Is it true that you won’t gain weight even if you eat anything during your period?

One of the issues that women today are most worried about is their body shape, so they pay great attention to their weight. It is for this reason that many women dare not eat certain foods, fearing that eating these foods will cause them to gain weight. However, some women will eat a lot during menstruation because they think that no matter what they eat during menstruation, they will not gain weight.

People who think that “you won’t gain weight no matter what you eat during your period” mean that the nutrients you eat and absorb will be lost with your menstrual blood. This can be understood to a certain extent. However, it is not recommended to eat a lot during menstruation, because the uterus is injured during menstruation and the body's resistance will be weakened. If you eat a lot of food, you are likely to get sick. The days before and after menstruation are considered safe periods, and it is not easy to get pregnant through sexual intercourse. This statement is true for people with regular menstruation. If the menstruation is irregular, it is difficult to know when the menstruation will come, so it is difficult to determine which days before the menstruation are the safe period. It is best to take necessary contraceptive measures during the safe period.

When the calories consumed are more than the body consumes, excessive fat is accumulated in the body. The actual weight exceeds the standard weight by more than 20% and becomes obese. The formation of obesity is related to excessive intake and lack of necessary exercise and training. It can be said that obesity has nothing to do with the menstrual period. During the menstrual period, excessive calorie intake is also related to obesity.

The reason for gaining weight is that excess energy is converted into fat and stored in the body. When physical strength and energy consumption are more than usual, the body will convert excess fat into energy for the body to use, which is fat burning. The physical energy consumed during menstruation is similar to that during normal times, so the energy consumed is also similar.

Generally, you will not gain weight if you eat more during menstruation, but it is not because you cannot absorb much but because too much blood is lost in the body, so a lot of nutrition is needed. The body's needs have increased relatively, but eating too much food without nutrition will also make you fat. Eating more food that replenishes blood and qi is good for the body.

However, if you eat too much during menstruation, it will cause your body to get out of shape, so try not to eat so much food. Even if you will lose a lot of blood in your body, you must replenish nutrients appropriately. You cannot eat junk food. You should eat more nutritious food, such as food that replenishes blood and qi.