Right now

she just might need some support and encouragement. Losing weight and then putting it on again and then having to lose it again is pretty depressing. When I lost weight several years ago I told myself that I would never let myself get back to the weight I had been before, but now I'm almost at that weight again and I hate myself for it. I'm sick of battling my weight. I've been doing it all my adult life and there are times when I wish I could just stop fighting it. But to do that means to keep getting even bigger.

I don't eat cakes or cookies, ice-cream, fast foods, chippies or other snack foods, butter or margarine, foods high in fat or sugar, and only occasionally have a treat such as chocolate. I try and exercise regularly but I still struggle with my weight. My sister on the other hand, eats whatever she likes and is underweight!

There are times when I think I'll have to stop eating all together if I want to get slim. Perhaps your friend is just feeling so overwhelmed and frustrated that the operation seems an easy way out. Give her lots of encouragement and support but also let her see that she is beautiful the way she is. I think deep down that's what we all need to hear.

Just my 2c.






Progress from June 2006 - July 2009

2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 36"/90cm (Original goal and was reached July 2009)
New Goal 44"/112cm

Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): WC on the weekend; scalp washes every second day; oiling 2-3 nights per week; S&D when I think of it; and dusting every 8-12 weeks.

Shampoo: Organic Instincts diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile).
Conditioners: A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner mixed with honey (1 tablespoon of each).
Oils: Favourite is almond oil. Occasionally will use a blend of coconut, almond, olive in the ratio 2:1:1 in summer or as a deep oiling treatment.
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; Mason Pearson comb; Logona herbal henna.

'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4

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