Period weight gain!

Tweety1983 · February 2012

I know this is a weird topic, but I have lost a total of 5 pounds, but I will start in about a week and a half and I have gained some of it back.... Anybody else have this problem??? Is there anything else I can do about this???? Help plz!!!
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annabellio · February 2012

totally possible. Happens to me almost every month- may be made worse because I crave salt pre- aunt flo's arrival!

annabellio · February 2012

drink tons of water especially during this time- it really helps

mab33 · February 2012

I had that last week - gained 4 pounds in 2 days. Lost 3 by weigh-in day. And that was without overeating (I don't get cravings). Just brush it off and look forward to the week after

IvoryParchment · February 2012

You might as well document how much you go up and down each month, so you don't get worried you're losing ground. It's all fluid, and it doesn't count.

Now, if you don't want to get bloated (it can make your breasts uncomfortable or make your cramps worse), then cut way back on sodium and only drink the amount of fluids you would the rest of the month, starting a week before it's due. You'll know it's working because your breasts won't be as swollen and your stomach won't get as fat.

harley47920 · February 2012

It's horrible. I'm dealing with it now. The weight gain is all in my stomach and it makes me look pregnant! I know it will go away, but still. Then my fingers are so swollen that they hurt. I'll have to try limiting my sodium intake. Maybe that will help!

slo02ee · February 2012

like other people said, chart your weight and period for a couple months, you should notice a pattern. everyone is different. it will help keep your sanity as the scale moves. I only lose 2-3 weeks a month max thanks to mr. TOM

J_Daawwg · February 2012

I've been using the Menstrual Calendar app and recording my weight changes in there - 4 pounds difference - grrrr!

IvoryParchment · February 2012

Y'all will be happy to know that milk chocolate candy is a very low sodium food.

twilighttabby · February 2012

Yes... It happens to me every month. I always gain around 3lbs but I lose it as soon as I stop. All it is,is water weight.

QueenJayJay · February 2012

There have been a lot of threads about this in the past that may be of help to you. Above the thread, you will see >Home >Recent Posts >My Topics >Settings >Search. Click "search." Search the term "TOM" and you'll find loads of answers.

sculley · February 2012

I find that taking in extra water definitely offsets it a little but I crave chocolate right before

gagesmom314 · February 2012

I am going through this this week! Gained 1 pound!!

challengeaccepted · February 2012

Pffft. Tell me about it. I've been weighing myself everyday this whole week (for science) and this morning I was at 178 (like the other days this week) I didn't eat at all today so that my weight wouldn't go up. (I had a Dr's. appointment at 3:45pm. And wanted to stay at 178 so she could see I had lost almost 5lbs since last time. I weighted myself at around 2:40 when I got out of the shower and was still at 178. Well, Aunt flo decided to show up around 3:20 when I went to the bathroom before I left my house.

Once I was weighed at the office I came in at 182.6lbs. FML. in conclusion my weight does go up significantly during shark week.

zeikiya989 · February 2012

Yes I gain anywhere from 3-5 not by eating more, but then the week after its gone. So i just keep doing what I am doing and don't weigh in that week.

PunkyRachel · February 2012

yes! when I'm on my period, I never lose, I stay the same or gain a couple pounds.

Wendyma1 · February 2012

Dealing with the same thing right now! 7.5 pound weight gain, but goes away right after I'm done! the heighest weight gain during TOM for me has been 10 pounds! I looked pregnant!

JanieJack · February 2012

I generally gain between 5-8 pounds. hate it.

Tweety1983 · February 2012

Thanks Girls!!!!! Appreciate the feed back!!!! I hate feeling like Im gaining the weight!!!! Im glad to know Im not alone!!!! I try to keep my sodium down, but its my down fall! I also have bladder and kidney problems, so water retention sucks. But I hate looking like Im pregnant!!!!! What App are yall talking about using to track your period??

Uglyduckling2swan · February 2012

I use period tracker on my android phone.

PANZERIA · February 2012

Yep, same with me. I also get super bloated which makes me mad since I don't have a scale and rely on the mirror. So when I wake up and I look like I suddenly have a beer belly (I have named him George), it's a bad day, lol.

niightwind · February 2012

I usually gain 4-5 pounds the week before my period. It completely sucks.

hotmama1174 · February 2012

I refuse to weigh myself the week of my period-I always am 5 pounds heavier and have to wear the slacks from my pre weight loss days

---I hate being a girl sometimes!!!

bademasi · February 2012

Me too 4 to 5 lbs the week prior to my period. I hate that.

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Erica002 · February 2012

Yup, I gain about 5 lbs. This is funny being brought up cause my trainer and I were just complaining about this the other day lol

slo02ee · February 2012

I use WomanLog on android. it also can track ovulation and tell you when you're most fertile if that pertains to you.

mixedfeelings · February 2012

My weight goes all over the shop on the first day or two of my period but is either the same or less after. My periods are all over the place though so I try not to worry, at the moment I'm on day 11 of my period but my weight have been stable since the third day.