My SLs are still looking lovely. I think this is the best thing I could have done for my hair. No comments from the black women at work. I work in the financial district in NY. Only one of the women with traditional locks noticed my hair and she thought it was cute. For the most part you cannot tell that I am locking my hair and most people think I have small braids. I don’t care. I like it and I love the freedom. I will try and take some pictures this weekend as I approach my 1 month anniversary.
Wow the first month went so fast. I had some slippage around the front hair line during the first two weeks. When I went in for my follow-up my consultant re-tightened the front and couple of rows in the back. I had enough growth for two turns (half rotation).
I am on weekly schedule for washing my hair. I am still using the Starter Shampoo and as soon as my consultant gives me the Ok I will definitely move back to baking soda and Dr. Bonner. I read some where that some people dilute the Starter Shampoo and apply it from a spray bottle. I am going to try this with my next wash. After using this shampoo I always feel like my scalp & hair is still dirty. Also, it leaves my scalp really dry. I have also notice that my hair is starting to loose its shine and look frizzier. I am wearing it in a free style for now because my curl pattern is still showing. My hair is light, fluffy and full of crinkles after washing.
My hair is holding up wonderfully during my work-out. As a matter of fact my hair is holding up better than I am. I am still loving my rebounder but I cannot seem to get a solid foot into the intermediate workout. I get half way through the workout and have to quit. When I become unstable and sloppy it is time to get off the trampoline. Next week I am going to start pushing myself harder.
Question for the readers: I workout mainly for health reasons (to remain youthful, reduce high blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and reduce stress). I do not have a weight problem, but I do have a problem area. I cannot get rid of my spare tire. My waist and my stomach are magnets for fat. What type of exercises do you do to reduce your love handles?
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The spare tire relates to strictly your diet! you can have an eight pack but the fat is superseeding that. Carbs and white foods mainly attribute to this area - so try cutting them as much as you can and you will see a tremendous difference as you continue to work out. Also be cognizant of your posture when sitting and even walking suck it in as well don't let it just hang.
Thanks Gigglz ... I think I will head over to your blog to see if you ever discuss your diet
This is not a lightweight exercise, if you want great abs, be perpare to give hard work and sweat. Don't half a$$ it!
Hannah's ABS Plan:
Sit-Ups - (Feet flat, NO! dropping shoulders)
10 - Basic (hands by side of your head)
10 - Hands to ceiling
10 - Cross overs (punching out to side)
10 - Hands to celing
10 - Basic (2 SETS - 1 Min rest)
Leg Extensions - (Lie flat on back - legs 6 inches - hands behind head)
50 - Basic (legs straight out then in again)
10 - Wide Leg (legs out to sides, then back to stomach)
10 - Wide Leg Plus (legs out to side, bring together, back to belly)
10 - Bicycle
Pelvic Thrusts - Lying on back, feet shoulder width apart, hands flat on floor by side of you - bringing pelvis up towards ceiling, in line with body, then back to floor - 50 Reps.
Plank - 2 minute (head up!)
30 secs rest
Repeat
Side Plank - Left, then Right - Arm to ceiling
1 min each side
Repeat
Anonymous ... Ok that definitely looks like a tough workout. I have performed most of the exercises above (except for some of the leg extensions and holding the planks for the duration suggested). Hmmm. I will have to give it a try but I may need to slowly work up to 2 minute planks.
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