T a y l o r
Current State: Various lengths (jaw line to neck) due to prior mohawk cut; “transitioning” to eliminate heat damage
Goal: Grow shortest hair to Shoulder/Collarbone length (SL/CBL)
- Finger-detangle wet hair with EVOO
- Shampoo with Trader Joe’s TTT or Nourish Spa
- Condition and comb detangle with Aussie Moist
- Deep condition with GVP Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm
- Use Kimmaytube recipe leave-in recipe (might be switching KCKT with Shea Cantu Leave-in
- Seal with coconut oil
- Co-wash with Aussie Moist
- Use Shea Cantu as leave- in
- Seal with coconut oil
- Henna gloss
Reward: At the end of the GOC, I plan to either flat-iron or roller set my hair (I’m terrified of heat damage now). It will be the first time I have seen my hair straight in over a year!
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A d r i e n n e
Current State: Hair – Neck length; Weight – 137 lbs
Goal: Hair – Armpit length (APL); Weight – 125 lbs
Hair Regimen:
- Shampoo once a month
- Co-wash/water rinse only 2 times a week
- Deep condition once a week
- Protective style: Buns, two strand twists, Flat twist updos (Hair ‘out’ only on weekends)
- Moisturize and seal using a leave-in (any kind) and oil (any kind)
- Vitamins: Treasured Locks H2G Hair Growth Vitamins and Women’s One A Day
- No heat (except for October 24-special occasion)
Weight Loss Regimen:
- Cycling 2 times a week
- Running 3 times a week (anywhere from 20 minutes to 30 minutes)
- Weight lifting/calisthenics 3 times a week
- Cut down on junk food/beer drinking, and late night eating
- DO NOT skip a workout unless there is a schedule conflict (being tired/lazy is not an excuse)
Reward/Motivation: $10 towards shopping trip for every pound lost/Wedding in late August
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T i f f a n y M i l l i c a n
Current State: Hair – Between collarbone (CBL) and armpit length (APL); Weight – 160 lbs
Goals: Hair – Armpit length (APL); Weight – 150 lbs
Hair Regimen:
- Deep condition once a week using Shea Moisture deep conditioner
- Henna once a month
- Co-wash once a week with Herbal Essences Hydralicious
- Oil scalp/edges and seal with Jamaican black castor oil (JBCO), olive oil and Vatika oil
- 4 days a week
- 1 hour per day
- Alternate cardio, step aerobics, Pilates and boot camp fitness
Rewards: Accessories (hair); Spa day/seaweed wrap (weight loss)
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M i c h e ' a l (pronounced M i c h e l l e)
Current State: Hair – Armpit length (APL) in back and Chin/Collarbone (CBL) length in front; Weight – 135 lbs.
Goals: Hair – Bra-strap length (BSL); Weight – 125 lbs
Hair Regimen:
Bi-weekly (2x wk):
- Pre-poo with Dabur Vatika Oil or Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) mixed with other oils (overnight or 30 min)
- Co-wash with Suave Almond Shea Butter conditioner or Aussie Moist
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) or Black Tea Rinse (20 min)
- Apply leave in (Kimmaytube recipe or Salerm 21) and oil mix (2 parts JBCO, 1 part coconut oil and 1 part almond oil)
- Apply moisturizer and twist in protective style for 4-5 days and twist-n-curl 2-3 days
- Deep condition (30 min); Apply on top of regular conditioner
Monthly:
- Shampoo
- Henna
- Protein treatment
Weight Loss Regimen: I currently weigh 135 lbs. I used to weigh 125 lbs before I went on my first cruise 3 summers ago. The food on the ship was overwhelming and delicious at the same time. Well, here I am, 3 summers later and 2 cruises complete, still 135 lbs. I would like to shed this 10 lbs and return to 125 lbs before going on my 3rd cruise, June 2012. I think this is feasible.
- 64-96 oz of water per day
- Take vitamins religiously
- Exercise 4-5 days per week/1-2 hrs per day
- Cardio 2-3 times a week
- Weight training 1-2 times a week
- 3 square meals and 1 healthy snack 5 days a week (splurge a little on Saturdays).
Rewards: A Huetiful Steamer (hair). I want one sooo bad. I hear such wonderful things about it; A bikini (weight loss). I want so bad to get back into the one I wore on the first cruise.
Follow me online: TBS – I am going to try to set up a Fotki, but my camera sucks. I will keep a written journal.
C h a n d r a
Current State: Hair – Between shoulder (SL) and armpit (APL) length (the front of my hair is longer than the back from a previous cut); Weight – 150 lbs
Goal: Hair – Mid-back length (MBL); Weight – 135 lbs
- Co-wash once a week with Suave Shea Butter n Almond Conditioner or Tressame Naturals
- Deep condition with Lekair Cholesterol or Elasta QP DPR
- Leave-in conditioner: Giovanni’s Direct or Aussie Moist
- Seal with shea butter or Vatika oil
- Style: Wash and Go (WnG) or Twist-out 2 dys a week then bun or wear a pony tail out of necessity due to humidity.
- DVDs: Belly dancing, cardio, Pilates
Reward: A cute graphic tee (love those),hair accessory or pair of earrings for every 2 lbs lost. If I reach my goal weight by the end of the challenge, I’m going to treat myself to a Swedish massage.
I would just like to say that I am so glad I didn’t submit my initial weight photo…smfh (shaking my fat hips) lol
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Here is the link to my album on facebook.
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Tiffany, I don’t know if that public link is going to work. I got an error message when I selected it. I’ve had the same problem in the past when trying to share a “public” link. Maybe you can set-up a Fotki?
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@ Chandra??? Why?!? Because no one else did? LOL! There are a couple coming up. I took some in my workout clothes today, but don’t know if I’ll be posting=).
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@Skills…lol No because it is soooo embarrasing!! I couldn’t believe what I saw! But I will def submit it with my results pic!
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