Weight gain a week before my period

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Hi - I'm in recovery for an eating disorder and get weighed fortnightly. This morning my weight shot up 2kg and even my dietitian was stumped as my food and water has been consistent.

My period is due next Thursday and I wondered if it is normal to get bloating this far in advance of it.

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  • Posted

    I'm more stumped why your dietician is so stumped. It's very common to gain 5-7 lbs a week before your period it usually goes away the first day your period starts if not by the end of your period.
    • Posted

      Thank you. For me any period bloating doesn't disappate till 3-4 days into my period, so I normally experience bloating then. I can normally deal with those fluctuations as I know what it is, but today was unclear.
    • Posted

      I always gain a week before. And it goes away fast. It's just water weight. Just tell yourself that and it will be ok.

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