Cycle and water retention?

Question

I have always heard that the week before your period you should expect slight weight gain because of water retention. however, I have been dieting for a few weeks now and have realized that since I have been on my period, I have been gainng weight. I was still losing the week before, but now that I"m on it, I've gained around 2 pounds. I know that 2 lbs. is nothing to worry about, but as you know, when you're dieting every pound counts. Is it normal to retain water/gain weight during your period, or is something else causing the weight gain?

Answer 1

It is normal to have water retention before, during and about any other time of the month for any number of reasons. Try increasing your water intake.