menstrual cycle/ water weight?

[speak]

Is it possible for women to gain maybe, a couple of lbs. while during that time of the month? I am on a diet and for the past two days, I have remained at the same weight. Could it be retained water?

[sushi_pompom]

Absolutely! Maybe try taking Midol or Pamprin both of which contain a mild diuretic which may help you lose that bloat.

[annie24]

yes, absolutely. happens to me all the time.

[Cognitive_Canine]

Isn't that what bloating is? Water weight?

 

I know I put on a few pounds on my cycle. Or just before, rather.

[greensleeves]

Oh yeah, perfectly normal. I always feel like a stuffed pig. Cucumber and dandelion are both good natural diuretics.

[diamond78]

oh my gosh yes.....I bloat like crazy....

 

 

I can gain anything from 2-4 pounds just from bloating and swollen bosoms...

 

 

HATE IT!!

[just M.E.]

One gallon of water weighs 8.345 lbs, so yes, just 32 oz of water retention is equal to a couple of lbs. Also a dinner out at a resteraunt that uses heavy sodium can do the same thing.

[greensleeves]

One gallon of water weighs 8.345 lbs, so yes, just 32 oz of water retention is equal to a couple of lbs. Also a dinner out at a resteraunt that uses heavy sodium can do the same thing.

 

Wow...I didn't know that. That's alot of extra weight! Sometimes even my fingers feel tight when I bend them. Blah.