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Ladies! Do you gain weight during your period?

mirandadeb
mirandadeb Posts: 6
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am currently on my period and since I have gained one pound and have been stuck there for the past few days. Do you gain during your period? And if so, how much for how long?
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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Actually no, I don't really but I think I'm unusual.

    Just don't weigh in that week.
  • shaelataylor
    shaelataylor Posts: 224 Member
    nope...i tend to lose more actually. lol im a freak.
  • corrinnebrown
    corrinnebrown Posts: 345 Member
    Always. I do not weigh in that week. Regardless if I workout/eat right/up water in take I gain.
  • Perfectdiamonds1
    Perfectdiamonds1 Posts: 347 Member
    oh my yes, usually right before, but I try not to change anything. Usually gain 5-7 pounds, usually go back down to normal, plus loose more, but dont change anything: diet or exercise
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    With the exception of Rae here, most every woman retains water (bloats) on her period. This causes the scale to go up.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390212-weight-fluctuations-why-do-they-happen
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390244-how-does-my-period-affect-my-weight
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390246-what-should-i-expect-during-my-period
  • KemaVA
    KemaVA Posts: 81 Member
    I usually gain 2lbs but they go away after as long as I dont give in to my cravings too much
  • jenniferleighvt
    jenniferleighvt Posts: 9 Member
    I usually gain about 3 pounds - lots of bloating, and also I tend to crave more unhealthy foods. If I can survive the massive cravings for chipotle burritos and reeses peanut butter cups, my weight is back down 1-2 days after my period ends.
  • nataliemra
    nataliemra Posts: 29
    I do, About 2 pounds or so.. :/
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    Yes, generally it's a pound or two.. I won't go near the scale the week before or the week after :cry:
  • amanda3588
    amanda3588 Posts: 422 Member
    I'm usually up 5+ pounds early in the week, but drop back down to my original weight by the end/middle. I usually end up losing a few too.
  • megleo818
    megleo818 Posts: 595 Member
    I put on anywhere from one to six pounds with my period, depending on my sodium intake, whether I've been on an airplane, how active I've been, how hot it is -- tons of factors. I never record my TOM weight. It's interesting to watch it go up and down, though! -- The whole gain/lose cycle takes about five days to complete, depending on the same factors.
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    Some months yes and some no. This past cycle...5lbs!!! Measurements were the same but scale was up. Went away after 4 days.
  • Joeyje3
    Joeyje3 Posts: 58 Member
    Yes. That seems to be happening to me also. (Gaining). :mad: But it seems to come off again a couple of days after its all done. I tend to not weigh myself when I have it. That way I try to avoid the unnecessary frustration. Hang in there! :smile:
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    I gain also. about 2-3lbs. But if I eat right and workout during my period I lose the bloat weight plus 2--3lbs extra
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    the Answer: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390244-how-does-my-period-affect-my-weight

    For future questions please consult http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/457-unofficial-mfp-faq
  • fit4lyfeLisa
    fit4lyfeLisa Posts: 529 Member
    I no longer have that problem. Thank the Lord!!! :smile: :drinker:
  • 29candicanes
    29candicanes Posts: 30 Member
    Yes I normally gain 2 lbs. But if I stick to my diet and exercise I will lose after TOM is over. Which is always a good surprise.
  • reyna99
    reyna99 Posts: 489 Member
    Yep! Water Retention for sure! down the water!!!
  • TonyasLosinglt
    TonyasLosinglt Posts: 11 Member
    I will gain anywhere from one to five pounds during that time. I try to avoid the scale a few days before and after.
  • Tebbspcad
    Tebbspcad Posts: 233
    Always gain! :(
  • goodmans90
    goodmans90 Posts: 45 Member
    I almost always do, usually the week before anywhere between 2-6 pounds, but then end up losing more during that dreaded week!! The key is not to stop anything you normally do, exercising and drinking lots of water, that is what I have found out anyway! Good Luck :happy:
  • FeatherBoBeather
    FeatherBoBeather Posts: 255 Member
    Yep! Like others, usually about 1-2 pounds :/ .....But afterwards it comes right back off.. I attribute it to water retention and ... possibly eating some things like.. chocolate.... lol All within my calories *of course*.. but the sugar doesn't help!
  • noirnatural
    noirnatural Posts: 310 Member
    oh my yes, usually right before, but I try not to change anything. Usually gain 5-7 pounds, usually go back down to normal, plus loose more, but dont change anything: diet or exercise

    I am the same usually but I have noticed that if I exercise more and I am eating right then I will gain only about 2-3 versus the 5-6
  • 78brownie_wechanged
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    Just water retention. It starts 3 days prior and stop towards the middle.
  • munny_p
    munny_p Posts: 73 Member
    I gain the week before and during when I am bloated (1-3lbs that just sits) and then as long as I stick with healthy eating and exercise during, I usually come out of it a few lbs lighter than before. Hormones :eye roll:
  • Jodiekate
    Jodiekate Posts: 42 Member
    I don't normally gain but tend not to lose either, I think with me it's water retention as it seems to come off more the following week
  • coffeebrown5
    coffeebrown5 Posts: 73 Member
    great post because I got really worried last week and thats partically why .
  • missymuffet459
    missymuffet459 Posts: 162
    I feel so bloated I would never dare step on the scale. I already feel like crap and don't want to feel even worse!
  • tedeez
    tedeez Posts: 18
    I always do about 2-3 lbs. sometimes it comes off right away and sometimes it doesn't.
  • Lavinder99
    Lavinder99 Posts: 1 Member
    I do... Definite water weight for sure because I am pretty strict with staying at or under my calorie goal for the day. When my period is over, I tend to pee a lot and then I see my real weight the day or so that it ends. Don't torture yourself and weigh yourself that week!!!
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