Oh, It's TOM so You Can't Exercise? BS!

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  • aleham
    aleham Posts: 44
    I like to take it easier on myself and do some yoga during my period because it really helps, but honestly, I've tried doing my usual high-impact exercises when I'm on the rag and it's just incredibly unpleasant and painful.

    Everybody is different. Not everyone works out daily, either. Some people only work out 3-4 days a week, so skipping exercise during this time may not impact on their regular schedule anyway.
  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
    I REALLY hate when women use their period as an excuse to not do something. "I can't go biking today. I started." Really? I get some of the worst cramps, but it never stops me from doing something. SUCK IT UP and quit being such a baby. Seriously.

    Rant over.

    I see both sides of this argument. I've been one that's had terrible cramps and been unable to move- for me it's not just the cramps, migraines accompany TOM.... And though I agree with "work out and it'll help you out", it appears the tone of the initial post went askew....
    HOWEVER-- I don't feel that's any reason to call you any names-- c'mon people!
  • AliciaNorris81
    AliciaNorris81 Posts: 185 Member

    Basically, every woman's cycle is different. It's not up to any one person to judge what they do or don't feel up to during that TOM.

    :drinker:
  • CruzZ8
    CruzZ8 Posts: 71
    I go for light walks when I'm on it, but I understand that women handle pain differently and that
    some women get severe cramping, and I doubt that they're really worried about exercise while in so much pain. To each his own
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    lots of females use their TOM to get out of everything.
    i don't get it.

    they also use birth control as an excuse too.
    it's like no, your birth control didn't MAKE you fat.
    '
    sigh.

    it's a proven fact that changing around hormones in your body CAN actually make you gain weight, depends on the person.
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    I admit, my tom is heavy (thankfully after pregnancy it got a little lighter and a day shorter) but i still exercise because i find it if i don't then i get more depressed (it hits really hard during my tom) and cramp worse. Just my 2 cents :)
  • cdnwinter79
    cdnwinter79 Posts: 26
    wooooooooooooww! Judgemental much???
    Have you considered the fact that other women may not like to exercise during their time is because it EFFFFING HURTS! Before I went on BC, I was in bed for 2 days every month because the pain was so bad I couldn't move without throwing up. Now after going off of BC, I don't have as many problems, but I still don't want to exercise on that one day that I'm all crampy.
    It's one, maybe two days out of the week that someone won't exercise, big effing woop! I'm sure you don't exercise every single day of every single week. Geeze.... calm down and mind your own business.
  • 2FattyXFatty4
    2FattyXFatty4 Posts: 215 Member
    what makes you think cramping is the only reason why some women don't exercise? some have really heavy periods and "gush" so any movement, let alone exercise is like a flood. i did until i got on an IUD. don't be judgmental.
  • AliciaNorris81
    AliciaNorris81 Posts: 185 Member
    lots of females use their TOM to get out of everything.
    i don't get it.

    they also use birth control as an excuse too.
    it's like no, your birth control didn't MAKE you fat.
    '
    sigh.

    it's a proven fact that changing around hormones in your body CAN actually make you gain weight, depends on the person.

    I was thin. I was 130 pounds. I was HEALTHY, then I got the shot. My thyroid stopped working and I gained over 100 pounds in the blink of an eye and spent YEARS finding a doctor that would listen to me and test for the right things.

    The ONLY thing that changed from me being healthy and thin to being sick and fat was that shot. No one will ever convince me it wasn't what did it. Ever.

    I am on the right meds now...I am losing weight and I will never touch BC again.
  • 2FattyXFatty4
    2FattyXFatty4 Posts: 215 Member

    Basically, every woman's cycle is different. It's not up to any one person to judge what they do or don't feel up to during that TOM.

    :drinker:

    co-sign. this sexist bull**** can suck it!
  • mary_kate23
    mary_kate23 Posts: 156
    i actually enjoy it because it makes the cramps go away!!
  • lilybear84
    lilybear84 Posts: 57
    The first day or 2 I dont exercise because I get terrible cramps, cant even go to work, once thats gone I exercise.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    For real. Exercise helps with cramps anyways.

    Agreed.
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    Ok, I'll be sure to remember this the next time mine comes around. I'm sure the fellow gym goers will LOVE it when I vomit on the machines.
  • julie781
    julie781 Posts: 221 Member
    I REALLY hate when women use their period as an excuse to not do something. "I can't go biking today. I started." Really? I get some of the worst cramps, but it never stops me from doing something. SUCK IT UP and quit being such a baby. Seriously.

    Rant over.

    I have a "hostile" uterus. I really can't even leave the house let alone stand when I have it. Everyone is different. To those girls who can't workout I advise going to the doctor. It may be endometriosis, fibroids (like me) or something else.
    No one should judge!
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    Eh.... Before I went on BC my monthly would cause me to throw up, a lot..... can't work out while throwing up.

    Same
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    I don't know about anyone else, but during the first few days of my period, I end up with diarrhea and stomach cramps along with the uterine cramps- not to mention I will bleed heavy enough to soak a tampon and a pad in less than an hour. So, yeah. Big ol' middle finger to anyone who tells me it's just an excuse.
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    I REALLY hate when women use their period as an excuse to not do something. "I can't go biking today. I started." Really? I get some of the worst cramps, but it never stops me from doing something. SUCK IT UP and quit being such a baby. Seriously.

    Rant over.

    Your TOM, I guess. See? Hormones can also make people more *****y than usual so how about letting everyone do what they want and mind your own TOM?
  • TexasBridgett
    TexasBridgett Posts: 84 Member
    Shark week!
  • KettleBellHoe
    KettleBellHoe Posts: 161
    Lmfao, get a life and post something motivational.
  • jodycoady
    jodycoady Posts: 598 Member
    It helps "de-crabbify" me...and I just take a few Ibuprofen or Advil 15 mins before I go to the gym....Personally, I think all women should try to exercise through their period even if it seems too painful. But that's just me, all women are different.

    BTW, I didn't think the poster was being mean or rude!!!
  • va_va_voom
    va_va_voom Posts: 467 Member

    Basically, every woman's cycle is different. It's not up to any one person to judge what they do or don't feel up to during that TOM.

    :drinker:
    QFT
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    I agree it helps me to exercise during that time if not I will feel worst. I have endometriosis, fibroids, PCS if I can anyone can.
  • jenniferlmartinez
    jenniferlmartinez Posts: 95 Member
    I REALLY hate when women use their period as an excuse to not do something. "I can't go biking today. I started." Really? I get some of the worst cramps, but it never stops me from doing something. SUCK IT UP and quit being such a baby. Seriously.

    Rant over.


    I'm with you on that!!! I think the cramps lessen up once you work out! But thats me!!
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hamKl-su8PE
  • va_va_voom
    va_va_voom Posts: 467 Member
    I agree it helps me to exercise during that time if not I will feel worst. I have endometriosis, fibroids, PCS if I can anyone can.

    That would be like me saying that *I* have given birth three times with no epidural (which, I have) - so, if I can do it anyone can.

    Seriously?
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    I feel much better when I exercise during TOM....pop two aleve and ready to go!!!
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    I agree it helps me to exercise during that time if not I will feel worst. I have endometriosis, fibroids, PCS if I can anyone can.

    That would be like me saying that *I* have given birth three times with no epidural (which, I have) - so, if I can do it anyone can.

    Seriously?

    Agreed.


    I dont just get cramps. I get shooting pains up my back that make me double over. I struggle to walk. Sometimes they get so bad I vomit, get diarrhea or both. Sorry but I aint working out when Im in that condition.
  • Fathima0712
    Fathima0712 Posts: 177 Member
    the only excercise i do while on ToM is situps...its not because i am lazy or making an excuses or because i am afraid my uterus will fall out or some BS like that :P :P :P
    ...but when you are all...messy down there...it grosses me out to workout!!! :/:/ (we have no tampon access...plain old sanitary napkins only..so it can get really really messed up after working out)....that's the only reason though...but doing vigorous situps help ease my cramps...!
  • georgedarling
    georgedarling Posts: 30 Member
    Unfortunately it 's not BS for me. I also vomit and I really don't think you would want me at the gym.
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