BC Weight Gain

Re: BC Weight Gain

• MissySue20 member

  July 2010

  I have been on the Pill for a few years now. I think I have gained a bit of weight, but do a good job getting my butt to the gym to offset it. I noticed a difference at first, but for me, since I have been on it awhile, I can't seem to notice many flucuations unless of course I am eating like a pig or something.
  

  
  
  

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• lechw2 member

  

  July 2010

  I have been on the pill for about 4 years now, but just switched to a new one in Jan. I have noticed weight gain since then, not to mention I gained a cup size. I am not complaining (neither is the DH!) about the change in them, I just feel like I have gained 7ish lbs. that refuse to go away. I know that doesn't sound like much but its enough to make my clothes not fit right and make me uncomfortable. I eat healthy and exercise daily... Just can't decide if I should bother trying another pill or not.. I live in a tiny town without a pharmacy, so I buy my bc 3 at a time.. or I would call my Dr. and have to try a new one..

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• jonesdouglas

  July 2010

  I've been on about 4 different BC pills and have always noticed weight gain, but like a PP stated you need to change your eating habits and head to the gym this will reduce the weight gain.

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• lechw2 member

  

  July 2010

  Thanks for your reply. The closest gym is 45 mins away. I run a mile everyday and walk the dog another mile. Plus weight train. I'm pretty sure I am active. I also watch what I eat, like I mentioned before. 

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• PDXMartha

  July 2010

  I've heard 1/3 of people on the pill gain weight.  1/3 lose weight.  1/3 maintain.

  I'm guessing those are the same ratios for any given period of time, regardless!  The most likely issue is metabolisms slow down every couple of years; most people do not adjust their diet accordingly.
  

  Running a mile is burning (approximately, depends on your details of course)  100 calories.  A pound is 3500 calories. That 100 calories is pretty insignificant for even wanting to maintain a weight.  Try bumping it up!  A mile takes, what, 9-11 minutes (that's a jogging pace).  Try running for 20 minutes or 30 minutes! Good luck!
  

   

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