It's that TOM and i have gained almost five pounds, Do any of you take a water pill, drink tea,???
My 10 pound loss has now turned to 5 it's just not fair.
Help...

You still lost the weight so don't worry!

Have you considered not weighting during your period? It might be less frustrating. And hydration is very important so I don't think that "water pills" are ever a good idea.

I do struggle with cravings (salt and sweet) so always allow myself 300-500 extra calories for two or three (at the most) days. This way it's planned in advance and I don't end up feeling like a total failure.

I tend to drink more water and not weigh in during my period. It's too discouraging! I find though that if I drink more water and watch my salt intake I feel better during that time.

I usually see a weight gain the first or so Day of TOM but then I always see an even bigger loss when it's over so it all works out. Yes, the gain is discouraging but I know why it's there and the extra loss is always very welcome.

Just drink water and don't overindulge any cravings and you'll be fine!

I just go with the flow.

I've put on 3-5 lbs and the same lbs disappear when TOM is over. So I just try to drink water, keep things low stress, and let it clear up on its own. There's no need to worry about it.

A.

Thank you all for your kind and helpful words. I will keep all the info in mind
and will not weigh during that time. I also get the sweet and salt cravings and you guys have given me some excellent information on that , thanks so much, i feel somewhat better.

I feel your pain. Hehe!

I hear ya, it can be discouraging during TOM. But I agree don't weigh at that time! Wait till it is all over, and it will all come back off.

thank you, a lesson learned! i did weight this morning and lost 2 pounds yeah!

yes as expected, you get a big "loss" after your period. When I had periods, that weight a couple days afterward was my favourite, I always saw it as my most "true" weight. Should have just weighed once a month, but am addicted to my scale, am in terrible withdrawal here at the cottage.

Thank you all.