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| Tue, 10-28-2008 - 6:35pm |
I'm going to attempt to explain a dynamic that I see in my life and wonder if anyone else operates like I do. Here goes -- I've been struggling with my weight for several years now, (since a surgery in my twenties and now I'm 44.) When I'm at the top of my cycle, I don't buy clothes much -- I hate spending money on larger sizes. Instead I muddle through with the basics. I might let my hair go longer between cut and color. I don't pluck the eyebrows as often as I should. And though my friends would tell you I still look put together and even attractive -- I know that I'm not inspired to do my best. In fact, when I think about it, I'm not kind to myself.
Today (10/28) happens to be my one week weigh-in and I lost more than I thought I would in one week's time. Here's what I'm getting to -- Just making good choices and reaping the benefits of one week has given me a completely different attitude about myself! I got a great haircut today. I fussed with my make-up more than usual. I bought some new earrings and a couple of other "accessories" and generally just walked around with more pep in my step. Even though I'm at the beginning of my journey, it's like a huge anchor has been cut loose and I feel myself bubbling to the surface. Does that make sense to anyone? How can you relate?

That makes total sense.
I can totally relate!
I think that, in a way, it's human nature.
I can definitely relate.
When I was overweight I let my hair go very long - went literally years without a cut and I never styled it, just used it to cover up/hide my face and 3 chins. I almost never put on make-up, maybe a couple times a year. I owned about 5 outfits.
Since I've lost weight (and really it started very shortly after I started losing), I started cutting/styling my hair regularly. At first it was still long, but I got it layered and would style it. Since I reached my goal though, I got a super short, trendy cut - it feels "lighter" and less bulky - to match my new body. Plus I don't feel the need to hide behind it anymore.
I also started shopping, like seriously shopping. I could now probably go 3 months without repeating an outfit. I have about 10 dresses in my closet I've never even had an opportunity to wear yet but bought because they look SO freakin' good on me I couldn't pass them up.
I do my make every day - don't leave home without at least some mascara and lipstick, but 99% of the time its full makeup. And the lingerie shopping - thats been REALLY fun too. I bought all new nice, lacy, sexy bras and panties - no plain cotton "granny panties" anymore like when I was overweight. Oh - and I even got my ears re-pierced (I had let my holes close because I stopped bothering to put in earrings) and started wearing jewelry again.
I think its a outer reflection of how I was treating the inside of my body. When I was overweight I was abusing my body, treating it poorly by filling it with dangerous, unhealthy foods. So I did the same to the outside. Now they I am nourishing my body, providing it with right things, giving it what it needs, taking care of it - it just feels natural to do the same for the outside.
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Lingerie. Hmmm. I vaguely remember what that is...
Your transformation is very inspiring, by the way.
Thank you.
Yeah, its funny - I used to wear just plain, "full coverage" brief type underwear. I swore I would NEVER wear anything like a thong and did not understand how/why people could wear those. My poor dh. He was so deprived. BUT, luckily for him I reformed my ways - for 3 years now I have ONLY worn thongs/sexy bras. I don't even own any "plain" underwear anymore and my monthly Victoria's Secret bill is quite a big portion of my budget! I crack myself because I actually do my hair and make-up in my underwear because I LIKE to see myself in the mirror! Its such a great way to start the day LOL!
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