Gain 1 Lose 10 in 2010 Challenge!

[jjenni2004]

Ok, so I'm really late...I meant to post on the 31st, but I got cought up with work...SORRY!!!

My starting weight is...geeze...220!!!
My goal weight for the challenge is 180
My ultimate goal weight is between 155-165.

My hair goal is about 4 more inches...if that's realistic for the challenge.

My fitness and nutrition routine will be doing a combination of Dr. Ian's Fat Smash Diet (9 Day Detox), and his 4 Day Diet for the remainder of the challenge.

I will be working out 5 days a week: 5 day's of Cardio for an hour (Kickboxing, Zumba, Step, and Boot Camp). And I'll be doing 3 days of weight training (Body Pump and self). I'm ready to get back into my two peices (and I don't mean tankini's) for this summer!!!! I'm going to LA and Jamaica before the end of the year and I'm tryin' to look fierce!

For my hair, I will be using protective styles on most days...bun's mostly. DC'ing every week...and a limited amount of heat. Roller Sets are going to be my best friend!!!!

Good luck to everyone!!!!!!

 

[Charlie555]

Today is my relaxer day so I will do my hair & come back to add my starting pics.

ETA: Ok so I took my starting picture and I am not willing to post it until I see some progress

 

[ms.blue]

I lost 3lbs already.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Congrats Ms. Blue!

It's been quite a struggle getting into the right mindset...but I think I'm getting there. I haven't gone any where near a scale because I don't want to get discouraged. I'm just taking it one day at a time.

 

[yods]

2 lbs lost, how are you guys doing? If anyone is trying to lose the weight without gym membership just to let you know that i found Billy Banks exercise videos on youtube really good. I am hoping to learn yoga this way too.

 

[ms.blue]

Losing weight has always been hard for me b/c once I start seeing actual progress, I start to slack off. I really want to stay motivated.

 

[Ruby True]

Checking in and about 5 lbs lost. I ordered Chalean turbojam and I tell you still it s great. I am still struggling on low manip for my hair.

 

[lushlady]

My current weight is 173.3 lbs. and my goal is 145 lbs. I've lost 6 lbs so far. These are my most recent hair and body pics. I see a difference in my waist area already, but that is always the first to go for me.

 

[ms.blue]

I lost 2lbs so far it's 5lbs total.

 

[MizzBrit]

i've lost about 10lbs since the day i decided to join..currently doing insanity and my hair is still in plaits under a wig

 

[lolascurls]

Time to quickly post starting stat before I chicken out later!
Height 5'3"
Starting weight 138 lbs
Goal weight 117 lbs

Starting hair length: ~ 1 inch past BSL
Goal length WL (3-4 more inches!)

:wow: I did it! Now for the plan:
I realised yesterday that i didn't start to see results with my hair until I had a VISION for my hair. My overwhelming Purpose for starting my hair journey over a year ago was to get healthier hair (at that point I still wanted to stay relaxed). I figured, rightly that length would follow.
Just making the decision to get healthier hair was enough for me to start seeing progress without too many changes to my routine. I was APL in a blink of an eye!
Now, I want to be at a healthier weight for me (because I know I'm not very healthy right now). In the same way I did with my hair, I want my routine to be something sustainable, simple yet that I will learn to enjoy (co-washing, oil rinsing, DCing come to mind now! lol!)

So
1) I've got my exercise bike and I tend to use that 3 -4 times a week for 30-70 minute sessions each day.
2) I also have a pedometer with the aim of getting 10,000 steps minimum each day or most days!

My friend was trying to talk me into signing up for a marathon next year but:
1) I don't know if I'll still be in the country then.....
2) I don't know if I want to kill myself that way
3) Can I even run for 1 mile non-stop now?!!!
4) (this one is good) I want to motivate myself and do 5k or 10k runs first then maybe a half-marathon by the end of the year.

I have other ideas of sports I would like to try:
1) Hiking trails
2) Mountain climbing (I used to rock climb as a teen)
3) Cycling long distances

There are my initial thoughts and efforts towards my goals. I am also taking SPIRULINA< multivits and minerals, garlic oil pills and MSM daily to boost the hair front.

Good luck, ladies!

 

[lushlady]

My hair has been looking and feeling great. I can claim APL )
I only lost one pound. Currently at 172 lbs. I need to think about the past few weeks and see what adjustments need to be made.

 

[Curly Lee]

Checking in:
Hair is fine and growing. I'm gonn use the summer to take better care of my hurr.
I haven't lost any weight I don't think which is expected because I haven't began working out or eating right. Now that school is out and I'm not as busy with finals I plan to focus on my weightloss more. 20 pounds by the end of summer is completely plausible!

 

[Ruby True]

checking in
I am somewhere between 225- 230. The initial 5 lbs stayed off which is good.It may be water weight. I fell off my low carb diet for the last two weeks and haven't exercised. I will try to return this week. My hair is shedding like mad. I'll try black tea rinses and hope it helps.
Must keep motivated

 

[Truth]

Checkin in...I've gained hair...and I really haven't been monitoring my weight ..I can say..it ain't cute.... so I'ma try this again... this time hopefully with good results

 

[loveisnthehouse]

I haven't kept up with my side of the bargain for the gain 1 lose 10 challenge. Do to outside circumstances I haven't been able to get online and check up and send the messages. How have you all been doing? Have you lost any weight?

 

[afrocentric_soul]

I completed Week 1 of the Insanity Workout. I already feel healthier. Currently weighing 124.2. For a total weight loss of 6.8 lbs. The gaining hair length is my struggle...time to hide my hair in braids for a few weeks...

 

[Ruby True]

Checking in. About 220-225lb. I weigh myself everyday which I know is wrong but I cant help it. That is my I have a weight range. I did Chalean turbo jam last week. I am really into my supplements as well. I have to be more consistent. Hairwise I will be nine weeks post on Sunday and its no joke. I plan to really deep condition my hair then.

 

[yods]

Hi Guys, sorry for the late checkin. Hair is doing good but can't tell you exactly how much its grown since am natural, plus I had a less then half inch trim a few weeks ago.

I have lost weight though!!! 11 pounds lost so far now I am down to 159 woo hooo.

 

[curlyninjagirl]

Dang it! I'm exactly 3 months late to this challenge! I'm 30 lbs down and three inches up since January! Oh well, GOOD LUCK everyone! I'll be right by you from the sidelines LOL

 

[Ruby True]

Eh what happened to this challenge? looks out into the crowd??