Do you weigh more for a couple days before your period starts?

[Anonymous]

Seems like I always weigh 2-4lbs more in the couple days leading up to my period, even though I continue to eat healthy and exercise. Is this water retention?

[Anonymous]

Absolutely.

[Anonymous]

absolutely. Water weight. Bloat. My gyn. says to start taking Midol three days before to help control it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:absolutely. Water weight. Bloat. My gyn. says to start taking Midol three days before to help control it.

Thanks, will try this! I def have the bloat right in front.

[Anonymous]

Not sure it's all bloat "right in front" for me more post baby belly.

Definitely shy away from high sodium foods b/f your period too. Salty foods help you retain more water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure it's all bloat "right in front" for me more post baby belly.

Definitely shy away from high sodium foods b/f your period too. Salty foods help you retain more water.

Yeah, but that's all I want right before my period.

[Anonymous]

Yes, about 5 lbs, and I'm normally 115, so it's a decent percentage.

[Anonymous]

Yep. Heavier and my stomach sticks out. I'm very thin, so it's really noticeable.

[Anonymous]

That happens to me more mid month when I ovulate--wondering of anyone else notices that too? Wonder what the reason is...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep. Heavier and my stomach sticks out. I'm very thin, so it's really noticeable.

Op here. Me too. Noticeable so I make sure to wear clothes that disguise the area. Although it's probably not something people would really notice but makes me a bit self conscious!

[Anonymous]

Yes, for sure.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I usually gain a few lbs before my period. By day 2 or 3 it's usually gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:absolutely. Water weight. Bloat. My gyn. says to start taking Midol three days before to help control it.

Thanks, will try this! I def have the bloat right in front.

Midol is simply aspirin and caffeine. This is bizarre medical advice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:absolutely. Water weight. Bloat. My gyn. says to start taking Midol three days before to help control it.

Thanks, will try this! I def have the bloat right in front.

Midol is simply aspirin and caffeine. This is bizarre medical advice.

And caffeine is a diuretic... Makes perfect sense.

[Anonymous]

I have the same mid-cycle experience. I actually seem to weigh a bit less right before/at my period.