Losing weight only during monthly cycle.

[Bamagirl78 0]

Not to sound gross or anything, but we are all grown-ups here. How may of you women only lose weight during your cycle. I can do the same thing all month long and not lose an ounce. I will actually fluctuate up a pound or two until my next cycle. I will then lose on average 5#. I know I should not complain because 5# a month is good, but I just don't understand. Anyone in the same boat as me?

[Gone23456 0]

I'm exactly the same way!! It's so frustrating to do everything right, but see nothing until the week after my period. I asked my Dr. and he said it's pretty normal. When I first was losing I lost for the 2 weeks after, but now I'm down to a week - about 5 lbs or so. I'm with you, 5 lbs a month at this point is still great, but its annoying to see the scale bounce for weeks on end :thumbup:

Patience is definitely a virtue when it comes to weight loss!

[cynpatt 2]

My weight loss seems to also be related to my cycle - week of my period - 4-6 pound loss - the week before and after 1 pound and 2 weeks post period 2 pounds.

[Carosel2002 0]

Me too! I stay the same all month then just when my period starts I dump about 3-5lbs in a day or two. It's frustrating that the body waits until last minute to catch up for a months worth of work. :thumbup:

[Bamagirl78 0]

Yeah, it's funny that for the first time in my life I look forward to my montly gift!!! LOL!!! My doc also says that's the way some do. I just wanted to know if I was alone in this. Thanks you guys for your responses!

[cynpatt 2]

Mine should be starting up any day soon - hoping for a big drop!

[Momto3redheads 18]

Yep, mee toooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Frustrates me to no end...stays the same and then a few days after I start I drop 3-5 lbs. WIERD! Oh well...........

[jen36 1]

I am lucky enough to have the same problem too!!!! I was wondering if it is due to not taking birth control pills for that week. It is so aggrevating to not lose anything for 3 weeks and have to wait that long for a few pounds to drop off. UGGGGHHHH:mad:

[Flipper64 0]

OMG! I'm not the only one! Sometimes it's so hard to stay motivated when the scale doesn't move ALL FREAKIN' MONTH. Obviously a hormonal thing, but glad to know I'm just like some of you others!