Hair Growth and Weight Loss Challenge 2015

[hareluvah]

hareluvah no. On rest days you can do yoga, Pilates or cardio. You have to take a rest day after doing weights. The max is 3x a week for weights.

Prettymetty
I'm sorry I think my previous posts were confusing. I just intended for the hormones portion of my post to be directed toward you. The latter portion was directed toward anyone that does callanetics as their main form of exercise.

Here is the list of things I hoped to incorporate into my workout once my orthopaedic surgeon clears me.
Turbo Fire - HIITS - anaerobic
Turbo Fire - Fire (Cardio) - mostly aerobic with some anaerobic
PiYo (Pilates and yoga fusion) - can be anaerobic or aerobic
Heavy Lifting, low rep- anaerobic
Lighter lifting, high rep - can be anaerobic or aerobic
Callanetics - anaerobic
Zumba - aerobic


I'm a bit frustrated right now because most likely there are posts and or threads that already exist that answer my question, however as well all know our search button is MIA.

However, this is a great link that I found that really explains the different types of cardio and how they can be aerobic, anaerobic or both.

https://experiencelife.com/article/steady-state-cardio-vs-high-intensity-interval-training/

In a nutshell, I need to pick and choose what to do then switch it up when my body stops changing, then switch it up again... I wanted to be able to incorporate all of these workouts somehow throughout the week but I don't think that is wise. I will end up with minimal results and be frustrated. Sorry my previous posts were confusing. Hopefully the link I attached can help someone else out.

I also need to find some steady old school cardio options that don't make me want to :wall bash:

To everyone that is a part of this challenge. We can do it ladies!

 

[Prettymetty]

^^^No worries. I'm still trying to develop a fitness regimen so right now I just do whatever. No rules or anything I really would benefit from a personal trainer, but they are so expensive.

 

[Ajna]

I went ahead and got a wig so that I can focus on working out. I'm going to wear celie/plaits underneath and shampoo once a week. I think my hair grows best when my scalp is clean.

Very cute!

 

[Ajna]

I cheated an ate a hot dog with a soda I feel like crap!
Let this be a life lesson to everyone hot dogs are bad no matter how food them smell lol.


My hair has been in mini twists and I loved it. But I think I am going to try the MHM method for the next week.

 

[KinksAndInk]

Hey, ladies! I've been ghost! This week was RIDAMNDICULOUS! I did binge once this week, but I am back on track. My hair is really thriving with the water only method I started a little over 2 weeks ago, and I am just in love with how soft it is. I am in awe of my truly natural texture and how it pretty much does everything I've wanted it to do without being smothered under all the gel and oil, etc etc.

I started a water only regimen Wednesday. I was so tempted to add some oil, gel or edge control to my bun today but I resisted. It didn't look too bad. I just rinsed my hair again and put it in 5 twists. I'm going to try to stick with it until the end of March at least. Hopefully I make it. I don't know if it's my imagination but my head feels lighter lol. I need to take a picture so I can monitor the growth. That's where I always slack. I'll probably do that tomorrow after I get off of work. I'm not even going to comment on my exercise/eating

 

[hareluvah]

davisbr88
How long will you be using water only? I'm glad your hair is responding well to it.

 

[Prettymetty]

I cheated an ate a hot dog with a soda I feel like crap!
Let this be a life lesson to everyone hot dogs are bad no matter how food them smell lol.


My hair has been in mini twists and I loved it. But I think I am going to try the MHM method for the next week.

I understand how you feel. I ate 1/2 of a personal cheese pizza from Pizza Hut, because my baby wasn't hungry and I can't let pizza go to waste I decided go just skip dinner since I ate that. Now I'm super hungry This has been a rough day. I need to go to bed so that I don't eat anything else.

 

[Prettymetty]

I was 160 this morning. I don't want to get too excited, but I am almost in the 150s. When I get to 155 I can celebrate. I haven't been under 157 since before I had my son.

 

[GettingKinky]

Way to go!!! Prettymetty

 

[xu93texas]

I've been MIA this past week. I've been a bad girl We went out to eat for my DS#2 birthday last week and we ate out yesterday as well.

So hubby and I decided to detox this weekend and we're going to spend today grocery shopping for fruits/veggies and lean meats. Tomorrow we will chop/cut/cook and prepare meals for the week.

I'm drinking a green smoothie now for lunch. It contains spinach, celery, cucumber, carrots, lime, apple, peaches, chia seeds, and FIt protein powder. It's so good.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I would love to join this challenge. I have lost over 60 pounds since I begin my healthy journey (over a period of 5 years) but am striving to lose more. I am in a weightloss/fitness challenge at my gym so I am motivated. I already 5 days a week but have kicked it up a notch to include interval training and additional weights.

Hair Goals
Current Length: NL
2015 Goal Length: SL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: Very coily, I don't type
How you will achieve goal: Moisturizing with water based refresher and sealing/styling with butters.

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 184
Goal Weight: 160
Current Dress Size: 12-14
Goal Size: 10
How you will achieve your goal: 3 days of weights, 5 days of cardiovascular to include gym classes, running, and interval training. Will also limit my sugar and fruit intake. My last 15 pound weightloss I ate no fruit, just focused on veggies.
Doing this routine for the past 2 weeks, I've lost 9 pounds and 1.3% bodyfat.
My ultimate goal is to decrease my bodyfat.

 

[hareluvah]

I was 160 this morning. I don't want to get too excited, but I am almost in the 150s. When I get to 155 I can celebrate. I haven't been under 157 since before I had my son.

That is seriously awesome!!!! Congrats!

 

[naptime]

Did P90X yoga today, an hour and a half is a long time! I skipped a couple of days so I could get used to my new work schedule. I'm back at it though...can't let myself lose progress!

On the hair front...my henna is prepped and in the freezer. Tomorrow is henna and dc day after my workout.

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

I have had good days the end of this week. My daughter and I went to Zumba on Wednesday and it was a blast. It was high paced and I'm sure a high calorie burning. I was nervous that I may have some soreness in my abdomen but all seemed fine. I went to Group Power on Thursday and some 2.5 and 5 lbs weights kicked my butt in lunges and upper body I felt so outta shape. Friday I rested and yesterday I walked 2 miles.

I've been oiling and wrapping my hair since I got a fresh relaxer last weekend. It really helps with the workouts. I throw on dh's baseball cap on my scarf. I'll be back at my stylist next week for a shampoo and deep condition. I think taking my prenatal vitamin is helping and I added iron this week too, but not daily. I don't want to deal with constipation.

My MIL noticed my baby belly going down and it felt so good for someone to see NY efforts. Hubby said I looked smaller this morning. I'm really motivated to keep it moving forward!! Let's go ladies!!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

***double post*** I'm sorry!

 

[Prettymetty]

I feel like cowashing, but I will wait a few more days. I just washed my hair Friday. I just love the feel of freshly conditioned hair.

My managers had a ton of candy today and they ordered pizza. I ate a grilled chicken salad. I have to be strong when faced with temptation. My dedication will pay off in a few weeks

 

[GettingKinky]

Did P90X yoga today, an hour and a half is a long time! I skipped a couple of days so I could get used to my new work schedule. I'm back at it though...can't let myself lose progress! On the hair front...my henna is prepped and in the freezer. Tomorrow is henna and dc day after my workout.

I really like the P90X yoga I just wish it wasn't quite so long. The one from X2 is perfect 60 minutes.

 

[missyrayne19]

Hair Goals
Current Length: Grazing BSL
2015 Goal Length: Grazing MBL
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Relaxed
Hair type: Uh, not sure. 4a/4b if I had to guess
How you will achieve goal: Continuing with my current regimen

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 171
Goal Weight: 125
Current Dress Size: 12
Goal Size: 4
How you will achieve goal: Diet and exercise basically. I'm counting my calories again and I plan on going to the gym 5x a week. I recently started doing some High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts and it is KILLING me (only 3x a week though). Pretty confident combining that and my calorie counting, I should be able to lose this extra weight

This is my mini goal, 5 weeks from now: 159

 

[naptime]

I really like the P90X yoga I just wish it wasn't quite so long. The one from X2 is perfect 60 minutes.

I really want to get that one. Sometimes longer isn't better.

 

[k_enitan]

Hair Goals
Current Length: TWA
2015 Goal Length: Collarbone Length
Relaxed, natural, texlaxed: Natural
Hair type: 4c
How you will achieve goal: Hiding my with crotchet and wigs, deep conditioning heavily when hair is free and using my homemade sulfur oil.
I am in Ladies!!!

Weight/Fitness Goals
Current Weight: 154
Goal Weight: 132
Current Dress Size: 8-10
Goal Size: 6
How you will achieve goal: cardio 5-6 days a week for the next 3 weeks, then double up(morning and evening workouts) mixing up cardio, strength training and flexibility exercises.

My mini goals are:

May 8: 142 (Birthday)
August: 136
November: 132
December: 26-27 inch waist

 

[GettingKinky]

I really want to get that one. Sometimes longer isn't better.

I wasn't really a fan of X2 I only did it one time, but the yoga is really good.

 

[naptime]

^^Hmm...I wonder if there's a way to only get the yoga DVD.

So, today hubby and I shoveled out our cars from 2 feet of snow, then went for a hike in 12 degree weather. I consider that my workout for the day, lol.

I've got henna on my hair, and I also put a mask on to make amends to my face for being out in the crazy cold!

 

[Prettymetty]

I feel like crap today so I am not working out. I barely have an appetite. As soon as I put the kids in bed I'm passing out.

I was supposed go cowash my hair tonight, but I'm so tired I will be back on my hair and body game tomorrow.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Finally made it to PT for my leg. This damn sciatica is killing me and hoping to find some relief. Hopefully I can start working out the way I want to soon.

 

[xu93texas]

Woohoo!! I weighed this morning and I'm 159.6!!
It seems like I've been stuck in the 160's for the past year.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

So yesterday I did shoulders, then ran 3.25 miles on the treadmill.

Today I am taking a Core class at the gym and doing 35 minutes of interval running on the treadmill. I've gotta squeeze in some ab work.

 

[ronie]

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[ronie]

Woohoo!! I weighed this morning and I'm 159.6!! It seems like I've been stuck in the 160's for the past year.

Congratulations xu93texas
Girl I know the feeling of breaking those big numbers. I can't wait to see 149.9, lolll. I have been in the 150s way too long.

 

[ronie]

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[AlexandriaKiera]

Is this rhread still accepting new participants? If so I would love to join.