the great beautification of (mid) 2007

Thank you for all your non-tough-love comments. I’m doing so much better now, and I know that a big part of getting back on track was posting here.

So, I’m finishing up day three of being back on JC, and I’m feeling really good. I have also gone to the gym three times. I burned over 500 calories each day! Yeah! Still need to get the weight training started, but I’ve got a plan for that.

I’ve also decided that I need some other things to occupy my time besides thinking about losing weight, so I’m not constantly thinking about food. I’m either thinking about dieting or overeating, and I’m pretty tired of thinking about both. So! It’s time for the Great beautification of (mid) 2007.

In addition to getting my butt in gear and losing weight, I’m also going to get other parts of me in shape. I think it will help me feel better overall and keep my brain occupied.

Here’s the plan so far:

1. Feet-Pumice once a day (My feet are okay, but they can get crusty sometimes. I also have a family history of skanky feet, so this is me trying to avoid that.)

2. Skin-I just ordered a Philosophy skin care system. I’ve never really been one to do much with my face. I never had acne or anything, so I sometimes even go to bed with make-up on. (Shocking) I am noticing some aging recently though, so this is me fighting the good fight against wrinkles and stuff.

3. Teeth-Got some whitening stuff that is supposed to be really good.

4. Hair-Also ordered a Philosophy hair getting in shape system.

So, once I get on a schedule with these things (and determine if they really work and have some more money), I’m going to start on these things:

1. Haircut and color-I need this bad, but I ran out of money on Drugstore.com this month single-handedly keeping Philosophy afloat, so it will have to wait.

2. Pedicure and Manicure-One that I actually keep up.

3. Messages-I want to start getting one once a week, there’s a very inexpensive place down the street.

Okay, that’s all for the great Beautification of (mid) 2007 so far. I’ll let you guys know how it goes.

Great ideas!

Sorry to hear you had a downer time of it recently - but good for you picking yourself back up (Dragging??) and dusting off to move on.

Like the ideas.  Have a great new week, happy 4th and all that jazz!

(( Hugs ))

Great idea!

I completely understand the obsessed about food thing - that's all i seem to be thinking of lately, what im eating and whether i'm working out.

The whole other feel good routine sounds great... i always feel fantastic when i have my hair done!

Lovely!

That's what you are, of course, and will be even more so after the beauty routine kicks in.  It's so important to take care of ourselves and feel like we are worth it.  I think when dieting it's really easy to hate yourself and beat yourself up, when what we really need to do is treat ourselves gently and reward ourselves for all our hard work. That way, we're more inclined to do the work, knowing we get rewarded.  It's pavlovian, but true!

Great idea!

I think about food or weight loss ALL the time.  All weight loss (or gain) all the time!  I'm sick of it.  I want to be normal.  Your plan sounds like the ticket!

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I really like your idea and goals. I decided that I was tired of focusing on dieting and what to eat and low fat recipes. A friends niece was dxed with Neuroblastoma. So I have been taking my time to send neuro families messages and encouragement, and keeping up with people other than myself. I figured my weight is the only thing holding me back, others are much worse off. You are such an awesome woman!

Sounds good!

I know what you mean about thinking about food all the time. It's great that you're giving the rest of your body a treat as well. Especially those massages... sounds heavenly.

Have a great Monday and get out there and enjoy this great weather!

Great!

Those sound like really great goals.  It's good not to JUST focus on food and dieting and all that all the time!  Way to go!

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Glad to see you back.  Your going to be a fox by the end of the summer!!!  I hope JC goes well for you. I love it!!!

Great!

Super plan - I'm thrilled to see you're feeling better.  Personally, I know I work harder on my exercise and eating when I feel pretty.  I'm sure the steps you've chosen will do the same for you.  Good luck!

Angel