TOM - What is the most it's made you gain?

Umeboshi
Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
I'm pretty sure all of us with periods notice weight fluctuations from water and whatnot. What is the very most you've seen your weight go up during your period? I'm curious, so chime in!

I think the most I've gained is about 5 pounds!
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  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    Yeah about that... 1 -2 kgs
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    Nothing, it doesn't make me gain. It's the rest of the month that's the problem.
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Nothing, it doesn't make me gain. It's the rest of the month that's the problem.

    Really? You've never retained water on your period? You're super lucky.
  • Inebriated
    Inebriated Posts: 271
    The most I've gained is 5-8lbs. :noway: :grumble:
  • I'm so irregular, so I don't know what's going on with my periods have the time. For example, I haven't even had mine for like 4 months. But, I think the most it made me gain was 4 lbs maybe? But, it all goes away at the end of the week.
  • Megs081211
    Megs081211 Posts: 150
    I generally seem to lose weight during TOM. I work out harder and try to take diuretics before I start because I know if I don't I'll gain 3 pounds in fluid and it's all in that area right below my belly button.
  • coraliethomas
    coraliethomas Posts: 336 Member
    4lbs....:explode:
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    i used to again 5-7 lbs now it seem to be 2-4...
  • lucythinmint
    lucythinmint Posts: 239
    Anywhere from 5-7lbs each month depending on my eating habits at the time. :grumble:
  • StrawberrySuzyQ
    StrawberrySuzyQ Posts: 107 Member
    If I DO gain it is only about 1 pound. I never have really gained any before, during or right after but do feel bloated at times.
  • 5-10 lbs i so hate it!Funny you posted this i thought about posting it also as im having that problem now
  • the most ive gained is 7 lbs but lately its only been a few lbs if that
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    I'm so irregular, so I don't know what's going on with my periods have the time. For example, I haven't even had mine for like 4 months. But, I think the most it made me gain was 4 lbs maybe? But, it all goes away at the end of the week.

    At 5 feet 8 and only 112 pounds, it is not surprising you have stopped your petiods. They do stop when you become too light for your body to function properly.
  • I'm so irregular, so I don't know what's going on with my periods have the time. For example, I haven't even had mine for like 4 months. But, I think the most it made me gain was 4 lbs maybe? But, it all goes away at the end of the week.

    At 5 feet 8 and only 112 pounds, it is not surprising you have stopped your petiods. They do stop when you become too light for your body to function properly.

    Yeah, I know. They were pretty irregular before that too. I'm trying to gain weight though so maybe they'll be a little more regulated in the future!
  • Aoi715
    Aoi715 Posts: 11 Member
    5-8 pounds and I literally walk around with those extra pounds days before, during, and a few days after my period. Totally sucks! :mad: :grumble: :frown:
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    I'm so irregular, so I don't know what's going on with my periods have the time. For example, I haven't even had mine for like 4 months. But, I think the most it made me gain was 4 lbs maybe? But, it all goes away at the end of the week.

    At 5 feet 8 and only 112 pounds, it is not surprising you have stopped your petiods. They do stop when you become too light for your body to function properly.

    Yikes, yes. Also could be PCOS or something else. If you're going that long without a period it's best to see a doctor.
  • I'm so irregular, so I don't know what's going on with my periods have the time. For example, I haven't even had mine for like 4 months. But, I think the most it made me gain was 4 lbs maybe? But, it all goes away at the end of the week.

    At 5 feet 8 and only 112 pounds, it is not surprising you have stopped your petiods. They do stop when you become too light for your body to function properly.

    Yikes, yes. Also could be PCOS or something else. If you're going that long without a period it's best to see a doctor.

    I've seen my doctor. She said it's probably because I'm underweight...
  • gauchogirl
    gauchogirl Posts: 467 Member
    I don't gain any if I keep my eating clean (ie: no processed foods, grains or sugars.)
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    I'm so irregular, so I don't know what's going on with my periods have the time. For example, I haven't even had mine for like 4 months. But, I think the most it made me gain was 4 lbs maybe? But, it all goes away at the end of the week.

    At 5 feet 8 and only 112 pounds, it is not surprising you have stopped your petiods. They do stop when you become too light for your body to function properly.

    Yikes, yes. Also could be PCOS or something else. If you're going that long without a period it's best to see a doctor.

    I've seen my doctor. She said it's probably because I'm underweight...

    Aww, good luck with the gain then! :) I hope you get back your regular periods, even though periods do suck. :laugh:
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,364 Member
    well this week it made me gain about 3lbs, but it dropped back down on the last day. its so weird. o.o
  • catshark209
    catshark209 Posts: 1,133 Member
    6lbs. All in my belly:frown:
  • allishaFaye
    allishaFaye Posts: 53 Member
    i have walked for 2 hrs plus everyday and was loosing then this morning i step on and up .6 after a 2.5 hr walk last night.. i was like hmm weird then a few hours later i started my period so i am sure that its just period bloat or something... well i hope anyway lol
  • jackieatx
    jackieatx Posts: 578 Member
    I am surprised that my period doesn't effect the numbers on the scale more for me. Maybe a pound. I always feel heavier during, that's for sure.
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
    Its hard to say whether it is TOM water weight, or the foods that I crave and EAT cause its TOM. I've probably gained as much as 7 lbs in a week of TOM when giving in* to nasty cravings. This last time it has made me not lose any weight. So whatever I lose after TOM (right now ish), then maybe some of that is what I retained.

    This time it is easier for me bcause I am staying away from simple carbs, processed stuff, and sugar. The cravings aren't as bad and the cramps are hardly there.
  • AsaraFuriosa
    AsaraFuriosa Posts: 293 Member
    5.3lbs this time! :mad: Usually its only 3-4 but its because I shot my sodium WAY up almost twice the amount I should :noway: and for two solid weeks in a row :sad:

    Lucky I realized it and am back on track now! :smile:
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I almost never had bloating before, but for some reason, the last two months, I gained about 5 lbs.
  • Qskim
    Qskim Posts: 1,145 Member
    I'm weird, I drop at least 2pounds b4. So...I don't weigh at all that week just in case I c it go up n don't want to know (I'm a daily weigher) but try n b v good n most times its stayed down after. Took a while to work out this strategy!
  • LindaLouLu
    LindaLouLu Posts: 271 Member
    Biggest single bump was 5lbs. Since then I've learned to tweak my sodium intake a few days before hand and up the water. Now it only dings me 1 or 2 lbs.
  • EngineerPrincess
    EngineerPrincess Posts: 306 Member
    Mine are super irregular too (not even a teenager anymore, that was my doctor's excuse before), but I gain a LOT every time, usually 4-6 pounds, and I usually start gaining several days before. Quite confused, might suggest my dr to make a new statement about why I'm still not the same number of days between TOMs...
    5'8 and 122 btw so it shouldn't be my weight.
  • fabafter5
    fabafter5 Posts: 200 Member
    I never gain during TOM but I do get bloated and gain 2+ during ovulation.