Diary of a Recovering Former Fat Chick

dretee23 asked: Hello, what is your process to achieve your coils?

I shampoo my hair once a week with Organix Luxurious Moroccan Argan Creme Shampoo, and I co-wash daily using VO5 Conditioner (any of the $.78 ones from Wal-Mart), rinse it out, then apply a quarter-sized amount of Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer and saturate my hair with water from a spray bottle and massage until all of the “whiteness” from the conditioner disappears. Then I apply Hicks Total Transformations styling gel by covering the palms of my hands with the product, and coiling my hair using a circular motion with my palms - the longer I do this, the curlier my hair gets (takes about 30 minutes to achieve the coily/curly look; less time gives it a chunky twist out, undefined look). It leaves my hair softer than when I use EcoStyler Gel, but still gives a good hold.

5 days ago

naturallysmoove asked: I like your blog

Thanks Love. :o)

5 days ago

(Source: simply-stylista, via soulspoken)

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2 weeks ago
I felt like I was a featured character on that show PUNKED after my big chop. Like “Why didn’t anyone tell me it was going to be like this?!” Be careful with Tumblr, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram new naturals… that pretty picture is not the WHOLE picture. Natural hair care is WORK… but it IS worth it. #longhairAINTguaranteed #stayinYOURlane #findwhatworksforYOU

I felt like I was a featured character on that show PUNKED after my big chop. Like “Why didn’t anyone tell me it was going to be like this?!” Be careful with Tumblr, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram new naturals… that pretty picture is not the WHOLE picture. Natural hair care is WORK… but it IS worth it. #longhairAINTguaranteed #stayinYOURlane #findwhatworksforYOU

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1 month ago

bree-love asked: do you have a youtube ??

I haven’t posted any videos to my YouTube page yet, but you can find me on YouTube @MeeYow and Instagram @MeeYowMyx.

1 month ago
I used to think that the chemicals in a relaxer were what got my hair to lay down… who knew that hair actually does what you TRAIN it to do… NATURALLY? When you have damn near no hair, and still minimum scalp visibility, that’s what you call #THICKhair. #NoLYE #TeamTHICKhair #TeamNatural

I used to think that the chemicals in a relaxer were what got my hair to lay down… who knew that hair actually does what you TRAIN it to do… NATURALLY? When you have damn near no hair, and still minimum scalp visibility, that’s what you call #THICKhair.

#NoLYE #TeamTHICKhair #TeamNatural

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1 month ago
Less of Little Bit: The open book is closing.

lessoflittlebit:

I told a couple of people at work today about my rny. I figure people are going to know anyway with my surgery timing and coming back to school. There will be no hiding it.

Negative, negative, negative.

One of them, my “in-house therapist” as I call him, is being EXTREMELY negative. He was one…

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1 month ago
Diary of Demosthenes: WLS-Back to Basics

inkedbettycrocker:

I pulled out my manual from when I first had my lap band in July 2011, and here are basics that I needed to be reminded of.

  • Stop drinking 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after meals
  • DO NOT DRINK WITH MEALS
  • Plan 5-6 mini meals per day to keep metabolism high
  • Take your vitamins every day
  • …
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1 month ago
Yet ANOTHER big chop… Clearly, long hair just isn’t for me. :-)

Yet ANOTHER big chop… Clearly, long hair just isn’t for me. :-)

1 month ago

jennieintechnicolour:

mother-of-alpacas:

kitchenelves:

Mini Tortilla-Crust Pizza

Jesus take the wheel

OH MYGOSH

(via mikedaledesign)

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2 months ago
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2 months ago
Styling boredom had set in once again, so I had to do yet ANOTHER Big Chop - This makes my like my 5th or 6th once since the original on 11/8/11. I don’t think I’m EVER leaving the TWA stage… I’m having way too much fun here!!! ;o)

Styling boredom had set in once again, so I had to do yet ANOTHER Big Chop - This makes my like my 5th or 6th once since the original on 11/8/11. I don’t think I’m EVER leaving the TWA stage… I’m having way too much fun here!!! ;o)

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2 months ago
When people ask me what I dislike most about being natural, my response is always this: My hair is NEVER DRY, and it’s ALWAYS WET. I prefer to do a wash and go everyday (1) because I’m a lazy natural and it’s fast; (2) I like for my hair to look shiny and fresh. I love the way my hair looks, but because of my hair’s thickness and low porosity, it doesn’t absorb my products very well. This means that if you look closely at my hair, even HOURS after I’ve styled it, you can spot clumps of gel and moisturizer. Also, I must have been born with a magnet in my head because people are ALWAYS reaching for it! My hairstyles attracted attention when I wore a relaxer as well, but it was like an unspoken rule that a Black woman’s hair is NOT to be touched under ANY circumstances unless you’re getting PAID to do so. Now that my hair is natural, people seem to have lost their manners (MINDS), and respect for my personal space. If they catch me off guard and do manage to get their grubby little paws in my curls, the first thing they yell out is “EWWW! It’s wet and/or sticky!” Or if someone hugs me before I have a chance to position my head just right, they usually pull back quickly with a soggy cheek. I know twisting or coiling my hair at night would remedy this issue, but again…I’m a LAZY natural. Say it with me… LAAAAZZZYYY. ↔ 🛀

When people ask me what I dislike most about being natural, my response is always this: My hair is NEVER DRY, and it’s ALWAYS WET. I prefer to do a wash and go everyday (1) because I’m a lazy natural and it’s fast; (2) I like for my hair to look shiny and fresh. I love the way my hair looks, but because of my hair’s thickness and low porosity, it doesn’t absorb my products very well. This means that if you look closely at my hair, even HOURS after I’ve styled it, you can spot clumps of gel and moisturizer. Also, I must have been born with a magnet in my head because people are ALWAYS reaching for it! My hairstyles attracted attention when I wore a relaxer as well, but it was like an unspoken rule that a Black woman’s hair is NOT to be touched under ANY circumstances unless you’re getting PAID to do so. Now that my hair is natural, people seem to have lost their manners (MINDS), and respect for my personal space. If they catch me off guard and do manage to get their grubby little paws in my curls, the first thing they yell out is “EWWW! It’s wet and/or sticky!” Or if someone hugs me before I have a chance to position my head just right, they usually pull back quickly with a soggy cheek. I know twisting or coiling my hair at night would remedy this issue, but again…I’m a LAZY natural. Say it with me… LAAAAZZZYYY. ↔ 🛀

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2 months ago

(Source: fiti-vation, via blknaturalandfit)

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2 months ago
Same Hair, Different Texture, No Harsh Chemicals Required… ♥ The VERSATILITY of Natural Hair!!!!Looks like The Battle of Good ~VS~ Evil though, doesn’t it??? These are the individuals that appear on my shoulders when I make decisions. LOL! But seriously, rocking my ‘fro definitely brings out my inner FIERCENESS! ;o)

Same Hair, Different Texture, No Harsh Chemicals Required… ♥ The VERSATILITY of Natural Hair!!!!

Looks like The Battle of Good ~VS~ Evil though, doesn’t it??? These are the individuals that appear on my shoulders when I make decisions. LOL! But seriously, rocking my ‘fro definitely brings out my inner FIERCENESS! ;o)

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3 months ago