Day 11 Weight Loss Challenge

     Ok let me get this out the way so I can watch my shows: Grey's Anatomy and Scandal season premiere Baebe. LBVS. Todaaaaay ok......I ate wings..oooohhhhh. But the right portions. I had a 10 piece Honey Garlic Pepper and boy weren't they good.   The calories for the wings were about 500. Not bad huh?  No fries and not even a teaspoon of ranch.

     For my exercise I did the 10 minute trainer Total Body (Strength). Those weights aint not joke, even if its just five pounds. I also did my ab workout and 70 squats. 70 squats (oh my) is something serious. But I got through it and live to tell the story.

     My meals for today are below. Goals for tomorrow and the weekend (because I got a three day weekend) are to make sure I stick to eating right. The weekend is the hardest because I dont wake up at the same time so it throws my whole schedule off. And then on the weekend most are subject to going out to eat, but I must resist. Until tomorrow, Happy Losing, Losers!!!!


Meals for Day 11

1 cup Honey Cluster Cereal
1/3 cup 2% Milk
10 Piece Honey Garlic Pepper Wings
Diet Dr Pepper
2 Baked Chicken Wings
1/4 cup Pistachios
4 Roasted Vegetable Crackers
1 wedge Laughing Cow Cheese
1/2t Ranch Dressing
1 cup Sugar Snap Peas

Weight Loss V.O.T.W 150 Pounds Before and After Weight Loss

I didnt do a Weight Loss V.O.T.W last week, so here it is now. And its very motivating. In one video she lost 100lbs in 22 weeks and in this video its 150 within a year. Congrats to her, so not an easy task.

Day 10 Weight Loss Challenge

     Today went very well,except for my calories as usual. Actually if it wasn't for exercising I would have met  my goals. As you know working out gives you a couple more calories to use. Other than that, my meals fill me up pretty well. The Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese Wedges with crackers is surprising a very filling snack.

     I did The Firm Cardio & Sculpt Cycle 2 and yes it was a monster. I also did my ab exercise and 65 squats. I decided not to do the 65 last night. I chose to add an additional day when my month is over. Which is worst because I will be at 165 by then. WHOA NELLY!!!!!!! But hey you got to do something you never did to get something you never had. I never had a booty so booty here I come. LOL

     My meals for today are below. Well, well, well what do I have to look forward to tomorrow. I will continue to try and get my calories on track. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Losers!!!!!!

My Meals for Day 10

1 cup Honey Cluster Cereal
3/4 cup 2% Milk
4.4oz 50% Less Fat Ground Turkey (Turkey Burger)
1T Italian Dressing (Inside Burger)
1.5 Red Potatoes
1 Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins Roll
1T Olive Oil Mayo
Stila Oatmeal Bits
12 Roasted Vegetable Crackers
2 Wedges Laughing Cow Cheese
20oz Orange Tropical Fruit Gatorade

Day 9 Weight Loss Challenge

     Today was a very good day. I only have 76 calories left, so that pretty good. Well actually more than that because I worked out. I really need to get right and just cant figure out how. I am either at one extreme or the other. UGGGHHHH.

     For exercise I did The Firm Cycle 2 Cardio workout. And yes it was a whole lot intense than Cycle 1 Cardio. I also did my ab exercises and squats. I didnt do my 60 squats yesterday (you know why) but I did the 60 after my workout and will do the 65 for today before bed.

    My meals for today are below. As for tomorrow again I need to get my calories on point. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Losers!!!!!!!!!!

My Meals for Day 9

1 cup Honey Cluster Cereal (Fiber One)
3/4 cup 2% Milk
1 cup Collard Greens cooked with Smoked Turkey Necks
2 Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
2 Red Potatoes
1 Babybel Cheese
12 Ritz Roasted Vegetable Crackers
12 Muscadines
2 Hashbrowns

Day 8 Weight Loss Challenge

     Ok, after I finish crying I will tell you guys about my day and weigh-in........ (Sheds more tears). Ok I am ready now. Today is the start of week two and weigh-in day. I got most of my calories in today; more than I have been without going over. As for the weigh-in............(more tears) I got home took off everything but my socks, panties and bra and got on the scale. (more tears) 220.8lbs. Whoa that had to be wrong. So I got back on it and the same thing appeared and again I got on and the same thing. So you know I am now very upset. I thought I was doing beautifully and all I lost was .4oz. WOW. Im so upset I don't want to do anything but sulk until tomorrow. Yeah I know I am wrong but doing what I am suppose to do is not helping either so oh well.

     But wait..........when I got out the shower I got back on the scale (because I had to take my pic to post) and I was 219.4lbs. Yayyyy!!! And yes I got on it 2 more times to make sure it was right.  I now feel a little better. Maybe my bra was 1lb. LBVS. So sad but I bet I won't weigh with that mug on again.

     I did not exercise today because I am pissed. I know I shouldn't feel this way but I do so I won't exercise. Tomorrow I will get back on it though. Do not do like me PLEASE. Do not get discouraged about your weight loss like I did this time around. I am still hoping for the best. Out of it all I still look like I lost a little so I guess that's a plus. Maybe I have gained muscle.

     My meals and weight  for today are below. Tomorrow I am getting back to work. I have made a commitment to myself and I must stick with it. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Losers!!!!!!!

My Meals for Day 8

1 cup Honey Cluster Cereal (Fiber One)
1 cup 2% Milk
1 cup Collard Greens cooked with Smoked Turkey Necks
2 Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
2 Red Potatoes
2 Wedges Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese
12 Roasted Vegetable Crackers
1 Package Stila Oatmeal Bits
1 cup Rainbow Sherbet (ate this because I was mad)


My Weight For Week 2

Day 7 Weight Loss Challenge

     Sunday oh Sunday......oh Falcon football Sunday. Yes I need a slap on the wrist for this one. Hot wings, meatballs and pigs in a blanket. I just couldn't resist, but tomorrow is a better day. Not trying to justify my actions (I am but not really) but to loss track and then get back on the right path is key. I cant just stop because of this set back. Tomorrow is weight and I still think it will go well.

     Exercise free because its the weekend but I will do my 55 squats before going to bed. And back to the regularly scheduled program tomorrow.

     My meals for today are below. Weigh-in is tomorrow lets hope today and Friday didn't jack up my chances for a great weigh-in. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Loser!!!!!!!!

Meals for Day 7

1 cup Fiber One Honey Cluster Cereal
1 cup 2% Milk
3 Hot Wings
3 Lemon Pepper Wings
12 Meatballs (sushh)
8 Sausage in a Blanket
12oz Crush Soda
100 Calorie Oatmeal Bar

Day 6 Weight Loss Challenge

     Day 6 of the challenge waaaaaas I am not really sure. I knew it would be a little challenging because its the weekend. I have trouble keeping a schedule on the weekend. I didnt over eat thank goodness but I under ate as usual. One problem I had is I didnt eat a real breakfast; I ate an apple and some Oatmeal clusters. Yesterday was very unusual as far as over eating, the pasta is what really did it for me. I just can't seem to get right. LOL
 
     Yayyy its the weekend and exercise free. LMBO. But seriously I did get my 50 squats in and yes my legs are tenderoni. By the end of this challenge I better have an onion butt and thighs of steel. IJS.

     My meals for today is below. Of course I have to do better as far as getting my portions and calories under control. By the end of this challenge I should have it. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Loser!!!!!!!!

Meals for Day 6

4oz Baked Chicken Breast
4 Roasted Red Potatoes
Sauteed Veggies (red, green, yellow, and orange peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini)
Small green apple
1 Packet Stila Oatmeal Bits w/ Strawberries
1 cup Rainbow Sherbet

Day 5 Weight Loss Challenge

     Day 5.......oh day 5. I had to be to work 4 hours early so I had 2 hash browns (260 calories) which my not be the best but it was still least calories than 2 slices of honey wheat bread and 2T of peanut butter would have been. I had Garden Delight Fettuccine with turkey meatballs and sauce. And oh my was that a lot of calories by itself. But I still had to eat other meals so I definitely went over my calories today but tomorrow will be better.

     I did The Firm cardio and sculpt workout for cycle 1 today along with 45 squats. Like I said yesterday; the squats are getting harder. My legs were already hurting from yesterday's squats so today's squats got my legs tender. LOL.

     My meals for today are below. No more pasta; its the devil. LOL. My snap peas are still a wonderful addition though. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Loser!!!!!!!!!!

Meals for Day 5

2 Hash browns
4oz Turkey Meatballs
6oz Garden Delight Fettuccine
1/2 Tomato and Basil Meat Sauce
Romaine Lettuce w/ cucumber, tomatoes and carrots
3T Italian Dressing
1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
3oz Baby Carrots

Day 4 Weight Loss Challenge

     Day 4 of the challenge was a challenge. I had to have a soda today, but it was a Diet Dr Pepper which wasn't that bad. It had no calories but the sodium is at 100mg. I bought some new food items last night. I got some Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal, Kashi Cinnamon Hot cereal and Sugar Snap peas. The Kashi products was a no go for me but the raw sugar snap peas was delicious. I could eat the snap peas all day.

     I did The Firm cardio for cycle 1 today. The routine goes pretty fast but it really works you. It was 20 minute exercise and by minute one I was sweating like a mad person. I also did ab, push ups and 40 squats.The squats are getting harder to do. When I started Monday with 20 squats I thought this was going to be a piece of cake but now that I am on 40 this is no joke.

     My meals for the day are below. I still need to get my portions right I just cant seem to get my calories where they are suppose to be. I didn't meet my calories again today; I need help. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Losers!!!!!!!!

Meals for Day 4

1 1/2 cup Heart to Heart Toasted Oat Cereal
1 cup 2% Milk
Grilled Chicken Salad w/ cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots
3T Italian dressing
4oz baked potatoes chunks
Baked Chicken Drummettes
1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
12 Muscadines
1 cup Carrots

Day 3 Weight Loss Challenge

     As of day 3 I realize something very shocking........ I need to eat  more. I know right, that sounds crazy. Although I am eating and definitely not skipping any meals, the calories are not adding up. I have to find a way to make the foods I eat add up to what it is suppose to be with eating the wrong types of foods.

     I didn't do my exercise program today because I had to go grocery shopping after work.I got home around 1:30 and just want to get to bed. I did do my crunches, push up and 35 squats though. I don"t really consider that exercise. Tomorrow is suppose to be my rest day for my program but I will workout because I didn't do it today.

     Meals for the day is below. I got some snacks for the store tonight and I'm exited to see what the sugar snap peas taste like. Until tomorrow; Happy Losing, Losers!!!!!!!

Meals for Day 3

4oz Grilled Chicken Breast
2 slices Honey Wheat Bread
8oz Minute Maid Peach Juice
Grilled Chicken Salad w/ tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots
3T Italian dressing
90 Calorie Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Bar

Day 2 Weight Loss Challenge

     Day 2 of the weight loss challenge was a whole lot better than yesterday although I am having sweet craving like a mug. Oh and yes appreciation week at work is still in full effect. Edy's ice cream was being served and YAYYYY!!!! me I didn't eat any. Props for me!!!!!

     Exercise for today I just did some ab exercises,some push-up and 30 squats, because the exercise program I am following has a rest day today. I did 30 squats instead of 25 because I got carried away with making sure I did them right and went pass my count. But hey that a good thing right. Although I had a rest day I wanted to get some kind of movement in other than what I got at work. I am so determined to get right. My next rest day I am going to actually do my 10 minute trainer workout.

     Below is my meals for today. I have to work on my snacks like veggies and fruits. I will make it happen. Until tomorrow; HAPPY LOSING, LOSERS

Meals for Day 2

16 pieces Hormel Turkey tray snack
3 chicken drummettes \
1 hash brown
1/2 cup Asian Side Teriyaki Noodles
4oz Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
1oz Baked Cheetos

Day 1 Weight Loss Challenge

     Ok.....Today was the start of my Month Weight Loss Challenge and.....it.....went....ok. We had appreciation day at work and I actually did ok. It wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst. I can say I did not get the funnel cake or the brownie (at least I think they were brownies...they kinda sorta looked like brownies). I did have a soda though and although it was delicious I felt really bad. LOL.

     As far as exercise I did The Firm (20 mins) instead of my normal 10 minute trainer ( I do between 10 & 20 minutes). I incorporated 20 squats (hope I did them right) and tried to do at least 5 mins of jogging. Notice I said tried; I did 3 mins and was about to pass out. But I will be there by the end of the week. The squats I did is a squat challenge (I will post below) I got from someone I recently meet and fellow blogger (http://bighairsmallwaist.tumblr.com/). I started with 20 squats and I have to add 5 everyday for a month.

      I really have to work on my meals, especially my breakfast. When I get up for work I normally don't get up in time to make breakfast. But no excuses I have to make it happen since breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Below I will put the Squat Challenge, my day one weight and full body pics and my meals for today.


Meals for day 1
2 slices turkey bacon
2 eggs
8 oz orange juice
3 strawberries
Texas Fajitas (yeah I know)
Orange Crush soda ( I know that too)
Salad with juice tomatoes and 3T Italian dressing
Water ( no as much as I should)




Squat Challenge
I am not doing the join but I have taken pics. And of course I didn't start on Sept. 1, I started today Sept. 17.

Day 1 Pics
221.2 lbs. A mess

Weight Loss Challenge Yayyyy

My goal for the challenge I will start on tomorrow and end 10/15/12 is 10lbs. I was going for 15lbs but I not going to over do it. I am being realistic.

Somethings I will be doing are:
1) Drinking more water. I cut back on my soda a whole lot but for the month's challenge I will do my best to cut them out all together.
2) Instead of doing the 10 minute trainer workout I have been doing I will do The Firm workout (Get Thinner In 30).
3) Make better snack decisions (carrots instead of chips)
4) Be more conscience of what I eat

I will be tracking my progress daily on my FB page Angel's Eyes @ //www.facebook.com/OpenlyAngel. Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!

Angel's Eyes FB Weight Loss Challenge

     Angel's Eyes FB Weight Loss Challenge will begin on Monday 9/17/12 and end Monday 10/15/12. I am starting this challenge so that I can begin to get myself on a healthier path. I hope to get several people to participate in this challenge or if not participate in this challenge at least makes steps for themselves to live healthier lives. 

     I know that starting a new health regime can be quit challenging, I'm hoping that doing this as a group will help to keep everyone motivated. If no one else embarks on this challenge with me it will still be a challenge for me. I'm challenging myself to lose 15lbs in a month. I don't want to loss a lot of weight at one time I just need a boost to get me started with losing weight. 

     If anyone wants to join in on this challenge, below are the details. Let's all come out of this a little thinner and healthier.

                                                                   Weight Loss Challenge

1) Upload a video showing you on the scale and your weight or upload 2 pics of yourself (pic #1) you on the scale showing your weight and (pic #2) a full body shot of you. Upload both pics or video to Angel's Eyes FB by midnight Monday night. (If you do not want to put your videos or pics on FB, send them to www.openlyangel@gmail.com.) DO NOT CHEAT!!!!! VIDEO IS PREFERRED.

2) Set a weight loss goal (ex. 15lbs). You reaching this goal won't make you win the challenge

 or lose the challenge. Setting a goal is just a motivation point. Just something to look forward to.

3) What you do to lose the weight is all on you. But to help motivate and help others, post something to Angel's Eyes FB page that you are doing or will do to help with your weight loss. (Ex. cutting back, exercising, drinking water). Whatever you post may help motivate someone else to reach their goal.

4) Every Monday we will do step #1. (See step #1). To see our progress for the week.

5) This challenge will start on Monday 9/17/12 and end on Monday 10/15/12 at midnight. The winner will receive a $40 Visa Gift Card. You have until Monday night 9/17 to enter.

6) To enter this challenge you must "Like" Angel's Eyes FB page. Why? Because you have to like the page to be able to post pics and other messages. Please stay motivated and help keep other motivated.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!!!

IT'S TIME TO BRING HEALTHY BACK!!!!!!

Part 2 of weight loss V.O.T.W

Part 2 of weight loss V.O.T.W. Somaya Reece chiming in on grocery shopping. Please pay close attention to her list of grocery items. When she gets to them press pause so that you can read them because it goes really fast. Very helpful information, some of this you may already know but hearing it again doesn't hurt. If you already know this information but you are not using it, maybe hearing it again will spark something inside you to do better. Happy Losing, Loser.

Part 1 of weight loss V.O.T.W (Video Of The Week)

This is Part 1 of my weight loss V.O.T.W. You may remember Somaya Reece from the original Love and HipHop. In this video she is showing how she lost 21 pounds ( looks like more than 21 pounds to me but if she say so) using protein shakes and eating right. She is really talking to me when she speaks about getting a salad and drowning it in salad dressing. WOW I have to do better.

Natural Hair V.O.T.W (Video Of The Week)

My natural hair V.O.T.W........This is SimplYouniqe showing 3 different hair styles for natural hair but can also be done on relaxed hair also. The styles are very simple and takes no time at all. Best thing is if you really don't know how to really style hair these styles will not fail you at all. Happy Styling.

Curly Girl Attempt #2

Ok lets try this again. Last night I started my 2nd attempt at the Curly Girl (CG) Method. I did my cleansing with Giovanni 50/50 shampoo and co-washed with Suave Tropical Coconut. 

And now for the styling........I used Let's Jam Custard and Argan Oil Eco Styler Gel. 

The process of applying the Lets Jam Custard and the Argan Oil Gel took about 20 minutes all together. And the drying time was about.........12 hrs. OMG. I had no idea it would take that long. I finished my hair around 9pm and when I went to bed at 5am it was still wet, not just a little wet but a whole lot-a wet. I slept with a small fan next to the bed to help with the drying process and around 9am it was mostly dry.

Once my hair was dry I checked it out in the mirror and what I saw I didnt like. I had little crystals all over my hair. I never had this happen, not even when I used the Argan Oil Gel alone or with any other product. So of course I had the sour face going on. But oh well because I had a wedding to go to and so what could I do.

As far as my curls.....well I think when my hair gets longer my curls will be very nice but since my hair is still virtually short all I see is Jheri Curl. But I am still going to stick it out and see what happens. The hold of the custard and gel was surprising though. I thought my hair would be hard or at least a little stiff, but instead it was very soft. I was very happy about that because it saved me the step of trying to scrunch the hardness out. I will try this process again but not using these products together.  

5 Ways to Avoid Loose Skin During Weight Loss

This is my weight loss V.O.T.W (Video Of The Week). I find the things she says to be very informative. She has keep off 100lb for the past 5 years. She has recently been featured in People magazine because of weight lost and how she keep it off.

Twists & Style

This is my natural hair V.O.T.W ( Video Of The Week). Check out those twist and even after a week of being twisted they are not frizzy at all. A nice twist set can give you several different looks whether you have her length or not. And that definition oh my. Her twist out was so defined it was sick. I love it.

In July of 2009 I decided enough was enough and said this would be my last perm (for real this time). I said for real this time because in July of 2000 I chopped off all my hair and was going natural but after 3 months I gave up. My hair had thinned so badly, the ends started to flip up on their own. Between July 2009 and June 2010 I wore braids and quick weaves to transition my hair. 

So June 30, 2010 I went all in and did my "BIG CHOP". Which defeated the purpose of transitioning for a year. I just couldn't handle the two different textures fooling my head around any longer. I let my beautician cut off my perm and then I went to my friend who is a barber and let him give me a fade.

I wore my fade for about six months. I soooo loved this style, but being the person that I am I needed a change after six months. I received my last full hair cut in January 2011, but because I didn't like the way the sides and back were growing in I kept them tapered until my hair started to grow out a little more. 

The main styles I have worn since I started to let my hair grow are: Curly TWAs, Twist, Twist Outs, Coils, Coil Outs, Braids, Afros, Mohawks and my trusty rusty Puff. If it wasn't for Puffs and Coil Outs I would have did another BC. Thank God for my shoe lace (for my puff). LOL.

 This is my Afro the day after a wash. I put in big twist the night before to keep my hair from being so matted the next morning. Its picked out and not blown out. This picture was taken in July 2012. I love my Fro. It took a year and a half to get from my fade to this fro. My hair may not grow as fast as some, but I am excited about the progress my hair has made. 

This was my length before my trim on August 31, 2012. I have only gotten three trims since I've been natural. I am not sure if I had trimmed more if my hair would have grown better or not, but I trimmed as I felt needed. I feel a year and half is not bad for my length. But any-who, this is where I am now and I love every strand and every minute of this journey and I hope you enjoy yours too. 

BE HAPPY TO BE NAPPY!!!!!!!

This blog is an outlet for many different categories. I will mainly focus on natural hair and weight loss. I will use this blog to help document my weight loss journey and my natural hair growth. I will display some of my photos and poems and also do book reviews. Anything else I come across that I would like to speak on will also be apart of this blog. Thank you for joining me. Don't be afraid to comment and please spread the word.