started the pill a couple mnths ago and now Ive had increased appetite. Help!

ashleylashlee

I have never really struggled with being over weight.. in fact the somewhat opposite is what I've delt with since I was a kid. Im petite.. and since taking the pill a few months ago I have had an increase in my appetite.. I spoke to my doctor and he says stop taking it. (In 2months from starting to take the pill i have gained 9 pounds. I want to be fit and toned... also yes I am petite but that doesnt make me fit. I need help on some ideas on how to stop craving food. I love food too much.

jukyu

Oral contraceptives stimulate basal metabolic rate, in some randomized studies up to 5%. So, with a higher BMR, it only makes sense that your appetite will increase.

(SEE: Diffey, B., Piers, L. S., Soares, M. J., & O'dea, K. (1997). The effect of oral contraceptive agents on the basal metabolic rate of young women. British Journal of Nutrition, 77(06), 853-862.)

To eat less without feeling hungry, choose foods that promote both satiety and satiation. Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS has a lot of great tips on her Quick & Dirty blog here: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/satiety-vs-satiation-part-2

antypim89

You could also speak to your doctor and switch contr

ashleylashlee wrote: »

I have never really struggled with being over weight.. in fact the somewhat opposite is what I've delt with since I was a kid. Im petite.. and since taking the pill a few months ago I have had an increase in my appetite.. I spoke to my doctor and he says stop taking it. (In 2months from starting to take the pill i have gained 9 pounds. I want to be fit and toned... also yes I am petite but that doesnt make me fit. I need help on some ideas on how to stop craving food. I love food too much.

You could also speak to your doctor and they will switch you to a more appropriate pill. This also happened to me whilst I took microgynon then I took Yasmin and taaa daaa bye bye extra pounds. Good luck

1mumrevolution

I've been on the pill since August. Micronor. Since then my weight loss has slowed right down and I'm maintaining instead of losing. I know it's the pill. Plus my age. Every day I ask myself 'should I come off it' but my horrendous symptoms would just come back, so I take the damn things another day. I tried Cerazette also with similar issues.

spzjlb

It really depends on which Pill as they have differnt hormone combos. Talk to your MD or pharmacist.