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Post by 4pomegranate on Nov 13, 2006 1:49:10 GMT -5
Okay just started Ellegance Elixir on Saturday the 11th of November, which was day 21 of my cycle. I'm following the general instructions. I was on individual herbs until a little over a week ago; however I chose to quit them cold turkey before the EE because of an oral surgery I had to take care of.  Yay me. I took the herbs faithfully over a three month period with not much to brag about. They've retained maybe a quarter of an inch. Towards the end of that routine I unintentionally lost some weight and most of my progress disappeared. Now I'm using EE with daily protein drinks (1-2), a multivitamin, and sporadic massage rotations (dry, with aloe, or ordinary lotion). Nothing special. Since quitting the herbs I have felt very tired and weak, so I doubt I'll notice if EE has that effect on me. Will update by my next dose. |
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Post by 4pomegranate on Nov 15, 2006 12:58:28 GMT -5
I put more detailed stats on my stats page but will put the basics here:
115 lb
5'6''
bust-34
underbust-28 1/2
Had my last two wisdom teeth removed yesterday and have been sleeping almost nonstop because of it, but I did experience an ache in my arm two days ago, which was definitely not muscle pain. Weird. Also the same day I woke up with a huge ZIT on the side of my forehead! It's subsiding now, but I never get them there. Honestly it wasn't that bad, just doesn't happen usually.
I have been experiencing pains in my breast since I quit the herbs a week and a half ago, but they had pretty much stopped right before I took EE. I 've been having more since, but not sure if it's the EE or just from quitting the herbs still.
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Post by 4pomegranate on Nov 16, 2006 12:27:38 GMT -5
Today I noticed some fatty lumpage on one breast. Same thing happenned after I started on herbs just before I noticed fullness. The lumpiness went away within a few days, I'm confident it will again, just hope this is a sign that fat is beginning to collect there again.
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Post by Wenonae on Nov 16, 2006 12:52:13 GMT -5
If you are lumpy, you in particular will want to wait a couple of weeks to let them even out. Take your next EE during ur luteal if you haven't already. Wen'  |
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Post by 4pomegranate on Nov 16, 2006 13:26:41 GMT -5
Will do. Thanks Wen.
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Post by 4pomegranate on Nov 29, 2006 16:42:13 GMT -5
So, good news, the lumps are gone. Only other thing to report was a series of pains during my period. It's over now, and the pains seemed to be subsiding. I've only had boobie pains on my period during NBE routines.
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Post by 4pomegranate on Dec 6, 2006 12:02:20 GMT -5
Yikes!!! I'm so small. Hope this stage really does pass. Can't wait for it to. I haven't measured in my small state because I don't want to know. I did lose 1 or 2 pounds which definitely contributed. Dang, I can't figure out why I keep slipping down weight wise. My pains are still present, but they are infrequent now. I'm not down about the setbacks. The positive thing about EE for me is not having to have a daily regimen, so I don't dwell on it daily. It's really helped my outlook and attitude about BE. Even if this doesn't work out for me, I won't be terribly upset; I like what I look like again. Of course, a little more in the chest area wouldn't hurt.  |
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Post by Wenonae on Dec 6, 2006 12:58:52 GMT -5
Heya Pome' 1-2 lbs should affect your BE that much, but losing a lot of water will. So drink up 5-8 cups of plain water- your best bet is Dasani. That should get you right in a few days. Also, the smallies will pass...you're about approaching the timeframe for forward progress. You'll know that time is near after you 're-gain' after you drink up. Wen' |
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Post by 4pomegranate on Dec 9, 2006 11:17:46 GMT -5
Okay, it's been four weeks since my first dose, and I took my second dose today, during my luteal phase (per Wenonae's suggestion). Also been trying to really hydrate my body, I drink dasani when I can, and ordinary tap water when I can't.
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Post by 4pomegranate on Dec 12, 2006 12:36:27 GMT -5
It's now been a month since my first dose. I've got about seven days until AF and I still look small. My measurements are as follows: Over bust: 32 (this is smaller) Bust: 33 1/2 (also smaller) underbust: 28 1/2 (the same) Still keeping my fingers crossed. |
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Post by 4pomegranate on Dec 17, 2006 20:34:51 GMT -5
Finally, a little swelling! Period due to start in the next day or two, and my over bust measurement is at my original 34. Had some interesting pains right after my last EE dose, and the AF pains that I've had since starting BE are in full swing now as well.
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Post by 4pomegranate on Jan 10, 2007 17:37:00 GMT -5
Took my last dose of EE on Monday. I am feeling some pains. They look and feel fuller, not a significant amount. I'll on day five of my cycle, which is in about a week and a half.
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Post by 4pomegranate on Feb 22, 2007 13:20:52 GMT -5
Alright, here are my latest stats: above bust: 32 over nip: 34 under bust: 28 L&R horiz: 7 3/4 L&R ver: 5 1/2 Waist: 25 1/4 Hips: 36 Also, I've have not had any weight gain.  But have been experiencing very unpleasant PMS: frequent headaches, mood swings, been feeling down a lot, heavy bleeding, constant bloating, etc. |
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Post by Wenonae on Feb 22, 2007 18:56:30 GMT -5
Yikes... You need to take some wild yam. 500mg a day will do the trick and will also help your BE progress. You've still got 5 months of growing from EE (wow). Like start the WY yesterday... This will speed up your growing rate by 80%. Wen' |
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Post by 4pomegranate on Feb 23, 2007 23:14:44 GMT -5
Lucky for me, I still happen to have Wild Yam left over from my previous BE attempt. Thanks for suggesting it Wenonae; I was actually planning to ask you if adding it would be okay.
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