women..does anyone have this problem!?

[imyers2]

on wednesday my TOM came and my weight stayed the same until today(friday) and it went up 1lb. does anyone else "gain" weight during this time on the atkins diet? i'm sure it's just water weight..b/c i'm doing everything i'm supposed to eating all the right things still...just curious..let me know what ya think! thanks alot! take care

[JenCarn]

Re: women..does anyone have this problem!?

OMG Yes! Before changing my WOL I gained as much as 5-8 pounds with ToM. Now, my weight seems to stick with a range of +/- 1.5 pounds.

[imagood1]

Re: women..does anyone have this problem!?

when I still had periods I would gain anywhere from 5 - 10 pounds before, during and after ..... I think only a small percentage of woman don't gain any during Aunt Flo's visits...

[kibskix]

Re: women..does anyone have this problem!?

my first time on atkins i gained about 3-5lbs during TOM. i've only had two TOMs since starting atkins this time around and i actually didnt gain but kept losing during them. my first day on atkins was only 1 day before TOM hit so i dont know if that has anything to do with it or not.

[EverLosing]

Re: women..does anyone have this problem!?

I normally gain when ToM comes to visit. It's usually a few pounds. They do go away when he leaves but it's discouraging. If it really bothers you, stay OFF the scale for a week. It'll keep you from being negatively influenced by the box that lives on the floor. I'm excited right now because I actually saw a new low on the scale today and I can promise you I have a pound or two of water retention in my boobs right now. I feel like I've got implants and can't wait for a little whoosh!

[planetclaire]

Re: women..does anyone have this problem!?

Yes! My TOM is around the corner and I am up 5 pounds right now. My clothes all feel tight, even my bras. I have been up as much as 8 pounds. I know what it is, so it doesn't bother, and I just stay off the scale until I am done.

[Niko]

Re: women..does anyone have this problem!?

I don't gain weight but I won't lose any weight the week before or the week of ~_~ Which annoys me because then I really only have two or so solid weeks of weight loss per month and I've been trying to maintain a loss of at least 5 pounds a month. I'm one of those lucky few where that ToM is just an inconvenience: no cramps, no cravings and no mood swings. Just immovable pounds ~_~

[Miss Phode]

Re: women..does anyone have this problem!?

I always gain when I start my period, but not before when I have PMS. I'm back to normal, or even a little less about a day or two after the end of my cycle.