Exercise when you have your period

I am really not trying to be mean but suck it up and go to the gym. We are women in the 21st century and we aren't sent to the red tent. It's just a little annoyance once a month. It will actually help you feel better.

I actually agree with this. I get intense cramps during my period and quite honestly getting out of bed and going to work is an aboslute chore, but I do it. If it is HORRIBLE, take something for the cramps and get moving.

Honestly if you get out of bed to go to work... or school or what ever you have to do there is no reason you cannot go for a 30 minute walk. I find the cramps are less when I do work out than they are if I sit on my *kitten*.

Try a tablespoon or two of black strap molasses for a month. Seriously helps with the energy level due to the iron content. You may just be lacking iron.

It sucks, but its a part of life. i am on the pill and I have Endometriosis, so the doctors gave me pills to help ease the pain.. mind you it still sucks, but you have to push yourself to workout, you will feel better after the workout, PLUS since working out my pains have gotten a bit better. ..... good luck ladies.

ps. just remind yourself....HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT... if you really want it, you'll find a way. If you dont, you'll find an excuse!!

I force myself to do some kind of exercise while on my period. Most of the time it's just walking around the neighborhood or mall. I find that doing so makes me feel better and less crampy. And then I don't feel as guilty when I eat badly all week cause I've given into my cravings. :P

No. I do know the feeling, but I was a little worst I coldn't even walk without being pain. Cramps started 2 days before the first and lasted 2 days after it stop. Tell your doctor how bad your pain is I know that there is a test your doctor can do because I have had it done just as I was going into menopause

I have gave birth to a 10lb 5oz baby with NO drugs and let me tell you, that was the most excruciating thing I have ever done. But I was up and walking 10 mins later. I even walked to my room. After having him (5 years ago) my periods have been awful! My best friend during that time is a heating pad. Just like with sore muscles, work through the pain. I swear by Excedrin Menstrual. Has caffeine to help with the headaches!

Try a tablespoon or two of black strap molasses for a month. Seriously helps with the energy level due to the iron content. You may just be lacking iron.

OMG I feel like such a dumb *kitten*! lol I have done this before I have this in my cupboard works well!

I worked out last week with mine and yes, it was not fun but I DID IT and I lost 4 lbs! I agree with the pp...suck it up and go to the gym. Take some extra calcium and some Advil and do it. Soak in a hot epsom salt bath after and go to bed. You will start to feel better the more you exercise. I'm addicted to it almost it makes me feel so good.

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Precisely! Once you get used to pushing through it, the rewards are great. Best of luck! :flowerforyou:

I'm on the pill to deal with PMDD and the possibility of endometriosis. Before the pill, I was lucky if I got one good week out of a month. Now I get maybe one bad day.

I still try to workout during, even if it's a small walk, just to keep myself in the routine of going.

I still allow myself little sweet treats since I think I deserve A LOT MORE just for dealing with this #*&$ every month.

I am really not trying to be mean but suck it up and go to the gym. We are women in the 21st century and we aren't sent to the red tent. It's just a little annoyance once a month. It will actually help you feel better.

Yep. I agree.

When I first got my periods I was in so much pain and so down and depressed. My mom passed away when I was young and so it was just me and my dad. I didn't feel like I really had any one to talk to about it. Then one day my dad said, "Why don't you try exercising, maybe it will help." I thought he was CRAZY! But I tried it and sure enough it helped my cramps to subside. I don't know if it will be the same for you, but maybe worth a try. Good luck hope you can work through it. I had stomach flu earlier this week and have been way off the bandwagon. Time to get back on today

Get over it and go to the gym.

"Exercise and PMS

Regular aerobic exercise can help ease premenstrual symptoms. During the luteal phase of our cycles (i.e., the second half), endorphin levels in the blood and brain drop. Endorphins are opioid (painkilling), euphoria-producing chemicals produced naturally in our brains and released in high quantities during certain activities, such as orgasm. We can also increase our body’s production of endorphins and other natural analgesics by increasing our heart rate and oxygen exchange through regular aerobic exercise. Studies have shown that consistent exercise reduces symptoms of PMS, possibly by boosting levels of dopamine as well as endorphins, and — like natural progesterone — enhancing GABA activity.

Exercise likewise boosts our detoxification capabilities, pumping up the cleansing action of the lymph system and ridding our body of toxins and excess hormones through sweat. In addition, exercise increases our metabolic rate, encouraging the body to burn fat for energy, thereby assisting us to maintain a healthier hormonal balance.

These days, with so many women working sedentary jobs, driving everywhere, and too maxed-out to find time for exercise, it’s easy to overlook the fact that we’re biologically preprogrammed to move our bodies — not just a little, but a lot! Our biochemistry needs activity to stay fit, just like our muscles do."

http://www.womentowomen.com/menstruation/understandingpmsandpmdd.aspx

I usually do yoga if I am crampy or have a headache, otherwise I suck it up and get it done. They say exercising is supposed to help with cramping.

I found that stretching really helps, I lay on my stomach and push up with my hands so my entire stomach is stretched. That only helps for stomach pain though, it doesn't help the back pain, vomiting or upset stomach that goes with it! :laugh: Doing the stretches helps me deal with the other horribleness though, so any reduction in pain is good.

One thing that has helped with the pain is using a mooncup, it hurts quite a bit less in my stomach, going from an 8 or 9 out of 10 to a 4 or 5 so that I can actually move. Also it shortened my period by a day so there's less pain time each cycle.

"Moon cup" - Yes - so worth it to try it. Anything nonchemical will most likely help to reduce pain and flow. I use cloth pads and don't have any issues. My cramps are half what they used to be, and my flow is so much lighter. Saves money too in the long run. I plan to invest in a Diva Cup soon, as summer is coming and I hope to spend some time in the water.