Almost exactly a month ago, I switched over from the pill (Reclipsen) to Mirena IUD. Taking the pill at the exact time everyday was a hassle for me on times I would be on vacation, out of town, schedule changes etc and decided it was in my best interest to switch to the IUD. I never had negative effects from the pill; acne was never much an issue except for ONE LITTLE ZIT IN THE SAME SPOT every. single. month. Plus a few mild cramps and a 1 pound weight gain 2-3 days before. No biggie.
Anyway, a month has passed since my switch to the IUD and I absolutely love the fact I don't have to think about it much other than checking before it's there.
However... my PMS symptoms are worse than before. About a week ago I gained my usual 1 pound PMS, followed by acne worse than before. I expected my TOM to start soon after that pound weight gain because thats always been my sign. That and the urge to cry more often 😂
Anyway, a week has passed, no TOM, but suddenly another pound up in the span of a day. My usual PMS symptoms don't usually last THIS long without starting. I am also bulking for the first time, and I meticulously track my food right now and don't binge or anything. I know with bulking weight gain IS MEANT to happen, but not this fast! My average intake is about 2300-2400/day, I walk 10k steps, lift 5-6 days a week, 4 days with 30 minutes of cardio... I know it isn't logical to associate an entire pound of weight gain in A DAY to my diet. I track everything, weigh everything (other than veggies though, which i cook w/out oil). I drink plenty of water as well, and my sodium intake hasn't changed. Just last tuesday I was 135.2, then on wednesday last week I was 136.4 up until yesterday, then today woke up to be 137.4! (I'm 5'7 btw, a little voice in my head tells me I'm too chunky to be bulking anyway).
The logical side of me is trying to stay calm, but another part of me is wondering how the hell am I screwing this up?? I lift hard, I lift heavy (well, to me, as a beginner lol) 3x a week. Im worried that maybe it's the Mirena causing this and that it might not be temporary like I am hoping.
Im so new to the world of bodybuilding but I love it already. As an ex-cross country runner who ran herself to the ground trying to be "skinny", I love feeling strong in the gym and seeing new muscle definition. I wonder if any other ladies here have run into this when switching methods during a bulk. Its messing with my head and makes me want to cut my calories down again... (though I'm trusting my coach and the process and will push though as much as I can).
Anyway, a month has passed since my switch to the IUD and I absolutely love the fact I don't have to think about it much other than checking before it's there.
However... my PMS symptoms are worse than before. About a week ago I gained my usual 1 pound PMS, followed by acne worse than before. I expected my TOM to start soon after that pound weight gain because thats always been my sign. That and the urge to cry more often 😂
Anyway, a week has passed, no TOM, but suddenly another pound up in the span of a day. My usual PMS symptoms don't usually last THIS long without starting. I am also bulking for the first time, and I meticulously track my food right now and don't binge or anything. I know with bulking weight gain IS MEANT to happen, but not this fast! My average intake is about 2300-2400/day, I walk 10k steps, lift 5-6 days a week, 4 days with 30 minutes of cardio... I know it isn't logical to associate an entire pound of weight gain in A DAY to my diet. I track everything, weigh everything (other than veggies though, which i cook w/out oil). I drink plenty of water as well, and my sodium intake hasn't changed. Just last tuesday I was 135.2, then on wednesday last week I was 136.4 up until yesterday, then today woke up to be 137.4! (I'm 5'7 btw, a little voice in my head tells me I'm too chunky to be bulking anyway).
The logical side of me is trying to stay calm, but another part of me is wondering how the hell am I screwing this up?? I lift hard, I lift heavy (well, to me, as a beginner lol) 3x a week. Im worried that maybe it's the Mirena causing this and that it might not be temporary like I am hoping.
Im so new to the world of bodybuilding but I love it already. As an ex-cross country runner who ran herself to the ground trying to be "skinny", I love feeling strong in the gym and seeing new muscle definition. I wonder if any other ladies here have run into this when switching methods during a bulk. Its messing with my head and makes me want to cut my calories down again... (though I'm trusting my coach and the process and will push though as much as I can).
by danaflava via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding
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