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God's Own
Ladies - I am on a personal mission to complete an "improved me" by end of May 2014 and showcase my efforts - the first week-end in June (2014)
I ain't playin - I am steppin' out in 2014. I bought my "steppin' out dress in 2012, in the size I plan on being at that time - cause I ain't playin' I'm gonna step out.
I plan to make me some shirts with the slogan "I ain't playin' ' - cause I ain't playin'
I am not starting a challenge but if you have similar goals and you ain't playin' and WILL meet them in 2013 or 2014 - please join me and this thread.
The only things I ask is that you:
1. If you playin' don't step up in here
2. Post everything you are trying to improve and what you are doing to "improve you" and meet your goal. (I don't believe in total make-overs - just continued improvements).
That includes hair, exercise, diet, weight, nails, skin, attitude, dress, finances, relationships. Told you - I ain't playin'.
3. As opposed to starting a new post please just edit your post if you change something in your I Ain't Playin' Regimen. This way, everything that you are doing is in one location and it avoids searching numerous posts for all of pieces of "the puzzle". Each poster should have only 1 post with their I Ain't Playin Regimen
4. Progress updates should be included in your original post along and after you are successful in that area mark it Success/Completed.
I believe this is going to help me stay focused, track progress and will serve as a journal.
The second week in December and last week of May are the "Steppin out" showcase events. I'll edit this post later with "Steppin Out" details. I hope you ladies will help me decide how we are going to Step Out.
I'll go first... here is my "I Ain't Playin' Regimen":
Steppin Out Date: May 2014
Teeth Goals: Whiten teeth and replace missing back teeth
***5/12 Update: I am doing terrible in this area. So this week I will make this one of my main areas of concentration (along with God and hair). I WILL have a status improvement update by April 1.
daily effort to improve - Forever ongoing
NOTE: Text in green are new to the post since last update.
Text in blue are goals which I've ACCOMPLISHED
I ain't playin - I am steppin' out in 2014. I bought my "steppin' out dress in 2012, in the size I plan on being at that time - cause I ain't playin' I'm gonna step out.
I plan to make me some shirts with the slogan "I ain't playin' ' - cause I ain't playin'
I am not starting a challenge but if you have similar goals and you ain't playin' and WILL meet them in 2013 or 2014 - please join me and this thread.
The only things I ask is that you:
1. If you playin' don't step up in here
2. Post everything you are trying to improve and what you are doing to "improve you" and meet your goal. (I don't believe in total make-overs - just continued improvements).
That includes hair, exercise, diet, weight, nails, skin, attitude, dress, finances, relationships. Told you - I ain't playin'.
3. As opposed to starting a new post please just edit your post if you change something in your I Ain't Playin' Regimen. This way, everything that you are doing is in one location and it avoids searching numerous posts for all of pieces of "the puzzle". Each poster should have only 1 post with their I Ain't Playin Regimen
4. Progress updates should be included in your original post along and after you are successful in that area mark it Success/Completed.
I believe this is going to help me stay focused, track progress and will serve as a journal.
The second week in December and last week of May are the "Steppin out" showcase events. I'll edit this post later with "Steppin Out" details. I hope you ladies will help me decide how we are going to Step Out.
I'll go first... here is my "I Ain't Playin' Regimen":
Steppin Out Date: May 2014
"I Ain't Playin' Regimen"
Hair Goal: BSL/MBL and re-grow hair in two bald patches
- Currently CBL/SL ***3/24 Update - I should have updated this 3/16. Hair stylist confirmed during trim I am definitely SL
- Growing to APL goal ***7/15 Update - No change
- Taking Oral supplements( Vit C, Vit D, , HSN, Bamboo Extract, Chlorella, Spirulina,) 7/15 Update - stopped taking Biotin and replaced it with Viviscal
- Applying (Sulfur0 mix and hair growth oil blend with Liquid MSM 2-3x week 7/15 Update - stopped applying sulfur mix. Added Liquid MSM to oil blend.
- Massaging scalp with hair growth oil blends 2- 3x week
- Have split ends trimmed every 3 months ***7/15 UpdateTime for a trim
- Massaging bald areas with doctor prescribed fluocinonide 0.05% ointment (7/15 UPDATE: Tiny fuzzy hair still growing in the spots
) - Daily use of coconut oil
- Daily condition, moisturize, seal, baggy ***7/15 - still M&s and bagging. .
- Protective style: Wearing hair in braids under wig
- Weekly shampoo and deep conditioning 5/12: After shampooing , DCing, applying hair growth oil blend and wrapping hair in Saran Wrap (see above) .
- Monthly protein treatment
- Buy a length check shirt ***3/16 Update ACCOMPLISHED - Shirt received
- Being applying doctor prescribed HQ 4% to scars - ***5/12 Update One scar is gone . Three others continue to fade
- Continue to Bathe/Shower with Kojic acid/Papaya soap ***5/12 Update - No change. Skin is exfoliating a great deal with Green Papaya Soap and Lactic Acid lotion ***
- Resume weekly Lactic Acid peels - ** Need to improve
** - Resume use of Lactic acid lotion ***5/12 Update Still applying daily
- Prepare and resume use of DIY skin tone cream ***5/12 Update No change. Made two variations of cream. One for body and one for face. Applying daily
- Resume use of Retin A (various strength) ***5/12 Update: No change. Using daily
- Resume daily use of sunblock
- Continue applying various essential oils to body
- Mix aloe vera juice/jel in one of above preparations
- Continue alternative medicine research for treatment
- Continue above vitamin regimen
- Stop using nails as tools
- Keep cuticles pushed back
- Bi-weekly manicures (clear polish only)
- Studying alternative medicines for treatment of dark toenails
- Daily application of tea tree oil
- Monthly foot soaks in vinegar
- Allow feet to breathe a couple of hours a day (no socks, shoes, etc.)
- Bi-weekly pedicures (clear polish covering only)
Teeth Goals: Whiten teeth and replace missing back teeth
- Continue oil pulling
- Continue dental hygiene
- Enforce habit to brush and rinse with H2O2 midday at work
- Dental bridge ***5/2/13 Update - BRIDGE COMPLETED**
***5/12 Update: I am doing terrible in this area. So this week I will make this one of my main areas of concentration (along with God and hair). I WILL have a status improvement update by April 1. - Current weight is 167 lbs. 5'11"
- Continute 18/6 intermittent fast ***5/12 Update - Feel off need to resume and improve
- Incorporate 2x week 24 hour fast ***5/12 Update - Feel off need to resume and improve
- Increase walking from 3 miles @ day to 5 mile @ day***5/12 Update - Feel off need to resume and improve
- Participate in 5k and half marathon races***5/12 Update - Feel off need to resume and improve
- Utilize one of 3
fitness center memberships and exercise***5/12 Update - Feel off need to resume and improve - Elilminate fried foods completely from diet ***5/12 Update - In progress
- Eliminate meat from diet (consume only seafood) In progress
- Eat one piece of fruit daily ***5/12 Update - in progress
daily effort to improve - Forever ongoing- Continue studying the word
- Continue praying - (NC::I thank the Lord throughout the day)
- Continue being loving, kind, giving, helpful to others
- Remember The Word's definition of "evenly yoked"
- Be open to partner of different ethnicity
- Continue being a lady expecting a gentlemen
- Refuse to "settle"
- Continue to remember a good or "evenly yoked" partner does not mean a "wealthy or handsome"
- Continue to demonstrate that I am an asset not a liability
- Continue to reduce spend on clothing
- Reduce spend on hair products (yep I did go there)- 7/15 Update: Replacing existing products (oils mainly). Purchased two new products: Shikakai bar and MSM liquid. roducts.
- Eliminate "it was on sale" purchases - 7/15 Update - I have been BADDDD!!! - jewelry is one of my weaknesses and Lordy Lordy have I purchased some jewelry. I have got to do better!!!
- Reduce spend on vitamins/supplements ***7/15 Update - Replaced one supplement with another. Lot more costly so spend has increased
- Reduce all debt by 100% (excluding mortgage) 7/15 Update- still reducing
- Grow business market share and product offering ***7/15 Update: GOD IS GOOD - THANK YOU LORD - business is still very good. Plan to release an improved version of an existing product by
- 3Q2013
- Use funds from increased savings (above)
- Use funds from reduced debt (above)
- Print regimen and post at home, office and business to keep goals in front of me ***ACCOMPLISHED***
- Ask The Father (daily) to help me achieve these goals (Mat 7:7 - Ask and it will be given to you) and Believe that I will succeed (James 1:6 - But when he asks he must believe and not doubt)
- Review regimen at least twice a week to remain motivated. Update every 2 weeks at a minimum
NOTE: Text in green are new to the post since last update.
Text in blue are goals which I've ACCOMPLISHED
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