I have been reading a lot(and I mean like spending hours reading, literally!) on this forum as well as some others about NBE and finally decided to create a program of my own. I got a lot of valuable advice from reading the posts from a lot of members on these pages(Emily Loretta, Doll, Tibetan113, AbiDrew, Anastasia916, Babakins, and more I cannot remember at the moment!). I can't thank you people enough!! I was getting so depressed lately because I was getting a lot of flak from family, friends and complete strangers about being underweight and flat in the boob department! And the inspiration I got from these pages has really helped!!
Anyhoo, I digress!! I finally decided that it was time to stop procrastinating and do something about my body, and self-image! After a lot of research, I think it might be a better option for me to start off with simple herbs for my first time instead off PM(since I have no clue about cycling the stuff!) or BO(not available here in India!).
In my other post I mentioned how I have never had any skin problems or irregular cycles except for the last two(three now, since my cycle did not start today), which I attributed to stress. Never did the estrogen/progesterone blood/saliva tests, though the online tests show I might be Estrogen Dominant. Planning to get the tests done as soon as I can get a doctor to agree to do them! Meanwhile, I think I will start with something, since I cannot bear to wait any longer.
First, my stats.
Age-26 years
Height-5'7''
Weight-85/90lbs(Incredibly underweight!! )
Size-32A(might be AA now since I recently noticed my breasts seem to be smaller than before). Will have to get a measuring tape for accurate measurements like everyone else writes about.
Currently I am massaging with a herbal massage oil, the only ingredient of which I can figure out is olive oil, the rest is written in Sanskrit! And I am also listening to the RMR, which I came across in Emily's blog. I think it works, since I got incredible soreness in just two days, BUT I also noticed only my areolas becoming bigger, which scared me and I stopped!
I want to start with
Fenugreek - Since I have only heard good things about it, and being Indian, it is a regular part of my diet and I notice no smell!
Maca - Heard good things about it too, mainly for hips/butt and because I lack in that area too, can only be welcome!
Saw Palmetto - Read somewhere that it can regulate hormone levels, which might be a good idea if I start overloading on any.
Flaxseed Oil - Seems to give consistent good results for its users.
FG(610mg), Maca(500mg), FSO(1000mg) and SP(540mg) will all be from VitaminShoppe. I also plan to massage with FSO externally. So my plan will be as follows.
FG(610mg) - 2/3 capsules per day
Maca(500mg) - 2 capsules per day
FSO(1000mg) - 2 capsules per day
SP(540mg) - 2/3 capsules per day
Multivitamin - 2 capsules per day. I am already on a woman's multivitamin, but thinking of changing to a skin-hair-nails multivitamin soon.
Cod Liver Oil(300mg) - 2/4 capsules per day, since I am already on it.
Massage with FSO twice daily, thrice if I can manage the time. I might add FG powder to it later.
RMR 1 hour per day
I should mention that I have an incredibly fast metabolism and never put on weight. I have been at the same weight for about the past 6-7 years! So I am also looking to gain weight. I drink protein shakes twice daily, even though I am on a protein-rich diet. Hasn't worked so far.
I would like some advice about my program. Do I need to make any changes? Increase something, decrease something maybe? Or even add something? I would really appreciate your help!
Cheers.
Laika
P.S. I apologize for the novella-length post.
Anyhoo, I digress!! I finally decided that it was time to stop procrastinating and do something about my body, and self-image! After a lot of research, I think it might be a better option for me to start off with simple herbs for my first time instead off PM(since I have no clue about cycling the stuff!) or BO(not available here in India!).
In my other post I mentioned how I have never had any skin problems or irregular cycles except for the last two(three now, since my cycle did not start today), which I attributed to stress. Never did the estrogen/progesterone blood/saliva tests, though the online tests show I might be Estrogen Dominant. Planning to get the tests done as soon as I can get a doctor to agree to do them! Meanwhile, I think I will start with something, since I cannot bear to wait any longer.
First, my stats.
Age-26 years
Height-5'7''
Weight-85/90lbs(Incredibly underweight!! )
Size-32A(might be AA now since I recently noticed my breasts seem to be smaller than before). Will have to get a measuring tape for accurate measurements like everyone else writes about.
Currently I am massaging with a herbal massage oil, the only ingredient of which I can figure out is olive oil, the rest is written in Sanskrit! And I am also listening to the RMR, which I came across in Emily's blog. I think it works, since I got incredible soreness in just two days, BUT I also noticed only my areolas becoming bigger, which scared me and I stopped!
I want to start with
Fenugreek - Since I have only heard good things about it, and being Indian, it is a regular part of my diet and I notice no smell!
Maca - Heard good things about it too, mainly for hips/butt and because I lack in that area too, can only be welcome!
Saw Palmetto - Read somewhere that it can regulate hormone levels, which might be a good idea if I start overloading on any.
Flaxseed Oil - Seems to give consistent good results for its users.
FG(610mg), Maca(500mg), FSO(1000mg) and SP(540mg) will all be from VitaminShoppe. I also plan to massage with FSO externally. So my plan will be as follows.
FG(610mg) - 2/3 capsules per day
Maca(500mg) - 2 capsules per day
FSO(1000mg) - 2 capsules per day
SP(540mg) - 2/3 capsules per day
Multivitamin - 2 capsules per day. I am already on a woman's multivitamin, but thinking of changing to a skin-hair-nails multivitamin soon.
Cod Liver Oil(300mg) - 2/4 capsules per day, since I am already on it.
Massage with FSO twice daily, thrice if I can manage the time. I might add FG powder to it later.
RMR 1 hour per day
I should mention that I have an incredibly fast metabolism and never put on weight. I have been at the same weight for about the past 6-7 years! So I am also looking to gain weight. I drink protein shakes twice daily, even though I am on a protein-rich diet. Hasn't worked so far.
I would like some advice about my program. Do I need to make any changes? Increase something, decrease something maybe? Or even add something? I would really appreciate your help!
Cheers.
Laika
P.S. I apologize for the novella-length post.