[JimmieLynn]

So, I guess I'm just hoping for some confirmation on things that affect weight loss because I have been stuck between the same 5 lbs. for a couple weeks.

As of this morning, it is my TOM. I know that has to have something to do with it. Also, I have been under a bit more stress than usual lately. To top it all off, my allergies have been extreme since we moved so I've been cutting my workouts shorter that normal because I can't breathe.

I have still been eating well, and proudly, haven't binged or overate.

So, usually, I would be somewhat frustrated at this sort of standstill, but I know my TOM is definitely a factor.

Maybe I just needed to vent. Hehe...Thanks for listening.

[JayEll]

Hey! Do you take an antihistamine? That can sometimes help your symptoms. See what your doctor has to say.

TOM is always a factor for women, darn it! Well, until menopause is done.

I would also look at your food more closely. Do you write down what you eat? Do you track the calories or the points (WW)? Do you measure portions? I ask because sometimes it's easy to eat more than one thinks.

Hang in there! Don't you give up now!

Jay

[JimmieLynn]

I FINALLY got a Rx for my allergies yesterday so hopefully they will really help. And although i pay close attention to what i eat, i never count anything. Maybe I should start!

Thanks so much for the input!

[Heather]

Just want to second really paying attention to the food. It's amazing how those calories can just sneak up on you!!!!

[Glory87]

Salty food can really affect my weigh in. I always see a blip on the scale the day after eating at Chipotle (how much salt DO they put in the rice? I don't want to know!)

[BlueToBlue]

Things that can cause you to retain water and impact weight gain/loss:

• TOM!!!!
• Eating foods that are higher in fat or sugar than you normally eat, or eating larger quantities of food than you normally eat
• Changes in your exercise routine
• Sore muscles
• Some medications (I'm convinced Ibuprofen makes me retain water)
• Changes in the weather (particularly if it is exceptionally warm or humid)
• Illness (also probably allergies)
• Eating foods that are high in salt/sodium (I swear, I once gained 3 lbs from a single bowl of miso soup)
• Alcohol
• Getting dehydrated
• Who knows what else, the list goes on and on...

[Princess0113]

Originally Posted by BlueToBlue

Who knows what else, the list goes on and on...

you can say that again! lol

i know for me, i can gain a couple(maybe more than a couple ) pounds right before and during TOM. i just ignore it and wait it out. drink plenty of water and watch your soduim intake, but mostly just keep up your healthy routine and wait it out.