refeed and menstrual gain?

[DebGallo]

hi there,

I have a quick question - i'm on my 5th day of refeed and i've noticed that my weight has been fluctuating quite a bit from one day to another +- 1 kg overnight - i am very close to menstruating so i was wondering if they take this into account? i don't want to keep going back 2 days etc when it's just my normal monthly fluctuations

any thoughts?

Thanks!
DebG

[pandora]

Hi Deb, i reckon you are the only one that can answer this one based on your normal monthly experience - i.e. is it normal for you to retain fluid at TOM and is it usually at least a kg? Otherwise phone the clinic and ask them.

[asy]

Yeah, Deb, as Pandora said, it's really a question only you can answer.

The refeed is really THE most important part of the programme (IMHO). So, just be TOTALLY honest with yourself. If you TRULY feel that the weight you've gained is hormonally based fluctuation, then go on, if not, go back.

There's really nothing anyone can say as to what you should do as you're really the only one who can answer the question.

asy.

[DebGallo]

Thanks ladies - you are both right! To be totally honest i have never really closely monitored my monthly ups and downs..so it is a bit hard to say. Overall during the last 6 days of refeed i have gone up and down between 800g and 1kg overnight ! So i go up 800 then back down then back up..very strange! i guess that's just normal for me..i will get a better picture of this by the end i guess.

I guess I was just wondering how much of these types of influences Dr Cohens takes into account?

Thanks!
Deb