hungry hungry hippo! - Birth Control Message Board

mel1977 · 03-29-2005, 01:28 PM

I posted that I have gained 15 pounds since on Seasonale, I started in Feb (15 in TWO months). Then I read that there is no official LINK between bc and weight gain. That typical gain is 2 pounds in a year. So, I obviously am trying to lose the weight. I am working out again (had to stop b/c of back surgery). Two weeks and NADA. Usually I can lose very quickly. Also, like for example: treadmill last night for 20 mins/treadmill this am 10 mins with 20 mins aerobics. Ate a wheat waffle w/peanut butter, a yoplait yogurt (lite) and a banana. Then lunch: sandwhich from panera bread. Got home and felt HUNGRY less than two hours later. I have been Hungry every two hours!!!! Is this the BC? Can it make you feel hungry, or is it from working out? (I also went to PT between bf and lunch and was on treadmill for another ten mins)

So, does bc make you hungry when you are not?

omalll · 03-29-2005, 02:30 PM

i notice that when i start an exercise program, i gain 5 - 10 pounds in the first few weeks, and my clothes dont fit as well, and i get more hungry. my hunch is that it is just your body adjusting to new exercise - gaining muscle and needing more calories for the added workout. i think if you stick with it (as long as it is aerobic, more than 20 minutes) you will lose fat, though you gain muscle. i wouldnt look to a scale as the only gauge... my guess it isnt the pill.

mel1977 · 03-29-2005, 05:43 PM

ah, except I wasn't working out when I gained the weight. One day my jeans were fine and I was 129, then a month later they got a little tighter then one day I couldn't button them at all. I have six pairs of jeans and I can't wear one pair of them. I went from a 4-6 to a 8-10 in less than two months. i haven't been able to work out b/c I had back surgery and was just okay'd two weeks ago to work out again. My surgery was in December. I am getting back on Depo in two days and am hoping If I am off the pill it might be a little easier in losing the weight??? That's a stretch, I know. I usually use my clothing as a tell tale sign of weight loss and gain, but I am now 146ish, from 129. I appreciate your reply btw.

Roxygirl · 04-01-2005, 07:58 PM

I think it is the pill. I went from a size 8 to a 12 in a few months on the pill. I run and I eat really healthy...I have Kashi cereal with fruit and fat free milk for breakfast, a whole wheat turkey sandwich and an apple for lunch and a healthy dinner...and I still gained. I couldn't lose it at the gym either. Plus, when I go to bed I'm hungry again! Sometimes I have to eat again before bed. It's crazy and I can't fit in any of my old clothes!

kellyann421 · 04-01-2005, 08:09 PM

i would NOT suggest you go on Depo ~ that makes you gain weight and many can agree with me on that, i took the 1st injection 3 weeks ago and have gained 15!!!!! pounds i have horrible PMS i feel sick everytime i eat and i have no sex drive but then i really cant have sex b/c i've had a period for 3 weeks ~ my advice suck up the few pounds once you start moving again it should go away and just stay on the pill! i am definetly going back on it, just something besides ortho tri cyclen b/c i got pregnant while on that, good luck in which ever you choose