I feel really dumb asking this, but oh well

How long before you get your period does PMS begin?

I should honestly know considering I've had AF since I was 12 but I'm curious what others' experiences are.

I want to eat everything in sight (though I'm trying not to) and the scale is not budging even though I'm working out like a maniac. I'm due for AF next week. Does your body start bloating up a full week before AF?

I'm just wondering whether I'm failing at my diet or whether this is water weight that will disappear in 2 weeks.

Re: I feel really dumb asking this, but oh well

It could be PMS but it could also be the heat. When it's this hot out I feel as if my body retains more and I feel more bloated and swollen. I tend to gain at least 3 pounds right before my period but it typically is only the day before that it goes up. I will however notice my weight not budging at all for about a week before I am due.