That Time of The Month

[INTOaNEWT]

I usually gain 3 - 5 lbs of nasty warter bloat the day before. It sticks around for about 10 days and then I will suddenly drop to about a pound less than where I started from. Grrrrr...I spend a 3rd of each month bloated

I cannot be normal and crave sweets like most women I know...that would be too easy to deal with. I tend to crave salty food and I know if i give in to the cravings, the extra salt is going to make the bloating worse.

[WildflowerMama]

I try not to weigh once I start to feel PMS symptoms coming on - bloating, cranky, tired etc... I've learned it plays funny games with my head to see that 5lb weight gain the week before TOM so, I just say away from the scale. I also tend to eat a lot more - still on plan, no cheating - but, I do eat more during TOM.

For me, my weight doesn't totally go away for about a week after TOM which stinks

I do double up on my vitamin C during that time. It helps tremendously with the water weight.

[choochie]

Originally Posted by INTOaNEWT

I cannot be normal and crave sweets like most women I know...that would be too easy to deal with. I tend to crave salty food and I know if i give in to the cravings, the extra salt is going to make the bloating worse.

I am the same! I've never really had a sweet tooth. Salty and crunchy all the way. Chips, cheesies, popcorn, nuts....

[lwcrbldy]

I always retain about 5-7lbs of water during TOM, if I eat more chicken during that time (about a week and a half of water retention for me), after TOM it comes right off within 24 -48 hours.

As for cravings-- the thing that hits the spot for me is Low Carb Peanut Butter Fudge but I make sure I keep it in moderation. During the summer I keep the fudge in the freezer so it's like a frozen treat. Very yummy.

[charmedpea]

Originally Posted by Ndepndt

I am intrested in knowing what other peoples experience is with having that time of the month factor in with your weight loss.

Were you +?
Were you -?
Did you stay the same?
Were you too afraid to look?

Just curious!

I can answer part of that right now. I was down 2 1/2lbs. over night now i'm up those 2 1/2lbs. and i'm grouchy as you can see from my previous post I just made.. I will be curious to see what happens during, (tapping foot) still waiting, and once its gone.. Will keep you posted.

charmed

[LCShadows]

I am always up the week before, usually about 5 pounds, then stagnate the week of, and get a downward whoosh the week after. That's why I look at what I lose from month to month rather than day to day or week to week. Otherwise, it's just too depressing.

[kiwikid]

Originally Posted by wifezilla

I just make myself a big bowl of greek yogurt, add some coco powder and splenda and pig out. That way, I take care of the craving, still stay low carb, and nobody gets hurt

That is very doable - I could do that.

Do you make your own Greek yoghurt -if so how? Normally I make yoghurt with milk, but isn't that something we should avoid? Can I make it with cream?

[kiwikid]

Originally Posted by LCShadows

That's why I look at what I lose from month to month rather than day to day or week to week. Otherwise, it's just too depressing.

Thank you!! This is great advice.

[wifezilla]

Normally I make yoghurt with milk, but isn't that something we should avoid?

Depends on your carb intake, your plan or your place on the carb ladder. I am on Barry Groves "Natural Health and Weight Loss". My carb allowance is under 60g/day. Yogurt fits in that plan quite nicely.

I have made my own...and the best batches I have made were CREAM ONLY If I can find full-fat greek yogurt in the stores I will buy that too. My last batch was a tub of Mountain High Plain Yogurt and I just drained it overnight in a piece of cheese cloth.

No matter how you make it, it's a way better option than eating an entire box of little debbie's swiss rolls like I used to!

[kiwikid]

OK, now I am inspired! Full cream yoghurt here I come!

[WenB]

This month, I gained a pound right before, then when it was over, dropped two.

[Nikouli]

Originally Posted by dointhis4me

My scale goes up 3-5 lbs normally (has been as high as 8 but never less then 3) before TOM. For about 2 weeks pre-TOM, I turn into a exhausted, sobbing, witch who can't get enough to eat Once TOM leaves my mood, energy level and appetite level out and I drop the extra weight and usually 1-3 lbs more. Happens every month without fail and I have tried all kinds of stuff to try and help but nothing has worked. It sucks only having one "normal" week per month

Sounds like I could have written this. I always have said that, "I feel like I only get one 'normal' week out of every month". It really sucks
I feel your pain!

[FloridaShell]

I am all over the map on this one. I know I gain, I don't weigh because I'd get freaked out. My stomach blows up like I'm 6 months prego, my fingers swell and I eat like a pig. TOM can kiss my hiney!

[jaels]

I don't weigh anymore but I used to daily and I was always up two to three pounds in the three to four days before my period and if I'd been sticking to my WOE two to three days in to my period I will lose all that water weight plus a pound or (rarely) two extra.

The hunger around the time of your period is supposedly accounted for by the fact that your body is burning approx. 300 extra calories a day. I let myself eat as much as I want (on plan) in the few days when I am coming a little unhinged. It's the only thing that stops me from jumping off the wagon so to speak and it hasn't hindered my progress.

[Margot 65]

Originally Posted by jaels

up two to three pounds in the three to four days before my period .... two to three days in to my period I will lose all that water weight plus a pound or (rarely) two extra.

This is ME, except I will see my lowest weight of the month on about day 2-3 of TOM, and then it wobbles up and down those 2lbs until it finally sticks for good a week or so later. I am up today, TOM will be here tomorrow, so I look forward to weighing myself on Thurs/Fri, how weird is THAT??? (and how convenient it is around a full moon when DH turns into a man with PMS LOL)

Originally Posted by JBo

My DW gets a wee bit owly, doesn't cook a thing, and I usually lose a couple of pounds. YMMV

Now how in the heck did this get by all these women.. that is some funny stuff LOL

[Nikouli]

Originally Posted by Prozak

Now how in the heck did this get by all these women.. that is some funny stuff LOL

was thinking same.

[Margot 65]

(I am down 1.5lbs this am from yesterday.. and I am on day 3 of TOM)

[skeeweeaka]

Originally Posted by dointhis4me

My scale goes up 3-5 lbs normally (has been as high as 8 but never less then 3) before TOM. For about 2 weeks pre-TOM, I turn into a exhausted, sobbing, witch who can't get enough to eat Once TOM leaves my mood, energy level and appetite level out and I drop the extra weight and usually 1-3 lbs more. Happens every month without fail and I have tried all kinds of stuff to try and help but nothing has worked. It sucks only having one "normal" week per month

Yes, pretty much the same story with me.... My TOM just messes up the entire month and I battle back from that hoping that I am at least the same weight.... It is indeed a struggle...

TJ

[Gladsome]

++++++++++!!!!!!
I gain