Has anyone on the Depo shot been able to lose weight?

[Anonymous]

Although I’ve been exercising, and staying below my maintenance calories I’ve still managed to gain 10lb with 5 months on the shot, and I’m honestly really sad about it. I feel so big and uncomfortable in my own skin. And no it wasn’t muscle gain, it is definitely fat.

For those who have gotten the shot and gained weight, is it possible to lose it during? Or do I have to wait til it wears off?

[MORPHEUS_12]

I was on Depo for 14 years and was told to get off of it because it causes your bones to become brittle. I was not able to get the weight off until I got off the Depo and got a Mirena IUD. I lost 45 pounds and I was an evil bitch withdrawing from Depo.

[Keishio]

I'd recommend keeping a food diary because there's no way you can be eating less than maintenance calories and still gain weight. It's just impossible. The injections mess with hormones but that can't add calories to your diet. Keep a diary of every meal, every drink, any sugar added to tea or coffee and even any sauces or condiments used in your meals. a lot of people take in more calories than they realise so this would help keep things clear