How Women Get Fat? And Then Lose It.

Yes. Many birth controls cause weight gain due to hormones.

I have been on the pill for about 4 years now and my doctor had told me it is a possibility to gain weight with the pill, but it would be water weight. I did gain around 15 lbs in the first few months but quickly lost it.

I gained 10 pounds on the pill
All in my thighs.
my boobs didn't even get biggerT_T.
So yes, very possible.
ANDD it does make it harder, for some people.
I went off it for a month last year, and lost 5 pounds in a month without trying.
Now, since im back on it? 5 pounds a month with pretty hard core exercise and diet >.<

I've never heard of the Pill causing significant weight gain.

I realize that. But I'm wondering if it gets in the way of LOSS. I've already gotten fat and wonder if going off The Pill will accelerate weight loss.

I don't expect you will see a major change. Maybe some fluid retention will drop.

I wasn't on the pill, but I was on depo for 3 years and whether I was single or not, I put on weight very easily. However, if you aren't eating fast food and crap all the time and remain moderately active, you shouldn't see more than a 5-10 lb gain on any birth control (obviously everyone is different, but in general). I gained about 15 lbs, but part of it was that I was recovering for anorexia and was forcing myself to eat more than my body knew had to metabolize.

Really, my question is two-fold:

1. Is the that fat is distributed on women's body (breasts, hips, thighs) related primarily to horomones?

Nope. That would be genetic predisposition. More than likely, if you look at your mom's physique, you will also look that way at that age.

2. If it is, can taking Birth Control Pills hinder weight loss since you're ingesting horomones?

I see lots of questions about weight gain and The Pill, and while I did gain weight once starting The Pill, I attribute it primarily to my change in lifestyle after getting into a committed relationship. I'm just wondering if the two are connected as far as weight LOSS goes.

The pill does neither cause weight loss or gain.

I've been on the pill, mini pill, and implant. I don't think it was any of them that caused my weight gain, I think that was more likely the product of huge pizza, sausage rolls, gravy dinners and spending much time on the couch that caused that to be honest. My mind loved to believe it was the pill/implant that caused it though.

It's not in the way of my weight loss, I'm losing at a steady rate so far but I'm only 11lbs in to a total 60lb goal so that may change. My weight doesn't seem to fluctuate very much during the week before TOM (or withdrawal bleed to be exact). I do agree it would if I didn't watch my sodium intake or drink plenty water though which seems especially important the week before (it's important all month round though).

My doctor and family planning nurse have both said it's a myth and the only basis they've found is a possible craving for extra carbs (which often results in junk food for many). Can't say I've had that though personally but we're all different and affected differently. Also it may link with long term relationships i.e. being comfortable with getting fat because your partner still loves you and finds you sexy (that resulted in zero motivation to change for me); eating their portion sizes (I did that too); and eating out a lot as a couple (I still do that but make different choices.)

It would not surprise me if hormones or other drugs could hinder or enhance weight loss.

But my understanding is that where your body chooses to store fat is genetically determined. The first place you pack it on will be the last place you take it off.

Really, my question is two-fold:

1. Is the that fat is distributed on women's body (breasts, hips, thighs) related primarily to horomones?

Nope. That would be genetic predisposition. More than likely, if you look at your mom's physique, you will also look that way at that age.

2. If it is, can taking Birth Control Pills hinder weight loss since you're ingesting horomones?

I see lots of questions about weight gain and The Pill, and while I did gain weight once starting The Pill, I attribute it primarily to my change in lifestyle after getting into a committed relationship. I'm just wondering if the two are connected as far as weight LOSS goes.

The pill does neither cause weight loss or gain.

A) Youre a GUY Youre not an OBGYN or physician from what I can see.

Anywho yes birthcontrol pills can effect both gain and loss, each has it listed on side effects but it really depends on what your body does with that type of hormone (there are 3 major types used in current pills/shots/patches/IUDs)

Geneticts plays a HUGE roll in where you carry your weight, but not necessarily your mother. I to have a very different physique then my mother, I take after my dad's side primarily but honestly you have to go back almost 4 generations to find my figure! the only way to control your "shape" to an extent is muscle but otherwise you need to embrace your shape and dress accordingly

though if you want another vote for the copper IUD being on hormonal contraceptive increases your chances of kidney infections (rare but go figure! another rare side effect I get!) Now where was that # for a Dr before my ins runs out......

Hello,
I have recently started training with an amazing new Personal trainer.
He told me that fat will store in different places for different reasons (hormones, genetics, overeating)
Because i hold alot of around my hips and lower stomach he recommended that i get off the pill if i really want to see results.
He also said if i stay on the pill i wont be able to see the results that i want no matter how much i train and diet because when your body is tricked into thinking its pregnant it will try and hold on to any fat it can get too prepare itself for a baby.
He mentioned that coming off the pill you can initially gain around 2-4kgs depending on your body but it will come off in a month after your body has been through its menstrual cycle and your hormones are balanced again.
It made sense to me...

Interesting but that theory wouldn't account for the initial weight gain coming off the pill. I never gained any weight on the pill nor are my hips or lower stomach the problem, I am wide waisted but flat fronted so I look for overall lb/inch drop. Also the chance of an accident and then gaining 50+ lbs and a child you may not be ready for or want isn't worth the risk for me.