so upset.
    Do you alter your diet and exorcise at all during that time? Or sould I just, do like normal and it goes away when its over?

    I do not change my diet, actually I find myself hungrier and sometimes I'll eat a few of my work out calories when I normally wouldn't, but that's about the only change. I also find myself getting like the weight watcher chocolate sundaes or skinny cow ice in chocolate whatever, because chocolate is screaming for me. But other then that, my diet doesn't change, and I still workout like I normally would.

    Working out helps my cramps.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Love skinny cow, I have recently taken out my IUD so I haven't had this issue for over a year! I'm so glad I'm not gaining for real. I was so upset.
    Do you alter your diet and exorcise at all during that time? Or sould I just, do like normal and it goes away when its over?

    I do not change my diet, actually I find myself hungrier and sometimes I'll eat a few of my work out calories when I normally wouldn't, but that's about the only change. I also find myself getting like the weight watcher chocolate sundaes or skinny cow ice in chocolate whatever, because chocolate is screaming for me. But other then that, my diet doesn't change, and I still workout like I normally would.

    Working out helps my cramps.

    It's not "Healthy" but it's lower in calories and helps me lol. I had my IUD taken out 2 years ago and then 2 months of getting it out I found out I was pregnant LOL.
  • mommyoverboard
    mommyoverboard Posts: 105
    This is my hope :) husband and I are debating baby #3
    Love skinny cow, I have recently taken out my IUD so I haven't had this issue for over a year! I'm so glad I'm not gaining for real. I was so upset.
    Do you alter your diet and exorcise at all during that time? Or sould I just, do like normal and it goes away when its over?

    I do not change my diet, actually I find myself hungrier and sometimes I'll eat a few of my work out calories when I normally wouldn't, but that's about the only change. I also find myself getting like the weight watcher chocolate sundaes or skinny cow ice in chocolate whatever, because chocolate is screaming for me. But other then that, my diet doesn't change, and I still workout like I normally would.

    Working out helps my cramps.

    It's not "Healthy" but it's lower in calories and helps me lol. I had my IUD taken out 2 years ago and then 2 months of getting it out I found out I was pregnant LOL.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    This is my hope :) husband and I are debating baby #3
    Love skinny cow, I have recently taken out my IUD so I haven't had this issue for over a year! I'm so glad I'm not gaining for real. I was so upset.
    Do you alter your diet and exorcise at all during that time? Or sould I just, do like normal and it goes away when its over?

    I do not change my diet, actually I find myself hungrier and sometimes I'll eat a few of my work out calories when I normally wouldn't, but that's about the only change. I also find myself getting like the weight watcher chocolate sundaes or skinny cow ice in chocolate whatever, because chocolate is screaming for me. But other then that, my diet doesn't change, and I still workout like I normally would.

    Working out helps my cramps.

    It's not "Healthy" but it's lower in calories and helps me lol. I had my IUD taken out 2 years ago and then 2 months of getting it out I found out I was pregnant LOL.

    Good luck and happy baby vibes.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I always thought it was Miss Monthly, or Mrs. Monthly. I guess Ms. Monthly would be the politically correct term, right? :wink:
  • andreacord
    andreacord Posts: 928
    Normal. My lowest is 5 lbs of excess, my highest has been 10.. no joke.
  • sarscott
    sarscott Posts: 189 Member
    Ever since I got my iud put in my tom has been awful. There is about two weeks a month that I just don't weigh in because of that...sometimes
  • Jljones2787
    Jljones2787 Posts: 82
    This made me feel so much better today.

    I was so stoked I got in the 170's about 3 days ago and hopped on the scale this morning and I went from 178 to 183 :( It's definitely discouraging, but I am due for my TOM any day, so I guess it IS normal. It sucks, but it's normal.
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/779-periods-period
  • YouAreTheShit
    YouAreTheShit Posts: 510 Member
    What?! "Mister" Monthly?

    We men take a LOT of crap over stuff, some of it rightly so.... but since when did we start having to take the wrap for this too...?
  • leelee_1974
    leelee_1974 Posts: 24
    Same for me, goes up about 3 pounds at least. I tend to eat different food beforehand but once it starts I often lose my appetite because of pain. I heard drinking plenty of water helps so I've been trying to do that.
  • martalaurazayas
    martalaurazayas Posts: 75 Member
    I woke up today and saw an increase on the scale, which had come along with my monthly friend. Its this normal, or should I be discouraged? I really don't know! anyone else have this happen???

    Every month about 7 days prior I get an EXACT 3 lbs weight gain.

    I love it because since I stay loyal to my food plan when my monthly visitor leaves I have a greater weight loss. jejeje
  • hollin40
    hollin40 Posts: 120 Member
    I saw a 2 lb. weight gain and I got mine a week early...grrrr......I'm also almost 41 and probably going through perimenopause and so think I'm in for some fun times. Ordinarily, I gain about 2-3 lbs. of water weight and lose it + one more the next week.
  • sylvuz323
    sylvuz323 Posts: 468 Member
    I'm up 3 lbs, totally normal... my cravings weren't too bad this time around.
  • mjanet22
    mjanet22 Posts: 19 Member
    This made me feel so much better. The scale jumped 5lbs for the past 2 days, and this morining there he was. On top of that my cravings have been horrible! But I will keep going. although, I honestly don't feel like working out. : (
  • kardowling
    kardowling Posts: 221 Member
    Yup,normal. This week I didn't see a weight loss cuz was that time. I waited a few days then saw a 2lb loss. I reduce my sodium intake and put some lemon in my water . It seems to help a little with water retention and bloating.
  • megawin6
    megawin6 Posts: 1
    "Mr" monthly? Really? Don't find my moontime male at all. I know it's just a word, but language has power. As anyone who has been called the c word can testify to. On topic, I do notice that when it is close to my "moontime" I gain weight, sometimes up to 5 pounds which usually stays until I'm done bleeding.
  • mommyoverboard
    mommyoverboard Posts: 105
    I don't know why I used Mr, but I didn't mean anything by it. Just a play on words :))
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