Increasing PMS Water Weight w/ Age? - Women's Health Message Board

twiceblessed · 01-17-2007, 10:13 AM

Hi,

I have noticed that over that past year or so, I seem to see a greater flucuation on the scale jsut before my period each month. For years it was a pound or two, but now it seems to be starting earlier (a week before) and adding more to teh scale - sometimes up to 7 lbs! This is so frustrating, because I spend at least 1-2 weeks a month feeling like a fat slob and the other 2 feeling "normal".

Does this symptom increase with age? Any other reason I would be noticing it more these days? Anything I can do to ease it?

Thank you!!!!

cerajoan · 01-18-2007, 04:54 AM

Yea, I think weight gain is part of the PMS thing. I use to gain 5 or more pounds and feel horrible. I'll tell you what has helped me: I walk 30 minutes a day (a good power walk), and I eat lots of fruits and veggies (especially raw ones). I do this every day, not just the week before my period. It has really helped. Now I literally gain up to a pound or less. I feel much much better and the overall PMS is less. For me, it was difficult to establish healthier routines (I would CRAVE junk food something fierce) so I really had to make changes slowly, and it wasn't until I had established the healthier diet and exercise that I noticed a difference. PMS is a nasty thing. My heart goes out to you. Good luck,

twiceblessed · 01-18-2007, 05:03 AM

Thanks so much. I wish I could make those changes, but unfortunately I already do! I workout at the gym 5 days a week, drink lots and lots of water, and I LOVE my fruits and veggies.

Darn I hate it when I do the right thing and still feel like a big blob!