For the Ladies on Depo... Fear Not!

SilentRenegade

So I have a love/hate relationship with the depo shot... I don't have to worry about a pill everyday, get the lightest period ever or none at all, and only have to go back every three months.
However... I HATE the fact that it made me gain weight quickly, it gives me horrible mood swings and hunger cravings, and also can make me feel really, really lazy.

At the start of this journey I'll admit I had little faith in losing weight while on it. I remember multiple times telling my boyfriend I needed to go off of it because it was making me angry that I couldn't lose any weight. He told me that I should do what I want he would support me/do whatever it takes to help me out, but I had a lot of uncertainties about going off of it.

I talked to my gynecologist. He told me that since I'm using it only for a contraceptive, it is the most effective on the market and that IT IS possible to lose weight on it. He warned me to watch food cravings and to make sure I drink a ton of water, since it is a steroid.. This was about 2.5 months ago. The first month after I got this current shot, nothing changed. My weight stayed the same at about 194. I was really discouraged, because I was exercising and THOUGHT I was eating better.

About two-three weeks ago I started actually using this site (I've had the app since March... but never really committed to it..) I started tracking everything I ate and made sure to actually put in the amount of water I was drinking. In two weeks I saw a 10 pound drop.

To me this was huge. This wanted me to go back to all the other sites that said it was "impossible" to lose weight while on depo-provera and say "HEY LOOKEE HERE!"

The only thing I've found challenging is having the energy to get through a long workout, ESPECIALLY after work. But I suppose that is going to be my next endeavor on this journey.... regain my stamina and strength back.

Now it is toward the end of my three month cycle and I'm due for another shot. I am hoping that this downward slope continues. But I just wanted to let everybody know THAT IT IS POSSIBLE!!!

butterflykisses9

WOW I was just thinking about it. So how much weight have you lost on it?! I started the shot when I was 16....and have been on it every since. I have gained close to 70 pounds since then...and I know a bunch of factors has contributed to that. I was going in next month to switch and take the pill instead...but if your having success losing weight still on it...maybe I should give it another shot....I do love the positive perks of it!