Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2015

[KaramelDiva1978]

Hey ladies,
I was on a roll and have fallen off since Thursday. My baby hasn't been sleeping well and I've been up with him and he wants to nurse half the night. Sunday at about 4 am I was so tempted to break out a bottle of sample formula and throw in the towel. I'm not getting anything done unless he's strapped to me, sleeping included. DH ordered a swing and it came in today. I was so happy to be able to get something to eat and clean my kitchen this evening. The gym has been the last thing on my mind. Baby and I took a 1 mile walk on Sunday but that's it. I hope I can get in a round of T25 and actually cook tomorrow. You ladies recipes sound so good, I need to try to do something in the kitchen.

Signed one worn down, tired momma.

Last week: Here's my current status

 

[ronie]

Y'all... why do I look like I'm 58 months pregnant????? I am SO bloated. I've been drinking gallons of water and some Powerade and broth, but have barely used the bathroom at all. I'm guessing it's because I'm sick. I am SO uncomfortable. I'm going to be PISSED at this week's weigh-in if I'm not better and this doesn't go away.

davisbr88
Feel better Hun.
Please keep an eye on your output. As hairpleezegrow noted, unless you are dehydrated from your sickness, you should be going pretty often with that amount of fluids. Don't count this week s weigh in; or skip it all together. Regardless, we gotta keep moving. Last week made 4 weeks since I ve been 152-154. I was so upset, but I just kept doing what I need to do until it broke to 150 on Sunday. Lots of bumps ahead of us. We need to keep pushing, but watch closely for your urine output.
Today was really goo. I did a body works class and my eating was excellent. Next weigh in I need to be 149.5 at least.
I have to update my mini goals
Birthday ( april 17th)- 145lbs. There s no way I will make it to 140 by then.
June 1st 140lbs
July 23rd for my cousin s wedding 135 lbs
September 22nd for DH birthday 130lbs

 

[TwistedRoots]

I'm doing okay thus far... healthier eating habits but portion control is out of line. I'm going to start calorie counting...Something has got to give.

As for my hair...its growing... I mean for what its worth lol yall know its still little. I don't do anything excessive to it. I co-washed after my workout last night, then lightly applied a moisturizer and coconut oil. I sleep on satin pillowcases. Mornings I apply coconut oil and/or a light moisturizer. If I'm out I generally look like my avi.

Also, I forgot to share a starting pic...This is me today still at about 156... brace yourselves. I'm ashamed

 

[davisbr88]

Thanks for the advice and well wishes, ladies!
I went to the holistic doctor because I am tired of always being sick (I've had recurring sinus infections for as long as I can remember. I just had a sinus infection 3 weeks ago and another one the month before that), and I was diagnosed with leaky gut/candida overgrowth.
So my diet will change significantly, and I hope that means my healing will be significant as well.

 

[Prettymetty]

I had a really intense cardio dance workout and now I feel lightheaded. I probably shouldn't have drank that Rockstar energy

My anniversary is in less than a month and I want to look good for our getaway. I have several new blouses and skirts that I haven't worn. I also have 3 new swimsuits and new heels. It's going down yall

I'm trying to get to 150 by my anniversary 3/16.

 

[Prettymetty]

davisbr88 how tall are you? I have the feeling that you are a shortie like me (Because your goal weight is 115). I'm 5' and at 115 I am too thin. I have too much T and A to be that light

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

I had a really intense cardio dance workout and now I feel lightheaded. I probably shouldn't have drank that Rockstar energy

My anniversary is in less than a month and I want to look good for our getaway. I have several new blouses and skirts that I haven't worn. I also have 3 new swimsuits and new heels. It's going down yall

I'm trying to get to 150 by my anniversary 3/16.

Yay! You can and will do this! Can't wait to see your transformation

 

[missyrayne19]

I've been so horrible this past week and a half. I feel so weak. I had a week off of my job last week for vacation and ended up going to CA to visit a friend there. She's pregnant and needed some emotional support so I flew out to see her. Diet and exercise basically went out the darn window while I was there. She wanted to eat ALL the time and at places that didn't really offer healthy-ish options. I was eating heavy, heavy meals from morning to nighttime. She'd get upset if exercise or healthy eating was brought up (she's extremely unhappy with her weight too and was in the process of losing it but with her pregnancy, that's all down the gutter. She's basically given herself a free pass to eat whatever and however much she wants which, in turn, rubbed off on me when I was there, not gonna lie).

I got back home a couple days ago but I'm finding it so so so hard to re-motivate myself again. I was doing really well before my vacation On top of that, it doesn't help that we've been getting a crap ton of snow here, so roads are really bad to drive on. I haven't counted my calories today and I know I already went over. I keep telling myself I'll just make it up tomorrow but, let's be real, I'm making excuses. I just don't have the motivation like I did 2 weeks ago and I don't know how to get it back.

The only good thing about this is that I weighed myself the day I got back (was absolutely positive I'd gained at least 5 pounds ) and to my surprise, I only went from 170.0 to 170.8. I was relieved at that at least

 

[ronie]

I've been so horrible this past week and a half. I feel so weak. I had a week off of my job last week for vacation and ended up going to CA to visit a friend there. She's pregnant and needed some emotional support so I flew out to see her. Diet and exercise basically went out the darn window while I was there. She wanted to eat ALL the time and at places that didn't really offer healthy-ish options. I was eating heavy, heavy meals from morning to nighttime. She'd get upset if exercise or healthy eating was brought up (she's extremely unhappy with her weight too and was in the process of losing it but with her pregnancy, that's all down the gutter. She's basically given herself a free pass to eat whatever and however much she wants which, in turn, rubbed off on me when I was there, not gonna lie). I got back home a couple days ago but I'm finding it so so so hard to re-motivate myself again. I was doing really well before my vacation On top of that, it doesn't help that we've been getting a crap ton of snow here, so roads are really bad to drive on. I haven't counted my calories today and I know I already went over. I keep telling myself I'll just make it up tomorrow but, let's be real, I'm making excuses. I just don't have the motivation like I did 2 weeks ago and I don't know how to get it back. The only good thing about this is that I weighed myself the day I got back (was absolutely positive I'd gained at least 5 pounds ) and to my surprise, I only went from 170.0 to 170.8. I was relieved at that at least

Yes get back on it. This was just a little bump on the road. It happens. We have to keep pushing. Good luck.

 

[missyrayne19]

^^^ thanks! Yes, today wasn't a great day but tomorrow is brand new. Start fresh. Again

 

[Prettymetty]

I better go to bed soon, before I get hungry again

 

[ronie]

I'm at work tonight. I forgot my well packed dinner and snacks at home. I slept all day (worked last night too) I had a mango when I woke up. I was craving that loll. Then I made steamed veggies and fish, packed snacks and water all of which stayed home. So I just bought a grilled chicken Caesar salad from Wendy's. I used less than half a bag of the dressing. There are cookies at work, but I am not interested lolll. Hopefully I can keep it that way and just go straight to bed in the morning after work.

 

[ronie]

I want to slowly introduce more cardio into my routine. I need to start melting that far away fast. Just praying that my appetite remains the same.

 

[Ajna]

Congrats on your losses, Ajna, AlexandriaKiera, and Nightingale! You all are doing so well!

ronie: I know exactly what you mean. I remember getting a salad when I was on a salad diet one day that I found out later was close to 1000 calories, and only like 300 of that was the dressing! I know now why it was so much, but at the time, I felt like I was being bamboozled.

Thanks for sharing your health-conscious meals with me! They all sound really good.
I've been sick since Sunday and for whatever reason, my appetite was through the roof then and on Monday. Today I have none at all and I am struggling to get down my soup and Powerade. Have you ladies ever experienced this? I've never been insatiably hungry while sick before but I just couldn't get food down fast enough on Sunday and Monday. How I feel today is usually how I feel during most of my sicknesses.

Sorry to hear you have been sick ...that is the worst! To answer you question when I am sick I eat and I want crazy stuff like subs with extra meat and cheese and hot peppers or a loaded baked potato then I drink hot tea by the gallon. I am not really a lipton fan but when I am sick oh pass the lemon and add the sugar ..crazy really because all I do is eat and sleep.

Feeling better now??

 

[Honeytips]

Not a very good day for me. Did HIIT but ended up feeling really dizzy during and long after the class. Sitting here just feeling really tired and I can hardly put two thoughts together. Thinking that I need to up my iron intake - I'm aneamic and I admit that I haven't been taking my iron suppliments as I should.

Hoping that I feel better tomorrow, but all I want to do right now is to get home and go straight to bed.

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

Well my scale has a low battery so I can't weigh myself, but today went pretty well for me. I ate allow carb Atkins pizza, soup, low carb yogurt, as well as 6 low carb cinnamon squares. I burned 200 cal in the gym (just a light work out).

The great thing is that my boyfriend is beginning to notice the changes in my body. I still have a looooong way to go (almost 30 lbs) but I'm as determined as ever.

This thread is definitely helpful because I can't talk about weight loss in real life because my friends dismiss me saying that I'm already small (lies!), so posting is definitely helping to keep me motivated.

 

[TwistedRoots]

Someone previously mentioned a bodybugg and I completely forgot that I had one from when I was trying to lose weight in 2011 Well luckily its not outdated and I'm putting it in use.. Yaaay now I can obsess over meal plans and calorie deficits lol.

Well starting next week. I'm actually about to try an 8 day weightloss plan recommended to me by my aunt. I've never been one to "cheat" per say but I have to meet my SO's super fit cousin (who is like his sister) and her rock climbing beau next month. She does yoga and has like 3b/c SL unstretched hair(***** lol)... Y'all I can't show up bald and round so I'm going to get a jump start.

Wish me luck. I literally can't eat anything except this less than appetizing restricted diet..If it works I'll post pics if not...lets just say we will act like this post doesn't exist. Either way I'll get back to my regimen next week.

Also, I got rid of most of my natural hair products when I decided to relax (thats why I shaved my head) and now I'm becoming a product junkie even though I know I shouldn't... I can't help it. I need help.

 

[TwistedRoots]

Not a very good day for me. Did HIIT but ended up feeling really dizzy during and long after the class. Sitting here just feeling really tired and I can hardly put two thoughts together. Thinking that I need to up my iron intake - I'm aneamic and I admit that I haven't been taking my iron suppliments as I should.

Hoping that I feel better tomorrow, but all I want to do right now is to get home and go straight to bed.

I have days like this. I'm in the thick of a project right now and I literally get like 4 hrs of sleep... You'll get back on track. I've suffered from anemia before so I know all to well what that feels like too. Hope you feel better.

 

[Eboni801]

I just realized that I didn't lost any weight in February. Ugh, summer is fast approaching. I got on the treadmill for 40 minutes using the incline.

 

[Prettymetty]

My new runnung shoes are so comfy. And wearing them makes me want to be active. If it wasn't so cold today I would workout outdoors.

 

[AlexandriaKiera]

Today I had a omelette for breakfast and I plan on working out this afternoon. Surprisingly keto hasn't been that bad this time about. I'm going to push myself and stay on the diet for AT LEAST 2 months. I want to lose the bulk of my weight these first two months then convert to a lifestyle change in order to lose the rest.

My bf noticed how healthy my hair has been looking, he said that my bun is looking fuller.
I've been doing great at protective styling. Lately I've been wearing protective styles 5/7 days of the week. Last week I wore one 6/7 days.

My goal is mbl by graduation (may 8). My hair is a little last bra strap length and I need two more inches until I graze MBL.

 

[ronie]

You know I'm hype, lolll. I don't quite believe it, because I only had a mango and a grilled chicken salad in the past 24 hours. However, seeing it makes me that much motivated to make it reality by Monday.

 

[xu93texas]

ronie,
Congratulations!!

 

[davisbr88]

ronie: congrats!
Prettymetty: I'm 4'9"! I put my goal at 115, but I may reconsider because I have a large frame, and I looked DAMN good at 132.

I think the lowest I may want to be is around 125 but I will see what happens when I get down there.

I am feeling MUCH better today, and happy to report that output is pretty much equaling input at this point
I still have a ton of mucus and I'm still retaining water, but I hope this will have passed completely by this weekend.

 

[Prettymetty]

davisbr88 yes honey!! Those curves though... Lemme go workout lol. That was my daily motivation

 

[davisbr88]

Prettymetty: pass some motivation over here, chile! It's been almost a year since I looked like that and I need to get my life. I was low carbing then. I really hope this anti-candida diet thing (which is also pretty low carb) will help!

 

[davisbr88]

Ajna: YES! All I was craving was meat, cheese, fat, and bread. I could've polished off an entire pizza. And I would've killed for a Whopper with cheese. Smh. I am SO happy I couldn't leave my bed or I would've had to drop out of this challenge from shame!

 

[ronie]

Prettymetty: pass some motivation over here, chile! It's been almost a year since I looked like that and I need to get my life. I was low carbing then. I really hope this anti-candida diet thing (which is also pretty low carb) will help!

You can do it. Low carb is very effective. I can't wait to see everyone s transformation at the end of the year.

 

[ronie]

It is very intense. I can only do it for a short period. I jump rope for a minute and then I do 10 squats. I keep doing that until I can't anymore. Just thinking about it has me tired

Going back to catch up on the posts I missed, and I found this. It sounds like something I would enjoy. I must try it.

 

[Lovely_Lady82]

Hey ya'll, hope it's not too late to join. Here are my plans for 2015:

Hair Goals
Current Length: SL
2015 Goal Length: BSL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: 4a/b
How you will achieve goal: Cowash once a week, remember my scarf every night,, and braids and wigs as protective styles when I get tired of styling my hair.

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 210
Goal Weight: Ultimate Goal is 160-170. it has been 12 years since I've been this small!!
Current Dress Size: 16
Goal Size: 8
How you will achieve goal: Workout 5 days/week: Cardio and Weight Training class at the gym. Restart logging on my fitness pal. Start making green smoothies as meal replacements.