*personal question for the ladies

melsy21
melsy21 Posts: 193 Member
in Motivation and Support
.....does your weight go up the week you are on your period?

And how much does it go up?
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  • MaryJaneElizabeth
    MaryJaneElizabeth Posts: 19
    I never weigh myself that week, becasue I am almost certain it would go up 2-3 lbs! I would get discouraged!
  • phwoggy
    phwoggy Posts: 5
    my weight went way up for like 2 weeks! I put on 3lbs that week but the week after I was back down and lost another lb so I think in future I'll ignore the scales around that time! This was my first one since starting on MFP so it was interesting if a little disheartening to see!
  • PearsPeppersandPeanutButter
    PearsPeppersandPeanutButter Posts: 190
    For some reason my weight goes down during that time and then jumps immediately after and then levels off again, So it is super confusing about my progress.
  • anna_love
    anna_love Posts: 177
    it those goes up like for just 2 pounds or so and its really gets me upset so i just dont weigh my self in when im like that!! cuz mine takes for ever !!
  • MellyMartinson
    MellyMartinson Posts: 43 Member
    I do not even look anymore. Because yes it goes up like 3 lbs for me. So I don't even check anymore it is too discouraging.
  • ColleenMichele
    ColleenMichele Posts: 27
    No joke, I can gain up to 8 pounds that week! I even talked to my Dr about it but he said its just my body. I stay FAR FAR away from the scale that week and always end up right back on track the following week. Stupid periods. lol.
  • kimmianne89
    kimmianne89 Posts: 428 Member
    Its up and down for some reason but I put on weight about 4lbs. But for one day on my period I think I look good and smaller and weigh a little less... Its odd haha
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    Yes, up to 5 pounds for me.
  • angiebarker
    angiebarker Posts: 127
    mine goes up about 5lbs sometimes more. if i weigh myself i just keep telling myself once it goes away ill be back to normal. if you avoid salty foods and processed foods for that week it will help with the bloating. Cinnamon helps cramps :)
  • hiswifetheirmommy
    hiswifetheirmommy Posts: 30 Member
    Yes! The scale can go up as much as 5 lbs for me. :o( I try to stay away from the scale during that time.
  • angiebarker
    angiebarker Posts: 127
    I know the feeling haha i always feel so sexy at one point during the week. the rest i just want to stay in pjs lol
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    Mine used to go up between 5 and 8 lbs. And it didn't "magically" go away at end of my period. I finally had to have a hysterectomy due to other complications. Don't be shy about talking to your doctor about it.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    totally! goes up from water weight...bloatation station.
  • Tupeloblossom
    Tupeloblossom Posts: 142 Member
    2 lbs or more for me. I try not to weigh during that time. It is too depressing.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Mine usually does not. Last month I lost 1.2 lbs during 'that week'. But I also stay on track with my calories and exercise during that week. If I'm having cravings, I workout harder to earn them. :-)
  • LiviLou2011
    LiviLou2011 Posts: 437 Member
    Im going through that right now, i still lost one pound this month but im hoping after that ive really lost more...
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    yes
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
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  • hiker282
    hiker282 Posts: 983 Member
    totally! goes up from water weight...bloatation station.

    Bloatation station! rofl (seriously)
  • leanmachinedream
    leanmachinedream Posts: 223
    I don't know. I really...never weigh myself. I don't see the point currently. I imagine I do but I also don't care, so there's that.
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    An easy 2-3 lbs.

    I initially freaked out, but once I realized it was a pattern, I stopped :)
  • onedayillbamilf
    onedayillbamilf Posts: 662 Member
    What did it do before MFP?
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Not sure, but when my wife is on her period, I always tell her that she looks fat
  • snaus70
    snaus70 Posts: 39
    Yes, my weight goes up, only about 3 lbs, but not only that, it is when I have my worst carb and sugar cravings! :frown:
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Not sure, but I always tell my wife that she looks fat while on her period

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  • marquesajen
    marquesajen Posts: 641
    Yes. A couple pounds. It's normal and it goes away when it is over. I just drink more water and watch my sodium.
  • PeaceLoveVeggies
    PeaceLoveVeggies Posts: 673 Member
    Yup! It goes up between 3 and 5 lbs.
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    3-5 lbs.

    It also goes up when you ovulate.....
  • keesh1123
    keesh1123 Posts: 229 Member
    Yep! Around 2 or 3 lbs or so most months. But some months I actually see lost.
  • MissJay75
    MissJay75 Posts: 768 Member
    Usually 3-5 pounds for me no matter how much water I drink. I can tell my body is going into retention mode because I'll get really thirsty, drink like a fish, and not have to go all day. For me the weight doesn't go away right away, usually it's about a week later I see the numbers on the scale drop back to 'normal'.

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