170 POUNDS

I use to look like this 2 years ago



and some how ended up like this!



How have you lost the weight? I have started to track food but rarely go over 1200, did any women ever see weight gain in regards to the pill??

1200 cals per day is not at all easy to do. The key is exercise plus MFP. With a conservative amt of ex each day, e.g. walking for 60 minutes, you can burn 300+ calories, thus giving you 1500 for the day... Eat every last one of the ex cals and then see what happens. Also, up your water and your fiber for as the cal deficit goes up, the body can sometimes shut down and go into starvation mode...

Yes! I was on depo for maybe 3 months and I gained so much weight! I started taking birth control when I was 16 and from 16 to 19 i gained over 200 pounds. Now I know that is not just the pill but it did have a role in it.

As far as losing weight I try to stay as close to my calories as possible and I drink a gallon of water a day. For workouts I try to find fun things to do. 30 day shred, volleyball, swimming, etc. I am wanting to get into running!

Hi, in regards to the pill do you mean birth control?
I used to weigh 179 and am now weighing 145. I'm about to get one BC, but the doctor told me it shouldn't make you gain more than five pounds a year as long as you drink tons and tons of water and work out regularly. Hope this helps!

i gained 25lbs in 6 weeks because of the mini pill after my daughter was born. i stopped taking it and the weight stopped going up. but from what ive read, weight gain is a very common side effect of birth control pills

I lost 63 lbs on WW. However, maintaining the weight has been more difficult. For the past 6 weeks, I've been eating about 1800 calories/day. By the end of the day, the calories are made up of 40% carbs, 30% protien and 30% fat. I use the pie graph on the phone app to make sure that it's balanced. I've been really satisfied with this change of diet. I'm rarely hungry. I used to eat 75% carb, 15% protein and 10% fat.

Are you referring to birth control? I have not gained weight using that. It throws my hormones out wack and get too emotional. Therefore, I don't use it anymore.

I've been on Depo for about 6 months and have lost 15 pounds since starting it even though my doctor told me up front I would gain weight. I haven't been on the pill, but I hear the link to weight gain isn't as accurate as it used to be. This is becuase the hormones in it are not as high; however, you still have the craving which can cause overeating=weight gain. I would say that you should eat WAY more than 1200. Slightly above your BMR but below your TDEE. This should help to lose some weight. Good luck!

Those are some tight panties! ;-) You look great!

But if you want to lose a little body fat, CUT THE CARBOHYDRATES.

It is the only real solution.

Aim for 72 grams of carbs - strictly - per day, and everything else is automatic.

The amazing thing is that after a few weeks, you'll only WANT to eat 72 grams of carbs a day. And then you'll very easily lose any fat, quite quickly.

"Birth Control Pills and (Very Little) Weight Gain
All medications can have side effects for some of the people using them. Aspirin may cause heartburn. Cough medicines can make some people sleepy. The most common birth control pill side effects are breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, nausea, and headache.

For a few women, the pill may cause some weight gain, often due to fluid retention. But not significant amounts, and not for most women. Indeed, a review of 44 studies showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most users. And, as with other possible side effects of the pill, the minimal weight gain is generally temporary, going away within two to three months.

While weight gain is an uncommon and temporary side effect to the pill, if you happen to be one of those few women who put on pounds, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may suggest a different type of birth control pill. Why? Because all pills are not the same.

There are two types of birth control pill: combination pills, which contain estrogen and progestin, and progestin-only pills. While most birth control pills use the same type of estrogen in various doses, the progestin formulation in each can differ. This means that each brand of pill may offer a slightly different type of the hormone, at different doses. The result? Potentially different side effects.

Whichever pill you try, remember to give it at least three months for any side effects to pass."

I started at around your weight in December, having been on the pill since last September. Maybe it puts a few pounds on, but I think mostly for me it was an excuse - since then I've lost over a stone through MFP and plenty of exercise. I would agree with the other comments though, under 1200 cals releases a whole load of "starvation" hormones which make sure that every little bit you eat is stored, and your metabolism goes down. Over the last 3-4 weeks I've increased the amount I'm eating and have actually lost more weight that way I'm sure you'll lose it in no time. Weight training excellent too

and I will start eating more calories as soon as I start working out! How much should a 5'7/5'8 weigh? I was 150ish in the top photo as I hide weight very well (THANK GOD)! xx

There's a big discrepancy for people of your height. A healthy weigh falls anywhere from about 130 to 160lbs. I would aim for 135. Best workout routines involve a balance of cardio and heavy lifting. Depending on how often you plan on working out will dictate the number of calories you should be eating. For someone of your age/height/weight, right now if you did no workouts, you would need to eat about 1450 calories a day. However, if you plan on lifting weights (which burns a lot of calories in the long run!) or working out, then the calories go up. For example, working out 3 times a week, your daily caloric intake should be around 1650.

I know that 1450 and 1650 seem like massive numbers compared to the 1200 you're not quite making right now. However, if you fill your body with high protein, low sodium foods, the weight should start to work its way off. Additionally, make sure you're drinking at least 8 cups of water a day. A lot of weight gain has to do with water weight caused by too much sodium buildup in the body.

Also, I would definitely recommend eating more than 3 meals a day. I have found that eating three meals with a snack between each works very well. I eat a smaller breakfast, have a snack, eat a moderate lunch, another snack, a bigger dinner, and whatever calories I need to eat yet are made up in my pre-bedtime snack. Just find an eating system that works well for you.

Good luck!