i12sitonmyhair said:I'm ALL in!!! I have such a bad sweet tooth and my hair has kind of "hovered" in the same range for long enough. So this challenge will give my hair the boost it needs to go farther. Now, I'm thinking that there are moments when I just gotta have something sweet...so, I'll need to replace the sweets with something healthier. Can I have dried fruit instead of sweets? I could see me reaching for some dried apricots or raisins instead of the powdered donuts from the vending machine.![]()
preciousjewel76 said:Give up sugar cold turkey? I would probably pass out!![]()
(Seriously, I'm trying to cut back, though - it's my weakness too!)
preciousjewel76 said:Give up sugar cold turkey? I would probably pass out!![]()
(Seriously, I'm trying to cut back, though - it's my weakness too!)
natstar said:How ironic- and I just got through eating an small size almond joy (halloween candy).erplexed I think I may try this out and tweak it a little bit cause cold turkey is really hard. What about one nice dessert once a week (like Saturday)? and then eliminate all refined sugars for the rest of the week? I def. can do that. And I also agree with the other poster who said this is harder than exercising. I will start Nov 1st as well.
from36to38 said:i'm SO there!
i'll be attempting to follow "eat to live" by dr. mark fuhrman...FINALLY!!! it's basically a veggie plan - well, vegan - but i tend to do that anyways...ever had some larabars? a simply raw good time!
i went out and spent almost $150 on hair "stuff" to begin my hair restoration tomorrow...i basically have everything i need for my eating lifestyle and hair and i'm needing to start right away, so tomorrow's the day!
i need to lose 100 pounds and grow my hair past my (*^&^!!%$@ ear!!!
sing with me, y'all:
I SHALL OVERCOOOOME
I SHALL OVERCOOOOOME
I SHALL OVERCOME (HOPFULLY) DURING THESE 6 MOOOOONTHS!!!!
DEEP IN MY HEART, I REALY, TRULY DO BELIEVE....
now, let me go get a super sonic cheeseburger with tater tots to celebrate!!!!! :fat:
i12sitonmyhair said:Okay, I'm ready. I just bought some dried fruit (to keep in my desk) at Target during my lunch break so I don't go wandering past the vending machine. And last night, I got some bottles of grean tea to replace the soda. Si, se puede! (Right? Y'all still doing this?)
locabouthair said:i forgot this challeneg started today but i did eat somewhat healthier today. i actually brought food from home instead of buying it. i eat some baby carrots. drank some water tonight i plan on drinking more water, eating some flounder with some broccoli and a tangerine. i did mess up today by eating candy.i am slowly trying to eliminate it from my diet.
fancypants007 said:Dried fruit is fine. I'm really talking about "hardcore" sweets and we all know what they are. One of the nice benefits from doing this is you will lose weight as well. That's why I said replace the "sweets" with things that are healthy so your hair will benefit at the same time such as lean protein, veggies and fruits. I'm thinking about also including nori seaweed as a wrap for my tuna salad or salmon spread. After awhile I think the sugar cravings will disappear but it's just getting through the first several days. I'm going to use this time to really concentrate on healthy eating to see where it will take me on my hair journey. Everyone can make their own diet, but just make sure to include foods that are hair healthy. Also if you have a setback, don't be discouraged. I know the holidays are coming up, and you may fall off this challenge. It's OK. Just like with anything, it's hard making changes but just have the mindset you will succeed and you will. One good thing about this challenge is it is not indefinitely because I do love my sweets. If I had to give them up forever then like someone said, I think I would pass out; but for little while, I think I can, no, I know I can, I know I can.
kinchen said:i had nothing sweet today and i feel like a crackhead !!!
MonaRae said:I made it passed day 1! That's big 4 me. I'm just gonna take it one day at a time.
MonaRae
PrincessDiva said:This is a good idea..My diet is definitely the downfall of my hair journey...The idea is great , the timing is just...Thanksgiving sweet potatoe pies....Christmas cherry cheesecakes.....the timing just makes this IMPOSSIBLEfor me!!! I think I`LL just do a major CUTBACKon all sweets..then after all the holidays I`ll just gradually eliminate ALL excess sugar........So I guess I`m in too.......SORTA.....![]()
Enchantmt said:upcoming holiday goodiez