Relaxed>>>LongWay2Grow: Unofficial Weight Loss Update!!!

PJ Recovery-Current Product List

Currently in PJ Rehab my regimen stays the same but my products rotate due to using them up. Check out product reviews section for more info. I do pj inventories, as well feel free to ask questions.

Prepoo- CocoMix/Castor Oil and cheapie cowash conditioner
Instant/ Cowash Conditioner- Suave Naturals, Tresemme, etc (using up stash to get back to staple cowash)
Shampoo- ORS Creamy Aloe(clarify), ORS Uplifting Shampoo and/or CHI Infra Shampoo(weekly)
DC- NTM Daily DC
Light Protein- Motions CPR Conditioning Treatment
Heavy Protein-None(see above)
LeaveIns- Cantu Shea Butter Leave In
Serum- FX Silk Drops
Heat Protectants- see above leave-in's
Moisturizer- Elasta QP Mango Butter & Olive Oil
Final Rinse- Roux Porosity Control Corrector and Conditioner
Sealing Oil- CocoMix (EVCO, HHCO , Tea Tree, Shea Butter, Carrot and Cocoa Butter oils)
Extras-....
I can't wait to use up all of my products and get back to my staples. I am slowly using them up. Perhaps, a blog sale in the future....who knows.

Unofficial Weight Loss Update!!!

I have been trying to figure out when and how I will update my weight loss journey. I still haven't figured it out, maybe every two weeks I guess. I just couldn't contain my excitement......I have lost 5 lbs today. I track my weight loss goals with Noom App on my phone. It will normally tell me to weigh every couple of days, but I couldn't wait.

Here's what I have been doing:
Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (Level 1) Mon-Thursday
Zumba- Activate DVD Friday
I eat anywhere from 1200-1500 calories a day. I do not eat the low-carb, low-fat meals because they are processed. I eat mostly fruit and vegetables. Am I a vegetarian? Absolutely not. My goal is to decrease as much processed food as I can. I do not have a 'set in stone' meal plan. I learned that it's best to start with a few healthy favorites then gradually build up the meal plan so I will post what I eat, maybe this weekend since that will be my official weigh-in.

As you know I started at 177, 5/5-174.9 ( first day I saw actual change). I was curious so I stepped on my scale this morning and I was in shock 5/8-172.0. Um, can you hear my excitement?!?!! I am happy even though I know I may plateau sooner or later. I'm just happy knowing that the few changes that I've made are showing in my weight and physical endurance.

5 comments:

Simply Into My HAIR said...: Well done!! That is fantastic progress.

I like your approach of a 'not set in stone meal plan'.

Keep up the good work (",); 5/9/12, 9:55 AM
Tai Harriss said...: Congratulations! That is some serious loss, girl!; 5/9/12, 8:05 PM
Blessed Tresses said...: Congratulations~keep up the great work!!! I love Zumba!!!; 5/9/12, 9:32 PM
LaQT/ Ty said...: Thanks ladies. I'm really focused and motivated right now. I pray that I can stay that way.; 5/13/12, 12:29 AM
LaQT/ Ty said...: Thanks. It's already hectic enough without overwhelming myself anymore. Trying to keep it simple. Plus it works better on my budget if I can eat what's on hand. Smaller portion sizes if necessary.; 5/13/12, 12:32 AM

Pertinent Info About My Hair

4A/4B
Fine Hair
Prefers lye relaxers
Prefers spray leave-ins
Cream leave-ins are normally moisturizers
Goal length: MBL-WL

Updates:
2/28/2008- Beginning of HHJ
10/25/2009-Hair snipped from APL to SL after a sew in setback
8/2010 -APL
8/2010 Highlights!!!
11/6/2010- Relax and Trim after 12 wk stretch
2/9/2011- Relax, no trim Soft & Beautiful No-Lye Relaxer(self-relax)
4/16/2011- Relax, no trim Soft & Beautiful No- Lye Relaxer(self-relax)
6/7/2011- Relax and cut to NL/SL (professionally)
8/27/2011-10/28/2011- Microbraids
11/12/2011- to present Microbraids
12/30/2011- Relaxed and set to grow!!!!
3/2012- Relax and trim- salon
4/2012- Color service then 2 weeks later second color added on top
6/2012- Relax no trim with African Pride no-lye
9/15/2012- Relax, no trim Optimum Salon Care no-lye relaxer
APL/BSB

Current Regimen

AS OF 1/1/2013
Relax Every 10-16 weeks
Trim - Every 6-12 months
Prepoo- Oil
Shampoo- ORS Creamy Aloe (to clarify) and/or CHI Infra
Shampoo (weekly)
DC- NTM Daily DC
Protein- Motions CPR Conditioning Treatment(light) or Joico KPAK Deep Penetrating Reconstructor (heavy)
Leave-Ins- Aphogee Green Tea & Keratin Spray

12/15/2012- 12/31/2013
Currently in sew in challenge. I wash every 3 weeks. M&S 2x/wk and oil scalp 2-3x/wk. I GHE after M&S or scalp oil massage. I braid hair under wigs. I am keeping it simple to get to goal length.