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Started Callanetics 30 day program today. Doing hips, buttocks and outer thighs but it only took about 15mins and that was while reading the instructions so may add one stomach exercise and a couple of inner thigh exercises....really hope I can stick to it do the 30 days ASAP. Also driy brushed just the thighs briefly this evening and very briefly this morning and have added 2 stacked DA2s on either saddlebag. Skin feels a bit dry and irritated from 2 mins dry brushing, have also rubbed in my reduction mix. 29 days to go!
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Unread postDec 21, 2007#52

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Been ill so not been eating too good and not exercising, just about managing the WonderUp. Still doing BB, ordered the large domes but using medium this week. Just worked 8 days in a row so Brava hours not been great either. Also think I may have lost the seal at about 4am the other night - the good news is that if I only did 9.75 hours that still doesn't count as a missed night and I was still a 32C that evening which may have been 14 hours after a short session.

Brava hours this week:

14/14/14.25/14.5/12.5/12.75 (? -3)/13.75

Total: 95.75 Average: 13.68

Total so far: 2525.25 Average: 15.03

Most important thing for next week is not to slack on my exercises....looking forward to getting my hair done. Also ideally should improve ccompliance with oils and extra Eve herbs.
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Unread postDec 27, 2007#53

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Had hair done and it does look great, think the cut was better last time but the colour's nice. Have done phase 1 of the Callanetics Countdown which is about 15 mins on four occasions, most of me is pretty firm anyway but I feel it's improved my posture, really realy hope I start to shrink soon. Also did the Beginning Callanetics video fully yesterday and slightly less fully today, need to learn the exercises (definitely easier from the video than the book) then can do some at work and some in the evenings, there isn't really enough time to do many reps with the video and the batteries in the remote don't work!

Have eaten the most disgusting amount of fat this week, one box of chocolates left for my bday then will have to have a couple of weeks on slim fast and porridge to fix up, don't seem o be any larger but a bit heavier on the scales and worrying it'll deposit at any moment and leave me a fat blob!

Brava hours this week:

20.5/8.5/13.5/12.5/23/21/15.5

Total: 114.5 Average: 16.36

Total so far: 2639.75 Average: 15.08

Got the large BB domes, it does seem to suck stronger when there's more space and I get more like 1 cup than half a cup swelling in 30 mins. Does hurt my ribs a bit but seeing if I can get the silicone sheets from Lucy at Noogleberry. Amazed I got a seal at all, they do look almost big enough to get my knees in! Really getting sick of Brava now, not that it's hassle or too uncomfortable more that I want to see what result I've got. I filled the large domes in 20 mins today and that's the first time I've been able to use the large since I got the large BB domes.

Think I'll have to bite the bullet and make the next session BB only 1 hour morning and evening - may airlock off after the evening session or do 60 mins before and after work and then 30 mins before bed....will mean getting up an hour earlier for at least 3 months.

Haven't listened to Andrew Dobson for over a week so may get back to that at some point but main thing is to improve diet and take oils. Not sure whether to increase WU to 7 tablets daily as I'm not very good at taking additional herbs or whether I should make a big batch of extra herb mix so it's less hassle. Will also try the sweety papaya drink 2x daily after I stop my period.

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Unread postDec 28, 2007#54

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Have a small area of broken skin, been there for about 3 days, probably where I scratched it. Approx 7x3mm near armpit area, right where BB domes pulls skin and where Brava cushion is squashed. Using Dettol + Savlon + zinc cream. Coated it in zinc cream and stuck a tiny piece of tissue onto it by soaking in EPO before putting domes on - definitely more comfortable.

Skin did get a bit itchy and peeled when I scratched it, assume this was from DMSO (about 2 weeks ago) so not used any tinctures since. MAy get back to it - really need to do more internally I think but worried about stalling.
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Unread postDec 31, 2007#55

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Just about fixed, there's still a mark but it's not open / bleeding / sore.

Also, just tried a 30D bra and that's probably the best fit I've got, alhamdulillah! Will probably get the same bra in 30DD for a new target....must remember to take a photo in it....might even get the E but think that may be a bit optimistic!
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Unread postJan 03, 2008#56

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Brava hours this week:

10.5/12.5/15/14.5/18.5/23(18+5)/16

Total: 110 Average: 15.71

Total so far: 2749.75 Average: 15.11

Skin patch almost cleared up but a bit worse today as have had a few days off and been putting a lot of hours in. 6 days at work next week so probably won't do so well next week. Trying to keep up with the Callanetics but whatever exercise program I have I just never feel like doing it - must try harder! Think I will stick with 6x WU until after my BB session in May then when I'm using no suction I will spend more time experimenting with herbs.

Actual Measurements (Best):

Weight: 105 lbs
Waist: 23.5
Hips: 35
Thighs: 20.25 / 20.75
Underbust: 26.5
Bust: 33.25
Bra: 30D

Didn't manage to get to 30DD but did get the E, when I've got less swelling I will start to take pics in the 30E. I think a small E would be enough, full E looks a bit much. Really weird to buy bras with a cup that is obviously convex and then to actually fill it!

Tried papaya tea drink - was disgusting! Really don't know whether I can stomach that 2x daily for a week. May try again after next period or after BB session. I don't get cycle swelling anyway. Have not dry brushed since about 4 days after I bought it. Still wearing magnets. Thought it might be a good idea (again when I'm done with suction) to do a proper massage in bed in the morning then use the massager for 15 mins 2-3x during work, then a proper massage when I get in and again before bed. Not sure if the magnets will mess the massager up but I guess I could wear the magnets over night following the final massage. Not been eating well recently. Trying to use BB for 30 mins on 'suck' 10-11 o'clock position before each session but can't use it when I do long sessions on days off as the swelling hasn't gone down.

Next four weeks:

Finish Callanetcs 30 day program
Keep up Brava average 15 hours
Use BB 30 mins before Brava (may be able to use more suction once I get some sort of padding)
WU 6x daily
Dry brush 50 strokes 2x daily
Try to take oils
Watch diet / devise new diet

I've definitely eaten worse recently but don't seem to be fatter, maybe that's Callanetics?





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Unread postJan 03, 2008#57

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

I'm up to day 8 on the Countdown and my body is now pretty firm all over and further decrease off the waist. Tried size 6 trousers on yesterday (US 2) and they fitted! Weren't very flattering to my chunky thighs but I've lost 2-3 dress sizes since last February. Hopefully the inch loss of the thighs starts here inshaAllah! (Have done a total of approximately 5 hours Callanetics so far).
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Unread postJan 10, 2008#58

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Hey Louise,

Did you manage to get the silicone sheets from Noogleberry---- And if so, do they help? I've decided I'm going to get BB and use on breaks from Brava as well as random intervals when I feel like it. =)
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Unread postJan 10, 2008#59

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Hi Alcest,

Instead of silicone they're using rubber - I have tried it but the sheet is very thick, it is definitely more comfortable but harder to get a seal and because the material is stiff it feels sharp and leaves an indentation, so not sure if I'll end up sore somewhere else! It may be better if I enlarge the hole so it's almost the same size as the opening on the dome but haven't palyed around with it much yet. They are also having a go with latex to make a rubber ring that you fit over the edge of the cup - I think this may be better. The BB domes are curved to fit against your chest, the opening is narrower and the dome deeper so I think they are better for smaller people than the NB domes. If you want the BB, I can recommend the service and the price from Mark at www.gismostore.com. I only got the domes from him and got the machine second hand. Make sure you don't use your Brava domes with the BB as it'll damage them even though they're a lot more comfortabe. Also make sure you only use the left hand port on the BB - the middle one will rip them off!
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Unread postJan 10, 2008#60

My weight has always been up and down as I have a very bad diet but luckily can lose weight very easily when I try. At my fattest my boobs are almost respectable - full 34A, but have gone from 135lbs to 120lbs and lost a lot on top. My aim is to balance my upper and lower body to minimise my pear shape. I'm 25, never been pregnant, don't drink / smoke, don't like coffee, don't have many fizzy drinks, strict veggie but don't like many vegetables so have a high carb intake from potatoes and pasta, probably androgen dominant. Had bad skin since age 22 but went back on the pill recently and that fixed it in 6 weeks (microgynon 30). Intend to get a blood test for hormone levels in the next few weeks.

Stats:

Height 5'1
Weight 120lbs
Hips 36
Waist 25
Underbust 28
Bust 31
Bust bending 32.5

Would like to be 33+ around boobs as that is what I measure over a padded bra! Anything more would be a bonus, main point is not to put on weight.

Plan: Taken Microgynon BCP for 1 month to check for any adverse effect (have taken it before with no probs), started Wonderup 1 week ago, intend to continue on WU alone for 1 month to check for side effects before introducing nettles and borage oil. Trying to eat more protein and doing Joey Atlas Hip and Thigh Makeover Workout (toning only, no cardio). Have also ordered Brava but not using it yet - I know it's not scientific to try NBE and Brava together but I'm impatient!

**Any comments welcome on this board**

Brava hours this week:

16.25/18/14.5/14/13.5/13/18.5

Total: 107.75 Average: 15.39

Total so far: 2857.5 Average: 15.12

Up to Day 11 Callanetics - why am I such a slacker? Sort of eating better. Not been taking oils, just about managing WU. Should be getting more protein, probably getting about 45g most days. Still wearing magnets to work but also been doing the energising treatment for about 5-10mins while getting ready in the morning. Possibly lost half inch of thighs, need about another 2 inches preferably. Still wearing negative magnets on saddlebags. Used BB more this week and did touch the end once. Hopefully using for longer and in the mornings will help with that. Tried making the green papaya drink but it was NASTY! Will have to consider putting something else in to hide the taste next cycle. Interestingly I'll finish Brava at around the time I finish my next period so maybe that's an important time for papaya to help maintain what I've got. Getting better at remembering the dry brushing. Can't wait to be finished!