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Taking care of yourself progress - how is it going?
I am really trying hard to improve myself as far as appearance, feeling good on the inside and out, and physical health. I think I come a long ways now but still have a lot long to go.
It took me awhile to get into the exercise but I managed to do workout dvds with weights several times in the last two weeks and eat healthy most of the time. I am feeling the burn and muscle soreness in a good way and dropped 5 pounds so far.
On the clothing department, I did purchase some nice shoes, jeans and tops per the suggestions from the ladies on here; I am getting a little better at dressing more feminine. I will feel better if I lose more weight, especially in the abdomen area as far as looking nice in clothes. If I lose 10 pounds my mid June (my birthday), I am going to buy myself some designer jeans.
I still need to work on the make-up department and spending more time on my hair every morning (though my hair has awesome cut and color). It is a lot to do all at once for me so little by little.
I am getting there. Am I alone thinking this is a struggle and hard work? lol! Does it get easier over time?
Re: Taking care of yourself progress - how is it going?
It does get easier with time. I am still lazy with makeup and especially hair.
For me, my biggest struggle right now is body image and self confidence with that. I lost 30 lbs and 4 dress sizes, its hard to remember that I am no longer "fat". It also doesnt help that even after I had lost those 30 lbs, my ex-bf used to make negative comments about my body, hence why he is my ex-bf.
Well, I'm good about hair and makeup. I like my personal style. But I am gaining weight like crazy! I'm lazy and I like beer and fried food, and my waistline is showing it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a small person. I'm 5'3" and have a small frame -- but that means that if I gain at all, it goes right to my gut and my chin in a noticeable way.
I really need to learn discipline.
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
This. I started running, and realized the only thing i like about it is cute neon Nikes. Lets get serious, people, this is work. 5 minutes on a treadmill and I am not tired by any means, but gawd, it's boring. I can't stick to any kind of routine, it seems, because my mind wanders.
I do hold myself accountable, though, because living alone with no kids, it would be so easy to be a lazy slob. I make myself keep the house clean, the dog fed and walked, and at least go biking for some exercise. And my eyebrows are always tweezed.
Try running outside. I am a runner and can NOT stand the treadmill...i hardly EVER make the distance on the treadmill that I plan. But if I run outside I almost always go the full distance.
I think a majority of exercise is boring and hence why I struggle. I have the opposite problem, I have a very young child and that makes it hard to find time to exercise. I started working out after he goes to bed at 8pm. It is not my ideal time but way better than no exercise at all. I am limited to only what I can do in my living room.
Ugh, I HATE running. I don't get it. I like biking because I can read while doing it! Or, even better, dance classes. I do some aerial dance forms that really take a lot of upper-body strength, so I get a good mixture of strength training and cardio from them!
You're definitely not alone! I need to spend more time on my hair and make up too. I went to Sephora a couple months ago and got some awesome make up but it was expensive so I only have a few things. I should really get another shade of eyeshadow at the very least. I've fallen into the habit of just putting my hair in a pony tail lately. Your post has inspired me to make an appointment for a hair cut next week!
I have some good summer clothes but I think I need to pick up a skirt and some shorts that fit a little better. Mine are kind of baggy which is really not attractive. I don't have much butt to begin with so I need something a little tight! I think it does get easier. It has gotten easier for me at least even though I still struggle some.
I definitely feel WAY better about myself and my body since losing some extra weight. I'm 5ft 2in (ish) and just got down to 115. It's hard work but so worth it. I feel amazing both physically and emotionally when looking at my reflection. Sure, my tummy isn't as flat or toned as it used to be but that's just the way I've changed since getting a little older and having a kid.
I can't really pinpoint what happened. Growing up, I was the girl who took too long in the bathroom to do her hair and make-up. For many years, I could not leave the house without my make-up and hair being done.
I think part of it is that I am not much of a morning person anymore now that I am alone taking care of my very young son; I think the other part is that maybe I need to try something new to spice things up or possibly depression.
But when I add something to my plate like exercise, I seem to drop something else off the plate and hence not improving in all areas but rather take turns. Not good.
Good idea about the blogs.
I have learned to be lazy and fabulous when it comes to hair and make up.
I watched YouTube videos about easy braiding and I can now French braid easy cute designs in 5 mins if I am behind. I have never worn much makeup on a daily basis. I use some mineral powder, a shimmery nude eye shadow and mascara.
I am focusing on getting fit. My diet is good, but not great. I am making small changes a little at a time.
I feel pretty good about my progress.