True or false that you put on weight when you are menstruating?

[jojogonnabeslim]

I came off the pill in Dec, been on SW for 2.5 yrs and never had problems with * wk, not the case now my hormones are all over the place! First period after coming off the pill saw a 5lb gain and the next wk back off again so i definately put it down to water retention though i didn't feel bloated. I will see how my weight goes the next time i'm due and just keep an eye on it. Like alot of people said everyone is different and *wk will effect everyone in different ways but i also think it can be an excuse when you've been bad! lol

 

[Sparky67]

I don't gain weight but I do gain water about a day before I'm due, then it will start to go around 3 or 4 days later. I don't eat any differently, I am just prone to retaining water. I can gain 2lbs overnight.

I also gain a little around ovulation (might be the same for the lady that mentioned she gained 2 weeks before the * week).

I also retain water if I eat chinese food.

Whatever I don't lose that week will come off the next.

 

[ColJack]

the chinese food thing might be the MSG...
you retain water if you have lots of salt.. so cut down on the salt..

 

[snuggle69]

I actually cant eat chinese takeaways anymore because they taste so salty, amazing how sw changes your palate!

 

[Lmc111]

I dont know what day in cycle it comes and goes as I dont weigh daily, but I usually put on 7lbs for at least a few days, ever since I came off the pill (was 2-3 lbs while on the pill). I have a whole other set of clothes just for * week. My new scales have water % gauge so I should maybe I should start monitoring it. I dont think it affects my eating, but Ive never really paid attention before!

 

[JenXx]

Well done to your loss, thats excellent! Your hard work paid off, good for you.

Its my second weigh in this wednesday evening and my * week, not exactly looking forward to it if im honest. I have been good, but atm i feel just horrid and i really hope i dont gain on my second week.. heres hoping i dont.

x

Me too, 2nd WI weds eve too and i am not looking fwd due to * week..! grrr..

i feel horrid and just bluerrgh atm!