Night Elf Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm on WW and my weigh-in day is Tuesday. I always gain weight with my monthly cycle. Is there anyway to minimize it? I don't want my weigh-in next week to be affected. It will only be my 2nd weigh-in so the thought is bothering me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Do they use a scale that breaks down the percent of water, bone, muscle, and fat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Drink plenty of water and resist salty snacks. That will help keep you from packing on water weight. Other than that, it's best to just embrace it. It means that you get an extra good week the next week. :D I am always happy when I can maintain my loss and not gain for "that horrid week," because then I know I actually lost weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Do they use a scale that breaks down the percent of water, bone, muscle, and fat? No, nothing that fancy. It's just stepping on a scale where the digital reading is sent to their computer behind the desk. Then they whisper what you lost or gained, so others don't hear. Drink plenty of water and resist salty snacks. That will help keep you from packing on water weight. Other than that, it's best to just embrace it. It means that you get an extra good week the next week. :D I am always happy when I can maintain my loss and not gain for "that horrid week," because then I know I actually lost weight. Thanks Angela. I have actually eaten some salty foods in the past 2 days because of cravings. I'll try to avoid that the rest of my week. And yes, I would be okay if I just maintained what I lost. I'm just scared I will show a gain. I shouldn't but that doesn't stop the worrying. And my DH said the same thing about the week after that likely being a really nice weigh-in. I was on WW twice before so I've faced this problem before but with this being only my 2nd weigh-in, I would feel so bad if I showed a gain this early in the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I had that problem, too. I just kept telling myself it's a false reading and know that the next week will be better. I always gain 2-3 lbs. with AF. It's a booger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Drink plenty of water and resist salty snacks. That will help keep you from packing on water weight. Other than that, it's best to just embrace it. It means that you get an extra good week the next week. :D I am always happy when I can maintain my loss and not gain for "that horrid week," because then I know I actually lost weight. :iagree: I also always feel the need to tell them that it's that week. I'm sure they love getting that information, but it makes me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm in the same boat...I gain 5lbs like clockwork every month --water helps sometimes and laying off the salt..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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