Ok fam,
So I've been sl'd for 19 months now and I've had my ups and downs through this journey...mainly ups. Not much has changed since last post except my hair growing some more. So here's where I am. I can see how some locs are starting to get fuzzy along the shaft of the loc. Maybe they're starting to mat up which is good. However the ends still look wavy and are not really doing anything. They look pretty much like they did when I started. But I've learned especially with this process that patience is key. So I am being really patient with my hair. I've never used anything other than sisterlock shampoo, water, and a spritz I make from rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils. My consultant warned me that my hair would take longer to loc so I've been refraining from doing things that might be harmful or slow up the process.
My retightening this time didn't seem as taxing. I think it was because I left all my braids in from washing the day before and just retightened one braid at a time. Usually I take all the braids out and then section off row by row. (Can you believe I'm still braiding and banding?) Anyway it seemed easier this time.
Anyhoo, I 've been exercising like everyday when I get up(for the most part) and not much has happened. I did lose a couple lbs but then I went up to my dads for a week and gained 7. So now I'm trying to get back to where I was before. My friend told me that your body has a certain weight that it gets to and you plateau. I guess that's what's happening to me. My husband keeps saying I don't need to lose weight, but I have this seemingly unreachable ideal weight in my head. I'm thinking 137 lbs. I don't know where this number came from, but I feel like I should be this weight. I plan to keep working out through the rest of the summer even if just to stay where I am.
I'm going home (Baltimore, MD) in a couple days. I plan on staying for like two weeks. Hopefully I can find something fun to get into. I have a class starting when I get back and it'll be back to nose in the books. Well I hope everyone has a great summer!!!
Til next time babies,
Tee
it's starting to look much better the more I do it
3 comments:
Your locks are gorgeous! I am glad that you are not getting frustrated with the prolonged locking process. It took about 2 years for my hair to lock/seal at the ends (meaning I can now wash without fear of unraveling my traditional locks). I love my locks and so glad I'm on this journey. peace&blessings!
Your locks are really, really pretty!
YOur locks look very nice!
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