OMG!! This video took forever to upload!! I left it overnight and in the morning it was still less than halfway done!! Whats going on youtube!?? And yes I am quite late posting this on the blog.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
QHP Initial Reaction Video
OMG!! This video took forever to upload!! I left it overnight and in the morning it was still less than halfway done!! Whats going on youtube!?? And yes I am quite late posting this on the blog.
Thinking Out Loud *24* - Insane 1st week
In Life
Its so weird to see where life takes you. The people you meet, experiences, places. I like to sit back every now and then and just reflect on it all. Sometimes meeting someone from a completely different walk of life can give you a new sense of self.
Its reassuring to know your own self worth.
I havent been watching the news like I would like to, because I have been so busy. Ughh. So I feel like I am missing out on what is going on in the world. I refuse to watch local news though, because its so depressing. I'd rather see depressing shit happening thousands of miles away...
Fitness
I am currently, completely obsessed with Insanity! I have been trying to do it every day and so far have been pretty good about doing so. It has been 2 weeks and I am only 4 days behind schedule. No big deal. Some of those days I was physically incapable of doing anything, I was in so much pain.
I have been taking pics and Zoe's on my HTC One to keep track of everything. I feel like I am lighter and I do look a little "tighter" especially in my legs. My core is really strong, which is weird because I never felt like it really was. My abs can take a serious beating and I never feel a thing. I love it!
My legs on the other hand... I'm always cursing Shaun T out while doing his workout!! Hes always like "Push! Push! Faster! Work!!" and Im always like "Hell no! Fuck that!! This is bullshit!!" But I do try to work through the pain as much as I can. All the jumping is really painful on my calves, so I try to focus the work on my thighs or core... It doesnt always work though. lol
I never realized how weak my ankles were. Its really weird. I guess thats why my legs hurt more than anything else those first few days.
Doing this workout gets easier and easier the more you do it. Like right now, I feel great! I am not sore or anything, whereas last week when I first started I could barely walk!
I am actually looking forward to working out again tonight!
The Hair
I am totally in absolute love with my hair!! It looks so awesome! The hair is actually holding up really well, and I am super surprised and excited about that!
I have basically been cowashing every 1-2 days to make the curls pop and to keep the hair soft and moisturized. So far so good.
The hair does frizz more than I would like. I am thinking I should do a protein treatment and actually do that trim that I said I was going to do. Maybe this weekend.
The shedding is still minimal even with the washing, but since I have been washing so often I am going to go ahead and reseal my wefts this weekend when I redo my hair.
I want to keep this in for at least the next 2-3 months. I want to straighten the hair out soon just to see what it all looks like. I also plan on posting a video demonstration on how I take care of the hair, as well as the products I like to use.
I have a bunch of products that I purchased specifically for this hair. I will definitely show them when I record this weekend. I am also going to re-record the installation because I dont really like how I did it the first time. Plus my braids underneath are really messy and I need to wash my hair. Its really gross underneath from all the Insanity I have been doing... smh.
I'm thinking next time I want to do a 18-20" body wave and I want to get a lace closure as well. I didnt want to do a closure this time, plus I couldnt really find a closure that I even liked, that matched this hairs texture. So yea, next time different hair and I will be using a closure.
Its so weird to see where life takes you. The people you meet, experiences, places. I like to sit back every now and then and just reflect on it all. Sometimes meeting someone from a completely different walk of life can give you a new sense of self.
Its reassuring to know your own self worth.
I havent been watching the news like I would like to, because I have been so busy. Ughh. So I feel like I am missing out on what is going on in the world. I refuse to watch local news though, because its so depressing. I'd rather see depressing shit happening thousands of miles away...
Fitness
I am currently, completely obsessed with Insanity! I have been trying to do it every day and so far have been pretty good about doing so. It has been 2 weeks and I am only 4 days behind schedule. No big deal. Some of those days I was physically incapable of doing anything, I was in so much pain.
I have been taking pics and Zoe's on my HTC One to keep track of everything. I feel like I am lighter and I do look a little "tighter" especially in my legs. My core is really strong, which is weird because I never felt like it really was. My abs can take a serious beating and I never feel a thing. I love it!
My legs on the other hand... I'm always cursing Shaun T out while doing his workout!! Hes always like "Push! Push! Faster! Work!!" and Im always like "Hell no! Fuck that!! This is bullshit!!" But I do try to work through the pain as much as I can. All the jumping is really painful on my calves, so I try to focus the work on my thighs or core... It doesnt always work though. lol
I never realized how weak my ankles were. Its really weird. I guess thats why my legs hurt more than anything else those first few days.
Doing this workout gets easier and easier the more you do it. Like right now, I feel great! I am not sore or anything, whereas last week when I first started I could barely walk!
I am actually looking forward to working out again tonight!
The Hair
I am totally in absolute love with my hair!! It looks so awesome! The hair is actually holding up really well, and I am super surprised and excited about that!
I have basically been cowashing every 1-2 days to make the curls pop and to keep the hair soft and moisturized. So far so good.
The hair does frizz more than I would like. I am thinking I should do a protein treatment and actually do that trim that I said I was going to do. Maybe this weekend.
The shedding is still minimal even with the washing, but since I have been washing so often I am going to go ahead and reseal my wefts this weekend when I redo my hair.
I want to keep this in for at least the next 2-3 months. I want to straighten the hair out soon just to see what it all looks like. I also plan on posting a video demonstration on how I take care of the hair, as well as the products I like to use.
I have a bunch of products that I purchased specifically for this hair. I will definitely show them when I record this weekend. I am also going to re-record the installation because I dont really like how I did it the first time. Plus my braids underneath are really messy and I need to wash my hair. Its really gross underneath from all the Insanity I have been doing... smh.
I'm thinking next time I want to do a 18-20" body wave and I want to get a lace closure as well. I didnt want to do a closure this time, plus I couldnt really find a closure that I even liked, that matched this hairs texture. So yea, next time different hair and I will be using a closure.
Monday, June 24, 2013
My Insanity challenge - Days 3-8
I started insanity last week Sunday. I did 3 days of it straight and struggled with it! I was in so much pain the first entire week!
The 4th day I had to take a break, then I started back on Thursday. I had a lot of stuff going on, on Fri & Sat, so I took those days off as well. But I went extra hard on Sunday!
Last week broken down
Day 1 - Fit Test & Jillian Michaels Shed & Shred
Day 2 - Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Day 3 - Cardio Power and Resistance
Day 4 - Rest
Day 5 - Cardio Recovery
Day 6&7 - Rest
Day 8 - Pure Cardio
Day 8, which was Sunday, I did Pure Cardio, which itself is super intense. It basically is an hr straight of cardio with no breaks, hence the name. Obviously I had to take a few breaks here and there because I was in so much pain. But after the Insanity I hopped on the treadmill and ran for 1.25 miles, then I did some pilates, yoga, and hip hop abs for another hour.
I was sweating like crazy and my core felt cold to the touch which is what I look for when doing a lot of cardio.
The best part about it is since I have been basically doing these crazy intense workouts so close together, my muscles do not hurt anymore!!!
I felt soooooo good after that workout yesterday, I really feel like I should do a 2 hr workout EveryDay! Yea, that may sound a little intense, but I really want to get toned up. That will make me happy.
So far, I am really in love with Insanity and will probably continue to do it forever and ever and ever... Shaun T is so awesome!!
The 4th day I had to take a break, then I started back on Thursday. I had a lot of stuff going on, on Fri & Sat, so I took those days off as well. But I went extra hard on Sunday!
Last week broken down
Day 1 - Fit Test & Jillian Michaels Shed & Shred
Day 2 - Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Day 3 - Cardio Power and Resistance
Day 4 - Rest
Day 5 - Cardio Recovery
Day 6&7 - Rest
Day 8 - Pure Cardio
Day 8, which was Sunday, I did Pure Cardio, which itself is super intense. It basically is an hr straight of cardio with no breaks, hence the name. Obviously I had to take a few breaks here and there because I was in so much pain. But after the Insanity I hopped on the treadmill and ran for 1.25 miles, then I did some pilates, yoga, and hip hop abs for another hour.
I was sweating like crazy and my core felt cold to the touch which is what I look for when doing a lot of cardio.
The best part about it is since I have been basically doing these crazy intense workouts so close together, my muscles do not hurt anymore!!!
I felt soooooo good after that workout yesterday, I really feel like I should do a 2 hr workout EveryDay! Yea, that may sound a little intense, but I really want to get toned up. That will make me happy.
So far, I am really in love with Insanity and will probably continue to do it forever and ever and ever... Shaun T is so awesome!!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Hair Diary *23* - Blonde Bombshell
I have been wanting to go blonde for quite some time now. The only thing that was stopping me was finding a good hair vendor.
These things can be really iffy and finding the right one takes time. I decided to go ahead and buy from QHP. I got the deep curl hair in lengths 16", 18", & 20".
I started off by processing the hair as I usually do. I shampooed and conditioned, sealed the wefts, bleached out the hair to the color I wanted, and deep conditioned.
I sewed the hair onto a wig cap and braided down my hair so I could sew my wig down.
This was kind of an experiment and I ended up playing with it to the point where I sewed it in and took it down like 4 times before I finally decided to leave it. Knowing me I will probably take it out again and redo it at least once more.
I had this great idea but because I basically only had one weft left it didnt really work out as I wanted it to. Plus I got lazy and didnt feel like finishing said great idea... So I will probably be redoing it once my braids get yucky underneath in like a week or 2 so.. yea.
The hair itself is holding up beautifully!!!!
I have been cowashing it almost daily and the curls are beautiful. Total Beyonce hair!! I've been called Foxy Cleopatra quite a few times already.. lol
I really love it so far, very little shedding, very little to almost no tangling. At this point I will be buying from them again.
I will try to have all the videos I recorded, edited and posted by the end of this weekend. Maybe next...
Recorded footage include: initial reaction, sealing wefts, bleaching hair, making manikin head, sewing down wefts, and finally applying the hair.
Many, many hours to edit down to minutes, which is going to take many more hours to complete...
*Sigh*
But yes, I will have them all posted soon.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
My Insanity Challenge !!! - Day 1 & 2
Day 1
So I decided to start an Insanity Challenge. My first day I did the fit test. Its only 20 minutes, but let me tell you, it is crazy!!
I made decent numbers on everything but the pushups, which I will post below.
I felt great afterwards but I was sweating pretty good. I was ready to do a little more and origionally planned on doing the first workout but since I was literally cursing Shaun T out while doing it, I decided to torture myself with Jillian Michaels Shred and Shed.....
Yes, Foolish....
DAY 2
The next day my legs and shoulders hurt like crazy! I definitely needed it, because my arms are pretty much weak... lol In my opinion at least.
So when I got home I did the first workout. Beforehand I drank a protein shake and took some MSM powder.
Can I say that even though I pushed through as much as I could there were many times where I simply fell out on the floor in pain. I did as much as I could and when it was over I was still energized so I continued with more shadow boxing and then stretched a little more.
My muscles were so tight afterwards, I couldnt really keep still. When I did it hurt even more.
I am not completely out of shape since I have taken up jogging, but I am not where I want to be. I want to work on my arms to tone the muscles there and just get rid of the layer of fat I have all over.
My stats as of right now are as follows:
Fit Test 1
Switch Kicks - 50
Power Jacks - 30
Power Knees - 60
Power Jumps - 36
Globe Jumps - 28/4
Suicide Jumps - 11
Push-up Jacks -5
Low Plank Oblique -54
Height - 5' 7"
Weight - 147
Waist - 33
Chest - 36
Hips -38
Thigh - 23
Upper Arm - 12
Belly Pouch - 36
No pictures.... Ill post pics at the end of the first month and the end of the second month.
So far so good, and I am contemplating taking a day off, but I want to really push myself to do it every day. The more you move the better the results and I want some serious results! Running slims you down but Im not toning up from it.
My goal is to be tone all over, but I still want to be about the same size that I am now, minus the belly. lol
If you are doing or have done insanity big kuddos to you!!!
So I decided to start an Insanity Challenge. My first day I did the fit test. Its only 20 minutes, but let me tell you, it is crazy!!
I made decent numbers on everything but the pushups, which I will post below.
I felt great afterwards but I was sweating pretty good. I was ready to do a little more and origionally planned on doing the first workout but since I was literally cursing Shaun T out while doing it, I decided to torture myself with Jillian Michaels Shred and Shed.....
Yes, Foolish....
DAY 2
The next day my legs and shoulders hurt like crazy! I definitely needed it, because my arms are pretty much weak... lol In my opinion at least.
So when I got home I did the first workout. Beforehand I drank a protein shake and took some MSM powder.
Can I say that even though I pushed through as much as I could there were many times where I simply fell out on the floor in pain. I did as much as I could and when it was over I was still energized so I continued with more shadow boxing and then stretched a little more.
My muscles were so tight afterwards, I couldnt really keep still. When I did it hurt even more.
I am not completely out of shape since I have taken up jogging, but I am not where I want to be. I want to work on my arms to tone the muscles there and just get rid of the layer of fat I have all over.
My stats as of right now are as follows:
Fit Test 1
Switch Kicks - 50
Power Jacks - 30
Power Knees - 60
Power Jumps - 36
Globe Jumps - 28/4
Suicide Jumps - 11
Push-up Jacks -5
Low Plank Oblique -54
Height - 5' 7"
Weight - 147
Waist - 33
Chest - 36
Hips -38
Thigh - 23
Upper Arm - 12
Belly Pouch - 36
No pictures.... Ill post pics at the end of the first month and the end of the second month.
So far so good, and I am contemplating taking a day off, but I want to really push myself to do it every day. The more you move the better the results and I want some serious results! Running slims you down but Im not toning up from it.
My goal is to be tone all over, but I still want to be about the same size that I am now, minus the belly. lol
If you are doing or have done insanity big kuddos to you!!!
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