Women when its that time.....?

Angie0rtiz
Angie0rtiz Posts: 45
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When its that time of the month do you still work out? Alot of women have advised me not to but they also have never worked out a day in their lives so I wanted some of the opinions of the ladies her on MFP.
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  • Bethie_B
    Bethie_B Posts: 292 Member
    I can't think of a single reason why you wouldn't work out during tom.... I do. It's a non-issue.
  • bbriscoe13
    bbriscoe13 Posts: 175 Member
    Running actually really helps my cramps. I have found that nothing else but running helps, so I think I work out more. :) I have never heard that you shouldn't. I guess I have never asked though?
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    That's the best time to work out.
  • ElleOQuent
    ElleOQuent Posts: 429 Member
    Yes, definitely yes.


    If anything, I need the additional calories so that I could properly justify stuffing my face with deliciousness. :blushing:
  • kzooprincess
    kzooprincess Posts: 232 Member
    I do tend to have less energy at this time, but I still do something active. Taking a walk is far better than sitting on the couch eating a bag of Doritos.
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    Running actually really helps my cramps. I have found that nothing else but running helps, so I think I work out more. :) I have never heard that you shouldn't. I guess I have never asked though?

    It's an old wives tale that you shouldn't work out. But amazingly my entire gym class was OTR the weeks that we had swimming in high school.
  • angie_sample
    angie_sample Posts: 190
    you def. can workout at any time during ur cycle. Actually i would suggest u workout, it really helps with cramps adn it shortens your periods. On the first two days of my cycles i get pretty bad cramps so i go as hard as i can when i workout which isnt quite as hard as normal but do the best u can. :)
  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    yep. im extremely sporty. and am taking part in something every day of the week. nothing will stop me MWHAHA
  • OpenHeaven
    OpenHeaven Posts: 275 Member
    YES!!!!! It helps with cramps! If you are concerned, take it slow at first, but then kick it into high gear!!!
  • sjwhite7
    sjwhite7 Posts: 86 Member
    Working out helps with my cramps too. It also helps with my energy because during that time I feel blah. I also use it as a way to not think about chocolate. LOL
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Why re-post something that is in the forums 100000000000000000000000000 damn times?
  • Ashley_Panda
    Ashley_Panda Posts: 1,404 Member
    The day after vampire awareness week starts I usually try to. The first day it's this: "Oh my God, my fountain of youth is flowing out and I feel like I'm dying on the inside" is pretty intense. Or that could be cramping.
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    No. Don't work out, you will die.
  • htmlgirl
    htmlgirl Posts: 314 Member
    I don't see why not. I mean I wouldn't go swimming or anything lol but there's no reason not to
  • katkat1717
    katkat1717 Posts: 143 Member
    Yes, definitely yes.


    If anything, I need the additional calories so that I could properly justify stuffing my face with deliciousness. :blushing:

    This Exactly...
  • Flippiefloppies
    Flippiefloppies Posts: 319
    It is you period, not an apocolypse. The world will not end.
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    It is you period, not an apocolypse. The world will not end.

    Way to dismiss my advice, Ang.
  • amandalfn
    amandalfn Posts: 24
    I always feel a thousand times better when I am at that special time of the month. I find it helps with my camps and ups my energy. If I didn't go to the gym I would be sitting at home watching Tv or eating popcorn so it's a win win to me. Plus, when you are working out you drink more water so I feel more flushed and cleansed :)
  • SunKissed1989
    SunKissed1989 Posts: 1,314 Member
    My TOM doesn't really affect me in terms of cramps anymore (since I was prescribed the pill), but if I do feel uncomfortable, a yoga and muscle workout would be a good idea.
  • Flippiefloppies
    Flippiefloppies Posts: 319
    It is you period, not an apocolypse. The world will not end.

    Way to dismiss my advice, Ang.


    :flowerforyou:
  • LifeOnMars_
    LifeOnMars_ Posts: 720 Member
    You'll probably bleed to death if you do...
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I usually don't the first day only because I cramp so bad it takes all I have to get out of bed let alone work out. The rest of the time though, I do.
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    Why re-post something that is in the forums 100000000000000000000000000 damn times?

    Yet you read it again. 100000000000000000000000001. :huh:
  • MariaMariaM
    MariaMariaM Posts: 1,322 Member
    Not to be rude but why does this question keeps coming up? Unless you feel physically ill I don't see a reason to stop working out on these days.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    This article should tell you all you need to know about your menstrual cycle:
    http://www.avert.org/puberty-girls.htm
  • Il_DaniD_lI
    Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
    Yes I do, it helps with the bloating and cramps.
  • MaryBowen27
    MaryBowen27 Posts: 132
    Sounds like the women you're asking are just looking for a reason to not work out.
  • LifeOnMars_
    LifeOnMars_ Posts: 720 Member
    Sounds like the women you're asking are just looking for a reason to not work out.

    Exactly
  • Shmemily001
    Shmemily001 Posts: 15 Member
    I always work out if I can, but I find that I am usually slower and have less energy. Just do what you can.
  • 2fit4fat
    2fit4fat Posts: 559 Member
    yep workout! it helps with cramps (it also makes mine heavier.. but less days) :-) and gets rid of bloating a lot quicker

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