[Wild Vulpix]

This doesn't happen often! Maybe two or three times a year. (Yes, I need to get checked out I'm sure, but that's not what this thread's about!)

I often hear that you hold extra water when TOM is around, so the scale doesn't shake around too much. As someone who doesn't experience this often, I'm seeking advice and knowledge of you women who have a bit more experience than me.

Q1: Generally speaking, do most women experience a slowdown/halt/gain in weight while TOM is around, or just some women?

Q2: Generally speaking again, when does this start happening? When TOM shows up, or a little bit before? - If before, since when?

Q3: Will taking measurements be skew by TOM? If you're retaining water, will you be more bloaty and have strange measurements?

[srmb60]

Q1 ... yes, it's very common
Q2 ... varies from woman to woman, for me, it was a few days before
Q3 ... a lot of women have abdominal bloating that can show on a measuring tape.

[Wild Vulpix]

Thank you Susan. You're always so helpful!

[Glory87]

I usually gain anywhere from 1-5 lbs the few days before my period. This weight is generally gone by the time my period ends. The waistband of my jeans usually feels snug and my rings can be tight.

I usually just avoid the scale during this time.

[Lahlem]

I agree with Susan. lmao

[Summer2010]

Agree with the posted comments

[stargzr]

I think the answers vary from person to person... so I figure you want an idea of how other people's weight loss does. I typically just halt in my weight loss during the days I'm on... and sometimes have a whoosh when I finish (but not always). It starts the day I start and stops the day after I finish. My measurements are skewed, so I don't measure during that time... my belly is always a little bulgy...