Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2013

@londonfog I'm Sugar_Berry on MFP. I'm a vegetarian but will ocassionally eat eggs.

For Xmas Dh got me the Jawbone Up. So far I love it. It's a bracelet pedometor but it also tracks sleep and has a smart alarm and a lot of other cool features. Great for the office chair warlord that I've become. :lol:

It only works with iPhones or iTouch but it's a really cool device.

Yesterday I was able to eat a healthier version of all my New Year southern traditional foods.. my dinner came out to be only 260 cals!

So far I've started the New Year off right! Running this afternoon at Hardin Field and then Belly Dance tonight.
 
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I'm off to a good start on my fitness quest! Yesterday I rode 2 miles each way to my mom's house for some good, traditional homemade and healthy boullion soup (a New Year's staple in a Haitian family) after some light warm up stretching. I should be ready to start riding my bike to work in a couple of weeks (3 miles each way), once I get the proper gear to protect my stuff (laptop, work clothes, etc.) from the sudden rain showers we often get down here in Florida.

This morning I did 1 hour on the elliptical before I headed out to work, and tomight I will do another half hour while watching TV after a light dinner before I head to the gym for some light strength training. With my eating plan in place (I'm doing the South Beach Diet), I'm in a good spot for get some encouraging results.:grin:

Not much going on with my hair right now. I self-relaxed for the first time in six years this weekend. It came out all right, but I was very rusty and my technique wasn't the best. I may have to do a corrective to get it bone straight, but I will wait until 4 weeks post to see if I can deal with the textlaxed texture before I decide to go ahead and relax again or do the full stretch to March. Other than the texture, I'm loving how nice and soft it is. And now that I'm APL, it's a cinch to pile it up into a high bun and forget about it while I do my workouts. :yep:

Hope you ladies are doing well; happy growing and and shrinking!
 
KaramelDiva1978 I'm like a day late but I hope I'm not a dollar short lol. Here are my stats
Hair Goals

Current Length: APL
2013 Goal Length: Full MBL or grazing WL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: texlaxrd
Hair type: 3c/4a
I will stretching for at least twelve weeks, protective styling, dc ing weekly, and doing regular (every 6-8 weeks) hardcore protein treatments

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 197
Goal Weight: 140-150
Current Dress Size: 14
Goal Size: 6-8
Fitness Goal: I don't really have one. I just need to tone and tighten while I lose weight otherwise my ddd's will look HORRIBLE!
How you will achieve: 1 hour of cardio at least 4 times a week. I'm also joining weight watchers to hold myself accountable forwhat his in my mouth. Weight training at least 4 times a week.

Are full body shots and measurements required?
 
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fresh relaxer, I'm less than one week post...good workout today....
my eating is not really on point :( but I'll work on it
I did have a protein shake though. it sucks to sweat my hair out but hair and health are equally important...
 
Hair Goals

Current Length: A little past shoulders
2013 Goal Length: 4 inches of growth
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: natural
Hair type: 4B
How you will achieve goal: Vitamins, protective styling, moisturizing routine.

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 210
Goal Weight: 160
Current Dress Size: 16
Goal Size: 10
Fitness Goal: cardio/strength workout at least four days a week, healthy eating!
 
BGT can I join?


Hair Goals
Current Length: APL (transitioning)
2013 Goal Length: APL (all natural stretched, healthy and manageable)
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: 4A
How you will achieve goal: Bunning, leaving my hair alone, perhaps braids or even a sew-in

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 157
Goal Weight: 144
Current Dress Size: 8
Goal Size: 6
Fitness Goal: workout at least 3 days a week
How you will achieve goal: Drink a lot of water, Try to do a least one raw meal a day
 
Thanks ladies for the good wishes.
Today i'm feeling a little better, I'm out of the bed finally and i will do something to get some sweat. It will be maybe a Chalene Johnson video, i really feel better when she is kicking my arse.

No weights yet, i'm afraid a dumbell will pump in my head xD

Regarding hair, I've been applying MN into my scalp ... i plan to do this every night, but yesterday was the second time due to NYE and me not feeling well. AFter my Workout i will do a co-wash ... pretty much needed.

Oh and i wil post body pictures,
 
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So I was looking forward to Belly Dancing tonight... but the Sugar Bowl is on tonight and I have to cheer on my team! I'm about to hit up the track and run a few laps, push ups and squats. It's cold out there though...ugh...

I just moved to New Mexico from FL...so I need to get acclimated to this altitude.
 
I want in this challenge!

Hair Goals

Current Length: almost BSL
2013 Goal Length: WL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: natural
Hair type: not sure
How you will achieve goal: cowashing, dc, moisturizing and seal, dusting, WIGS!!!!

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 220
Goal Weight: 160
Current Dress Size: 16
Goal Size: 10
Fitness Goal: none per se'! I do like high impact aerobics. I would like to be able to hang in there for the full 30 minutes!
How you will achieve goal: Making better, healthier choices, increase my water intake, consume more raw fruits and veggies and eat in moderation.
 
I just came back from 45 minutes of cardio. Boy am I out of shape!! But I really like Planet Fitness. I'm going to sign up for a membership. It's only $10/month :yep:

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I'm back with before Pics. :look:

It's not pretty but wait until you see my after. :yep:
 

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Checking in did P90x abs...started vegan/vegetarian diet today ( only for month of January) to get a kick start...did 50 jumping jacks and 10 push ups

Just did chicoro prepoo and now DCing with Silk Elements Mega Silk...I will rinse out but not sure what my next steps will be... May put some AOGBP rinse out...
 
Checking in too lol I went to the gym today and worked out for an hour. Food intake was good today besides my slice of cake. nah my mom made my favorite red velvet lol oh well overall it was a good day.
 
Hair Goals

Ok here goes.....


Current Length: SL
2013 Goal Length: APL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: NATURAL
Hair type: 4 A/B
How you will achieve goal: CONTINUE PROTECTIVE STYLING, USE HEAT ONCE EVERY TWO MONTHS (blow drying) MOISTURIZE REGULARLY, TAKE VITAMINS, INCREASE WATER INTAKE, INCREASE EXERCISE

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: SIGH...246.2
Goal Weight: 155 - 165
Current Dress Size: 18/20
Goal Size: 10/12
Fitness Goal: TO WEIGH 15 - 20LBS LESS THAN SO, COMPLETE A 5K RUN, TO HAVE FLAT ABS
How you will achieve goal: WEIGHT WATCHERS, WORKOUT EVERY WEEKDAY, GET SUPPORT, REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE, AND DON'T ACCEPT MY OWN EXCUSES. (No Excuses)

Pics to Come :(
 
Given that I haven't eaten for the past 2 days b/c of a stomach bug, i did pretty weel today, took my vitamins and I had 32+oz of water. I've realized even though I'n not a morning person I'm going have to become enough of one to get my workouts done in the am to ensure that they happen, it's to early in 2013 to be slippin up.
 
I just finished a 15 min kettlebell workout followed by a 10 minute HITT workout, now to make sure my eating doesn't cancel out what I just accomplished :).
 
aliyah7 said:
Hello D.Lisha, sorry for getting back with you so late. Here's what I was thinking;

Maybe we could start a little mini challenge starting this Sunday Jan.06,2013. We'd weigh in on that day and do another weigh in every Sunday for about 2-4 weeks. No help aids at this point. For
example, no HCG, Appetite suppressants, ect. Just straight diet and exercise. See who can lose the most weight in pounds. If you have any ideas let me know. I was gonna try and get LondonFog & LadyEuphoria007 to join since they are fairly close to us in weight.

Let me know.
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aliyah7:
This sounds like a GREAT Idea,I'm definitely down! I'm going to set a reminder on my calendar to weigh-in starting this Sunday.
Also, feel free to add me on myfitnesspal.com: -->Dlisha2pt0
 
Hair: MN mix and M&S ends

Weight: Did the 1wk day 2 C25K walk/ run today... Also did a leg workout from backonpointe/ tumblr
 
I did 45 minutes of cardio yesterday (30 min elliptical + 15 minutes bike). Did 35 minutes walking around the track plus 30 minutes of full body strength tonight. I think this is a good plan for me:

Monday: 30 minutes cardio, 15+ minutes strength - upper body
Tuesday: 45 minutes cardio
Wednesday: 30 minutes cardio, 15+ minutes abs
Thursday: 45 minutes cardio
Friday: 30 minutes cardio, 15+ minutes strength - lower body
Saturday: off
Sunday: off

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I wore my hair down most of the week, enjoying the 1 week post swang. :grin: I'll go back to cowashing and bunning tomorrow.
 
So I am going to the gym today after work for an hour. This will be my second time this week. I am keeping my hair in buns so i dont have to worry about sweating it out. Hopefully i can squeeze two more workouts in this weekend.
 
I'm omw to a ww meeting... And ill start waist training soon (I'm just waiting on my corset to come) and my hair is currently braided under a wig.... So far I think I'm off to a good start :)

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londonfog said:
I am definitely down :grin:!! Would you happen to be on MyFitnessPal as well?!
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LadyEuphoria007, D.Lisha, londonfog- Okay ladies. Sunday is our starting day. Remember to post your starting weight in lbs. Also, when you all get a chance, please share what you all plan on doing for your goals. I know this is a challenge, but I still want us to help and encourage each other. I want everyone to lose....Weight, I mean.:grin:
No, I'm not on FitnessPal at the moment. I might sign up.

Unfortunately, I have been steady gaining since I signed up on this challenge. About 5.5 lbs. I seem to have been gaining weight real easy lately. NOT GOOD.:nono:
On, the upside I have been doing exercises.
I know I need to get it right if I want to lose weight for this mini challenge and for good. I plan to buy my 'diet' food sometime in the next day or two.

Thanks ladies.
 
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aliyah7 said:
@LadyEuphoria007, @D.Lisha, @londonfog- Okay ladies. Sunday is our starting day. Remember to post your starting weight in lbs. Also, when you all get a chance, please share what you all plan on doing for your goals. I know this is a challenge, but I still want us to help and encourage each other. I want everyone to lose....Weight, I mean.:grin:
No, I'm not on FitnessPal at the moment. I might sign up.

Unfortunately, I have been steady gaining since I signed up on this challenge. About 5.5 lbs. I seem to have been gaining weight real easy lately. NOT GOOD.:nono:
On, the upside I have been doing exercises.
I know I need to get it right if I want to lose weight for this mini challenge and for good. I plan to buy my 'diet' food sometime in the next day or two.

Thanks ladies.
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@aliyah7
May I ask what types of exercises are you doing? And what are you eating? If you're doing cardio mixed with strength training, it's possible that you could be gaining muscle mass. This happened to me during the beginning of my weightloss journey......my friend is a personal trainer and he gave me the following advice: "If your goal is to loose weight, you should run. Hit the treadmill for a minimum of 45mins at least 5x's a week and also be sure to keep a close eye on how much protein you're eating since protein builds muscle".
From what point on, I've given up the weights and protein shakes (for now) and I concentrate solely on treadmill running and zumba dancing to slim down....only afterwards will I work on toning up with strength training. So far it's been working :yep:
 
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PerfectlyFlawed said:
I'm omw to a ww meeting... And ill start waist training soon (I'm just waiting on my corset to come) and my hair is currently braided under a wig.... So far I think I'm off to a good start :)

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PerfectlyFlawed

Let us know how this works out for ya! I remember when Waist-training was a hot topic on BHM (blackhairmedia.com). I personally didn't keep up with the thread so I never knew what everyone's ending results were. But I'm anxious to see yours b/c it's always something I've wanted to try!!
 
I haven't forgotten I joined this challenge. My work schedule has been crazy and I have been really tired. I will be posting a workout plan this weekend. Even though I haven't been to the gym I have really improved my diet this week.
 
PerfectlyFlawed said:
I'm omw to a ww meeting... And ill start waist training soon (I'm just waiting on my corset to come) and my hair is currently braided under a wig.... So far I think I'm off to a good start :)

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I am planning to waist train with a squeem. Let me know how your corset works.
 
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