TOM and water retention???

[sadie147]

I gain 5-8 lbs at least a week before and lose it again once it's over.

the best thing i've found for keeping my weight steady during that time is exercise.

[mimom48183]

Is this before and during??

[amwin12]

Okay so my TOM is over and I am killing the water did 144.90 yesterday, I need something to happen. I didn't gain anything but didn't lose either Oh! well I'm eating clean so I guess I'm experiencing PISS which reminds me I need to go read up on that some more.

[KNS0724]

Help the new girl. What does PISS stand for? I figured out TOM. After my tubal mine has been sooooo irregular. I'm pretty sure it will be here any minute but, I have the symptoms for two weeks before it decides to arrive.

2lbs heavier today. Cramps in the ovaries, headache, cravings....overall SUCKS.

[pinkbatel]

Ok, I dont like this time of the month, I feel so sensitive, everything makes me cry, I havent loss any pounds, well except for the 4 lb that go up in the day and wake up with out them, I had cravings for the first time since I started Atkins, of course baking cookies doesnt help, my legs feel so heavy, and Im so tired right now, but no cramps or headaches, just tired and retaining water. I didnt do my exercises in the morning, I think I will take a nap and after I'll do them.

By the way, what does TOM exactly means?

[spazzyhilo]

Originally Posted by mimom48183

Hey Spazzyhilo

Gaining weight before and during TOM is normal then? I have gained 6 pounds and I am freaking out. I am suppose to have TOM next week.. Will the weight drop back down after TOM is over?

absolutely its normal. Our hormones mess with our body so much. Its very normal for our weight to fluctuate ESPECIALLY during TOM. Best advice - stay off the scale while its going on its only gonna tell you false.

Originally Posted by KNS0724

Help the new girl. What does PISS stand for?

Post Induction Stalling Syndrome

Its where after the 2 weeks induction you stop losing weight for a little bit. It's a normal thing that does affect most people. After losing so much weight initially your body will pause to adjust to your new way of eating and readjust itself to your new weight. eventually you will start losing again.

[Amaranda009]

Hey Guys, i woke up and found+ 3.5lbs!! had my TOM a afew hours later. I am praying that it will all come off. Very scary.

[agirlwithatoy]

Magnesium...magnesium....magnesium. It helps dramatically. I take 1000 mg per day AT LEAST...it helps with bloat and lots of other things......it will make you more regular too...