Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2014

Once my new seat comes in I think my fitness regimen will be 30 minutes on the bike and 30 minutes of yoga to stretch my muscles out. Alternating isn't working so well for me. When it warms up I will add mid-day or morning walks. And once I build up my endurance I will increase my bike rides in 5 minute intervals each week. Not expecting my new bike saddle until next week. In the meantime I will stick with 20 minutes of cycling, followed by yoga. I cooked last night so no reason not to exercise tonight.

I should have a better weigh in tomorrow but not by much, so definitely have to improve my exercise consistency.

I received my Natural Oasis product. I will take my hair down Friday and try it out.
 
Hubby and I are going to start dancing every night with the kinect. Im hoing to do michael jackson experience tonight
 
I tend to do well with eating during the day but have major fails late at night. Last night around 11:00 I headed to the kitchen with the intention of eating fatty snacks but ended up eating an apple and a small piece of cheese instead. Being honest: I went back later and settled for low cal popcorn. That's progress for me. I'm still so upset by recent breakage that other than moisturizing and sealing, I'm basically ignoring my hair. I've only exercised one time since I joined this challenge. I need divine intervention.
 
I did the entire Jillian Michaels 'No More Troubled Zone' this morning. It was pretty tough too. I also washed and conditioned my hair afterwards.
 
I'm trying to be good on my vacation. We're doing tons of walking and I've done my T25 workout twice. According to the scale in the hotel I haven't gained any weight so that's all I can ask for.

My hair is super dry. I need to wash it, but I'm pretty sure I'm going swimming tomorrow so I can't work up the motivation.
 
I've been putting my treadmill to good use the past few days. I took yesterday as a break, ran some errands after work. I was going to walk for just 15, but figured I need a rest day - my thighs feel sore, in a good way. My goal is to complete my 5K trainer app. I think the furthest I got was week 2.

Eating is ok. Getting much better. I have not eaten out, but I've been hanging in the grocery store - too much! So I need to only go to re-up on fruit/veggies, eggs, and stay away from all the randoms.

Hair is pretty good. I did a light blow dry using the tension method Sunday. Makes a world of difference in styling throughout the week.
 
I was super busy in Janauary and got lazy since it was my bday month. I'm ready for February and will work out daily. I've been good with taking my hairfinity pills but real lax with my multi vitamin. I also want to take some fish oil, I notice my skin was real nice and glowly when I use to take some, or it might have been cod liver, I'll have to check my old journals.
 
Id like to join if it's not too late... I would like to lose 25-30 lbs. I was 133 in 2010 but then birth control packed on a whopping 54 lbs....! I am only 5'1 3/4" so 187 was A LOT on my frame, plus I was sore muscle (former sprinter) so I looked brolic and I was very uncomfortable. I am down to 159 (I fluctuate between 157-162) I would like to get down to 130-135. I ate raw (fruits and veggies) yesterday and so far I think I am going to do it again today. I am not going to commit myself to only eating raw, I am just trying something to break through this plateau I've hit.
My measurements:
Height: 5'1 3/4"
Weight: 159lbs
Chest: 36D
Waist: 29"
Hips:42.5

Goal:
Weight: 130-135
Chest: 34C (where I was before)
Waist: 25-27"
Hips: 40.5"

I have been working out consistently, and for the last 4-5 days I've sipped water with ACV and a touch of honey. I cannot believe how much it helps curb my appetite. It helps because my job is demanding and sometimes I don't make the best decision on food because of it. I don't eat pork or anything made from it (I never have). I have Insanity: Asylum but I have not used it in years.... I wish I had a workout partner but I do what I can.

As for my hair, it's a long story, I SHOULD be far past MBL but I am only SL/APL because of birth control and many other setbacks. I am all natural though so at least I don't have to worry about that...I am currently taking Hairfinity, biotin, b complex and Folic acid and I see an increase in my growth, I am in the Crown and Glory challenge and I just installed box braids last week. I also do inversion as well. My ultimate hair goal is to be TBL but my 2014 hair goal is to retain as much growth as I can after evening it out, thicken up my hair and maintaining the health.
 
My weight is going up, up, up :ohwell: I'm not yet motivated to work out consistently. I need the weather to stay at, at least 40 degrees to help me out. I just need to keep my eating under control while I work on my exercise motivation.

And I'm tired of these twist. Tomorrow is take down day. I need a good scalp cleansing.
 
The struggle is real!!! I'm completing my workouts but, just barely! Apparently, I decided I wanted to be a vegan pastry chef last week... No, no, no, no.... Just NO!!!

Edit... I was a little lazy with my hair last week! I just wore it braided under my wig... Probably moisturized it once! I'm in a bun this week and I did GHE last night. I'm going to straighten it on Saturday... I'll get to use my Split Ender on my whole head.. Finally!
 
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I just made fish tacos for lunch. So good! I eat a lot of protein so hopefully I get some growth from that. I havent weighed myself in a couple days. I dont want to know
 
Took my morning vitamins, oils my scalp and inverted for 7 min.... So far I've only eaten raw fruits and veggies, I've been sipping on my water and ACV drink and I'm about to go to the gym.... I'm down 4lbs from last week and the week isn't even over yet... Today way a good day.
ETA: I don't plan on eating raw for the rest of my life, I know others have but I don't really want to. I stopped eating meat for a couple of years when I was in high school but I still ate cooked veggies. I have a raw food book that shows all types of recipes for a bunch of different raw food meals. I just want to get a jump on my weight loss, cleanse my GI track without fasting and give my hair a nice boost. I am still getting plenty of calories....
 
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Hope I can join in here.

Hair Goals

Current Length: NL
2013 Goal Length: Full SL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: 4C
How you will achieve goal: Protective Styling - wig braids and weaves

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 149
Goal Weight: 130-132
Current Dress Size: 6-8
Goal Size: 2-4
Fitness Goal: Lose belly & back fat while toning up
Workout: Crossfit 3-5 days/week
 
I love cucumbers. I ate 2 today with acv and chile. Best snack ever!

Eta I just found out that cucumbers are a great source of silica and sulfur. Also high in potassium, vitamins a, b, c and k. Basically a recipe for silky, shiny healthy hair :)
 
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I just finished my second workout for the day... Tabata from Keairalashae's YouTube channel! Her videos are so fun!
 
Sooo, I'm down to 141. So far I've lost 5 pounds since the first and have another 6 pounds to go. I've been working more on losing the weight and haven't been actually working out. Just walking, studying and playing with my one year old lol. I will focus on my fitness goals when I've reached my weight loss goal. I kept my hair braided in box braids for nearly a month, I just put my hair in a full sew in. Hopefully I'll be rocking it for all of February!!!
 
JassyMo said:
Sooo, I'm down to 141. So far I've lost 5 pounds since the first and have another 6 pounds to go. I've been working more on losing the weight and haven't been actually working out. Just walking, studying and playing with my one year old lol. I will focus on my fitness goals when I've reached my weight loss goal. I kept my hair braided in box braids for nearly a month, I just put my hair in a full sew in. Hopefully I'll be rocking it for all of February!!!
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You've got a lot on your plate... good job and keep it up...:clap::clap::clap:
 
So today is my third day eating raw. I guess you can say that I "cheated" (that's such an awful word isn't it?) because I had coffee, black, no sugar, no cream. I am posted at a static post by myself today and I knew I was going to get droopy lids syndrome so I got a cup and have only sipped it as I felt that I needed it. Other than that, I have eaten raw fruits and veggies and fresh juice. I've been drinking water both plain and with ACV and honey. I can see and feel my stomach getting tighter, I am well on my way to reaching my goals. I do not have any hunger pains or bad cravings either. I will weigh myself again on Sunday I think. My body is hurting from all the workouts that I have been doing.
OH! I woke up an hour late this morning so I didn't have time to do my morning makeup routine, I basically only had time to do my brows and a teeny bit of liner and mascara (and lip gloss of course). I noticed that I did not have any puffiness around my eyes and under my eyes looked brighter and more toned. As soon as I walked into my building one of the male officers asked me if I got lighter... He said I "look bright, like glowy..." I told him what I have been doing and he said "I don't know, whatever you're doing, it's working for you" . Yaaaay, progress!:yay::yay:
ETA: I only wear face makeup (foundation, powder, airbrush) if I am going out which is rare so I basically never wear it.
 
Good job ladies! I finally got daycare for my youngest 3 so now I will have plenty of time to work out daily. Im my biggest distraction and thats about to change. I wanna be skinny now!! March is right around the corner. I dont want to be dissapointed by my update pics :(
 
My LG Bluetooth headphones are done for but I had the protection plan on them so I took them back to Best Buy and I exchanged it for a Fitbit Force.... Yay! Now I can keep track of what I do more accurately. I sacrificed and only bought a cheap set of headphones (not Bluetooth :cry2::cry::cry:) I'll save up and get some at some point in the future, as long as I can listen to music I think I can make it....
 
I finally washed my hair. It had been 2 weeks and it was so dry. It feels much better now.

I worked out this morning and ate a normal size breakfast instead of pigging out at the buffet.
 
JassyMo said:
Sooo, I'm down to 141. So far I've lost 5 pounds since the first and have another 6 pounds to go. I've been working more on losing the weight and haven't been actually working out. Just walking, studying and playing with my one year old lol. I will focus on my fitness goals when I've reached my weight loss goal. I kept my hair braided in box braids for nearly a month, I just put my hair in a full sew in. Hopefully I'll be rocking it for all of February!!!
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That's fabulous. Let some of that rub off on me :lol:

Great work. Keep it up.
 
[USER=310043 said:
IronButterfly[/USER];19604671]January was a big ol' fail! It's the pizza joint up the street's fault. Starting again tomorrow. Sigh.
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I'm starting again with you. I have 9 minutes until tomorrow :look:
 
Has anyone just upped their protein intake and limit sugars/carbs? I was eating 100g of protein a day and limit myself to 100 grabs a day (average was about 60-75) and my weight just started dropping. I also cut out gluten. I went from 175 to 145lbs. Oh and I'm 5'10". It took me 4months.
 
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Has anyone just upped their protein intake and limit sugars/carbs? I was eating 100g of protein a day and limit myself to 100 grabs a day (average was about 60-75) and my weight just started dropping. I also cut out gluten. I went from 175 to 145lbs. Oh and I'm 5'10". It took me 4months.
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Ive done that before and it worked really well. Im working on getting enough protein for now. Then I can gradually reduce carbs and sugar
 
nemi95 said:
Has anyone just upped their protein intake and limit sugars/carbs? I was eating 100g of protein a day and limit myself to 100 grabs a day (average was about 60-75) and my weight just started dropping. I also cut out gluten. I went from 175 to 145lbs. Oh and I'm 5'10". It took me 4months.
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I started out the year on that road, but succumbed to pizza and chocolate due to a severe lack of sex.:ohwell:
 
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