Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2014

toaster- my guess would be that if you don't feel like you're over exerting yourself it's probably fine to keep doing your runs. Everyone is different, the formula for maximum heart rate isn't an exact science.
 
GettingKinky said:
toaster- my guess would be that if you don't feel like you're over exerting yourself it's probably fine to keep doing your runs. Everyone is different, the formula for maximum heart rate isn't an exact science.
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Thanks! I'm going to keep doing my run at this pace but I won't increase it until I can do it at a lower heart rate. New goals give me something to look forward to.
 
I eat well during the day, and then I sabotage myself at night. Even on days I work out hardcore. This has to stop. My neighborhood has so many tasty treats it's hard resist.
 
Yesterday wasn't too bad. My ds father took us out for early dinner. We are not together anymore so we went to Chili's (nothing romantic) anyway I ordered salmon and broccoli from the lighter choice menu. I was going to order a cocktail but then I was like bad idea so I stayed with water with strawberry and lemon fruit. Mean while ds ordered stake and mashed potatoes... He never eats of the kid menu.
Afterwards, ds and I stopped at the cupcake station and got mini cupcakes. Good lord it was delicious! At first I was mad I didn't get two but later I was glad because I didn't over eat and I didn't have that queasy feeling from eating too many sweets.
 
Hi ladies,

I haven't checked in for a while. To be honest I've fallen...no plunged myself off of the wagon food wise. I don't know what it's going to take for me to snap out of this epic fail. But I know I can't go on like this. :-( I'm pretty good during the day (while at work), but after work and on the weekends all bets are all off. I eat everything in sight, nothing is off limits. I even eat stuff that I don't want. It's a classic case of self sabotage, and I'm starting to suffer for my actions (acid reflux, heartburn, and overall just feeling bad).

This weekend I plan to go shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables so that I can start over...again. If I had the budget that I used to have I would be able to get everything I need and want.

Well enough about my eating failures, let's talk about hair. That's the one area that I've actually been doing well. I have been deep conditioning regularly, I pretty much keep my hair 2 strand twists, and I use a faux Marley bun when I have to go to work or go out. I have been doing a great job with keeping my hair moisturized. I have also incorporated journaling my hair journey. Progress is slow but going well nonetheless. At some point I would like to be doing well with both parts of this challenge.

I certainly hope everyone here is doing well and having success with the challenge! :-)
 
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Hair: New set of crochet braids!
Weight: 145.2 lbs (9.4 pounds down, 20.2 pounds to go)
Went out yesterday partying and dancing hard so that was my workout for the day!
 
I caught the bug that all the kids have. It feels like sinusitus meets the flu. Im drinking hot tea all day long and im eating lots of fruit. Gotta shake this so I can get back to my fitness routine
 
I got my supplements in the mail from GNC. It's been about a month since I worked out due to illness, excited to get back in it!
 
Went to a softball game about 90 minutes away today so I had brunch and Arby's on the road. Having a large spinach/frozen fruit/cuties/milk smoothie for dinner. Also a lot of water. Will try to run around 10 or 10:30 tonight.
 
After a 3 week hiatus, 2 weeks of vacation and 1 week of jet lag recovery, I forced myself to do P90X3 today. I'm going to redo week 3 and then just keep going.

I'm losing weight, but I hate the order my body decided to lose in. My upper chest starts to look skeletal. I can almost see the ribs just under my collar bone, but I still have fat under my arm pits and my thighs have a long way to go. I'm starting to think that getting to 140 isn't going to be enough. I may need to be at 135. Sigh...
 
So I've been reading that if you're skinny on top and have fat below I need to stop trying to lose weight and work on gaining muscle (bulk up) and then work on losing fat. I've never tried to bulk up before. I'm not sure that P90X3 is the right program for bulking up.
 
That was a great workout! Glad to be back in the gym. I'd like to lose about 5-7 lbs by March 28. I have a banquet and I'm planning on wearing a beautiful red dress. I want to look great.
 
Yes we finally joined a gym and are officially Golds Gym members! I'm so excited and can't wait

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GettingKinky said:
So I've been reading that if you're skinny on top and have fat below I need to stop trying to lose weight and work on gaining muscle (bulk up) and then work on losing fat. I've never tried to bulk up before. I'm not sure that P90X3 is the right program for bulking up.
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Very interesting tip... thanks
How much muscle do you want gain? Do you know which exercise regimen you want to switch to?
 
I have yet to use the squat or abs apps that I installed weeks ago. I need to trim these thighs quick. My anniversary is next month. I read in the health and fitness forum that one woman trimmed her thighs doing leg circles. Sounds easy enough:yep:
 
I have been doing well with not looking at the scale. I get on the scale each day, close my eyes and visualize it showing me 149. I will just weigh in on Thursdays at work.

Most of my eating is on point. I need to keep improving my diet though. I need to add fish to my diet 2 days a week. I need to make sure I am getting enough protein. I am going to pick Tuesdays and Thursdays to have fish. I need to improve other areas but I will do 1 area at a time.

We went out for a special dinner on Saturday. I was way off my eating plan, but hopefully I didn't do too much damage. The food was so good. Some of the food was in my eating plan: fish, spinach, mushrooms. But I also had mozarella, fried calamari, 2 glasses of wine and scallopped potatoes. Oh yeah and Tiramisu :look: I did bring 1/2 of my dinner home. But I killed that Tiramisu. It didn't stand a chance. :lol:

I think I am going to add more spinach to my diet as well. The spinach from that restaurant was fabulous.

I started back with my bike yesterday as well. And it is in the 60s here so going to get that walk in :yay:

I just need to stay headed in the right direction.
 
faithVA visualizing on the scale?... love it :) lol
Yea im trying to take things one at a time as well. And for me it's paying off... slowly but surely. I usually would have failed some crash diet by now. I think I'm learning patience in all aspects of life through my hair journey. Never would have thought that.
 
^^It takes care of the urge of getting on the scale every day and at the same time eliminates that frustration of the day to day fluctuation. Weigh in is on Thursday. Will see how it goes. I was 154 last weigh in. Anything 152 or lower would be nice :yep:
 
My hair is still kinda straight from my flat iron last weekend. So I need to get to working out again. Diet over the weekend was more of a starvation diet ( I had to keep my tummy flat for my dates, lol). Today I'm back on my normal diet. I'm too lazy to resume working out though. I did not get on the scale cause I know it will say a lower number than what it really is. I've been on starvation mode and I did a laxative on Saturday, lol. I told you all i was bad.
 
I want pizza. I won't get it because I'm going to visit a friend this weekend and I know we'll eat out a lot. But I want it.
 
jennwantslonghurr said:
Very interesting tip... thanks
How much muscle do you want gain? Do you know which exercise regimen you want to switch to?
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jennwantslonghurr -I honestly have no idea what I'm going to do. I've been reading more about bulking (putting on muscle), and I'm not sure that I'm mentally prepared. You have to eat a calorie surplus and lift heavy. I'm ok with that, but there is no way to gain muscle without also gaining fat and I'm not ready for that. I may continue on my current path until my upper body is way too skinny and then try to bulk. I'm so confused, and torn about what to do.

I think I may be eating too little. According to my scale I'm losing more muscle than fat. I don't know why my body would burn muscle when I have plenty of fat stores it could have. Sigh...

On the plus side, I'm enjoying wearing my hair straight (wavy) since my touchup last week. My roots are starting to revert so I'm getting just the right amount of body.
 
I bought a kettlebell and JM's Shred it with Weights DVD and I actually did it. I only made it through the first 15 minutes of the 30 min DVD, but I did every move and was pretty proud of myself. No weight loss to report yet but I feel like the fat is softening up and getting ready to fall off. I also bought the Daniel's Fast book and plan to give it a try for Lent.
 
I did something tonight. Not sure I would call it exercise :look: But I moved my body until I had enough. :ohwell: I will try it again tomorrow.
 
cynd said:
I bought a kettlebell and JM's Shred it with Weights DVD and I actually did it. I only made it through the first 15 minutes of the 30 min DVD, but I did every move and was pretty proud of myself. No weight loss to report yet but I feel like the fat is softening up and getting ready to fall off. I also bought the Daniel's Fast book and plan to give it a try for Lent.
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I recently started this one as well. I was able to get through Level 1 by the 3rd day, but can't get pass the first exercise on Level 2 after two attempts...sigh
 
Went to the gym tonight. Couldn't stay long bc my little one got sick. But I managed to get in a mile on the treadmill briskly walking. I didn't eat breakfast but I did meet my sister for lunch (Chinese food) and I didn't even eat half of it. I didn't feel hungry. I ate cereal for dinner tonight.

Hair wise I'm getting split ends again! I hate that my fine hair splits easily...

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Worked out Gym and I'm tired...cowshed with lekair cholesterol..... Bantu knots eat then finger combing for work tomorrow
 
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