For me, definitely on the feeling bloated if period is skipped. I guess our hormones are raging when we feel the pms symptoms. I know I get all the adverse affects whether it comes or not. And eating salty food on top of that really blows me up. My rings are where I can really tell when this is going on. Especially in hot weather, it seems to be worse for me.

I went back and read in Atkin's New Diet Rev. that weight loss can be delayed if the diet is started before or during TOM. I am thinking this would also apply if one is skipped. My body is really touchy on this subject and sometimes I get kind of discouraged when things are not going the way I want them to, but if I can keep my mind open to the possibility that it is water, not fat, then I'm better.