Pounds Lost This Week: 1
Pounds Lost Since 1/7/07: 13
Pounds To Goal: 30
When I came into work today, a co-worker (Twinga) sent me an email that said "You look like 29 today!"
Now, considering that I'm actually 39 and knocking hard at the door of 40, this was quite a way to start my day!
I am wearing my new jeans, a size smaller than my previous ones! Maybe that was it. I'm wearing my hair a bit differently than normal, and I have my contacts in. I've also received several compliments on the shirt I'm wearing. Don't know what I did this morning, but apparently, I've got it goin' on today!
Which ties in quite nicely to Mom-o-Matic's post today about MILFdom and how it's not just all about being skinny, but about getting yourself together in other ways also. Taking time to take care of yourself whether it be exercising, choosing your clothes, listening to great music, putting on some blush or eye-liner, meditating, or just plain pooping in peace (see Mom-o-Matic's post noted above), can do wonders for your self-esteem. I admit that I no longer have the toddlers running around banging on the door of the bathroom demanding my attention, but there is still a very real need to make a conscious effort to make time to take care of myself.
This goes for the guys, too! I think that poker night, dart night (my hubby throws darts in a league), or just a trip to the BMW dealership or the home theater store to drool over whatever is new and exciting is necessary for guys, just like all of the things I do are necessary for me. We all need time to nurture our "being."
What do YOU do to revitalize and nurture yourself?
A soak in the bath tub with some yummy smelling stuff and a good book after a workout, bliss.
Congrats on your continuing weight loss and that people are noticing your new attitude!
Posted by: Mama Maven | February 23, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Man you are doing so well with your weight loss!
Way to go!
An inspiration for me to get my @ss to the gym.
Posted by: Catraggedy | February 23, 2007 at 08:53 PM
Yes, attitude is everything and you looked fantastic today! Keep it up!
Posted by: twinga | February 23, 2007 at 10:23 PM
That is great! I read, and run to keep my energy up and positive. I am certainly hoping not to look 50. (I hate that number!)
Posted by: Margaret | February 23, 2007 at 10:46 PM
Congrats on the loss and for having such a great day! I'm waiting for a great day like that...lol!
Posted by: Katrina | February 25, 2007 at 05:25 PM
Congrats on the weight loss! That's a huge accomplishment!
Posted by: meeta | February 28, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Congrats on the weight loss! I had my third child 5 months ago and am beginning to work out for the first time in literally years. But I'm realizing, as you are, that I am worth the investment of exercising, looking nice when I may not even leave the house, and just taking time to enjoy a long shower! I've also decided to re-establish order in the house. Thankfully the company I work for has a great free resource to help think through how to organize kids' rooms. (Check it out at www.organizingmyhome.com.)
Posted by: christina | March 01, 2007 at 09:27 AM