Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2015

So I was lazy and didn't work out again today, BUT I was good diet wise.
I've been protective styling all week and moisturizing daily with scurl no drip moisturizer. My hair is soft and incredibly moisturizered and I've done a great job with keeping my hands out of my hair. :)

I'll make up for my lack of exercising this week during this weekend.
 
I trimmed my hair tonight. I took 1/2 inch off of each one of my braids. I want my hair to be thick from root to tip so I will be trimming every few months.
 
AlexandriaKiera: I am always amazed at people that can use those glycerin-based products in the winter. I always tried and it never worked out for me!
Prettymetty: I've been dusting/trimming like every couple days for the past few weeks. I need to STOP! I really want my ends to be better, too, but I'm pretty sure I am killing all my progress.

I did gain A LOT (almost 7 pounds!) during my conference *sad day*, but I was eating like a crazy person. I think since I was with a group of people and somewhere new, I felt like I had to eat with them when they ate (which was often) and I overate a lot since I tried a bunch of new things. Plus, I was freezing in Minnesota, and it just felt good to eat - I felt warmer (I have no idea why). I need to learn to say no when I am not hungry even if I am around others. Smh. Poor life choices all around.
I joined a DietBet game on Monday to lose 4% of my weight by March 16, and I am determined to beat that so I can get my money back :lachen:. Plus I am really competitive so I think that will help.
Losing 4% is only a couple of pounds per week, and it's doable. I am thinking I need to take a slower approach to weight loss to make my expectations more realistic instead of going hard in the paint at the gym for a couple of weeks to drop like 10 and wearing myself out so that I never want to go again.
I'm going to really start weighing weekly to make small changes (in terms of exercise and any changes in food choices) to make sure I hit my 2-3 pound goal every week. At that rate, I could be at goal by mid-September, and I am okay with that as long as I get there and can keep up the lifestyle.
I did decide to drop refined sugar completely during the week and have one gluten-free brownie on the weekends, so I will see what difference that makes in next week's weigh-in.
Baby steps for the lazy weight loser like myself.
*whew* that was long!
 
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AlexandriaKiera: I am always amazed at people that can use those glycerin-based products in the winter. I always tried and it never worked out for me!
Prettymetty: I've been dusting/trimming like every couple days for the past few weeks. I need to STOP! I really want my ends to be better, too, but I'm pretty sure I am killing all my progress.

I did gain A LOT (almost 7 pounds!) during my conference *sad day*, but I was eating like a crazy person. I think since I was with a group of people and somewhere new, I felt like I had to eat with them when they ate (which was often) and I overate a lot since I tried a bunch of new things. Plus, I was freezing in Minnesota, and it just felt good to eat - I felt warmer (I have no idea why). I need to learn to say no when I am not hungry even if I am around others. Smh. Poor life choices all around.
I joined a DietBet game on Monday to lose 4% of my weight by March 16, and I am determined to beat that so I can get my money back :lachen:. Plus I am really competitive so I think that will help.
Losing 4% is only a couple of pounds per week, and it's doable. I am thinking I need to take a slower approach to weight loss to make my expectations more realistic instead of going hard in the paint at the gym for a couple of weeks to drop like 10 and wearing myself out so that I never want to go again.
I'm going to really start weighing weekly to make small changes (in terms of exercise and any changes in food choices) to make sure I hit my 2-3 pound goal every week. At that rate, I could be at goal by mid-September, and I am okay with that as long as I get there and can keep up the lifestyle.
I did decide to drop refined sugar completely during the week and have one gluten-free brownie on the weekends, so I will see what difference that makes in next week's weigh-in.
Baby steps for the lazy weight loser like myself.
*whew* that was long!
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:bighug: Sounds like your changes will definitely help. I am a lazy weight loser as well. I don't go hard in the paint for nothing :ohwell: You will reach your goal. Just keep it steady.

As far as your hair, put those scissors down. Put yourself on some type of schedule young lady. :yep:
 
This mornings weigh in results, 139.8 lbs. :)
1.8 more pounds left until I meet my weekly goal. Time to hit the gym.

I'm officially out of the 140's.

And to the poster above, my hair is pretty indifferent in relation to glycerine during the winter. She seems to be doing well. To be fair I only use scurl to lightly mousturize my bun.

I don't usually even pay attention to if my products contain glycerine or not. I rotate between beemine be luscious and Camille rose moisture milk usually.
 
davisbr88 said:
faithVA: You are so right! I usually use the lunar chart, so I need to get back to that!
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That's why I trimmed last night. I got an email from Anthony Morocco and it said the next lengthening days were Feb 19 and 20th. If it weren't for that email I would've waited for the next beneficial trim days in March or even June. :ohwell:
 
Today is going well so far (even though it's only 12:50):
B - Iced coffee with plain soy milk (no sugar/sweetener)
L - Spicy grilled chicken salad and pineapple cup

I'm going out to eat for a friend's birthday tonight, so I am determined to make good choices!

ETA: I had duck breast and brussels sprouts!
 
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Here are my starting pics.
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I'll post better ones when I straighten my hair 3 months from now.
My hair is one inch past my bra strap but I measure my hair according to my back tattoo, that's why I moved my bra in the pic.
 
It's been very difficult with my new job. I've been good about packing my lunch, but not so good about finding the time to work out. I did do two mornings this week, but next week I'll shoot for three, and then make sure I work out on the weekend. I need to work out at least five days a week.
 
Weighed in at 141 this morning. I can't wait to finally get back to the 130s. I haven't been working out much, just running after my twins. I try to eat healthy though. Today I had a turkey bacon, egg and avocado sandwich.
 
Hi ladies ,
I'm a bit late but I need some group motivation.

Hair Goals
Current Length: arm pit length when the back is stretched
2015 Goal Length: This is the difficult part. I'm planning on cutting it into a style (shaved sides and back) so my growing will just be what hasn't been shaved. Hoping by the end of the year when I stretch the front it comes to my collar bone (front is currently chin length)
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: natural
Hair type: 4b
How you will achieve goal: Inversion, drinking lots of water, weekly steams, combination of moisture and protein, henna once a month

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 151
Goal Weight: 140
Current Dress Size: Australian size 12 (when I checked out the conversion it's either US 8 or 10...when I was in the States last year I was able to fit into a few things that were size 6)
Goal Size: Aussie size 8 (US 4)
How you will achieve goal: I'm currently at the gym a LOT (the gym is at work, so it's pretty easy to get to) but my problem is what I eat. I have a huuuge sweet tooth :nono:. I'm hoping to cut out most of the sweets that's currently sabotaging me and concentrating more on eating whole, nutritious meals with lots of vegetables.

About to head out, but when I return I'll post my starting pics
 
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I was good today and got my workout in even though I didn't feel like it. I did the P90X core synergistics. I also did a rosemary rinse under a dc for my hair. I think I might go all in a do a facial mask before I rinse out this dc. Fabulous or bust!
 
Welcome Honeytips! I definitely want to see that cut when you do it!

I was snowed in all morning, so all I had to eat was my gluten-free brownie (which I wanted to divide between today and tomorrow, but it was like Survivor up in here) and some bamboo tea.
It finally stopped snowing so I ventured out for dinner. Naturally the only options available that I could realistically get to in the snow were the campus Chick-fil-A and Pizza Hut. Whoever came before me cleared out all the healthier options, so I grabbed some nuggets and fries. I ate less than half of the nuggets and most of the fries. I also grabbed a pineapple cup and raw veggie cup, and I just finished eating the pineapples.
In hindsight, I really could've done without the fries and just eaten the veggie cup instead. I'll admit that it being super cold made me want a hot meal, though, but I need to work on breaking that connection between food and feel goods.
Tomorrow I will finish off the nuggets and the veggie cup and pray that things will be cleared up enough to get a healthier hot meal for dinner.
 
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naptime: go, girl! I love that you worked out even though you didn't want to, and it sounds like you're having a spa day to reward yourself! Love that!

ETA: AlexandriaKiera: your hair is gorgeous!
 
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davisbr88 Thanks very much for the wonderful welcome and I will definitely post pics of my new hair on Friday :drunk:

These are my starting pics. I noticed that my hair is a tad longer than chin length....so perhaps I should say starting is neck length?

Today I haven't done all that much - just a bit of weeding but I'm going to concentrate on what I put into my mouth (I will not even tell you how many slices of sweet bread I ate yesterday!!)
 

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Sorry I have been MIA. Feeling pretty discouraged. Working out is a no no for me right now until I have my surgery on my hip (torn labrum) for fear that the tear will worsen. So, any weight loss is going to be diet related and that is not my strength. I love to eat and I love to cook. But, if I want to see the scale move without my preferred exercise of choice then that is what I will have to do. I am mad though :) I feel ok about taking care of and growing my hair but I'm feeling bummed about not being able to do aggressive exercise!
 
Hi, ladies!
Looking forward to my next weigh-in on Thursday. I am hoping I can get back to my pre-conference weight.

QOTW: What is your favorite health-conscious meal?
 
Hey ladies, my little one and DH have been battling a stomach virus this week. So I have been nursing and not much working out this week. My eating was very poor. Not that I consume a lot, but i ve been under eating due to the stress of my babies being sick. I weighed in at 150 today. Still can't seem to break into the 140s yet. My hair has been in twists for days now. I manage some crazy twistout on Friday night for our weekly date night ( he s never too sick for date night, loll), but I have not had the time to wash and treat my hair. I am happy to see you all again. Congrats to everyone for hanging on wether we lost or gained.
 
I have had a rough couple days. Stress/anxiety and lack of sleep has triggered some mini binges. I am off tomorrow so I will make time for a really good workout.
 
Well ladies I met my goal for the week! I'm 138.0lbs!!

Next weeks goal is 134.0 by next Sunday.

So today I made a low carb lemon cheesecake and that is going to be my dessert for the week in order to keep me from going crazy and cheating on my diet. I also made low carb pancakes to eat for the next two days and I have low carb soup for lunch prepared. :)
 
ronie: welcome back! I pray that you don't catch that from your family - I had norovirus last winter and just about died. :barf:
Prettymetty: I am sorry to hear that. We are here for you! :hug:
AlexandriaKiera: you better do it, girl!

I somehow went from a lost voice on Friday night to full-blown megatron sick last night, so I am down for the count today. I'm going to be drinking OJ and water and eating pineapples in between naps. I really don't tend to have much of an appetite when I'm sick. Maybe that's a silver lining for my weight loss journey? Ugh.
 
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Will try to walk on my treadmill today. PT is kicking my but...seems like my leg hurts more. Anyway will go back on my green smoothies soon.

Hair wise I'm still twisted under my wigs. Just individual twists. I did apply leave in and BJCO afterwards. I also used NJoy pomade on my scalp.
 
Yall have been doing this for almost a month but I really need to join this challenge. I'm an avid lurker (I don't post like I once did) but I'd love to be more involved. I just shaved my head so any hair would be good right now lol as for my weight loss Im 156lbs and would love to be 130-135 but I'm lazy and I like to eat. I need the support system the hubby likes me like this and doesn't care if I lose it or not but I'm 5' 2" and this is not okay. I plan to eat healthier and to work out 3-4 times a week. I once liked insanity but my knees are bad, so I'm trying to find something that isn't as bad on them.
Hair Goals
Current Length: BC---umm no hair
2015 Goal Length: 6 inches stretched
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Newly natural
Hair type: 4 I have a and b a little 3c
How you will achieve goal:
Low maintenance. DC, protein...currently taking hairfinity may or may not continue
Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 156
Goal Weight: 130
Current Dress Size: 9
Goal Size: 6
How you will achieve goal: healthier eating habits and 3-4 week cardio and light weights
 
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I needed some retail therapy so I bought a pair of New Balance running shoes, some gym tights and Puma socks. It seems like every week my fitness wardrobe is growing. I can't wait to work out today :yay:
 
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