SL Progress Report - Month 1

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?

Loving my mini-trampoline

I am still on my exercise kick and maintaining a schedule that allows me to exercise 6 to 7 times a week. I have put away the firm exercise video and picked up an old favorite. I grew exercising with Kathy Smith and Tamilee Webb and I find went I am in a exercise slump they are the only ones that can get me out of it. It also help that they are now older women still doing their exercise thing and looking great. Sometimes I get annoyed the young perky women bouncing around in my exercise videos. Also, the instruct has to have the right voice.

I made the following changes to my exercise routine (5 days a week):

• Monday – Arms & Abs of Steel (Tamilee Webb) DVD (35 min)


• Tuesday
  – Morning: Firm Fanny buster DVD Abs workout (25 Min)
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Wednesday – Arms & Abs of Steel (Tamilee Webb) DVD (35 min)


• Thursday
  – Morning: Try a new DVD from Collection (30 min)
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Friday – Arms & Abs of Steel (Tamilee Webb) DVD (35 min)

Future Schedule (7 days a week):

• Monday – Firm hi-def sculpt DVD (55 min)


• Tuesday
  – Pilates
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Wednesday – Arms & Abs of Steel (Tamilee Webb) DVD (35 min)


• Thursday
  – Morning: Pilates
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Friday
  – Morning: Arms & Abs of Steel (Tamilee Webb) DVD (35 min)

– Evening: Meditation

• Saturday – Rebounder 30 minute Intermediate workout


• Sunday
  – Morning: Yoga workout
  – Evening: Meditation

Exercise: Rebounding for a healthier life

I purchased a [Rebound Air Mini-Trampoline Quarter Fold]. I practiced for about month on my Mom’s mini-trampoline before decided that I really enjoyed this workout. You can purchase mini-trampolines online or from your local sporting goods store. I exercise for better health and need a work out that fits into my schedule and life style.

My incentive for working out has always been my health. I suffer from high blood pressure. It runs in the family. Last year my doctor put me on medication. I am trying to find a more natural way to maintain my blood pressure. I have had some success making small changes in my diet, increasing my aerobic exercise, and taking supplements. I am hoping that by my September visit I will be able to discontinue taking my medication.

Back to rebounding: I absolutely love rebounding. It’s fun, it is relaxing, and aerobic. I was surprised at how breathless I could feel after a 10 – 15 minutes working out. The key requirements for any workout geared for me is that it is fun and it works. I am hoping that rebounding fits both.

My current exercise routine (4 days a week):

• Monday – Firm hi-def sculpt DVD (25 min)


• Tuesday
  – Morning: Firm Fanny buster DVD Abs workout (25 Min)
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Wednesday – Firm hi-def sculpt DVD (25 min)


• Thursday
  – Morning: Firm Fanny buster DVD Abs workout (25 min)
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Friday – Morning Meditation

Future Schedule (7 days a week):

• Monday – Firm hi-def sculpt DVD (55 min)


• Tuesday
  – Pilates
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Wednesday – Yoga


• Thursday
  – Morning: Pilates
  – Evening: Rebounder 15 minute beginner workout


• Friday – Meditation


• Saturday – Rebounder 30 minute beginner workout


• Sunday
  – Morning: Yoga workout
  – Evening: Meditation

I will periodically post my progress.