Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2014

Breakfast isn't my thing. I didn't eat my first meal until 11:45:(. So my goal for next week is to eat breakfast every day and workout 5 days a week. I did eat healthy today. I had egg eaters and a slice of low sodium bacon on a slice of whole wheat toast with 1/2 cup of Green Goodness for brunch and I had stir fry veggies, brown rice, and chicken for dinner. I had an orange for snack in between meals.
 
Today's Stats:

Hair: Moisturised with S-curl
Exercise: Total Body Strength and Cardio Blend by Fitness Blender
Breakfast: Bowl of Weetabix Minis+ Apple
Lunch: Two Small Slices of vegetable pizza+ side salad+ handful of grapes
Dinner: Same as lunch
 
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GettingKinky said:
Froreal3 your gym workout sounds like it takes a long time. How long does it take?

One of the good things about having a dog is it makes sure I exercise every day. I have turned our twice daily walks into power walks. I walk away from home as fast as I can for 10 minutes and then I try to get back home in less than 10 minutes. It makes our walks goal oriented and not so monotonous. Plus I listen to my iPod so that always puts me in a good mood.

I'm on a stir fry kick. It makes sure I get plenty of vegetables. I usually just skip the rice and just eat the stir fry plain. Next week I'm going to try stir frying with broth instead of oil. The down side is that I'm constantly chopping garlic, ginger and veggies.
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GettingKinky I'm usually in the gym for about an hour including dropping dd at the gym babysitter and getting dressed. 15-20 minutes cardio and about 30 minutes weights. It doesn't take long at all because I only do certain body parts on certain days, plus I use dumbbells, so I go from one workout right into another. For instance, my arm workouts are typically mostly dumbbells and I make use of a weight bench. I will do bicep curls, then triceps with the same dumbbell. Then I will do biceps and triceps with the cable machine. That is three exercises, after which I will go to the treadmill for 20 minutes or so. I do that on one day. I do the same with chest and back on another day. Abs are yet another day. Leg workouts are usually about 30 minutes and I don't do the treadmill on leg days.

I love stir fry. I just bought a bunch of frozen veggies and I make stir fry out of them all the time with different seasonings and mix it with tofu.
 
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Morning ladies! I haven't checked in in a few days but I'm still here. A few of us ladies at the job have formed a salad club, and it's been great. We all come together and contribute creative dishes and/or ingredients (we even make our own salad dressing). This week I made a banging vegetarian chili, and you didn't even miss the meat! For breakfast I've been doing my green smoothie (kale, spinach, apple, pineapple, lemon juice and flaxseed oil). I never thought I would be drinking such a thing, and it's all thanks to my healthy coworkers and to my trusty Nutra Bullet.

Now I must confess that my eating has not been completely clean. I am noticing that I tend to get weak in the evenings and I will start munching mindlessly, and I have a weakness for wings and chips. Despite this I don't plan on giving up because this is a lifestyle change, and I need to get back to a healthy size and weight for my own health benefits.

Hair wise, I've been rocking one or two flat twists. I just placed an order for vitamins last night. I've heard very good things about them and I can't wait to try them. They should be delivered by Tuesday. Hopefully the vitamins along with healthy eating will get me to my next hair length goal. Hope everyone is doing well! :-)
 
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Just when I thought things were going well, my already seriously fine/thin hair suddenly started breaking like crazy. I haven't missed my vitamins, my eating could have been better for the last few days, but it's still much better than it was before and I've been moisturizing and using my oils regularly. I have no idea what's going on but I'm sitting here with a protein treatment in my hair under a plastic cap. Despite my eating setback my weight is the same (at least I didn't gain) but I'm so upset about the breakage that I'm thinking about just throwing in the towel.
 
I already have one of my cheat meals for next week planned. I'm going to make nachos and eat then while watching football. :-)
I can't wait! I did buy fat free refried beans, but there is nothing healthy about nachos. That means I will only have one more cheat meal left for all next week. I'll have to be good and cook every day.
 
cynd said:
Just when I thought things were going well, my already seriously fine/thin hair suddenly started breaking like crazy. I haven't missed my vitamins, my eating could have been better for the last few days, but it's still much better than it was before and I've been moisturizing and using my oils regularly. I have no idea what's going on but I'm sitting here with a protein treatment in my hair under a plastic cap. Despite my eating setback my weight is the same (at least I didn't gain) but I'm so upset about the breakage that I'm thinking about just throwing in the towel.
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Please don't give up, cynd. The breakage could be fallout from something that happened months or even years ago and is just now showing up.

Just keep doing right by your hair today and this too shall pass. :hug2:
 
I was organizing my bathroom cabinets and I came across a jar of Palmers tummy butter. I'ts cocoa that I used during pregnancy to avoid stretch marks. Well I got a few anyway, but this stuff works wonders for fading them. It's also good for tightening loose skin. I use this on my tummy every night after my shower and I'm already seeing improvement in my skin. I'm not saying to go out and buy this, but if u have it already please give it a try!
 
I made homemade roasted broccoli and cauliflower soup to go with my roast chicken for dinner. So yummy!


I need to put on my DC to get ready for wash day tomorrow.
 
BGT said:
I used a waist trimmer with my workouts. I also lift heavy which helps with all over fat loss. My arms and thighs feel much firmer.
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I need help with my thighs. They never get smaller. What specifically do you do to get them firmer?
 
Weight check in: lost 6lbs so far. Perfect! Hit my 5lb goal, now four more this month. I need to tighten up my diet a bit but I won't stress over it. I decided to split the Raw Meal protein drink in half 8 oz before I work out and 8 oz after.

I have been taking my vitamins religiously. I only missed one hair pill; I take three a day so not too bad. Washed my hair with Kerastase resistance line shampoo and the daily conditioner and my hair feels great. Now that my hair is not overloaded with protein I have to listen to my hair and it worked! Ha ha success lol.
 
Will work on legs today at the gym. This morning I drank an Atkins shake and had a salad just now. I need to get some more salads, veggies, and seasonings for my stir fries. :lick:
 
GettingKinky said:
I need help with my thighs. They never get smaller. What specifically do you do to get them firmer?
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I have a whole lower body workout:

Abduction
Adduction
Calf extension
Seated leg curl
Leg extension
Seated leg press
Glute machine
Deadlifts
Squats
Plie squats
Weighted glute bridges
Weighted hip bridges

I also do cardio with resistance. So bicycle or elliptical with resistance or treadmill on an incline.
 
Had a terrible eating today, way too full of processed food. I can't even begin to list what I consumed today, so I'll take it as a loss and start again from now :)

As for my hair, I will was, deep condition and moisturise my hair under my crochet braids. :)
 
Im so pissed with mother nature right now. Ive gained 2 lbs despite eating fewer calories and getting more exercise. Im trying not to say *** it. My hubbys bday is in 2 weeks and I really dont want to look chunky in all the pics. Sigh. Whats a girl to do?
 
SkySurfer said:
Had a terrible eating today, way too full of processed food. I can't even begin to list what I consumed today, so I'll take it as a loss and start again from now :)

As for my hair, I will was, deep condition and moisturise my hair under my crochet braids. :)
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Don't feel bad.

Ummm, today I've been pretty good.

But yesterday :look:.....GIRLLLLLLLL :nono:

The only thing I ate was Fried Chicken Wings, Macaroni and Cheese and Green Beans Cooked in Chicken Broth.

I have got to stop going to my family's house for dinner

And I DEFINITELY have to stop skipping meals. Especially two :nono:
 
Prettymetty said:
Im so pissed with mother nature right now. Ive gained 2 lbs despite eating fewer calories and getting more exercise. Im trying not to say *** it. My hubbys bday is in 2 weeks and I really dont want to look chunky in all the pics. Sigh. Whats a girl to do?
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Don't be discouraged. It may just be water weight.
 
Prettymetty

It could be muscle. I had a friend gain 30 pounds, but look like she had lost thirty simple by gaining muscles/definition. Don't even sweat mama, it just means your getting ripped. I'm sure you're still :gorgeous:!
 
Yall are both right. Im holding on to some water weight and I think ive gained some muscle because my clothes arent getting tighter. My boobs are unusually heavy right now so thats usually a sign of me retaining water.
 
I'd like to join!


Hair Goals

Current Length: Layered between SL and APL
2014 Goal Length: BSL
Texture: Natural
Hair type: 4 A/B
How you will achieve goal: protective styling, low manipulation, supplements

Weight/Fitness Goals

Current Weight: 150
Goal Weight: 125-130
Current Dress Size: 8
Goal Size: 4/6
Fitness Goal: burn fat/cellulite, build lean muscle, get stronger, lift booty and flatten abs
How you will achieve goal: Make exercise a priority, Watch my emotional eating, incorporate juicing and green smoothies on a regular basis
 
I had a rough day yesterday, no matter what I ate or drank, I felt like I was starving :nono: I was so miserable. Finally around 9 pm, my body made the adjustment. I seem to be back to normal today.

I need to do some serious working out today and this week to jump start some weight loss.
 
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