Clarification

I didn't know I needed to clarify. Yes, that sounds like a retarded thing to say. But I don't use product. All I do is wash and go. That's what I've been doing for months now.

Imagine my shock and confusion when I noticed a nice, gross ring of buildup on some of my locs!

Granted, I hadn't really scrubbed my babies in a little bit. I had been rinsing but I guess it wasn't enough. Grr...

So I used the advice of some ladies on nappturality.com (geniuses!) and used dish soap on it.

I was skeptical at first so I tried to clarify with acv then my regular shampoo but it didn't feel all that clean. So, I just decided to give it a shot.

MY HAIR WAS SOOOOOOOOOOO CLEAN! OMG. I love it. I won't do it all the time cuz it definitely dried my hair out too but it look, felt, and smelled cleaner than it had in forever. Dawn was recommended to me but I used palmolive, then I moisturized.

I think I'll do this every few months as I notice any buildup. If you feel the need to clarify.. it's worth a shot I think.

Sexyback: Wishful Thinking

One of the things that helps with weight loss is to visualize yourself at your goal weight. So I'm giving it a shot.

If I could pick the body I wanted, I might go for a Kim Kardashian, or a Nicki Minaj, Or Vanessa Veasley!

At this point its wishful thinking... but I'm getting closer and closer every week.

Thanks for reading!

Stylin

I have BADLY neglected you all! Forgive me!

So, my sister gave me a new eyeshadow pallet yesterday so I was feeling creative. I did my hurr.. and my makeup. Here's what I got!

Brotherhood

I'm glad to say that I finally feel like a member of the brotherhood/sisterhood of loc-ed up folks! I no longer have braids. Some of my ends are sealed. Its just a GREAT feeling!

I no longer refer to myself as a baby loc-er. My babies aren't mature yet, most of them are teens, but they're locs nonetheless!

*Contented Sigh*

lol

Thanks for reading!

Diet and Exercise

I had an epiphany yesterday!

It JUST occurred to me why so many different diets exist all claiming to be the next miracle diet.

I mean there is the obvious, money making portion of it. I have no doubt that, that's a huge part of the reason but it also comes down to the fact that everyone is different.

I have been doing P90X for six weeks now and I've noticed that I get more visible results when I do the cardio workouts rather than the weight training.

I decided to do some research on body typing and meeting the requirements of each body type early this past week.

After reading, and re-reading, and reading some more I discovered that I am a gynaeoid body type. I read some further and more and more I saw myself in the descriptions, right down to the types of foods I crave!

So for the rest of the week I followed the dietary suggestions and maxed out my cardio workouts. I also added serious stretching and pilates and I can actually SEE a physical difference. My midsection is leaner, I feel lighter, and I have more energy.

I'm sticking with this! My goal was for the end of July to have the body I know is underneath all that flubber. Now I see that it's more than just a possibility, it's a likelihood. AMEN!

I'm bringing sexy back y'all!

Thanks for reading!

Sealing!

Knowing my hair texture I expected that my ends would forever be open with curls. Recently I came to discover that it might not be the case for my whole head.

I have at least one row of sealed ends! Wow! I wonder what the rest of my head is gonna do.

Those ones are the oldest ones on my head. They're the second to last row in the back. Many have unraveled and been restarted. Others I undid and redid as twists (if you recall) but that row was completely left alone. And in their 9th month they are done (kinda) wow.

Hold your applause!

lol.

Thanks for reading!

Braids No More!

Super excited!

As you all know.. I'm a braidlocker and I'm SOOOOOOOOO happy to say that the braids are gone!

I retwisted a few and those look slightly twist-like but the braids are gone, and I'm 8 months into my journey (june 12th aka tomorrow).

I just felt like sharing with all my locked brethren.

I posted pix on my fotki so if you wanna, come check me out! The link is on the left panel

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I've been waiting a long time for this day!

Thanks for reading!

Go 'Head Be Gone Wid It!

lol.. I'm gonna run out of Sexyback lines soon.

So, I'm finished phase one of P90X. I took pictures before and after and I really DO see a difference! I couldn't stop looking at them! It's great.

I've been wearing a lot of baggy shirts and stuff lately because I want to do a big unveiling afterwards but I see the changes. No one else needs to yet.

I'm really beginning to love my new body.

Imma get my sexy on y'all!

-Raxxie

Gettin Ma Sexy On

So I've restarted P90X a couple times (epic fail!) but I've made a serious commitment this time. My birthday was on the 9th and that day I decided to just do it all the way through and be done with it so I did. It's been about a week and a half and guess what! My midsection is already looking more toned (not a whole lot but more than it was) and I've lost 2lbs! Wooo!

I'm really gonna do it this time and Imma bring sexy back y'all!

I already bought a sexy bathing suit as my victory celebration and I'm excited.

Thanks for reading all!

Wow

Hello all!

If you recall, I redid some of my braidlocks as twists to try and help the process along. Well, those that have been redone have officially entered the "teenage stage." The back is doing its thing and maturing quite well.. but the front... its all over the place!

See, I was ok with the teenage stage before when the front wasn't doing anything. Now all the madness is right in my face. I wish it didn't bother me. I really do. I knew this stage was coming. I've read all the forums, blogs, etc. I know this stuff and yet... here I am... bothered by it. GRR!

Thanks for reading lovely ppl!

-Raxxie