Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2013

[pre_medicalrulz]

Is it too late to join this challenge? Or is there going to be another started in January? I really want to join!!!!

aliyah7

This is a 2013 challenge. You straight.

 

[irisak]

KaramelDiva1978 I thanked the post and I'm joining .....I'll come back with starting deets later.

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[pringe]

I want to join!!

Current Length: past shoulder length
2013 Goal Length: closer to bra strap length
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: natural
Hair type: 4 a/b
How you will achieve goal: Weekly Shampoo & DC, Protein every other week, protective styles, possibly wiggin' it

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 168
Goal Weight: -157160
Current Dress Size: 8
Goal Size: 6-8
Fitness Goal: overall toning of my body, lose some lovehandles and define my booty/build it more

 

[Onhergrind09]

Finals are over and with only 1 more semester of law school to go before I have to join the "real" world, I've got to get cracking on my health and fitness, it's one area I've seriously dropped the ball on.

I've realized that my key to success lies in building a more healthy life style into my routine. When I plan it into my day in a way that makes sense, it actually gets done. So far the improvements I've made are as follows: I've been taking Viviscal 2x/dy, Women's organic multi 2x/dy, Sea Kelp 1x/dy, Silica 1x/dy, MSM 1x/dy. I've been drinking no less than 32oz water/dy, I've been doing 15 min of bodyweight strength training 3x/wk and HITT 1x/wk.

My hair regimen is one I've got down pat and I'll continue what I'm doing, so I'm focused on getting the rest of my body to follow suit. Speaking of hair I'll post an update pic after my relaxer which will be some time at the end of next week. At that time I'll also post a body pic.

I weighed myself this morning I was at 206, my plan is to be out of the 200's before 2012 is over, so far I like what I'm doing and I don't want to do too much too soon b/c I'm about making a lifestyle change so I will just stick to the changes I've made for now. I know I need to clean up my diet so I'll also be focusing on that. That is all for now.

I'm excited about this challenge, I haven't achieved any of my goals yet, but I feel like I'm definitely moving in the right direction.

 

[4changeisgood2]

I'm in too! I need to be held accountable in my personal goals. I'll post all my details before the end of the year.

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[Misseyl]

I want to join too.

Hair Goals

Current Length: Collarbone in the back, shorter in the front
2013 Goal Length: Health and thickness
texlaxed: need to be flatironed to get straight
Hair type: 4B
How you will achieve goal: moisture and seal; stretching relaxer; wash and condition every week; protein once a month; dry under dryer.


Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 174
Goal Weight: 150
Current Dress Size: 14
Goal Size: Challenge: 10
Fitness Goal: get back on my stationary bike

How you will achieve goal: exercise, watch what I'm eating; no snacking after dinner; eat less M&Ms.

I will post in end January.

 

[aliyah7]

I'm Soooo IN! I love the idea of Hair growth with Weight loss.

Hair Goals

Current Length: Little past BSL
2013 Goal Length: Full MBL to WL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural with about 3-4 inches of perm
Hair type: 4 b/c
How you will achieve goal: Use MN mixed with Doo gro and later integrate some cayenne pepper cream along with trying to keep ends/hair protected to retain maximum length.

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 167
Goal Weight: 145-150
Current Dress Size: 14?
Goal Size: 6-8
Fitness Goal: Exercise 5-6 days a week using The Biggest Loser Workout and Jillian Michaels Kickbox quick-fix workout combined with doing the Belly Fat Cure diet.

Hey guys, can someone show me how to post pics in my posts? (I know I could always google it.)

 

[tallowah]

May I join?
I will be back to give you all my details,goals etc.Currently at work and could be busted any time.......

 

[tallowah]

Excited! Couldnt bear to wait till I got home

Hair Goals

Current Length: Neck length
2013 Goal Length: Full MBL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: relaxed/texlaxed
Hair type: 4 a (I think)
How you will achieve goal: Moisturise,moisturise and then moisturise some more! plus get great ideas from this wonderful site.Also have a go at making some home made hair remedies using various oils etc

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 162
Goal Weight: 126
Current Dress Size: 14 (uk size)
Goal Size: 10/12 (uk size)
Fitness Goal: Exercise 5-6 days a week using Lateral Thigh Trainer,Weights and walking

 

[lovebug10]

Hair Goals

Current Length: Full SL making my way towards APL
2013 Goal Length: Full APL!!
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: relaxed
Hair type: 4 a/b ish... idk?
How you will achieve goal: protective styles, stretching relaxers, moisturizing & sealing regularly, moisturizing DC w/ every wash



Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 147
Goal Weight: 120-125... when i get to 125 i will be good but not less than 120... i used to be 117 and i was waayyy to skinny
Current Dress Size: not sure about dress size... sometimes I wear juniors sometimes I wear women's. My juniors jean size is a 7 but its a TIGHHHHTT squeeze so i wear a 9 even though the waist is a tad bit loose
Goal Size: Fit in a size 5 jeans (junior size) comfortably without all the booty crack popping out when i sit... a 3 would be nice but i wanna keep my booty nice and juicyyyyy so if it means having a pancake butt then ill settle for a 5 haha
Fitness Goal: create a plan and actually stick to it for 60 days whether its a workout regimen or insanity
How you will achieve goal: no late night snacks, track calories on lose it or my fitness pal (anyone know which is better?), workout all the time, don't cheat, don't skip days, drink more water

 

[Froreal3]

So I slacked last week. Had a cold and didn't go to the gym in about a week. I went back yesterday and it felt great.

My hair has grown one inch in two months. I hope to reach my goal of APL by June.

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[Froreal3]

tallowah. You are neck length shooting for MBL? Does your hair grow fast?

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[KaramelDiva1978]

Feel do good increased my weight on all my exercises and I am so sore!! My butt and hamstrings are singing this morning. French braided my hair last night so that I can wig it for a few months. Later ladies!

 

[strawbewie]

Hair Goals
Current Length: I think SL
2013 Goal Length: Full APL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: natural
Hair type: IDK
How you will achieve goal: MN, PSing, co-washing, vitamins, other concoctions or products from the board
Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 156-158
Goal Weight: 135-140
Current Dress Size: 10-12 varies due to bootylious
Goal Size: 6-8
Fitness Goal: Have a beyonce/ Kim K body... Lol ; be consistent: I lose some weight and get happy and then back to square one
How you will achieve goal: I use My Fitness Pal, coach to 5k, Scarsdale diet

 

[Cocoeuro]

I want to join......

Current Length: APL
2013 Goal Length: Full MBL or grazing WL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: transitioning
Hair type: 4 A
How you will achieve goal: Deep conditioning 1x a week preferably 2x. keeping hair stretched, moisturized and a clean scalp.

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 137
Goal Weight: 115-120
Current Dress Size: 8
Goal Size: 411-8
Fitness Goal: Get rid of belly & back fat, without losing hips and butt. Tone arms, lengthen posture

 

[Imsosceneic]

Hair Goals

Current Length: shoulder
2013 Goal Length: Bra-strap length
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: 4 A/B
How you will achieve goal:braids, weave, wigs + one growth aid

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 145
Goal Weight: 115
Current Dress Size: 8
Goal Size: 4-6
Fitness Goal: Excercise at least an 1/2 5 days a week, lose this belly and tone thighs and arms. Raise my bootay!
How you will achieve goal:intermittent fasting a try plus pilates, dumbell exercises and treadmill

 

[D.Lisha]

Hair Update: As of right now, I think my current length is getting EXTREMELY close to BSL. As I was applying conditioner to my hair I noticed that it fell right on top of my Bra strap. I don't know if this happened b/c the conditioner added alittle extra weight to the hair strands or what...but either way I was EXCITED about it !! I'm currently about 7 weeks post with plans to stretch to 17-weeks. I have high hopes for my next touch-up!

Weight Update: I'm currently weighing in at 164.4lbs. (started out at 170lbs) even though I'm happy to have lost SOME weight, I'm highly disappointed in myself for slacking up on my gym workouts for the past two weeks! All of that is about to change HERE AND NOW. I'm going to break the vicious cycle by going to the gym tonight (yes, on Xmas eve) lol.

 

[aliyah7]

Weight Update: I'm currently weighing in at 164.4lbs. (started out at 170lbs) even though I'm happy to have lost SOME weight, I'm highly disappointed in myself for slacking up on my gym workouts for the past two weeks! All of that is about to change HERE AND NOW. I'm going to break the vicious cycle by going to the gym tonight (yes, on Xmas eve) lol.

Man D.Lisha, I totally hear you on this. I started out at around 170 lbs and got down a little to 167 lbs. Been slacking too on my exercise AND eating program. But I made myself jog this morning and plan to do Jillian Michael's Kickboxing Fastfix workout tonight.

Keep motivated and STAY STRONG! D.Lisha what's your goal weight? Mine is 145 lbs at first, then hopefully down to 135lbs at a later time. Depends on how I look.

Actually, I was trying to find others who are around the same weight as I, we can motivate each other and maybe even have a friendly competition.

What you all think?

 

[Lovingmywaves12]

Im in!!!!

If I stay on track with this challenge all my other challenges will happen. My hair thrives in moisture and when I work out.

Hair Goals

Current Length: APL
2013 Goal Length: FULL MBL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: Not sure
How you will achieve goal: consistently taking my vitamins, up my water intake, workout 5 days a week, protective style, moisturize & seal.

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 260
Goal Weight: 180
Current Dress Size: 16/18
Goal Size: 10
Fitness Goal: to be able to run 2 miles without getting winded
How you will achieve goal: walk/jog 2 miles a day with increasing the intensity until I can run the full 2 miles.

 

[MangaManiac]

I'm in! Fell off of everything, but with a new job and a new boyfriend, my life is changing for the better in 2013!

It's all in the details:

Hair Goals

Current Length: In between SL and APL
2013 Goal Length: BSL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: 3C
How you will achieve goal: Braids; Wash & DC as needed; Moisture/protein spray daily; Vitamins: Multi, Iron, Fish Oil, MSM, Vitamin C, HSN, Biotin, B-Complex, Kelp; (Maybe sulphur/AVG mix scalp application)

I’m basically just going to make sure my hair is clean and leave it alone to do it’s own thing.

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 176 (lowest it’s been in a while, yeah!)
Goal Weight: 115
Current Dress Size: 12
Goal Size: 4
Fitness Goal: Pull-ups and full splits
How you will achieve goal: I’m going to commit to doing at least 30 minutes at the gym 3 times a week and taking a yoga class (Bikram or other) at least 2 times a week. I will substitute DVDs for the days I can’t make it to the gym or class.

I will use my Lose It! app to log all my activity and food intake. I will set it to lose 1-1.5 pounds a week. My first mini-goal is to reach 146 by the end of June (30 pounds in 6 months) and then the last 31 pounds by December 31st 2013.

I’m going to continue to take my lunch and snacks to work, which is comprised of fruits, vegetables, cheese, a probiotic drink and a low calorie frozen meal. I will continue to have tea and oatmeal with blueberries (and sometimes strawberries) for breakfast. I will continue to have a very light dinner and treat myself to a glass of wine when I’ve been good for the day. I will continue to buy only low calorie snacks and stay away from big items unless it is for a special occasion.

I will start taking a 100-calorie protein shake after the gym and continue to take my vitamins. I will alternate between taking Lipo Black 6 Hers and Oxy Elite Pro along with: CLA, L-Carnitine, and Green Tea Extract.

I will also continue to read motivational books and recite positive affirmations (this is for overall wellbeing and success).

 

[sharifeh]

weight loss is going well i think, i've been keeping up with working out hair not so much
i'll see how i can rectify that

 

[BranwenRosewood]

Hair update:

I just cut from Full SL to 2in above SL. My ends were raggedy and needed to go. I'm also getting a relaxer for the 1st time in 3yrs on Jan. 4. I'll post my reggie after I get used to my relaxed hair and I'm hoping I retain all my growth this year.

 

[londonfog]

Been missing in action for a very long minute but I’ve been at it still. I actually put some kinky twists in my hair back on 12/8 & I think I did a pretty decent job. I get a lot of compliments but it’s kind of loose with it being my first time doing it myself. I will be 10 weeks post this Friday & I plan on stretching for about another 2 months if I can. The twists make it easier to stretch & the new growth makes it easier to put the twists in (if this makes any sense ). I'm going to take the twists out the following weekend, wash, DC & then re-do some more so that I can continue to stretch.

I have been oiling my scalp with EVOO. I wanted to get rid of the Motions leave-in conditioner that I don't use so I mixed it with some Infusium 23 & use this concoction in a spray bottle instead of braid spray & its been working great! No itching!!
I've been taking my vitamins 4-6 times a week & drinking plenty of water and working out 3-5 times a week at work on my lunch. My workout plan consists of:
Running on the treadmill for 15 minutes at 6mph (about a mile & a half)
Leg press - 130lbs 3 sets/10 reps
Hip Abduction/Adduction - 50lbs 2 sets each direction/10 reps
Leg curls - 30lbs - 3 sets/10 reps
Leg extensions - 30lbs 3 sets/10 reps

I’ve only lost 2 pounds but my love handles have trimmed down & my legs & butt are starting to tone up nicely!!

 

[SouthernStunner]

I have been out of the loop for a while and for that Iam sorry.
I would lik to join by walking 3-4 miles a day.
Curently 200lbs
Goal 150lbs

 

[Taina]

I want to join, this is what i was looking for ^^

Hair Goals

Current Length: Collar bone in the back, till chin in the front
2013 Goal Length: SL or longer
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: don't really know
How you will achieve goal: Co-washing, moisturizing, vitamins, more protein in my diet

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 117.4kgs
Goal Weight: 70kgs packing some muscle
Current Dress Size: don't know
Goal Size: don't know
Fitness Goal: To have a flat stomach, not look like a skinny fat. I will lift weights 4x/week and cardio 6x/week. doing a low fat high protein diet.

 

[destinyseeker]

Hair Goals
Current Length: Shoulder Length
2013 Goal Length: Full APL or grazing BSB
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: relaxed
Hair type: 4 A/B
How you will achieve goal: 10-12 week stretches, co-washing, bunning, experiment with Protective styles, minimal heat,daily moisturizing/sealing ends, vitamins, exercise and drinking plenty of water

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 204
Goal Weight: 155-165
Current Dress Size: 14
Goal Size: 9-10
Fitness Goal: run the Long Branch 1/2 marathon in the summer of 2013 and a Tough mudder in October 2013, regain and maintain the toned, athletic body I had two years ago.

How you will achieve goal: I will wear my body media to track my burn and log in all my meals to stay on track with my caloric intake/burn. I will continue to attend boot camp 3 mornings a week (winter schedule) and the gym on alternate morning until we go back to 5 days a week (spring) I will also go to the gym 4-5 additional times a week (evenings and Saturday). I will
restart my couch to 10K app for treadmill runs and drink plenty of water

I'll take some full body shots (ugh!!) with measurements and post later.

When are the check in dates?

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

Hit the weights super hard this week, did some running on Monday because the weather was just too gorgeous to pass up. On cardio and abs tonight. Will be doing TurboFire 45 and abs 10 or core 20. Whichever, it is going down tonight! We got this ladies! 2013 ain't got nothing on us!! LOL!!

 

[Taina]

I'm still sick today, couldn't eat solids and couldn't do any exercise at all since monday ;__; Hope i feel better next week.

 

[BGT]

I have SERIOUSLY been slacking. I ordered some Jillian Michaels DVDs but I need to get in better shape to even be able to do them. I was going to start walking around my neighborhood but it's already dark by the time I wake up and come home from work and there's too many dogs. So I'll be joining a Planet Fitness that's halfway between work and home. I figure if I'm paying for it, I'll go more often. I'm also going to be drinking my smoothies for breakfast and dinner and eating a regular lunch at work. I've pretty much perfected my recipe and it's delicious.

 

[NJoy]

Oops! I thought this was the 2012 thread. Deleted my last post to avoid sounding all crazy. But thanks for the thanks, D.Lisha.