Working out, breasts, periods, and HUNGRY

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• Carnap Raw Newbie

  Boobs are the first place we loose weight and the last we gain it, so I've heard. I'm sure they will come back. Just be patient. If you really want you could eat some red clover sprouts, that might give you some phytoestrogenst to make them very slightly larger in the glands.

  But maybe your exercise is affecting it, too. Push ups and other stuff that tones that area will make them smaller.
• joannabanana Raw Newbie

  rawaholic, this happened to me when i had an eating disorder, too. i started adding more fats to my diet and within 2 weeks, i got my period again after not having it for 10 months. in order for your body to give up anything (your period), it has to have something to give up. as for the boobs, i had a 34 B before my eating disorder and now i'm a 34 A. i think it might be because i do more upper body weight training, but it really doesn't matter to me either way. your body is so unpredictable as to wear you'll get fat back. mine all went to my stomach.

  also, how tall are you?? at 5'5" and 123 lbs, i need 1400 calories to just sit all day. i don't count the calories that i eat because i honestly don't care. just make sure you are getting enough since you exercise all the time.
• Rawaholic Raw Newbie

  I'm 5'9" with a small bone structure.
• larisacox

  that's what i found about red clover sprouts online, so i don't know if it's a good idea:

  "Red Clover

  Fast Facts: effective blood cleanser, calms nervous conditions, hormone balancer.

  This herb contains 1 to 2.5 percent isoflavones. In one study, postmenopausal women who ingested clover, flaxseed, and soy for two weeks had demonstrably higher estrogen levels, which declined when they discontinued the special diet.

  Active compounds: isoflavones, formononetin.

  While I do not endorse breast augmentation with herbals, I provide the following link to those who would like to try this natural method: Hormonal stimulation: The good news is that there will be some breast size increase with hormones. The bad news is that the long-term effects of hormones is known to have adverse effects on the human body. This method of breast enlargement is dangerous and should be avoided! Creams: In theory, active ingredients of creams can be absorbed through the skin to affect the target organ (in this case, the breast). Some newer generations of creams use a facilitator to improve the trans-dermal penetration of the cream. However, in reality there is very little evidence that continued use of ANY type of cream will permanently enlarge the breasts."

  Although, i would try self-hypnosis for breast augmentation from http://www.stevegjones.com/breastenlargement.htm. i have tried it for a month, nothing major really happened to me. i think it's because i would need more time for it. but they claim it to work wonders. they have all kinds of discounts, so you can download it really cheap.

  anyway, i don't think i need bigger breasts anymore!!! i like mine just fine!

  good luck!
• Rawaholic Raw Newbie

  Interesting information larisac. I'm going to have to look into it. Thank you!
• avocadoelikepotatoe

  Ugh, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm glad it's not just me. I always thought the boobs were the first thing to come back, since they're the first to go, but now I have hope that if i just hang in there, things'll look up. I haven't gotten a period in about two years, which I'm sure has a lot to do with it as well.

  Here's hoping things improve. :-/ They can only get better, right?
• PercysLion

  Congratulations to you on your energy and weight gain! I am really inspired by the detailed record you've kept there.

  I do not want to focus on your chest b/c that did not seem to be the biggest concern (right?), but I do want to say: Don't throw away upper body workouts! Yes, for many of us losing weight starts in the breasts, and it is the last place to gain it. However, upper body work tones the muscles beneath them, so it will neither firm nor shrink the actual breasts.

  It's about total body fat - any shrinking that occurs from pushups is a result of total body change and could occur the same from some other fat-burning activity. Just as you can't spot reduce for abs or thighs, you can not for breasts. After all, you can have strong, built muscles and still have fat over them.

  It may take some time for your body to bounce back to the point that you're menstruating again. Keep at it!

  For filling up: I feel you, I'm an eating machine. One thing that's helped me a lot is the green smoothie breakfast. I see you do shakes, too, but mine are all fruit and cashew butter or avocado for savory fat. They really fill me up and leave me that way for hours. And I have tons more energy.

  So I keep my house stocked with the following and then just change up the combinations every day: apples, pears, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, grapes; then I add either cashew butter, avocado, or peanutbutter. and then always ground flax. It's been relatively inexpensive too. ETA: the greens. I also put kale or spinach in them - that's what makes them green smoothies!

  I'm new at this, and I've read a lot about food combining and various opinions on nuts and things, but this is working for me so far.
• Rawaholic Raw Newbie

  Thanks for the advice PercysLion. I've been meaning to try some green smoothies, but just haven't got around to it. Avocados in smoothies sound pretty good; I must try that out.

  avocadoelikepotatoe (love the username by the way) I do believe that no matter what problems we have they are fixable. Things HAVE to get better eventually! :)
• Darkthistlefaery

  I have the same problem.. so, about what percentage of calories should come from fat? I really don't like eating THAT much, because it doesn't make me feel good. I've started incorporating flaxseed oil (cold pressed) into my smoothies (really makes a difference in the 'fullness' factor).

  I eat really healthily, but my period hasn't come back yet. HMMM...

  any other tips you guys have??
• greenwood Raw Newbie

  You are eating quite a lot of veggies which is good- maybe you need more fruit for calories? I'm not total raw vegan and include rice and pulses (cooked) in my diet, but I know the 100% raw folks say to eat lots of fruit. ;)

  My monthlies are still coming and I'm 42.
• Weazelchef

  What about adding more coconut oil? It's like a few dollars a jar and you could eat a couple of tablespoons a day to start.
• marykays1

  Geez, your post is so old, I wonder if you're even still around.

  My first thoughts are also to up the good fats and geez-o-man, why are you drinking coffee? Oh, by now I do hope you have stopped.

  I just cannot believe how detailed you are too about writing down your food, but do understand how you would like to be somewhat scientific about it. Perhaps you are too obsessive about it though, and maybe just like all the others have advised, eat more.

  Interestingly, my genetics are just the opposite of yours. The first place I gain and the last place I lose is my chest. Even when I weighed about 100 lbs, I was a D cup. I'm now 122 and am probably an EE. I'd much rather be flat chested. It is so much more comfortable!

  I am 55 and my periods were on shaky ground. Now I've added more flax oil etc and my periods have returned.

  Best of luck.

  Mary Kay