Protective Style Challenge

I recently cut about 3in off my hair because the ends had become so limp and damaged that I couldn't style my hair properly.  Since then I decided I need to take a different approach in the way I take care of my hair.  My ultimate goal is grow my hair to belly-button length, and I give myself roughly 3 years to get there.  I'm just above shoulder length right now so I have about 20-24 inches to go.  I want to incorporate more protective styles into my hair regimen, so I decided to challenge myself.  The goal is to keep my hair in some sort of protective style for 80-90% of the 3 years I'm growing my hair out.  I also want to pay close attention to the nutrients I put into my body to help aid in my overall health and hair growth.  As far as products I will use on my hair, I will keep it very simple ie. water, shea butter, coconut oil, and varies natural products to assist in what ever the style calls for that day.  By taking these steps I should be able to not only promote a faster rate of hair growth, but also retain the length I do gain.

The Overall Challenge:

• Protective Hairstyles +80% of the time
• natural products
• drink more water
• eat healthier foods
• take growth promotion vitamins
• Regular workouts

If I can do this for the rest of the year I strongly believe it will revamp my hair regime.  I'll admit though that I am a product junkie, but if I can keep my shopping to workout clothes I should be okay.  If you want to join in or have any tips feel free to comment.  I'm definitely open to discussion.
(Day 3)