For women only---got a ? about TOM

[Jennylee9881]

Ok, I know that we usually gain a few pounds when TOM is here because of water weight, but what I want to know is when? Is it 2 days before it comes, 2 days after, the day you start or what? And how long does it usually stick around for? Please give me your input on when YOU gain TOM water weight.

[Jennylee9881]

anyone?

[dumbfox]

I notice PMS (the bloating, irritability, cravings, HUGE sex drive) about a week to 10 days before my period actually arrives. This is the week that I notice no loss or an occasional 2-3 pound gain in water weight. During my period, the bloating is actually relieved and I lose weight.

[DebiAZ]

My scale starts going up a few days(3 or 4) before Tom arrives...and stays up until Tom leaves.

[nynavae]

A 2-3 days before onslaught, then about Day 2 of the actual week. :(

[Kim_W]

Since I weigh everyday and keep a log (LOL) I looked back. Mine is 1 day before it starts and through about 6 days after it starts. I'm usually about 2 lbs. higher and then it goes back to what it was before and starts going down again. Also, about 2 weeks after I have 2 days that it's up a lb. or two then goes back down. Same thing - every month. Crazy - isn't it? I hate it!

I guess everyone's is different though - very interesting!

[jessmhow]

I can tell by the way I feel. I do not weigh as often as everyone else but I do notice I feel bigger and my rings do not fit starting about 2 days prior and then the first day I start. TOM is only about 3 sometimes 4 days for me,but I feel huge my first day and then feel great about myself the other few days. I am not sure if it a confidence thing. I will have to get a scale and start keeping track of my weight better.

[Eternity]

I gain about 3 days before the evil monster shows up, and then I hold that weight for about 2-3 days after its gone.

[cndygrl80]

hmmm... well, I gain about 10 days before...but only for a couple days. THEN I gain the day before and keep it on for most of my TOM. as soon as I'm done, I have usually lost a few pounds though. weird