my first 10K

I usually run intervals up to 6 miles once per week. Initially when Spring commenced I was graciously running three times per week on the nearby track. However our Spring fired up rather quickly and running in the heat became nearly unbearable...rather fast! Therefore, I moved my runs into the gym, recommencing with intervals.

I knew that someday, this year I would likely get to run a 10K. It was made possible by a friend who introduced me to a run that she was participating in. She was going to run her first 5K. I decided it was time to jump in. Surely common sense was telling me that the heat would make this torture. I soldiered on!

I even have a medal and t-shirt to commemorate the event. The drive in and out was hell. The heat was excructiating. I predicted I could do it in 90 minutes. In spite of the heat, which was comparable to sticking your head into an oven to check on dinner, but leaving it there for over an hour, I was more than happy to complete this feat, then wiggle onward to yoga the next day.

hair growth update

I know I promised myself that the summer months were ridiculous times to straighten my hair, but I caved. You see, I have been on a new hair regimen as you know of applying lots of water, leave-in conditioning, and Shea Butter to seal. I wanted to see how those results panned.

I am amazed! My hair appears fuller, maybe even grew an inch or so since the last check in March/April. I see the greatest results at the crown and the top. 

Now that I know that what I’ve been doing brings the results, I must say that this blow, press, and iron were especially made possible due to Olive Heat Protection Spray by Silk Elements and Mimosa Hair Honey.

My hair even looks blacker! It does not have that look of dullness. I am so happy with the results. I will continue this process of co-washing, leave-in, water, and Shea Butter sealant for the duration.

It doesn't matter much to me to have long hair if the hair is not healthy.

Yes!

sweet potato belgian waffle

1/2 c oat flour
1/3 c egg white
1/3 c sweet potato
1/3 c lime soda
1/2 t vanilla
1 pkg stevia
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg

blend until smooth. pour about a cup of batter onto hot, waffle iron. check for readiness. serve with hot syrup.

top ten...for the new fitness and natural health year

Welcome to July...so it seems that I am now one year officially...a non meat eater. This anniversary was actually on the 28th of June, but I thought 'what a nice way to kick off July...with a post of what this year shall bring'.

Here it is. I no longer season my food with pork! I know. I will not even eat food prepared by others seasoned with meat. My new go-to for seasoning is natural seasons of course and vegetable broth.

If it's organic Chicken Broth I'll do it...because only then do I know that the chicken's weren't fed GMO's.

Second order, which I've already started doing since last month...is drinking more water, like doubling what I usually consume...and oh boy what a difference it has made already in my body! my hair...my skin...oh!

Third order...walk more...yes! This has already commenced as well. I only will drive the car maybe two times a week. These are the days that I go to LAFIT for classes. The walk to Briarwood is a little over 10 miles round trip. If I include the workout...this could be a little taxing, time lamenting, and dangerous if I'm out too early or too late trying to get there or get home.

Fourth order, continue to toss away products that are not being used from my shelf. Now, I have invested a lot of money into Carol's Daughter and Jason Naturals, so those product lines I will be using until they expire.

I love Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter...all around, I cannot see parting from this. However, Shea Butter has become an inexpensive sealant I just can't deny!

Fifth Order...Continue to cook more and prepare more meals at home. I already do this, but I want to do it more. Things like Salsa, I will make at home! yeah!

Sixth Order...organization. I'm slow on this one because workouts, nutrition, rest, and my hair have consumed my time. Once I get organized...I intend to maintain by possessing a designated time to do...a, b, c...

Seventh order...start my natural hair care accessories page on Espy and begin promoting it on FACEBOOK.

Eighth order...add yoga...to my week. I have already commenced this as well. Tough as it can be, the results are undeniable. Love it!

Ninth order...start school and commit to finishing early!

Tenth order...pray and meditate daily. Let it flow. That means deep yoga stretchs daily, centering, thanking the higher power in the universe for the blessing of the day's gift.