OK, so to preface: I am very happy with my weightloss. In fact, I am EXTATIC about it, but...

Its that TOM again, and I haven't had cramps this bad in years!! Any thoughts on if its related to my weightloss? Or maybe my increased activity level?

Ow ow ow ow ow.....

that sucks! I don't really have much advice or knowledge to impart except that when I get that way sometimes it helps to put a heating pad on my belly or my back.

That is strange. For me, the more active I am, the LESS cramps I have.

I tend to get worse cramps the more weight I lose and the more exercise I do.
It's just because weight loss can apparently affect your hormones a bit and it can take stuff a while to settle down (that's what my doc said anyways!)
Just got to take loads of painkillers and snuggle up with hot water bottles to get through it chicky!

yeah, I actually get a bit more crampy, the more weight that I lose and the more exercise I do

It sucks, but i prefer it vs. the alternative of no cramps and no weightloss

My PMS is better since I've been working out.

Thanks ladies.

Jadey - your post reminded me of something I read once. I think that is said that fat stores estrogen, so when you burn fat it releases additional estrogen into your system. Or something like that... I didn't really connect it though.

I'm off to find a hot water bottle! Ow ow ow ow

I don't have cramps. Losing weight have affected me differently, I just go on forever (what seems like forever) but I haven't had any cramps, which I guess is ok, I've rather have cramps then have to deal with TOM for 4 weeks though.

When I have icky cramps I take some advil, chug some water and go for a walk. Dehydration can cause muscles to feel not so hot, your uterus is no exception! And moving helps those muscles loosen up.

I have noticed that since I have been working out and dieting that TOM doesnt last as long and the cramps arent as bad but I still can't shake my pre-TOM cravings. It is a battle not to eat everything in sight. Any ideas on how to subside this feeling of starvation.

Cramps are a Bee-yotch. Personally I prefer Excedrin and I drink lots of water too. Stay warm and I find protein helps more than sugar. Finally try distracting yourself with a good book or movie. I know it's not very active but a busy mind can be a wonderful thing.

holy cramps, batman! That is too funny!

Curl up in the fetal position and have someone rub your back? ...I wish that was an option for me. I'm right there with you, girl. I just downed a ton of water and a few advil. Hope you're feeling better soon!

oh man, I get REALLY terrible cramps as well. It feels like someone is punching you in the stomach. I know it's supposed to help to exercise, but a lot of the time I can barely get out of bed!!

I once got the bf to (literally, not a joke) push me in the computer chair into the bathroom so that I wouldn't have to stand up before I took a bath to try and loosen up that stupid uterus of mine. That was NOT a good day!