4 Reasons Why You Can Gain Weight During Menstruation

1. THE GAME OF HORMONES

Changes in our estrogen levels also contribute to weight gain: levels of this hormone rise before menstruation , increasing our body’s water retention. So the scales may show up to two pounds more below us, but let’s be comforted by the fact that it’s just water – plus if estrogen levels return to normal again, this fluid will go the way it came.

By the way, in the second half of our cycle, another hormone also has a role in “getting wet”: our body also has higher progesterone levels.

2. ON REQUEST

Most of us tend to want chocolate, donuts, candy, chips – and many foods and drinks that are far from healthy. These delicacies that are too sugary or too salty also help our bodies hold back water, and tádam: if we stand on the scales, that one or two extra pounds are already there!

3. START TRAINING? WHAT ELSE!

Many of us feel this way on certain “red letter days” because our stomachs hurt, we’re bloated, and we usually feel more tired and don’t feel like playing sports or people. However, it is worth moving a little not only because our body produces endorphins as a result of sports , which will make us feel better, but also because we increase sweating, thus getting rid of excess water faster and more efficiently.

4. ANOTHER COFFEE – RATHER NOT

We mentioned in the previous point that we feel more tired during menstruation , which for many is a straight path to another (two, three…) coffee. This, in turn, is not a good idea because excessive caffeine consumption increases bloating and discomfort.

If you’re very sleepy and feel like you can no longer focus on your daily tasks, move on a bit more. Do some gymnastic exercises that can be done in the office, or if possible, take a walk outside, in the air. This will definitely refresh you!