...and stupid me got on the scale this morning!! 3 pounds UP and I should of been 1 pound DOWN!!! I am really mad. The image in the mirror is looking great, slimmer, etc. I am not looking bloated. Am I really retaining that much water? So upset right now. If the scale doesn't say 208 by Sunday.......

My advice: stay away from the scale while you have your period! It can only bring bad news!

But yes, you are retaining water and a gain is to be expected (someone posted once that she gains about 8lb with each period! For me, it'll be 1 or 2lb). Keep doing what you're doing and you'll be back down after it's all over. Guaranteed.

Yeah, what baffled111 said! Just don't get discouraged and eat anything you um... shouldn't!

Jay

I was wondering who Tom was lol

Takes me a while

dont be discouraged Jasmine

Thanx everyone. 8 pounds? WoW! I am still on plan just irritated.

that is soooo very upsetting. I hate stepping on the scale during TOM but yet, i can't stop myself. I have to know. just like if i ate a little bit off plan, i'll weigh in every time i go to the bathroom even if it's in the middle of the night. I just have to know.....sucks!! But even so, the scale doesn't rule my life but i just have to know what the number is all the time. Don't get discouraged. it's just water retention. As soon as TOM is gone, you'll be down those pounds and probably at least one more. Keep up the good work!!

Thanx lumina, how much are you up on tom?

It always seems that the scale is up a few pounds the week before and during TOM. I say we boycott the scales until it's done!

That is what I usually try to do but I have been so on plan lately and plus my walking as usual, and my tummy felt great and looks like it is sinking in. So I just HAD too!

*smacks myself*

Well just remember that at the end of TOM, the numbers will show your hard work. Stupid TOM, always ruining a good thing.

I sympathize with you Jasmine

I'm up this week and I really think it is due to ovulation. Does anyone have that experience?

Winter, it is 212 today....waiting lol

Pita that happens to me all the time. I get bloated during ovulation too. Not to mention super hungry. There is a thread in the 100 lb forum. Something about burning more calories during ovulation.

Jasmine... I will give you a on looking and staying positive with a mirror.. That is a true success on how you really feel and look and not numbers on the scale,with TOM.. That is the positive side of your hard working efforts.. Keep looking at that mirror, You are beautiful and don't let TOM effects your moods. Hang in there.

I actually have MORE symptoms during ovulation than TOM. I get more bloated, more cravings and definitely gain more weight during ovulation. I still gain at TOM, but not as much. It is REALLY fun to gain TWICE a month!!!!!!!

Zelma

Thanx so much Lillian! You are right. That scale needs to get chucked out the window. lol

ZedAus:
No kidding. When it is ovulation I can NOT shut off the hunger button for nothing! Then just a few days before tom strikes. Same way. I also get bloated during ovulation. Grrrrrr.....

Zelma it is so good to see you posting! I have read over your story a few times and I am so proud of what you have accomplished!! You look great!

Well I weighed this a.m. 210. BUt still I STARTED the month at 210!

I just need to push this thru. Sunday hopefully will show my hard work for the month but at least it doesn't say 213!!!!