Weight gain during periods

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This is my second round in P3. The first round was a disaster. I

did not follow the rules and gained weight. Now on my second round I

am doing much better. I am 1lb over my LIW and it has been like that

for two weeks, I eat SOOO much and do not gain an ounce. But, when I

started my period on 02/08/08 I have gained weight. I am now 4.5lbs

from the weight I began my period. I know it's not fat, it's all

water. My body fat % is still the same from before so should I be

concern and do a steak day? I know Dr. S says in the event of weight

gain over two lbs you must skip meals and do a large steak at night

but he never discuss enough on women menstruation. I want to know

from other women's experience on how they deal with it. Before ever

doing this protocol I always gained weight during my period and most

of the time I will lose it after I'm finished. Tomorrow will be my

last day so I am debating whether to do enough steak days to lose the

4.5lbs. I have heard or supplements and teas that will prevent

weight gain during periods, and water retention can you please share.

Thanks

**Also I a still eating strictly on the P3 guidelines, so I am not

cheating as others might assume.**