How does your period affect your weight loss?

I haven't lost a single pound in the last two weeks and I'm attributing this to my body preparing for and going through menstruation.  I was curious how others' periods affected their weight loss...does it even affect some people at all?  Let me know your experiences and thoughts.

pff, let me tell you that i'm in the same boat. I think you DO gain weight while having your period, I've been working out really hard and I've been losing weight, I noticed I gained 2 pounds while having my period last month, tho the day it ended I went back to my normal weight and the same happened to me yesterday but I had no idea my period was coming so I was quite disappointed but now that it is here (bah -_-) I know why. x9

I also don't lose weight when I'm on my period, or when I'm just going on or coming off.  I weigh myself once a week (trying to prevent myself from getting too obsessive with daily fluctuations!) and I have learned to just skip weighing myself the week I have my period.  I would get too frustrated when I lost nothing that week!  Instead, I just skip that week and weigh myelf the next, and find that when I finally do weigh myself the week after I'm thrilled!  Good luck!

Same here, I was losing steadily until a week before my period.  During that 12-12 days I gained 2 pounds.   Same thing seems to happen every month.

This is my third week on my diet and my period just ended 2 days ago... I still lost a little under 2 lbs last week, so it didn't really seem to change for me. Then again I also stayed on the same diet and excercise routine because I generally don't get cravings or cramps or anything when I'm menstrating.

I stay the same weight or gain a pound or two around my period.

I am in the same boat. My weight loss slowed down before the week I was due and during the week of periods.

I tend to retain a pound or two of water right before my period.  Sometimes that makes my weight go up a pound; sometimes it just stays put.  Either way, I'll lose a couple of pounds as soon as my period's over. 

I was just complaining to my husband about this!  I am on birth control but every month, I know how my weight is going to cycle -- I will be at my lightest the week after menstruation, then the weight (and appetite) creeps up gradually the weeks following.  Makes it very hard to track if I'm actually losing weight or not.  I am also very sensitive to salty foods (which I LOVE so it's something I just have to accept if I'm not willing to completely give them up) and on top of everything else my weight can fluctuate 5 lbs overnight if I eat something salty -- can't even get my rings off, my fingers will be so swollen!

When I first started on CC, I went through this. Every month I can gain up to 4 lbs. when on my period. As soon as it is over, I drop those 4 lbs. and an additional 1-2. I actually find that it  is the one time each month that I can drop the most. As annoying as it is to see an increase on the scale, I usually look forward to dropping significantly afterwards. I make sure not to weigh myself during that time too!

Last month before/during my period I was working so hard for a couple weeks+ and lost 0 pounds.  About a week after my period I lost 3-4.  I know that you retain more water, and personally I am more sluggish so working out is harder. Keep up the good work and if you're watching your cal intake at adding activities, it'll all pay off. Just stay focused and push through those tough times.