Water weight gain?

Has anybody else noticed weight gain (and how much) before starting your period? I'm hoping it's water weight. I gained 3 almost 4 pounds overnight and I'm due to start my cycle next week. I've been doing well with getting all my protein and water in so my body shouldn't be trying to save itself. I know the facts about muscle weighing more than fat and that could be a factor I guess but 3 pounds seems extreme for that to be the case. Just hoping I'm no****er-logged from the swimming I've been doing! thanks, sarah

I dnt get on the scale the week before my cycle or after because it would drive me nuts from weight gain yes I can gain 3 to 4 lbs then .

HECK YA! Before surgery I use to gain up to 10 pounds on my period! Now I gain 2-4 pounds, still frustrating, but it is a fact of life! We have to deal with it!

I gain 5 lbs before, but usually lose it the day after I have started. It is normal for most women to gain alittle before so relax, wait until after your flow has stopped then check your weight again, I am sure you will see a huge difference. Kathleen G from MO

Hey Sarah, I usually gain about 3 pounds during my period. But I also learned to stay off the scale around that time because it just depresses me. Jenn