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Happy new week all!
I often get inspiration for each week''s thread, by reading through everyone''s posts. That way, I can get an idea of how everyone is doing and feeling, and compare to how I am feeling myself.
So this week, I was feeling really pleased for Marcy, when she mentioned that she was looking forward to which new spring oufit she was going to pick! I think that is so important, to try to mix things up with clothes and grooming, as we can get so sick of seeing the '' same old same old'' in the mirror. Sometimes, no matter how hard we work, our old clothes or hairstyles, or makeupcolours can hide the positive results of our efforts, and so a change can really be a positive thing, to show off all we have achieved, not only for those around us, but for ourselves!
These changes need not be expensive necessarily, sometimes something as simple as a couple of new T shirts can show off an inch or 2 lost around the middle, or newly toned upper arms, and really give you more motivation. Even the guys can do this, or a new pair of jeans for the guys and gals, and for the gals, maybe new shoes with a heel which can give a taller and sleeker outline, can be a real boost! I often use my treasured cowboy boots for an instant slimming lift, if I wear those with a pair of close fitting, bootcut or flared leg which sits low over the boot ( I wear my boots under jeans) then that instantly adds even more inches even though I am tall, and makes me feel thinner!
Makeup and hair....A new lipstick or nail polish can give a real lift, also even a hair trim - if not a restyle, can help. Colour too, you can reinvent yourself just a little or a lot, depending on how you feel, or finances allow, to keep yourself motivated. I think this is an important part of the journey, and another way in which you can care for and value yourself, by keeping yourself groomed, and treating yourself well with non food treats.
Also keep an open mind. It is so easy to think " oh I could never wear that!" and get stuck in that mindset, even though you may be pounds and inches thinner and could now easily wear lower rise jeans, fitted T shirts and such like, so next time you are in your favourite clothing store, step out of your comfort level slightly and try on some different clothes to the ones you normally pick - you might be pleasantly surprised!
So have fun sorting through your wardrobes of clothes etc, remember if you don''t feel it is flattering, or you don''t feel good wearing it, lose it, and concentrate on the items that do make you feel good, and are worthy of displaying all your hard work!
Have a great week
I often get inspiration for each week''s thread, by reading through everyone''s posts. That way, I can get an idea of how everyone is doing and feeling, and compare to how I am feeling myself.
So this week, I was feeling really pleased for Marcy, when she mentioned that she was looking forward to which new spring oufit she was going to pick! I think that is so important, to try to mix things up with clothes and grooming, as we can get so sick of seeing the '' same old same old'' in the mirror. Sometimes, no matter how hard we work, our old clothes or hairstyles, or makeupcolours can hide the positive results of our efforts, and so a change can really be a positive thing, to show off all we have achieved, not only for those around us, but for ourselves!
These changes need not be expensive necessarily, sometimes something as simple as a couple of new T shirts can show off an inch or 2 lost around the middle, or newly toned upper arms, and really give you more motivation. Even the guys can do this, or a new pair of jeans for the guys and gals, and for the gals, maybe new shoes with a heel which can give a taller and sleeker outline, can be a real boost! I often use my treasured cowboy boots for an instant slimming lift, if I wear those with a pair of close fitting, bootcut or flared leg which sits low over the boot ( I wear my boots under jeans) then that instantly adds even more inches even though I am tall, and makes me feel thinner!
Makeup and hair....A new lipstick or nail polish can give a real lift, also even a hair trim - if not a restyle, can help. Colour too, you can reinvent yourself just a little or a lot, depending on how you feel, or finances allow, to keep yourself motivated. I think this is an important part of the journey, and another way in which you can care for and value yourself, by keeping yourself groomed, and treating yourself well with non food treats.
Also keep an open mind. It is so easy to think " oh I could never wear that!" and get stuck in that mindset, even though you may be pounds and inches thinner and could now easily wear lower rise jeans, fitted T shirts and such like, so next time you are in your favourite clothing store, step out of your comfort level slightly and try on some different clothes to the ones you normally pick - you might be pleasantly surprised!
So have fun sorting through your wardrobes of clothes etc, remember if you don''t feel it is flattering, or you don''t feel good wearing it, lose it, and concentrate on the items that do make you feel good, and are worthy of displaying all your hard work!
Have a great week
It is a beautiful day today. I think Andrew and I will walk up to the park for some exercise and I will probably go on a run tonight when Adam gets home from work. To keep my mind off the health issue, I just posted pics of my new ring if you want to check them out
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