Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2014

I got lazy and only rinsed out my DC this morning. So I quickly got my Jillian michaels abs DVD done (45mns), then cowashed my hair out and roller set. I am now air drying. Hopefully this comes out decent.
 
I really need to commit to working out in the mornings. I will Target tomorrow morning to get started.
 
faithVA said:
I really need to commit to working out in the mornings. I will Target tomorrow morning to get started.
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I second that @faithVA. No matter how good my intentions are, if I don't do it first thing in the morning, for one reason or another, it just doesn't seem to happen.
 
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faithVA said:
I really need to commit to working out in the mornings. I will Target tomorrow morning to get started.
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Morning workouts have kept my routine going strong. It's so easy to come up with excuses after work. Now I just need to recover from my jet lag so I can get up early enough to restart. And grocery shop. I had pizza for dinner last night :nono: but I kept my portions under control.
 
I love working out in the morning. It kind of guilt me from eating bad during the day. When I I know I will work out later in the day, I eat whatever I find in the hope of burning it all out later, lol. Then if I don't workout, the day is just a giant fail.
I read that working out first thing in the morning get your metabolism going for the day, and I believe it to be true. With the way I eat, I should have been almost twice my size.
 
I need some motivation to start this fitnessblender workout right about now. :ohwell: I might just do a 15 core/lower body.
 
I just finished a kickboxing YouTube workout! I'm taking a break to watch my shows and then back to Body Revolution... Level 2 is a beast!!!

I'm bunning, GHEing and heavy sealing. It's been really easy to stick with this because it's too cold to go anywhere! I still haven't straightened my hair but, I need to so that I can properly examine my ends!
 
Im going to weigh in tomorrow morning. Its also my wash day. I took down my wig braids tonight. It feels so good for my hair to be loose

I tried and failed to do a length check on my (braidout) hair
 

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Hair: Took out my crochet braids. Will do a braid out today

Weight:
147.8lbs (6.8lbs down)
Pounds to goal: 22.8
Just keeping up with the eating right and exercise :)
 
-Hair up date-
I have been retaining moisture which is great despite the sub zero temps.

I haven't been taking vitamins on schedule 3x a day everyday is getting to me. I need an app.

I have been washing every 5 days to get additional condonitoning treatments. Is it Ok to deep condition without washing? My hair dislike cowashing so is it even worth it?
 
I've been eating crap (pizza, McDonalds), but only small amounts of crap so I'm still losing weight. But this is not healthy. I promise this weekend I will snap out of vacation mode and start cooking and working out. Jet lag is no joke.
 
HairPleezeGrow said:
...I don't even know what to say about my weight loss lol

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@HairPleezeGrow - Me too :look: been too ashamed to roll in here :lol:. Gained 2lbs and I was just mortified! I decided to start tracking in MFP again. When I did regularly, I lost weight. Gained a bunch since not tracking.

I have been eating a little better, still needs improvement. I need to shake the sweets :help:
 
I guess I should go back to counting calories. The problem is that im not sure how many calories I need to lose weight. The online calculators say a ridiculous number like 1200, but I would surely die eating that little amount of food. 1500 seems more like it
 
Prettymetty said:
I guess I should go back to counting calories. The problem is that im not sure how many calories I need to lose weight. The online calculators say a ridiculous number like 1200, but I would surely die eating that little amount of food. 1500 seems more like it
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Prettymetty - Google TDEE. It's a not too complicated way (but have a calulator handy, though there may be online calcs) to figure out what you need. See if that gives you a better number. I manually set my cals based off TDEE calcs, because it also had me at 1200 - I only have it set to 1310, but 110 cals of extra food is worth it :lol:
 
Thanks Golden75. It says my tdee is 2074 so in order to lose 1lb per week I need to eat 1574. I guess I will start tomorrow. Im all out of calories for today:blush:
 
Anybody plan on taking a break on Valentine's Day? I'm eating for sustenance now so I can treat myself to either a chocolate ganache brownie or a free cup cake (or both!) from the new bakery up the street. :lick::lick::lick:
 
I really dislike oatmeal. I have tried to prepare it so many ways but it is just so slimy to me :nono: On Sunday, I saw a box of Quaker Oat Bran and picked it up. It is so simple and so quick so I decide to make some to try out tonight.

I have finally found something I can eat. I put the toppings on like they suggest for oatmeal and it was wonderful :yay: Now I have a quick, healthy snack with lots of fiber, low calories and is filling. And I can take a box to work and have something available when I get hungry.

I will be stocking up next time I go to the store.

I want to water rinse my hair tonight but I am feeling super lazy right now. I think I will just apply my scalp treatment, spritz and baggy. Maybe I will water rinse tomorrow.

I don't feel like doing anything but I am going to make myself go ride this bike.
 
faithVA said:
I really dislike oatmeal. I have tried to prepare it so many ways but it is just so slimy to me :nono: On Sunday, I saw a box of Quaker Oat Bran and picked it up. It is so simple and so quick so I decide to make some to try out tonight. I have finally found something I can eat. I put the toppings on like they suggest for oatmeal and it was wonderful :yay: Now I have a quick, healthy snack with lots of fiber, low calories and is filling. And I can take a box to work and have something available when I get hungry. I will be stocking up next time I go to the store. I want to water rinse my hair tonight but I am feeling super lazy right now. I think I will just apply my scalp treatment, spritz and baggy. Maybe I will water rinse tomorrow. I don't feel like doing anything but I am going to make myself go ride this bike.
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Have you tried muesli? Bobs Red Mill brand makes it and you can enjoy it hot or cold.

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Saludable84 said:
Have you tried muesli? Bobs Red Mill brand makes it and you can enjoy it hot or cold.

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No. I may check it out next time I go to the store. All of the stores near me don't sell Bob's. And this Oatbran only takes a minute, so I am definitely going to keep it on hand.
 
Prettymetty said:
Thanks Golden75. It says my tdee is 2074 so in order to lose 1lb per week I need to eat 1574. I guess I will start tomorrow. Im all out of calories for today:blush:
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Prettymetty - Hope it works well for you and you right about feeling like you need at least 1500.

I've been a little over my cals too but even eating a little over, it says I would still lose.
 
[USER=335529 said:
cynd[/USER];19619073]Inspired by faithVA, I just ordered a gel seat cover for my spin bike. I've had it for more than a year and have logged less than 5 minutes on it. Hopefully a softer seat will help.
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How's your riding coming along?
 
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