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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Self Image

"What am I going to wear?" keeps racing through my head. I thought our newly planned trip to Los Angeles to attend my friend's wedding was a brilliant idea until I remembered that I am still 18 pounds heavier than when we left. Unfortunately, I am not quite the fashionista I used to be either! Having 2 babies in 3 years has seemingly forever altered my body size. My ability to shop around for new clothing is not the same either! The last thing I want all of my friends in L.A. to think upon our return is, "What on earth happened to her?" I know it is vain. I cannot help it. Yes, I am THAT insecure about the way I look right now. Please don't judge me.

I have 28 days to rectify the situation! Here is my current strategy:
1. Go to the gym 6 out of 7 days per week for the next 4 weeks working out 2 hours per session.. That's what Gwyneth Paltrow does for her great body. Yes, I watch Oprah.
2. Lose 2 pounds per week, 8 pounds lighter than I am right now.
3. Buy the current In Style Magazine and "get a clue" by reading up.
4. Don't pack anything I own (except maybe a pair of shoes)! Hit the first cheap sidewalk boutique I see in Santa Monica after we leave the airport and purchase a few fashionable items to get me through the week.
5. Get back to using my facial system regularly so my skin has a "glow".

What is it they warn you about being a stay-at-home-mom? "Just don't let yourself go...."
Myself "went" a while ago. I am TRYING to get her back. Maybe botox would help.

2 comments:

Brandy said...: wel, if it helps at all i consider the "you", you have become one of my best friends! i think you look great and your energy makes up for any extra "you", you feel that you are carrying around! but the instyle is good this month and i think your plan sounds great!; February 19, 2009 at 2:36 PM
laurel said...: Have you ever checked out Gwyneth's website, Goop? It is pretty cool and has some great tips on health and wellness, fashion, etc. you might like it!; February 27, 2009 at 11:23 PM

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