I'm really trying not to get discouraged here.  I'm due tomorrow and just stepped on the scale for my midweek checkin and I haven't lost an ounce, and my goal was 3lbs this week!  I have logged every calorie and there really isn't an explanation for this other than water retention.  I took out my tape measure and I'm glad to see I've lost 1/2" from my waist but I still can't wait to see that number on the scale drop.

How does your cycle affect your weight?

OHHHH my cycle affects my weigh-in by 3-5lb difference. So when I weigh in tomorrow it will not be pretty but I keep in mind that next week the scale is going to look good.

Good job on losing a 1/2"...that's great!