The Avengers

There's a war going on and I've been losing the battle for the past several months.  My hair isn't breaking, but it's still shedding like crazy and I'm sick of it.  So I've decided to get some help... I've put together a team of products, they have been in my staple list since it started, but I'm bringing them back into the fight and I believe I've seen improvements.  Who are my Avengers?

• ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair
• ApHogee Keratin 2 Min Reconstructor
• ApHogee Pro-Vitamin Leave In Conditioner
• ApHogee Two Step Protein Treatment

About 1 month ago I decided that I wasn't getting the results that I needed and it was time to make a change.  I ran out and I purchased all of my ApHogee products that I didn't have anymore and began using them immediately.  I'm now shampooing, using the 2 min reconstructor, and the leave in condish at least once a week.  I'm also doing the 2 step protein treatment every 7 weeks (week before the relaxer).

I'll keep you posted on my results....

Hairstyle of the Week: The Classic Ponytail

I can only rock this hairstyle successfully with a fresh relaxer, and I enjoy it for the couple of weeks I can wear it.  Even though my ends are exposed, this style is great in allowing me to heavily moisturize and oil my hair.  Plus, I think it makes me look older and more mature, but still hip, LOL.  Enjoy!

May Relaxer Update!

I've been keeping my schedule and relaxing on a 60 day time period and this month was no exception.  My relaxer date was May 29 and here are my results:

I continue to use ORS and after rinsing and shampooing I follow up with ApHogee Kertain 2 Min Reconstructor.  There are still some sections around the nape that I need to find some way to address, but overall I'm very happy with my results. 

Meet Me in St. Louis

Over the course of this month I have had several events to attend, all of which cause me to wear my hair down on the weekend.  The following are a few pictures from when I was in St. Louis, MO attending my husband's graduation from Webster University.  He received his Masters in Finance.  Yes, that was a shot out, LOL. 

Enjoy

To Health: 3 Day Fruit Flush - The Day After

I guess I'm not toxic.  I followed the rules about 90% and in total I lost 1.2 pounds.  Am I disappointed -- absolutely!  Did I poo?  Not really.  The fruit was delicious and I didn't mind eating it, but I was promised results.  Will I do it again? Absolutely not.

Back to the green smoothies for me.

To Health: 3 Day Fruit Flush - Day 3

Last day of the fruit flush and it's pretty uneventful....

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9:00 AM – Hungry, but working…

11:00 AM – Is it really time to eat again… still working

11:23 AM – Uh oh… I think I feel the flush coming on…

1:06 PM – I breezed through the morning and lunch.  I’m finishing my 2^nd apple and my body is still not feeling completely cleansed yet.  More pressures in my lower belly.  And belching.  Lots of belching.  I haven’t had any water at all to drink today. 

1:53 PM – I’m getting very hungry, my throat is dry, and I’m starting to feel a slight throb in the right side of my head.  Water isn’t really helping. 2 pretzels to the rescue.

3:04 PM – I actually hit snooze on my outlook reminder to eat fruit.  Today has been a busy day and I’m now snacking on my cantaloupe and it is yummy.  I haven’t gone to the bathroom much today and I’m thankful for that.  I think I’ve been so preoccupied with work that I haven’t had time to get super hungry or pay attention to my bladder. 

5:13 PM – I had to snooze again, but I’m finishing up my last apple and serving of fruit for the detox.  I don’t feel skinny, but I do feel a little gassy and bloated… I don’t think this is what “flushed” feels like. 

To Health: 3 Day Fruit Flush - Day 2

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I didn't sleep well throughout the night, because I had to get up several times to pee... not that fun.  However, today was much sweeter in regards to all of the yummy servings of fruit I was allowed to eat.

8:57 AM – I couldn’t wait until 9 AM, I am my typical hungry which means I want to eat very soon after I get settled in at my desk.  I’m eating honeydew melon that I bought from Trader Joe’s and it is super delish and juicy.  I feel like I should be eating fruit every day for breakfast instead of oatmeal.  The only thing I don’t like about it is that it’s cold.  I like warm foods in the morning which is why I drink hot coco and eat oatmeal.  Anyway, enough typing and more eating my sweet delicious fruit.  Yum!

9:22 AM – Want more fruit… So sweet and delicious… Want more fruit…

To Health: 3 Day Fruit Flush - Day 1

As I am continuing on my journey to be a healthier person, I was finally able to begin the 3 Day Fruit Detox that I mentioned in an earlier post. 

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The basis of this detox is this:

• Day : 5 high protein drinks throughout the day with veggies and meat for dinner
• Days 2-3: 5 servings of fruit followed throughout the day with veggies and a protein shake for dinner

It is simple enough for me to follow and I get to eat tons of fruit, so I decided to go for it.  I have definitely pigged out over the past several weeks and so my body deserves a break.  WebMD did a write up on the program if your looking for another perspective, but it's the Total Beauty blogger's results that peaked my interest.

I'm not going to say that I followed the detox perfectly, but neither did the other blogger.  Here is how I felt throughout Day 1.