Hi cln1812. No, my period won't start for at least a week or so, and oddly I am usually at my lightest the day before and first day of it. I do think some of my weight gain this week is bloating, but not all of it. Maybe if I really try, next week I'll lose a lot. It'll be hard, though, given my stress and guests coming next week for a few days. Thanks for sharing on this.