gorgeous hair, body and soul challenge

[hola_lo2002]

Hello y'all!! I might be getting myself into something big but I'm willing to try it anyway.

I've decided to get back to the gym, eat healthy and of course take better care of my hair. I figured that in order for me feel good about myself, I have to be beautiful inside and out to my standards of course (yep, not those of Hollywoods skin & bones)!!!.

In order to do just that here's what I'll do:

1- Body: Workout 45 mins (30 mins cardio + 15 mins strenght) 3-4 times per week. Boost my uptakes of protein

2- Hair: keep up with regimen (DC 2x week after shampoo + moisture/seal 2x day) and co-wash every workout day (wouldn't want to keep sweat on my hair.....)

3- Soul: Humm. Not sure yet!! Lol

So there u have it. I also noticed that my hair looked much nicer when I was regular at the gym (improves blood circulation) Feel free to join if u want!! I'll report my progress on a monthly basis. I'm not really looking to lose pounds (though I wouldn't be mad if I lost 5 lbs in the process hi hi), I just want to be fit, which does'n mean being skin & bones.

 

[C@ssandr@]

Soul: Journaling 5 minutes a day.
Works for me!
I may join you...Gotta think about it.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

I may join as well. I love the challenge....I am just so bad at updating my progress in challenges!!

 

[LadyRaider]

Meditation
Prayer
Reading an appropriate book (spiritual)
Quiet time
Church or bible study...
Like someone said...journaling or writing
hmmmm.
This is an interesting challenge. It certainly got me interested in how one DOES feed her soul?

 

[lizzyb168]

i need to join this because i gettin so lazy.

 

[MaintaintheSexy]

I'll join. I am doing the same exact thing! So, thank you for this thread and this challenge! I started, seriously, going to the gym this past week. Mind you, I've been in an out of the gym since October. I never would be consistent and go, however. So once the new year hit, I signed back up and I've went every other day since last week Sunday. I feel confident this time around and I know that if I stick with it, I will see results. My goal is not to lose weight, although I won't be mad if that happens, but I want to get in shape. That's more important to me.

I BC'd my hair last week also. I am starting from scratch this time around and I am making this year, my last and final year of hair drama and disappointments. I plan on taking care of my hair, like I've never done before. So far, I am in braids and moisturize my scalp 2xs daily and apply my favorite, hair growing oil, castor oil, every other day. I anticipate the day, my hair will reach APL. And if I am luckly, and make it to hip length.....shhhhhhh, somebody better call 911 cause it's gonna be a frenzy in the streets, LMAO.

Finally, I am working on my soul. I want to be a better individual on the inside and out. I am working on my relationship with God, by praying more. Because it is through HIM that ALL things are possible.

So 2010, is going to be the year of progress and change! I am excited! And I wish all the ladies up here best of luck and I will update monthly as well

 

[CurlyMoo]

JOIN ME!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sj10460]

I'm In tooo!!!!

Hair: Moisturize scalp 2x's daily (I am keeping my hair weaved for 6 months straight, allowing re-weaving every 3 months)

Body: Start my new healthy eating Feb 1st. I am cutting out starch and sugar, no more donuts and bread increase my veggie consumption and drink half gallon of water a day.
Finally put my "hip hop ab" dvd to use

Soul: Reading more healthy life style novels and staying away from Zane, also poetry writing

 

[NaturalPath]

Perfect challenge! Im joining as well

Hair:
-I am going to bun 5/7 days for optimum length retention
-Moisturize, especially paying attention to the ends
-Aphogee 2-step once a month
-wash as needed

Body:
-workout 2-4x a week
-drink 2liters water/day
-eat healthy

Soul:
-continue reading the bible
-finding a better church
-stop reading those conspiracy threads (Im a conspiracy theorists my self, but I have noticed since I have stopped reading them I am less paranoid and I sleep better at night)

 

[hair4romheaven]

I actually started on tues.
Hair:
Stay cornrowed under my wig until spring, dc 1x a week, co wash 2x week, apply BT+MN + oils to scalp 3x a week.

Body:
Work out 4x a week
Drink 64oz of water or more daily
16oz of protein shake on work on work out days,eat healthy

Soul:
Read the bible more
Get more involved at church
Keep negative nancys and energy away in order to continue to focus on me.
TWENTY 10 I'm going to MAKE it happen!

 

[Sondice]

Im def in

Hair: Continue w/ my weekly regimen - co wash, dc, put leave in, air dry and ps (MBL in 2010 holler!!!!!)

Body: Take more pride n my appearence. 09 was suuuuuuuper rough for me, (finanical issues, my dad losing his job, school drama, and relationship bs) all took its toll on me. So this year I wanna get back to the old me, even be a better me.

Soul: Get back to the Lord, He is my shepard

 

[ADB]

I'm in! I need to lose this pregnancy weight. Hopefully I have a vaginal birth so I can start right away if not I'll start in about a month or 2.

 

[sweetpuff]

i'm in

Hair: continue low manipulation regimen. (can't wait to get that carmen wig from model model...

body: this is hard for me. but I have to do it.
drink at least 500ml of water each day.
start by doing 10 min of exercise (fast walk or other) 3 times this week
subscribed to belly dancing class (advanced level... you know the level that makes you sore the next day? yeah )

soul: each day say 5 thing I am thankful for
keep on watching a little tv as possible
stay away from whiny people.
keep a journal

 

[panamoni]

I'm in too many challenges, but hey, I love this one too!

Hair: Keep hair moisturized, sealed, and protected.

Body: Work out 7 days a week (Pilates Reformer or Wii Fit).
Continue daily nutritious smoothies and eating healthy.

Soul: Pray, Meditate, and Journal 7 days a week
Find a church home.

 

[ingenious_mind]

I want to join! I've been a bit of a lurker and have never done a challenge before. This one sounds just about right for me.

Hair-Weekly shampoo and deep condition, Cowashes twice a week, scalp massages every night. No heat! Protective styling during the work week.

Body-Take vitamins everyday. Eating a lot more fresh fruit/veggies and cutting back on the snacks. Going to the gym at least 3x a week.

Soul-Reading the bible everyday. Reading books that are going to build me up spiritually and mentally. Going to church weekly and being more involved.

 

[bella♥tia♥marie]

I actually started on tues.
Hair:
Stay cornrowed under my wig until spring, dc 1x a week, co wash 2x week, apply BT+MN + oils to scalp 3x a week.

Body:
Work out 4x a week
Drink 64oz of water or more daily
16oz of protein shake on work on work out days,eat healthy

Soul:
Read the bible more
Get more involved at church
Keep negative nancys and energy away in order to continue to focus on me.
TWENTY 10 I'm going to MAKE it happen!

i want in! thanks for your post, hair4romheaven... these are my plans... except i'm doing the sew-ins for 6 months.

 

[ebaby]

Hair:
Wash and deep condition hair weekly
relearn how to take care of my newly relaxed hair
understand that healthy hair begins from the inside out

Body:
Spend as much time working out as I spend on this site

Soul:
Stop stressing and keep trusting in God's word
Be Still and know that I am God...

 

[panamoni]

My struggle area is the soul, and I know that's most important. So, I really need to step it up. I'll try to take baby steps and come up with start times and minimum times to get me going.