Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2015

@Leo24Rule : I was working there for the past 5 weeks, but now I am back! I've missed you all!
I have no idea where my weight is as of now, and with all the rice I was eating, I would not be surprised if I gained between 5-10. I will weigh in tomorrow.
 
@davisbr88 I'm interested sorry for being nosey. Working there for 5 months doing what if you don't mind my asking? Even if you ate rice, isn't their lifestyle different from ours: small portions, healthier food, lots of walking, etc? I wouldn't be too worried about it.
 
Welcome back @davisbr88. I should weigh in soon too. I probably won't get a chance until Monday. I'm working extra shifts this week. Gotta get ready for my kids to start school.

I'm still taking alli, but on days that I work the evening shift I either don't have an appetite or time to eat. Working overtime is what helped my lose 30ish lbs after my second child. Around the time he turned 2 we lost 2 bartenders and I was working like crazy. I think I lost 30lbs in 6-8 weeks without working out. That was also 4 years ago when I was still in my 20s...

I hope all is well with everyone. Let's finish strong ladies!
 
@Leo24Rule oh, I don't mind! I was working at a university as an academic dean's assistant for a summer program. I am studying higher education, so it was sort of like an internship in my field to prepare me for the job search after I graduate from my masters program this May.

And yes, there definitely are huge differences in our cultures but just like anywhere, it can sometimes depends upon where you live and your lifestyle. I lived in the metro area which meant more walking than I did when I was living in DC, but I also used the metro to get to work, so I didn't walk there. There were many ladies walking around in the city's parks and practicing tai chi, but I didn't ever get the chance to do this, which I really regret. But my schedule was pretty packed, especially because I used most of my free time to sightsee. But I did walk quite a bit doing that as well.

My job did require quite a bit of walking as well, which is why I said only 5-10 lb gain. If my job did not require walking, I am sure I would have put on more because my short city walking and occasional sightseeing would not have sufficed to counteract the huge increase in carbs. I am carb sensitive, so the amount of rice I ate everyday all day definitely would easily have caused a 20-25 lb gain for me (and it has in the past!). I know I have definitely not gained anywhere near that, and it is likely because of things you said: smaller portions and much more movement.
 
Today's weigh-in: 163
The last time I weighed in, I was 155.6, so I gained 7.4 lbs while in Asia.

I want to try and go back to my initial desire when I became a vegan, which is to eat mostly raw. In order to do so, I am planning to drink calorie-dense protein-rich green smoothies for breakfast and lunch and to have a balanced dinner with a protein, starch, and vegetable. I will also most likely have some wine every now and then as well. And I am still on the hunt for healthy vegan gluten-free desserts, so I will try those as well.

I will weigh in again next Saturday.

Any weekend plans/hair updates?
I'm currently deep conditioning with some coconut milk and this new hair therapy wrap thing, which is pretty cool. I also plan to start exclusively finger detangling because my hair is shedding and I don't think I have retained any length since my last length check on June 17. I'm waiting for those cwk stretch plates to come so I can really get an accurate picture.
 
So far so good today. I made a yummy green smoothie with banana, peaches, and strawberries plus spiralina, pea protein, and flaxseed meal. I drank half for breakfast and will start drinking the other half in probably an hour or so. It's really filling, which is nice!
On deck is food prep for tonight through Wednesday. I'm making black bean and rice bowls with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast and a green salad with avocado ranch. I'm excited about recommitting to my health. I don't know if I will lose that 43 pounds by the end of the year, but I will definitely try my best!

ETA: I totally forgot that I have quinoa! I will use that instead of rice. :D
 
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I bought some new jeans today. My thighs ate a hole in my favorite pair :lachen:

School starts tomorrow so I will start going to the gym daily after I drop off my boys. I want to be nice and toned by Halloween. I'm going to be Naevia from Spartacus and she is fine as wine...

It not sure if I want to be sexy Naevia or warrior Naevia. Dh is going to be her man (a gladiator)
 
Today's weigh-in: 160! :bouncegreen:

I wasn't supposed to weigh again until next Saturday, but I felt really light for some reason when I woke up and was curious.
Whoop whoop! I'm going to force myself to stay off the scale though!

This weekend, I ate roughly between 10 and 8, so I am wondering if I am experiencing some of the effects of intermittent fasting, which tends to just melt the pounds and belly fat away for me. I know a 10-hour eating window is what many IF proponents recommend for women, but at some point I remember getting down all the way down to a 2-hour eating window when I was going hardcore LC. Smh. I have put my body through way too much over the years! I'm not sure if I will try to make this eating window permanent - it seems to have just come naturally, but I am afraid of specifically declaring that that is the only time I will eat and then end up getting obsessed and chopping off hours again to lose weight faster. This is why I need to stay off the scale!!!! :nono:

Anyway, headed to a strength training session. Have a happy, healthy Monday!
 
I am having a great day. I just had drinks with my long time friend Jessie... I got a new fitness watch last night. I had a yummy protein bar for breakfast. The only thing this day is missing is an intense cardio session

Eta I weighed in at 152.2 today. I want to get back in the 140s asap
 
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@davisbr88
Hi- I'm doing good. In 3 more days I'm going to finish p90x3 and then I'm taking a 2 week break to recuperate. Then I'm going to start body beast.

On the hair front I'm just waiting for my natural hair to grow, but it will take years before it gets to the length I want. So I'm just in cruise control with my braidout ponytails.
 
@Prettymetty What kind of fitness watch did you get????
@GettingKinky I have so much respect for people who do P90 and Insanity! I did like the fitness test at the beginning of whichever one it was and didn't turn it on after that! Body beast sounds insane, too! Go, girl!
@ilong Oh! I definitely thought you were! Smh. I'm a terrible host. Welcome anyway! And today is a new day :D

So far so good on my green smoothie plan. Today is day 4 and I've only had 1 craving (on Monday). I really love this plan because I feel really full and everything I'm taking in raw and delicious and nutritious! I am so happy with it, and I know I am losing weight. I can't wait to check again on Saturday. I also have been doing strength training in the mornings, and I really hope I keep it up because I enjoy it, but it's so hard to get out of bed!!!
 
I've been awol but I haven't been bad! I found out I have Hashimoto's, which is the reason I've been struggling so much. The endocrinologist says it's no wonder I've had such a tough time with the numbers my lab work indicates.

So my meds have been changed and increased, and I continue to do yoga and P90X. I'm gonna keep up the fight!
 
@naptime I'm so happy you got at least some relief in just knowing what's going on and where to go from here. I applaud your commitment to your continued health!

Yesterday was sort of an odd eating day for me. The green smoothie I made in the morning was way too sweet so I had to throw it out before I :barf:
So I had two large bananas and a large apple in its place, a huge salad, and a frozen Amy's tamale and black bean meal. Then my cohort went to a pizza place, which I couldn't eat, so I got a side of fries and a gin with Sprite. I feel like I should feel crappy after that drink, but I really don't. If I wasn't trying to reel in my spending, I might consider weekly happy hour, because my order was only $4, but I'd rather save. And I should probably not make liquor a weekly habit anyway - I definitely don't need candida overgrowth again.
 
My new fitness tracker underestimates my activity. It didn't track a single step after like 9pm. I have only reached 10000 steps once this week. I might just give this one to my mom and buy another one like I already had
 
@Prettymetty Which brand was your old one? Sorry if you answered that already in the thread!!!

Today's weigh-in: 157! :clap:
I would love to hit the 140s by the end of September!
Today we had a winery tour and tasting so I am definitely feeling the effects of that now. I haven't had a proper meal yet, but mostly just snack things like hummus, cucumbers, chips, and oatmeal bars. I will get a good meal in tonight!
 
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