Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2014

No workout today. Had to run errands. But I had the most lovely hair spa treatment. Cleansed hair with bentonite clay and hibiscus, DC-ed with Ynobe Green Tea condish (I think that's the name) and gave myself a yogurt/lemon/honey/oatmeal facial. My coils were really popping (albeit shrunken to). Back to the treadmill tomorrow barring severe weather.
 
I did Pilates for the first time today. I hope it grows on me like yoga did because I wasn't really a fan. I used to only weigh in weekly but now that I have this weight tracking app I weigh myself almost daily,but I only count the Monday weigh-in as the official one.

Since my high on Oct 21 I've lost 10 pounds.
 

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Finally had a good weigh in. I weighed in at the doctor's office at 153.8. Weighed in today at the work challenge and I was 152.6. That puts me down 2.2 lbs from last week. I've been eating right but not exercising this week. I need to take some iron and get back to working out. Plan to ride my bike tomorrow and to do an extended walk Saturday. I need to make myself walk even when I don't have a walking partner.

Nothing going on with my hair. Tomorrow is my 30 days with the Natural Oasis products. So far so good. Will see how tomorrow goes.
 
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It's funny after we finished our weigh in, my coworker who weighed in and gained 4 lbs offered me girl scout cookies. Um no thank you :lol: She said we have a week to work it off. :look: So how's that working out for you so far?

Trying to trip me up. Not going to work :nono:
 
I had a smoothie for breakfast (and a mini snickers), I'm drinking my water, I paid to join the Y this morning, and I plan on heading straight there after a lunch at school I'm supposed to attend.

I do better with my eating when I'm working out consistently, so I'm going to aim for 30 straight days of doing some athletic activity.
 
I went to Dunkin Donuts this morning. instead of getting donuts, I got a turkey sausage muffin.
 
I almost died at my local YMCA. Which is gorgeous, by the way. It was updated in 2013 and the pools just opened this month.

A 25 minute interval treadmill run did me in. Didn't even stretch because I didn't want to die in public. Going to cvs to purchase a lock and some bobby pins, then I'll stretch at home. Back at it in the morning.
 
I had a long talk with dh about our eating habits. It seems we were both 20lbs lighter last year and at that time we ate a lot of junk food, and candy. Now we cook daily, eat practically no junk and drink a ton of water. My theory is that stress and lack of sleep is making us heavy. When we ate junk food we also had the luxury of sleeping in...now that my son goes to school we are up at 7 daily. God please relieve my stress so I can shed this extra weight.
 
I had a big time cheat meal of ribs. Not only did I eat them, I ate past the point when I was stuffed. I haven't done that in a long time. At least I had a side of vegetables with them and I didn't eat very many fries. ETA I went extra far on my evening walk, but I know that doesn't come close to making up for all the extra calories I ate. A moment on the lips...
 
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Good Morning,
I would love to join your challenge. I met with my new personal trainer last night and she started me on a workout regiment and meal plan. Every 2 weeks we will meet and I will receive a new meal plan and workout. I'm excited to restart my weight loss journey. It's been a long rode but I'm back on track.

Hair Goals Current Length: BSB and APL in front
Goal Length: WL
Natural- hair type: 4 A/B
How you will achieve goal: weekly deep treatments with steam, co-washing, bunning, roller sets.

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 204
Goal Weight: 130
Current Dress Size: 16
Goal Size: 4-6
Fitness Goal: Lose 75lbs, get healthy, toned and look good naked. :yep:
How you will achieve goal: I will meet with a personal trainer bi-weekly and follow her meal plans and exercise regiment. I will work out 5 days a week with a combo of cardio and weight training. I have to eat 6 meals a day and drink 1 gallon of water.
 
GettingKinky said:
I had a big time cheat meal of ribs. Not only did I eat them, I ate past the point when I was stuffed. I haven't done that in a long time. At least I had a side of vegetables with them and I didn't eat very many fries. ETA I went extra far on my evening walk, but I know that doesn't come close to making up for all the extra calories I ate. A moment on the lips...
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Do you have a cheat meal every week or month? My personal trainer told me to have 1 cheat meal a week so my body keeps guessing and doesn't adapt to my meal plans.
 
MayaNatural I usually have 1 or 2 cheat meals a week. But even for cheat meals I keep my portions reasonable. Last night I just ate way to much smh. That's so cool that your trainer makes a meal plan for you. I would love that.

I planned to wear a braid out today but I was too lazy to braid my hair last night.
 
GettingKinky I need extra help with meal plans. I was stuck trying to figure out what I was suppose to eat. My brother and his wife recommended her to me. They lost almost 200 lbs between the both of them. Now they are training to compete in bodybuilding competitions. The only thing is... I have to eat the same meals for two weeks at a time. I'm going grocery shopping today after work. My goal is to buy a lot of seasonings and learn to cook chicken/fish/turkey different ways.

Also, at least you indulged in protein. :)
 
Love reading everybody's updates!

I was really nervous about going to a Turbo Kick class today. I was worried I wouldn't know the moves and it would be terrible. I went anyway! It was so hard! A lot of cardio and punching. I could barely do the push ups and sit ups at the end, but I know I'll get better if I keep going. I feel so weak and out of shape. I'm definitely skinny fat, so I have to work on that. My heart rate monitor said I burned 679 calories!
 
Ladies, I'm gonna take a break this weekend. It's Mardi Gras. :lol: So laissez les bon temps rouler!
 
I bought a 5 hr energy today. Im gonna put on some music and dance with my kids. They love that!

Oan I wonder how many calories are burned having...um coloring? :blush:
 
Down 2lbs this week but I just ate a whole box of girl scout cookies :look: Will be riding my bike like my life depends on it tonight.
 
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Going low carb really revved up my PMS symptoms and cravings this month I think. Idk if it's the extra dairy or meat or what. I still think it's worth it but I'm going to see what the scale says when all of this is over. It's not gonna be any use if I just eat my weight back every month.
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So I didn't gain y'all! I'm happy. Now that I'm through it, its time to get down to business.
 
After I finish P90X3 in May, I think I'm going to do body beast. It's focused on lifting and I need to lift heavy. Maybe my thighs will finally slim down then. The leg workout is supposed to be killer.
 
Back to working out. Did triceps and chest today. Felt good. Got a little hiit sprinting in on the treadmill. I was beat.
 
Just got back from gym. Did almost 3 miles on treadmill and then another mile and half on the bike. I feel good.

Hair wise- hair has been in celies all week as I have been wigging it. I've been applying almond oil and I love this stuff. My hair feels wonderfully soft.
 
Now I'm trying to make amends for eating that whole box of cookies :lol: I had a salad and a piece of fish for lunch. I drank more water. I prepooed and baggied and rode my bike for 30 minutes. I cleansed my hair and have put in the conditioner. I am drinking my smoothie for dinner. Going to ride the bike for 30 more minutes while I DC.
 
I had a burger and fries for lunch. And a baked potato for dinner. Oatmeal for breakfast. My body feels like it's falling apart. Going to try Zumba tomorrow!

I should do better... but I don't want to.
 
I made Aloo Gobi for dinner. I love trying Indian recipes. It's healthy but again I ate too much. I have to get back to my portion discipline. At work my coworker's daughter was selling Girl Scout cookies. She was so cute I couldn't say no so I gave the boxes away unopened.

I'm going to do my overnight dry DC tonight so I can wash and roller set tomorrow.
 
That 5 hr energy curbed my appetite and gave me some serious jitters. I love it and hate it at the same time. I have another for tomorrow, because im working a 12 hour shift
 
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