Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2014

40 leg circles, arm circles and sidebends. Gotta burn off the Chilis lunch combo that I had for lunch. I had the margarita chicken bowl and enchilada soup
 
Had a great upper body work out and added some weighted squats and deadlifts. My booty is definitely looking bigger! :grin: Went to target and bought some more protein, chicken breasts on sale, tilapia, sword fish (which I cooked tonight with lemon pepper and Old Bay blackened seasoning, so yummy!), bananas and spinach.
 
Ugh, I have not worked out at all this week. :nono: I don't like that. I have been busy with school work and work work. :ohwell: I'm back on it this week. I bought a Blendtec. Yay for tax return! lol I will be drinking smoothies and whole juices every day. I might go ahead and do a fast for a week. Not sure.

Hair is doing fine. I got some new goodies to try in the mail.
 
GettingKinky said:
My button down shirt that used to be fitted at the waist is now loose at the waist. I'm happy, but the shirt is not nearly as flattering now. I hate shopping, but if I keep this up I may have to buy new clothes.

If only my thighs would follow suit.
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Yay for progress GettingKinky! You must be a pear. I'm the same way. My arms look great...defined biceps, back and everything. Stomach area and thighs are another story. :ohwell:
 
Froreal3 said:
Yay for progress GettingKinky! You must be a pear. I'm the same way. My arms look great...defined biceps, back and everything. Stomach area and thighs are another story. :ohwell:
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I am definitely a pear. A pear with big-ish boobs and wide-ish shoulders so I'm kind of balanced, but bottom heavy. I like my body from my head to my waist and from my knees to my feet.

I hope work gets less busy for you so you have time to workout. I can't believe you have your tax return already. I haven't even thought about starting yet. Ugh.
 
Ladies I'd love to join!! I've put in 18 lbs of newlywed weight since my wedding 11/30/13 and its not cute. I can't fit in my clothes and I just feel "bleh". So I started on Slim Fast this week and I've walked three days on my lunchbreak for about 1.72 miles. But then my miracle Focus T25 came in the mail yesterday and I'm in love. I did the first Cardio last night and honestly the best 25 minute workout I've ever had.

I'm 5'8, 165 lbs size 12. I'd love to get into 8s comfortably at about 150-152 lbs in 30 days. Just in time for Spring and prepping for summer. Our summer vacation is April 18th thru 22nd so I liked to be in my shorts.

As for hair I neglected it some just before and after the wedding just because I was so busy. As a result I have a little breakage that I'm nursing back to health through deep conditioning, braiding and wigging it. I'd love to have healthy MBL by year end and be kissing WL. But health over length always.



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Here goes the best of 2014!
 
Just checking in! I'm visiting a friend from college this weekend. We did go to the gym and do 45 minutes of cardio and go on a 4 mile walk today. We also plan on making cookies tonight...

I'm thinking about joining my local YMCA because I need classes and more machines to keep me energized and excited.

My hair is up in a messy bun. I moisturized and sealed last night, and I'll do it again tonight.
 
I'm gonna join again. Didn't do my best updating last year but I did meet some goals.

Hair:
Starting length: SL
Goal length: even, split end-free, SL-APL
Plan: protective style, no direct heat or chemicals.

Weight:
Starting weight: 145
Goal weight: 125-130
Plan: train and run 5K and half marathon. Eat 1200 per day. Low carb. Lose weight and then tone using personal trainer or other method later in the year. Continue therapy for emotional eating and stress management. Meal planning 5 days per week.
 
Im getting discouraged, but idk what for. I know my body and after each one of my kids it has taken at least a year for the weight to start dropping off. Maybe my hormone levels are still elevated idk. But im fighting a losing battle with nature.

In other news I got some jamaican black castor oil with rosemary from sallys. Ive read mixed reviews. I just hope it thickens my edges and gives me just a tad more growth. Im getting under 1/2 inch a month even with hairfinity. I need all the help I can get!!
 
My hubby and I are out of town visiting family after a funeral yesterday. I didn't have a shake for breakfast because I forgot my almond milk. I had a banana and a donut. Bbbooooo!!! We're about to have dinner now and I'm dying to get home and do my Focus T25!!

Still hanging in y'all!!
 
Done in by 1 twinkie, 1 devil dog, and 3 chocolate chip cookies last night. On the plus side, I feel terrible physically so I know I won't be doing that again any time soon.
 
Went to a birthday party last night but I didn't stray too much. I have a very small plate with a tablespoon of potato salad, a few carrot sticks, 2 chicken wings, 1 cookie and 1/4 piece of birthday cake. And I had a lot of water.

Still on point today. And my SO took me out for my first road bike ride. I haven't ridden a bike on the road in 30+ years. We rode 10 miles which is good for my first outing. Hopefully that will help me drop a some lbs as well.
 
I went to visit my sister this weekend and I was pretty good. I even did my workout Saturday morning. But I did eat two small bags of puffy Cheetos. I hope they don't show up on the scale tomorrow.

I desperately need to wash my hair, but I'm not sure if I have the energy to put in the DC tonight before bed.
 
IronButterfly yes I hardly been to the gym as well :/

In March, I will be stepping my exercise game up. I'd like to workout at the gym 5x a week while my little monster is at school. Definitely need to work on my couch to 5k.
 
I just started my green smoothie fast today. I bought two 16 oz. bottles of smoothie and one 16oz. to work with me. I will also drink a lot of water. Two smoothies are greek yogurt, mango, orange, persimmon, almond milk, and spinach. The other one is apple, persimmon, almond milk, spinach. I decided to do smoothies because I need the calories for working out.
 
I'm starting today off right. I'll be doing my first T25 workout today, but first I need to put something in my tummy. I'll be taking this image-2296641339.jpg It's not the best tasting, but I know it's super good for me.

I'm currently at 122.1 lbs and have 7.1 more to lose to reach my goal.
 
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So I've been off my diet and exercise game for the past week. I hate when that happens. Today is a new day so I'm going to try and do better.

Also planning on getting my free week pass at the Y to see if I like it.
 
Forever in Bloom said:
I'm starting today off right. I'll be doing my first T25 workout today, but first I need to put something in my tummy. I'll be taking this It's not the best tasting, but I know it's super good for me.

I'm currently at 122.1 lbs and have 7.1 more to lose to reach my goal.
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I drink this too. Sometimes I will make 8oz in the morning, later work out and follow up with the other 8oz. The taste is a bit chalky but yes the benefits outweigh it especially, for me, the probiotics. I use unsweetened almond milk.
 
Today is weigh in day. I lost weight the good way. My body fat is lower and lean mass is higher. On X3 this is recovery week so it should be a bit easier.

I was too lazy to dry DC last night so I can't wash today. It's been 11 days. Yikes!
 
GettingKinky said:
I went to visit my sister this weekend and I was pretty good. I even did my workout Saturday morning. But I did eat two small bags of puffy Cheetos. I hope they don't show up on the scale tomorrow.

I desperately need to wash my hair, but I'm not sure if I have the energy to put in the DC tonight before bed.
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Congrats on stopping at only 2 small bags GettingKinky. I find them highly addictive for some reason. My last Cheetos meltdown was not pretty.
 
cynd said:
Congrats on stopping at only 2 small bags GettingKinky. I find them highly addictive for some reason. My last Cheetos meltdown was not pretty.
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I love the puffy Cheetos so I usually avoid them, especially since I have a hard time finding them in small bags. But my sister's grocery store had small bags so each time we went I bought one. I'm glad my store doesn't carry them or my fingers would be permanently orange.
 
I ran 22 minutes straight this morning. I'm so excited. But it's 12:40pm and I've already eaten 1300 calories! So there will be a second workout tonight. Sigh. I'll be glad when these cravings pass. My plan of action is to eat this apple (about 60 calories). Then dinner (about 200 calories). And then burn at least 300 at the gym tonight. That will put me where I need to be today.
 
I finally put my food for the day in Spark People and as I thought I'm not eating enough calories. So I need to go home and make myself eat something. I need to also up my protein and eat some more veggies. Sometimes I hate eating :lol:

I need to figure this out.
 
Im in a blah mood today. I am making tacos for dinner tonight. Then I have to clean the kitchen, do laundry, bathe the babies and try to find time to paint my nails. Im so exhausted...

And during my nap I had a horrible nightmare that I was extremely fat. My thighs were massive. I woke up grateful for my curves lol. I promise not to ever let myself get that fat
 
Went to the gym again. Did arms and biceps. Love working myback. My biceps were already a little sore. Did some warm up sets before hitting the heavier weight. I didn't do cardio since my heart was beating and I was already tired.

Did well drinking smoothies today.
 
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