My Hair Regimen

Every Sunday

Pre Poo

Olive oil
Coconut Oil

Shampoo

Shea Moisture or Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

Condition

Cheap Conditioner with added oil i.e. olive or coconut

Deep Condition

Egg
Mayo
Olive Oil
Coconut Milk

Seal
Leave In
Oil

Protective Style

Thurday

No Poo
Moisturize
Seal
Restyle

UGH BACKSET!!!!

Me and this natural hair O mine!

Several months back I started on a grow out challenge, which for the most part was successful. HOWEVER as always when I see growth, I go bonkers!!! I become laxed and allow my bad habits to resurface. So, here I am back at square ONE!

Goal Reached and I am reaching further

BEFORE:



AFTER:



In August I set out to lose 15lbs - outside looking in one would automatically think I was crazy because I was not "big;" however, I had reached 157lbs and for me this was unacceptable. When I would go into the dressing room and try on clothes, I would notice my muffin top and this DISGUSTED me. I don't really care much about how other people see me as much as I care about how I see myself. So, I decided to buckle down and get moving. I started going to the gym and working out 3-5 days a week and cutting calories. Slowly but surely, I began to notice my body slimming down. Now that I've been working out since August, I can't miss an opportunity to go to the gym. I even go on weekends. I have reached my goal of losing weight, now I want to tone and sculpt my body, especially my calves and abs! I am excited about my transformation and would like to share my pictures!

Weight Loss

I set out to lose 15lbs a month ago by committing to working out 5-6 days a week and also tightening up on my diet. I am proud to say that to date I have almost met my goal. I started out at 157 and am currently 145. Going to the gym has become a habit. I went from hating to go to hating not to go. I have seen my body transform and my energy level increase and am truly excited for my next goal - toning! Below are before and after pics.




Before


After

09/22/11

I am currently on day twelve of my mini two strand twists. They are itching and I want to take them down; however, I am going to wear them for three weeks as planned. I can do this! Below are pictures on various days.



Day 7


Day 12 of two strand



Day 2 of two strand

Day Three of Challenge

Okay, I am on day three & with this working out daily, my hair sweats, so needless to say, my twists have shrunken. I don't care for it, but I will make the best of it. I use a method to maintain my twists that I saw on facebook wrapping it as if I would if I had a relaxer. I use bobby pins to secure it and when I wake up I unwrap and it does add some depth. So far, so good. I am going to try to maintain!

My Mini Twists

Hopefully I can keep these up for at "least" three weeks. I plan to implement various styles as not to become bored too easily and follow a strict night time routine as to keep them up as long as possible. This will be a REAL CHALLENGE for me and I am interested to see how long I can keep them.