A Girl-Problem Question (Guys avoid!)

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Euphonasia
Euphonasia Posts: 136
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So I've never really been one to keep constant track of my weight (but it seems to be working quite well for motivation) and my question is this: About how long after your monthly cycle does it take for you to lose your water weight? I've gained about 1.5 pounds of water weight from it and I was just wondering because I genuinely don't know that much about it.

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  • msmel
    msmel Posts: 14
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    It usually takes me 2-3 days. Just drink lots of water, it should come off faster :)
  • Ahmee2034
    Ahmee2034 Posts: 1,330 Member
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    Well, for me, typically, the very day I start my cycle, I lose it all at once. I gain anywhere from 3-6 pounds. I can always tell because I get so "swollen" looking. The day I start, it's like, "Wow! I'm so skinny!"
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
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    my cycles all over the map, weight wise-- one month I'll gain 4-5 beforehand, next month I gain it a week after the cycle--

    middle aged hormones-- gotta love it--
  • Euphonasia
    Euphonasia Posts: 136
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    So basically it's one of those highly individual experiences ~sigh~? I know I stepped on a scale before I dried my hair and then after and I'd gained a pound. I know that your weight fluctuates daily, but it seems to be worse right now.

    I hate being a girl.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
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    So basically it's one of those highly individual experiences ~sigh~? I know I stepped on a scale before I dried my hair and then after and I'd gained a pound. I know that your weight fluctuates daily, but it seems to be worse right now.

    I hate being a girl.

    It has its ups and downs-- that's for sure--

    But, worry less about what the scale says, and more about doing what you know is right and good for your body-- keep eating right during your cycle, exercise and all that jazz-- it all comes out in the wash eventually.
  • azwildcatfan94
    azwildcatfan94 Posts: 314 Member
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    Part of that time of the month is craving salt which makes the bloating even worse. So, I think the amount of salt you eat can exacerbate the problem.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    Don't ever hate being a girl...imagine the alternative? lol

    The water weight should go away by 1-2 days after your period, but we can get bloated at any time of the month for various reasons.
  • Euphonasia
    Euphonasia Posts: 136
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    Yeah, being a boy may be much worse in the long run, lol. Thanks for all the advice!
  • Papaya81
    Papaya81 Posts: 90 Member
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    I was going to post a similar thread, but since it seems to be already available, i'll avoid a double post....WHAT are the methods to avoid those pre-menstrual cravings? As everyone else seems to have a similar problem in gaining weight prior to your cycle, I consciously know i am eating a lot more prior to my cycle and i don't know how to stop!!

    I know the day my cycle starts, I will, as everyone else states, feel really skinny...but how do you all avoid those cravings?!!!

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