Time of the month - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

mamalove · 03-07-2005, 03:16 PM

Just curious, how much weight do you find you put on during that dreaded time of the month??

mauvaisroux · 03-07-2005, 03:41 PM

I can gain up to 2lbs, sometimes 3lbs, but I find it gone by the next weigh in and then a little more if I have stayed OP.

I really have to watch my salt intake during TOM and avoid Chinese food at all costs or I really gain and feel all gross and bloated.

Kelly_S · 03-07-2005, 03:52 PM

The average woman puts on 4-7 pounds of water retention during TOM. I have had months (when I was having them) I didn't put any on and actually even lost and months where I gained 7-10 pounds during that week. But my average was probably gain of 3-4 pounds.

Missymom24 · 03-08-2005, 11:23 AM

UGH that sucks! I have my 1st weigh in this morning! ARGH! I started WW last wk and so we shall see! Darn ol periods.

Ottoette · 03-08-2005, 02:09 PM

But Missy, look at it this way, next week's weigh-in will be FANTASTIC!! :-)

Missymom24 · 03-08-2005, 02:40 PM

This is true!!

drbjaded · 03-17-2005, 10:34 AM

I'm going on a major munchies spree because of that time of the month. I've had two peanut crisp bars and a bag of baked doritos. Anyone have any suggestions on what they do for the munchies during the calm before the crimson wave? Thanks!

Julie

mauvaisroux · 03-17-2005, 10:39 AM

If I have a chocolate craving I eat the WW 2 points bars.

I try to do something to keep myself occupied like polishing the brass, sewing or playing on the computer. My mind gets foucused on other things that way and I forget to eat

Emerald · 03-17-2005, 11:02 AM

Gosh! I feel lucky. I have never gained over a pound at any WI, even TOM. Maybe .2 or maintain due to TOM, but I would probably freak out if I had a 10# gain for any reason!

For my chocolate cravings, I LOVE Snicker or M&M Kudo bars. The same points as WW snack bars, but cheaper.

Kelly_S · 03-17-2005, 11:33 AM

If you are craving chocolate make sure you are taking a multivitamin with magnesium in it. It helps with the chocolate cravings.

I tend to not get cravings anymore during TOM so I am trying to remember what I used to have to combat them. I think I got some chocolate covered pretzels as it satified the crunch, salt and sweet cravings.

Toryw · 03-18-2005, 01:34 AM

I actualy havent noticed a gain when my TOM has come round...have been doing WW for about 6 months and never gained on my week...

Allie Abbott · 05-02-2005, 04:28 PM

If you retain water, it'll be gone by the next week!

If you have a craving for a snack, "Cruncher" chips are great: 12 for 1 point or 24 for 2!