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Old 10-25-2012, 06:19 PM   #1  
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Has anyone noticed that with weight loss comes changes with the symptoms of their period? I have-I've noticed one very good change and one very bad change.

I still suffer from cystic acne-but only on my chin. I mostly have it under control with a good skincare routine however, I would always get two or three really nasty cysts right before I got my period (about a week or a few days before). This time around-no cystic acne!! Not one-I'd say its been about four years since I've gone a cycle without getting one. I am elated by this change! I have a few very small bumps but nothing major. Being in my late 20s, it's nice to not have to worry about it (at least during this cycle )

The one bad change-I'm up two pounds this week. I never gained weight during my period. I might hold onto my weight and then have a big drop but I've never had a gain. This is so frustrating! I haven't changed my diet or exercise routine so it being TOM is the only thing I can think of.

So long story short (too late) has anyone else noticed changes with their cycle, whether it be their period itself or the symptoms? Thanks!
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Old 10-25-2012, 08:35 PM   #2  
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I always break out and gain "weight" right before and during my period. Every freaking time. I actually don't weight myself the week during my period because I get discouraged.

I bloat easily, my body retains water like it's a career. I usually gain between 2-4lbs just before my period and as my cycle progresses it slowly, very slowly starts coming off. If i eat foods higher in sodium it really does show on the scale.

Its completely normal, don't worry It will drop off in no time

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Old 10-25-2012, 09:18 PM   #3  
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Thanks Mimzzy! I just think its weird that I gained with this cycle and not with any of my others-at least since I've started losing weight. I'm just chalking it up to one of those weird things that happen to our bodies with weight loss!
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Since losing weight TOM has become way worse for me Just overall more breakouts, more bloating/water weight gain, and worse cramps. The water weight gain always comes off after a week or so but its still super annoying....
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I actually gain weight when I ovulate and then take it off during my period. It's so weird. I'll be 29 tomorrow and I still get acne when I'm PMSing.
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I'm 29 too SMF and I can't believe I'm still geting acne also!! So annoying! Im hoping that this "no TOM acne" trend continues.
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