Okay ladies...my band gets so tight during "that time of month"....I know some of you have had this issue...any pointers on getting through it? I feel like there must be something I could do to reduce the bloat...thus reducing tightness. I'm drinking Water...that's all I know to do.

Just stay hydrated and try to get down protien shakes. My band gets so tight that I can actually feel it tighten up. I try to protien load in the days before my period, then I just ride it out. Sip slowly. Some say hot tea. Some say cold liquids. That doesn't do anything for me. I just survive it. Good luck.

My band is tighter during my TOM too. In fact, I kind of lost track this month and hadn't realized it was so close to TOM for me. It wasn't until my period started that it dawned on me that THAT was the problem. Here I was trying to figure out what the heck was going on with my band for about 4 days before that and then my period showed up and I was like "Ah-ha! THAT'S what's going on!" I just try to make sure I stay hydrated during those times and ride it out. Fish is easier for me to eat than chicken, pork, or red meat so I eat more fish during that time. I tend to eat a lot of raw veggies on a daily basis but on those days when my band is tighter, it's easier to eat cooked veggies. Greek yogurt is also a go to for me. Protein bars/shakes help to increase the protein when you're having a hard time getting it in any other way. And if I happen to be at a point where I've hit a stall, I sometimes go ahead and take advantage and do a bit of a liquid fast for a few days and just drink high protein meal replacement shakes and clear liquids for a couple of days. Sometimes that will help break a stall for me.

thanks ladies :-)

Hi junebug36,

I tend to have irregular cycles and Ive gotten into the habit of letting that tightness tell me when TOM is near.. extra water, cinnamon tea, fluid/mushy diet, and a light workout help. Good luck!

Cinnamon tea sounds awesome...especially now that it is getting chilly! Thanks for the advice!