No More Birth Control! Weight Gain?

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Has anyone gained a few lbs since leaving the birth control behind? Gained about 5 and was expecting to lose weight. I started exercising before I went off the birth control but I also find myself craving meat; something I couldn't stomach on birth control. Still within acceptable BMI.  Thoughts?

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Stopped the pill in October and I definitely noticed a few additional pounds. Also break outs along my forehead and chin. I never had to deal with them before!

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I gained about 4 lbs, but lost a cup size and had to buy all new bras! :(

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Same thing happened to me but I've been losing steadily after that initial gain. Don't stress yours will probably start coming off soon. Phew!

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Same here!! I gained seven pounds and stayed at that weight coming off of it.

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I did the same thing! I gained about 6 lbs or so. My appetite was CRAZY! But now, thank God, my appetite has decreased back to normal.

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I gained about 5lbs as well. But I've been off for about 5 months and still haven't gotten a positive HPT. It's so frustrating.

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Yes!!! Stopped a few months ago and gained 5lbs on top of the 5lb holiday weight I put on. It's being SUPER stubborn coming off too

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Dude, YES. I went off the pill a few months ago and have easily put on 10-15 pounds. I was expecting the opposite as well. I am not happy :(

No More Birth Control! Weight Gain?

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