JustBananas's Journal, 13 May 21

Having a hard day so far, psychologically. Got my hair lopped off as punishment to self for not dropping enough weight by a self-imposed deadline (though it needed to be cut, as several inches were damaged from coloring and sun).

It's been 6 weeks and I. HATE. IT. It's too short for some of it to reach into a ponytail, and some of it barely tucks behind my ears. (I only kept the virgin hair that grew out from a year of quarantine.)

The only plus of this is that I don't mind my natural haircolor; it's a medium brown with minimal greys, and it's kinda naughty compared to the lighter colors that I've sported for the last 35 years. I will probably keep the darker shade and just add highlights & lowlights around it for fun.

What does this have to do with weight loss? It's just part of the overall package of looking good on the outside, where you buy new clothes to fit the trimmer physique and typically give yourself an upgrade: a do-over. And I'm going to have to wait another 3 months before my hair is long enough for me to feel feminine and pretty and younger-looking again. Unbelievable how a bad haircut can trash the self-esteem.

Ballcaps & hats for now. Hope everyone is having a better Thursday than me!

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I've done those same sorta things to myself. I'm not sure why we feel that we have to punish ourselves for not reaching our goals. We want to be our best self at all times. But why can't we also be kind to ourselves in the process? Believe me I struggle with this entire stinairo myself on a daily basis. Not just when it comes to loosing weight but in everyday life. I wish you well and remember...you are Not alone.  
13 May 21 by member: lorieb23
Biotin! Assumed all women had that shit in their trick bag. Triples the length of my 7 remaining hairs in a week. Nails too! 
14 May 21 by member: jimmiepop
I hadn't really considered that - falling off the wagon as punishment. That's a good point.  
14 May 21 by member: she_loves
@jimmiepop LOL😂 
14 May 21 by member: she_loves
@she_loves could you please suggest some brands for the collagen supplements? Thank you! 🤗 
14 May 21 by member: malloryft
Yes! I've been using the Ancient Nutrition Collagen Protein Powder that uses 20 sources of collagen. It's got 10g of collagen in a single serving, but recommended intake is half that so I do a half serving once a day. It comes in several flavors, the vanilla isn't bad. =) I was able to find it at my local grocer but you can order it online from Dr. Axe's website directly as well!  
14 May 21 by member: she_loves
@she_loves Thank you❣️ 
14 May 21 by member: malloryft
I’m trying to find a vegan brand. Anyone know of one you have tried that is worth the $$$? 
14 May 21 by member: FlSchnauzerMom
I know the feeling I hate when I get mine cut in my floppy ear stick out but you know what it always grows back much luck 
14 May 21 by member: ridemariel
Nooo... my hair whisperer always says never change your hairstyle when you’re feeling emotional. I’ve asked for hair like Pink and she asked if I was feeling stressed. Hair will grow back. 💞 
14 May 21 by member: moopie321
Did some research on the collagen, and the shampoo thing won't work, as collagen molecules are too big to be absorbed by the skin. I'm not doing injections, either ($$$). The best thing to do is to avoid sugar, eat healthy to get protein and vitamins (A & C) in our systems, and avoid sunlight (which causes collagen to break down) -- so wear hats and sunblock everyone! 
14 May 21 by member: JustBananas
I'm sorry you're feeling so down.. I'm sorry you felt the need to punish yourself. :(You're beautiful no matter the hair/weight. (You'll probably shrug that off) but! give yourself some grace and hugs from me.  
14 May 21 by member: Kellagh
@Kellagh: Thank you for the hugs! @Mermee: there is no way my doctor would ever prescribe this, as it's used to treat liver disease and high blood pressure (I have low blood pressure, so this would probably put me in a coma). So while it would be nice to have thicker hair, I'm going to have to wait until something else is introduced by the FDA!  
14 May 21 by member: JustBananas
You've got a beautiful face, so I wouldn't believe your hair could diminish your overall outward beauty. Chin up! 
14 May 21 by member: SEMILLER80
@FlSchnauzerMom Collagen isn't produced by plants (they don't have skin, bone or muscle, after all =)), so there are no natural vegan sources of collagen out there. You can find synthetic collagen that comes from plant-based sources, but I don't know much about those in terms of efficacy or whether or not they're worth the money. Sorry! =( 
15 May 21 by member: she_loves

     
 

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