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I know I can't be the only one with this problem. So, I'm doing really well with my weight loss, I'm exercising daily, I'm eating really well and the scale reflects my efforts...
UNTIL :devil: my period rears its ugly head.

I am gaining 2-4lbs during my period pretty consistently every month.
Even when I continue to eat well and exercise, I gain weight and then it doesn't just go away like it's supposed to!!!

I get famished during my period so my intake does go up slightly but not drastically. I've been calming my chocolate cravings with a square of dove dark chocolate (90 calories per bar), 2% chocolate milk, or fat free pudding. I haven't been yielding to the junk food cravings. I don't really have a hard time with that except during my period. My portion sizes continue to be controlled. I've been making the effort to exercise even through cramps but still I see a gain.
I've looked over my food journal and weight records and this is consistently happening each month. And I get stuck with a few pounds back each month. It's driving me insane! :tantrum:

Last week I reached my goal of getting out of the 50's and I was around 248.5 and 249, today I'm weighing in at 251. :cry: It's sooooo infuriating! I keep recycling pounds and it's driving me crazy!

Any suggestions? Anyone else have this problem? What on earth can I do to keep from gaining every month! I feel like I take two steps forward and one back. :tired:

It must be that time of the month, lol, because there is a whole thread on this topic at http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...threadid=61055 It's in the south beach forum, but anyone can join in :)

the same exact thing happens to me. One thing- I try to make sure I drink TONS of water during my period- a lot more than I usually drink. Other than that I have no idea. I get the worst fat and chocolate cravings- so I know how you feel!

hang in there!

Thanks for the water tip. I have noticed my water intake gets lower during these days. And, although I'm still eating well, I do get a bit sloppy *sigh* just no rest for the weary is there. So I'm done with my pity party and I'm trying to make a plan for NEXT month so I don't have to keep going back and forth! :dizzy:

I never have weight gain during my period. If anything, I find mine decreases a few days before it begins and stays consistent throughout the week. Crazy!

NOT FAIR! LOL ;)
Just goes to show how our bodies all work differently I guess.

I started my TOM on Tuesday of last week (t's pretty much gone now), andI registered an 8-pound loss at last week's Thursday weigh-in, and I'm well on my weigh toanother 2-pound loss for this week. I'm not saying this to infuriate you further (in no way is this a "nyah nyah, you gain weight duing TOM and I dooooon't"), but rather to say that water is SO important! We tend to retain more water during TOM, so in order to keep this from happening, I pretty much look like a fish in my cubicle at work all day. I usually drink a MINIMUM of 12-15 servings of water a day, and that is in addition to any other beverages (I do not count diet soda, chrystal light, or my sugar-free kool aid when I count my water servings--pure water only). I actually did used to gain during my TOM, but I think that was mainly because I caved into my cravings. Now, I stick to my diet plan no matter what the time of month, and I ALWAYS (especially during TOM) guzzle my water! Hope it helps! :)

I don't gain during TOM but notice that I usually have a stall in weight loss the week before starting. I would definitely try the lots of water thing. That is always good for you anyway.

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I don't gain during TOM but notice that I usually have a stall in weight loss the week before starting. I would definitely try the lots of water thing. That is always good for you anyway.

That's more like me, I slow down a bit and then during/immediately after TOM it falls off, sometimes up to 7lb in a week and rarely less than 4 - 5. Which is why I'm happy today, because hopefully I'll be posting a big loss this week ;)

I thought I read some where that you burn more calories durning your period

Okay I know that TOM must mean period, but what does it stand for????

I'm trying to figure it out. Tired Old Menstrual? :?:

I wish I burned more calories during my period, that way I wouldn't have to gain weight if I eat one ff chocolate pudding! LOL :devil:
Ah well, water it is!

Sun_Flower: It means Time of Month :D

:dizzy: Oh! duh!
If I would thought about it another few seconds maybe I'd of figured it out! :mag: Don't mind me, I'm just a silly idiot!

I hate sweets! I hate anything rich, French Silk Pie makes me what to puk! But when it comes to that Time O the Month! I could eat me a bag of chocolate anything! I absolutely have to stay away from those Lindor Truffles with the creamy chocolate inside!

LOL I wish I hated sweets!

I'm happy to report that I've lost the weight I gained with my period and 2lbs more so I'm less frustrated. Still, I've made a plan for next month (which involves massive quantities of water!) so I don't have to keep re-losing pounds!