Topic of the Day: GAP Check-in!

Today marks the half-way point for the GAP Challenge! 

How're y'all doing with it? 

What part of the challege is the most challenging for you?

Have you used your direct heat pass, yet?

Here is a list of high protein foods for your convenience...not all of them are healthy, but this ain't no "let's get skinny" challenge this is a "let's grow some hair" challenge! 

Shortcut: An ounce of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of protein.

Beef

• Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
• Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
• Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce

Chicken

• Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
• Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
• Drumstick – 11 grams
• Wing – 6 grams
• Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams

Fish

• Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
• Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein

Pork

• Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
• Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
• Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
• Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
• Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
• Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams

Eggs and Dairy

• Egg, large - 6 grams protein
• Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
• Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
• Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
• Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
• Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
• Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz

Beans (including soy)

• Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
• Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
• Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
• Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
• Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
• Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams

Nuts and Seeds

• Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
• Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
• Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
• Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
• Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
• Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
• Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 19 grams
• Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams

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Comments

[Selah]

Oh well i have something that makes my twistouts look good for 4 days, MAYBE 5... but by the last day it's more "curly fro" than a twistout with defined curls.

I make a "whipped" mix of shea butter + coconut oil + aloe vera gel and eucalyptus oil (i like the smell.) I put "whipped" in quotes because mine never looks "whipped" lol.... So far, I've found that when I use lots of aloe vera gel, the curls hold longer... 5 days MAX, and that's cutting it close.

But 4-5 days isn't long enuogh for me, I'd like to get a solid week at the least. So the search continues! lol

LHDC: See, I was gonna give up on that whipped shea butter! LOL Now here you go talking about how it helps hold your twist outs! But for real, I'ma have to give that a shot...I used to use Aloe gel daily but have kinda weaned myself off it over the last few months. I'll try that next time for my braid-out, too. Thanks, sis!

[lina40]

i used my heat pass cause I needed to dust my ends.... but I am enjoying my hair --- its amazing how much protein pumpkin seeds have!!

LHDC: Hi, Lina! :wave:

You are eating pumpkin seeds? That sounds soooo yummy! Thanks for checking in and I can't wait to see your progress, sis!!!

[Tiffany@Ebony Intuition]

I haven't been using direct heat for about 2 weeks now, i'll see if I can go 1 more week.

LHDC: You can hang in there, Tiffany! Be strong, sis!!! Thanks for checking in!!!

[Selah]

Hey there! I’m doing good… I haven’t used my direct heat pass, and I’m positive that I won’t use it the whole time (I was trying to go for 3months before I do my length check anyway, and that 3 months isn’t going to be up til mid March so it’s all good)…

Most of the challenge is going relatively now: I don’t even have to count grams of protein anymore, because I know exactly what I need to eat ( I rotate meals, and eat the same things LOL… I’m lazy!)…LHDC: That's not lazy that's SMART!

I think my biggest problem is the protective styling: I just don’t like the way I look in twists. BOO. I love twistouts, but I feel like doing those every 3-4 days would be too much manipulation… *sigh*… one more month! I’m gonna try and find something that will help make my twistouts last at least a week before having to redo them.

LHDC: Hi, Selah! Thanks for checking in!!! PLEASE if you find something to help make your twist-outs last for more than a day (that's the most I can get out of them) hook a sista UP!

[Ladytee]

I am doing good. I have not used the heat pass. The bun and no heat is the most challenging but I will survive. We are becoming one :). And I really think I am retaining.

LHDC: Hi, Tee! You are doing a great job! Thanks for checking in!!!