That you gain weight when on your period? I notice my waist size usually goes up an inch, as well as my bust and hips. I always wondered if it was just in my head, or can you really gain that much on your period? It always goes away after I start...usually around the end of it. Thanks!
2007-08-03 20:04:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Thanks for all the answer! I always wondered if it was just all in my head or if I was gaining! I just lost a lot of weight, so I freak out if I see the scale go up a bit. Thanks!
2007-08-03 20:28:02 · update #1
Yes, this is 100% true.
You DO in fact gain weight (up to 4lbs actually) while you are on your period (or BEFORE your period, as in my case).
This is the thing though: The weight you gain is only WATER weight. You are by no means gaining FAT.
So breathe a sigh of relief!
I got all this information from my Gynocologist because I was a MESS when I would get on the scale while on my period. It's all good now though because once my period is done, the water weight goes away and I am back to normal!
2007-08-03 20:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by Leia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes. Many women get very bloated over their period and it tends to make everything look a little bigger, especially our stomachs. When I'm on my period I literally look pregnant. It's pretty ridiculous, haha! But after my period is over with then I'm back to normal.
-Amber =)
2007-08-04 03:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I call it water weight. its like swelling and it comes right before my period and goes away right after I start. but yeah you gain no matter if its water or what.
2007-08-04 03:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Possibly water retention because of the period? I don't know the economics of the whole ordeal.
2007-08-04 03:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's just water weight. Also, if you cave in to your cravings...you may gain a little from the chocolate.
2007-08-04 03:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by zimmiesgrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before or during your period your boobs swell....and your waist bloat ...but dont worry about it ...it does go away after or at the end of your period....your a totally normal girl!
2007-08-04 03:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Couple of pounds usually due to general swelling!
2007-08-04 03:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm yeah the same thing happens to me. I can hardly fit in to any of my jeans, lol, so I always just wear sweats.
2007-08-04 03:09:04 · answer #8 · answered by goo. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes well its bloating and water weight nothing to worry about =) it goes away
2007-08-04 03:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by amyrose072 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE MIDOL IT CURES THE WATER WEIGHT YOU GAIN WHILE ON YOUR PERIOD
2007-08-04 03:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by M_A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋