Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2014

I had a good week.


Fitness: I did 6 p90x3 workouts. I went on 12 20 minute power walks. I had 1 1/2 cheat meals. I am going to have a margarita tonight though.

Hair: I DC and washed once. I bunned all week and moisturized twice.
 
My aunt flow is visiting. Thank heavens I don't weigh in until next week. I replaced my super b complex with hair vitamins but this week I'll take the super b in addition because I find that it reduces my cramps and shortens my cycle to 2 max 3 days. Maybe it's the folic acid?

Anyway enjoying my day off from exercising. I think I'll actually cook something instead of using my George Forman grill. Later prep snacks for the week and make cabbage soup to devert mindless snacking. That shall be my weekly goal.
 
^^^Today is also my day off...from the weights anyway. I will probably get in a light ab workout though.

My lower body feels good achy from yesterday's fitness blender workout.
 
Body: Just did a light ab/upper body workout on my "off day."

Hair: Today was wash day and week two of being in my braids. I cowashed with As I Am Coconut Cowash, DCed with Silk Dreams Mocha Silk Infusion under my dryer, applied Oyin Hair Dew sealed with Hairveda Vatika Frosting and a little My Honey Child Buttery Soy on the Ends. I will put my braids up in a bun when they dry a little more. I'll continue oiling my scalp with NJoy sulfur oil every other day.
 
I am being consistent. Weighed on my SO's scale and am down to 152.2. Yesterday I made crock pot cornbread, black eye pea and collard green soup and collar green stir fry. So my eating has been on point. I rode my bike a bit yesterday but not a lot. I will pick up my exercise a bit more next week.
 
I had another Sunday cheat meal. This time I made a muffuletta like the ones they serve at Central Grocery in New Orleans. It was probably an 800 calorie sandwich, but it was worth it.


ETA I retried the curry recipe that I screwed up on Friday and it came out great!!! The only problem was that I couldn't stop myself from having seconds. I had a lot of calories today. :nono:
 
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Hair: poo and dc the other day my hair was tangling so I just wrapped it into a bun and went to bed. Was able to better detangle the next morning.
Body: down 7 pounds but tom has appeared and today I cheated....I digress!

Long hair skinny body...lets get it 2014 is our year! Good luck this week ladies!

Suny
 
So, my weight stayed consistent over the weekend... Still 178! I'm still at my official starting weight for the challenge but, last week the scale said 183. It's a move in the right direction for me!
 
Thus weekend was not a good weekend for my eating...hubby and I had date night Saturday and then after church yesterday they had a birthday luncheon for the pastor. Sigh I need to get it together and just learn to say no and know that it's okay for me to do so.
 
Today was my official weigh in. I'm up 0.6 pounds but my body fat % was lower so I'm ok with it. Plus I had lunch meat yesterday so I may be retaining water.

I roller set my hair yesterday so I'm wearing it out today. :-)
 

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My family is having a big event the end of June. I would like to be well under 200 but I would have to lose more than 10 pounds a month. More like 12 or no more than 15. I just don't want to put too much stress on myself and end up falling off track. Decisions...
 
I cant wait to get my b12 shot tomorrow. God knows I need the extra energy. These kids of mine wear me out everyday. My weight has been the same for 2 weeks. I hope b12 gives me the boost I need to get under 160
 
GettingKinky said:
Today was my official weigh in. I'm up 0.6 pounds but my body fat % was lower so I'm ok with it. Plus I had lunch meat yesterday so I may be retaining water.

I roller set my hair yesterday so I'm wearing it out today. :-)
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That's really pretty. It's so perfect looking, it almost looks like a wig.
 
How's it going ladies? I made scallops last night and kept myself from having seconds. The great thing about trying to lose weight is that I'm trying a whole bunch of new recipes. :-) And when I did an unofficial weigh in this morning I was in the 145 lb range again for the second time in 2 weeks. I have definitely shifted lower in weight. Just another 5-8 lbs to go.

On the hair front I used mascara to cover some of my grays on my hairline and it works really well. I'm definitely going to keep doing this between color touch-ups.
 
I was supposed to exercise yesterday but I didn't :ohwell: My eating was off as well. I didn't feel like eating. I don't feel like eating today either but I'm making myself eat.

I had a special K breakfast sandwich with coffee for breakfast. I had some almonds for a snack. And I had collar green stir fry for lunch. I may pick a different green to stir fry next time but overall I like the stir fry.

I will have a smoothie later on and maybe some soup. I need to make the bean medley tonight to have during the week.

I was still 152.? this morning which is very good. I will get my exercise in this evening.
 
The food I ate yesterday was fine... I just didn't eat enough and I ate late. I did get a workout in.

Today, I am doing well. I just had tilapia with sautéed peppers and onions and kale. I made another batch of oatmeal drops last night so I had a couple of those with my lunch as well. JM workout #3 tonight.

I'm still wearing my wig but, I used my splitender on my leave out and I really like it! Can't wait to use it on my whole head.
 
I went to the doctor. They did a urinalysis, gave me a b12/fat burner shot, and wrote me a prescription for a water pill and appetite suppresant. I will do a review on my pills after the first week
 
I've been doing ok. Even though I went over my calorie goal Friday-Sunday (alcohol) I still didn't eat enough to make me gain weight. Monday and today are another story. Spur of the moment drinks again, and now this snow storm means I can't go to my fitness class since campus is closed. I could work out at home, but I really don't want to. I'm so over those videos, and this storm makes me want to eat chocolatey delicious things. I do need to focus on cutting out sweets....tomorrow. Not to mention I am working out of cafes while my apartment building is being sprayed for pests, which translates to tuna melts and nutella crepes. On the positive side, I am still really motivated overall, and I am really looking forward to getting back in my fitness classes.

I am going to wash my hair today because it is super dry. My braid out still looks fabulous because its nice and big :) but my ends are hella crunchy. I really need to baggy my ends at night, but I'm too lazy. I'm really going to do better.
 
I am eating maple oatmeal for breakfast. I sprinkled some dried cranberries in it. I think I will have tuna for lunch, a small caesar for a snack and beef stew for dinner.

I took the water pill for the first time yesterday and I know its helping. Each time I went it was really clear and there was a lot of it. This morning im down 2lbs! I am not starting the appetite pills until I get under 160 on my own. 5lbs to go
 
Checking in - hoping to get back on track this week. Did a lot of OT last week so was hardly home. Eating wasn't too bad, but not the best. Just had some fruit for breakfast and will jump on treadmill this afternoon. Hair felt dry after Sundays wash so DC-ing now - since I took a snow day.

Will weigh tonight or tomorrow am.
 
I did an unofficial weigh in and I'm in the 144 lb range! Eating less, eating real food and P90X3 is really working. I'm leaving on vacation in a few days and I'm hoping to maintain my weight while I'm gone.

On the hair front, I moisturized and slept in bantu knots. It came out well enough that I'm wearing my hair down today. I hope it holds up all day.
 
Seriously I don't know what I am doing wrong. I eat healthily and work out every day but my metabolism is sooooo slow. My sister says it's bc I don't eat breakfast. So today I had a drink (cucumbers,apples, spinach, pineapple) blended with some ice.

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HairPleezeGrow said:
Seriously I don't know what I am doing wrong. I eat healthily and work out every day but my metabolism is sooooo slow. My sister says it's bc I don't eat breakfast. So today I had a drink (cucumbers,apples, spinach, pineapple) blended with some ice.

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For some people having something for breakfast does make it difference. It sounds like you made a good choice.
 
I hate when my weight fluctuates wildly. I was 152 yesterday and 156 this morning. blah blah blah. Have to weigh in tomorrow for my work fitness challenge. Not going to worry about it. I have been eating well so i know that is good.

Will just stick to my program.
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
Seriously I don't know what I am doing wrong. I eat healthily and work out every day but my metabolism is sooooo slow. My sister says it's bc I don't eat breakfast. So today I had a drink (cucumbers,apples, spinach, pineapple) blended with some ice.

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I'd been working out and eating healthy for months but I wasn't losing weight. I realized that my portions were too big and I was always getting seconds. Too many calories even of healthy food makes it hard to lose. I only started losing when I cut back significantly on calories.
 
Im starting to look slimmer already. Ive only lost 4lbs, but I can already see a change. One of the benefits of being short is that weight loss is very noticeable. I was going to do a hair/weight update in march but think I willdo a body update next month to keep me motivated.

Im getting ready to take my son to school and I dont feel like eating so im gonna drink a chocolate protein shake
 
faithVA I know what you mean about weight fluctuations. Yesterday morning I was 144. This morning I was 146. I just write it off as too much salt causing water retention.

I've been pretty good this week I've done 4 P90X3 workouts and 10 20 minute power walks. I've been eating just ok. I've already had two cheat meals, but I kept the portions in hand.

I'm leaving on vacation for 2 weeks tonight. Yay!! :-) :-) :-) I'm going to try and get a few workouts in while I'm gone and keep my portions under control. My goal is to maintain my weight the whole time. Wish me luck!
 
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