Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2015
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julzinha
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I prefer braid extensions since it allows me to stop nitpicking at my hair. When my hair is in braid extensions I moisturize my hair every other day with African Pride Olive Miracle Braid Spray mixed with Infusium 23 and a little aloe vera juice. I also apply Njoy Growth Oil every other day as well, it's easier for me to use growth aids when my hair is in braids. I wash my hair every 10 days. I use a sulfate free tea tree based shampoo like Giovanni Tea Tree or Trader Joes Tea Tree with the focus being to clean and massage my scalp, then I condition with Suave Tropical Coconut.
I prefer cheap and effective when my hair is in braids because I run through so much product. Also, when I remove my braids every two to three months. I make a detangling mix to help remove the dirt and shed hair. Then I prepoo with coconut oil, clarify with VO5 Kiwi Lime, then strong protein treatment with Aphogee 2 step and Neutral Protein Filler, then DC. Then finally apply a leave in.
naptime
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I finally have a pic! My hair is creeping along at it's slow growing pace, but I guess it looks ok.
What I don't understand is how my bmi is >< this close to obese
I know I have weight to lose, but I don't think I look all that bad...I certainly don't think I look obese.
Anyway, I've been sticking to having veggie wraps for lunch and a salad for dinner. I was a little bad last week when I was on vacation tho...
What I don't understand is how my bmi is >< this close to obese
I know I have weight to lose, but I don't think I look all that bad...I certainly don't think I look obese. Anyway, I've been sticking to having veggie wraps for lunch and a salad for dinner. I was a little bad last week when I was on vacation tho...
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faithVA
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I finally have a pic! My hair is creeping along at it's slow growing pace, but I guess it looks ok.
What I don't understand is how my bmi is >< this close to obese
Anyway, I've been sticking to having veggie wraps for lunch and a salad for dinner. I was a little bad last week when I was on vacation tho...
Are you sure you calculated it correctly? Are you sure it didn't say overweight vs. obese? Something doesn't sound right.
TwistedRoots
Back2Life Back2ReLaxer!
I don't pay attention to "their" standards of overweight or obesity. For the most part we carry our weight differently so what "looks" like obese to them isn't generally the case for us. We carry a lot more of our weight in our lower portion. Lol
davisbr88
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It's probably a frame/body composition thing. Like, I'm 4'9" and have a large frame (you can measure your wrist to figure this out) so for me, I can weigh as much as like 125 and still be considered "normal." Whereas someone with a small frame and my height is supposed to be as much as like 100 or something to be "normal." The BMI doesn't take that into consideration at all. I never use it.
ETA: The original numbers are for when I THOUGHT I was 4'10". So sad.
ETA: The original numbers are for when I THOUGHT I was 4'10". So sad.
faithVA
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I think you should run the calculation yourself. There are plenty of free calculators. I know many don't agree with the bmi chart but usually when you are at 30, its like you are thinking, it is noticeable.
It is possible that you are carrying a lot of muscle and are quite toned.. Even then I looked at the chart, I would have to gain another 30 lbs to be obese and I have much more going on than you.
naptime
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I do have quite a bit of muscle, I've been working out pretty hard for a long time. I'll check out those other calculators. I didn't know there were variations. Thanks.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I like to make my V8 like a spicy bloody mary (without alcohol). I add lime, tabasco and sometimes horseradish. It's soooo yummy!
faithVA
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Please let us know what you find. If you still find that your bmi is high, you might want to find out what your % body fat is. If it is fairly low, I wouldn't even think about bmi. BMI is doing an average and doesn't cover those that have lower than normal body fat percentages.
faithVA
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hmm, interesting. I'm doing good to just drink it as is
I bought an entire case so I can have some at my desk when I want something. So far it is working out well.
naptime
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So this calculator...
https://www.fitwatch.com/calculator/body-fat-percentage
put me at 26% body fat, which they say is in the normal range. Hmm...
faithVA
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That isn't the same calculation your doctor is doing. It is just another type of calculation. I would agree that 26% body fat for a woman is normal. Anything less than 20 is very low.
Using several numbers together is probably a better way. For instance my body fat is probably in the 30+% range but my BMI is < 25 which make me within my weight range. So per BMI I could seem healthy but in reality my % fat is really too high.
I wouldn't let it worry you too much especially if you are taking care of yourself.
davisbr88
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So I THOUGHT I was going to wear mini braids for the rest of the year, but I took mine out last night and it took double the amount of installation time just to unbraid them (almost 7 hours)! Not to mention the detangling and washing afterwards. Ugh. Way too much of a time commitment and a whole lot of stress on my hands.
I need to find a style I can wear that can be cowashed often. I would immediately think WNG, which is what I'm wearing today, but if I don't blow it dry, it will never dry before I need to cowash again. I don't want to use the blowdryer on top of the heat from hot yoga. *sigh* What to do? How do you ladies dry your WNG?
I need to find a style I can wear that can be cowashed often. I would immediately think WNG, which is what I'm wearing today, but if I don't blow it dry, it will never dry before I need to cowash again. I don't want to use the blowdryer on top of the heat from hot yoga. *sigh* What to do? How do you ladies dry your WNG?
faithVA
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I'm down another pound 
What a difference 3 pounds make. Last week I feel like I was going to burst through my clothes. Today, I can fit into my dress with ease. I may be able to break 150 this weekend. Now to include exercise to tone up and get stronger.
ETA: Um, don't know what's going on with my head. I should have washed it yesterday but it may have to wait until tomorrow.
What a difference 3 pounds make. Last week I feel like I was going to burst through my clothes. Today, I can fit into my dress with ease. I may be able to break 150 this weekend. Now to include exercise to tone up and get stronger.ETA: Um, don't know what's going on with my head. I should have washed it yesterday but it may have to wait until tomorrow.
sj10460
Don't Come for me unless I send for you!
Hi dimples 
I've been lurking in this thread. WNG never works for me, but what about twist/braid out? Buns are a good ps too.
I've been lurking in this thread. WNG never works for me, but what about twist/braid out? Buns are a good ps too.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I did a satin rollerset last night to camouflage my reverted roots. It looks nice, but I didn't use setting lotion/hairspray so I will have to re roll every night.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I've been checking the mail daily expecting a package from Kerastase... It should've been here by now so I logged into my account to track the order. It was never submitted. I missed the one day sale with 5 free bonus products. Luckily they are having another sale right now. I got samples of the new Resistance Therapiste line and free shipping. I got 3 other samples too. I love how I can try before I buy... I ended up buying the Elixir Ultime mask.
I redid my rollerset tonight and this time I used Chi Keratin mist on each section to give it more definition. It's hard trying to work out and maintain smooth hair
I redid my rollerset tonight and this time I used Chi Keratin mist on each section to give it more definition. It's hard trying to work out and maintain smooth hair
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GettingKinky
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I'm down another pound
ETA: Um, don't know what's going on with my head. I should have washed it yesterday but it may have to wait until tomorrow.
Keep up the good work!!
faithVA
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faithVA
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I tried tabata for the 1st time yesterday. It was fun but it wore me out I'm going to stick with it and just do the 10 minute routine until I'm stronger. I feel more motivated working in a 10 minute routine right now.
So far no coffee this week and no added sugar. I don't remember if I had any grains but I don't think so. I'm feeling pretty good so far. Drinking water and a V-8 now.
I'm going to stick with it and just do the 10 minute routine until I'm stronger. I feel more motivated working in a 10 minute routine right now.So far no coffee this week and no added sugar. I don't remember if I had any grains but I don't think so. I'm feeling pretty good so far. Drinking water and a V-8 now.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I weighed in at 151.8 this morning. I will be in the 140s by my bday next month
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Still here. Haven't been able to work out as much because of my leg but I did see the neurologist on Wednesday and he prescribed me Gabapentin. Hoping it helps. Also have to go this Wednesday for a MRI and then next Wednesday to follow back up with neurology. I'm exhausted with dealing with this...
faithVA
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Let me know. If you are using yt videos perhaps we can share those we like.
faithVA
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Hope you get some news you can work with and see some definite improvement soon.Similar threads
