Stay away from fatty, fried foods
My weakness—fried things with cheese. Oh, and cakes, cookies, and pies.
When I was pregnant, I felt guilty for eating fatty, sugary things and could convince myself to opt for something healthier but still filling. Now that it’s just me, I find myself in line at Popeye’s, Mayflower, and our local soul food establishment multiple times weekly. Mmm… fried okra. I eat a lot of fast food because I can’t fry things myself out of fear of being popped by grease.
I’m also a fair weather exerciser—I only walk in the spring and fall because I hate the heat, hate the cold, and hate the treadmill.
All of that to say, during these 6 months, I’m off the stuff. Fried stuff… except for once a week. Other than that, it’s the Trader Joe’s freezer section for me. I’m eating oatmeal and fruit smoothies for breakfast, packing lunch, and cooking dinner. And starting today, I’m walking again.
Part 3. I’m still losing hair by the fist-fulls. The strands that have managed to hang on are dry and, at times, crunchy. I’m trimming tomorrow and officially starting my Grow Out Challenge routine. My goal is not for longer hair (I’m comfortable at my current length”>, but for greater volume. A chin to shoulder length bob is my ideal length and frames my face well.
My routine
Detangle dry hair in sections with fingers first, following up with the Tangle Teezer. Twist each section as I go to keep hair from re-tangling
Wash in twists with Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
Deep condition (in twists”> with MYHoneyChild Olive You, Jessicurl Weekly Deep Conditioner, or Curl Junkie Rehab Moisturizing Hair Treatment and my micro heat cap for 30 minutes
