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A member asked:

Started dieting and exercising and lost 4lbs! but then i started my period and am gaining the pounds back. i haven't changed my diet is this normal?

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Fluid!: No worries, it's just extra fluid that is commonly there before a period which will soon disappear.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/19/2015

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