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What do you do to feel sexy?
I am sitting here watching the Today Show wedding, missing ours (it was so fun). I am sure it is PMS talking, but I am feeling very gross, fat and unsexy. I can't afford to go to a spa and we don't have one close by, or go to a local salon for a mani/pedi. We can't afford to go on a vacation or even a weekend getaway. We can't really afford to do much of anything right now. I always feel so awful about myself and a bit sore right before my period. I need to do something to pamper myself, but just can't figure out what to do for myself on our tight budget. What do you do to pamper yourself (on a shoe string)?
Re: What do you do to feel sexy?
You do not need to spend a lot of money or splurge to "pamper" yourself- you should take care of yourself every day!
Start a new exercise routine- you will feel sexier almost immediately.
Eat right. There is no way you feel sexy while stuffing your face with fast food or junk food in general- there will always be regret afterwords to go along with the bloated feeling. Fruit and natural yogurt is a delicious treat for breakfast or for a snack any time- no guilt needed.
Ditch your sweat pants. Even if you are off work, take a shower, do your hair and makeup, and dress yourself in clothes that compliment your figure. I am a curvy girl, and I do have to shop around some to find clothes that work for my body, but the end result is totally worth it.
Keep yourself well groomed! ::Ahem:: down there...
Polish your own toes! It takes just a few minutes and you can enjoy the results for weeks.
I already workout everyday (mostly Jillian Michaels workouts) and try to eat right. I try to take care of myself in those ways.
I was thinking about doing my own nails at home. Any tips to create an at home spa atmosphere?
Thanks for the suggestions. I would love to hear more!
Awesome!
It really isn't hard to do your own nails. If you want a spa atmosphere, light some candles in the bathroom, run yourself a bath, and put on some music that is relaxing and soothing. There are a ton of CDs like this at Walmart or Target for around $10, just pick your favorite. Put a towel or two in the dryer for a few minutes until they get hot, then take them out and fold them immediately and stack them so they will still be warm when you are ready to use them.
Get yourself a pumice stone and some foot scrub and scrub your feet! There is no better feeling than baby soft feet.Take your time in the tub or shower. Shave your legs, exfoliate, etc. Lotion everywhere when you are done! You will feel like a new woman when you are finished.
Try to download some soothing relaxation music (or just find one on youtube) Light candles and take a bubble bath.
Oh last time I did a relaxing bath, I made it as hot as I could possibly stand, but then put an ice pack over my eyes. It was BLISS.
Why not try an at home facial mask to go with your home spa day?
A nice avocado mask, bubble bath, candles and a good romance novel (or whatever you enjoy) can do a lot to help you unwind....once that has got you all relaxed slip into something that makes you feel amazing and wait for you husband to get home.
Yeah you can get a kit to do your own french tips. There are also kits to do your own acrylics (not press on nails, but actual acrylics) Although I suck at trying to do my own acrylics..but that might just be me haha.
I have to agree, there is nothing better than a nice loooong super hot bath. I put either lavender scented bath salt or bubbles. I don't know what it is about lavender, but the second I smell it I'm instantly relaxed and feel good. Our grocery store carries the bath salts for like $3 and the bubble bath is like $5 I think.
I've also gotten the french tip set from our grocery store for $6. Most of the time, I just like to be creative though. I try to paint on some cute flowers or something like that, and I always get compliments on how cute they are, but I didn't spend $15 for a pedi!
While I'm waiting for my toes to dry, I pull out my vanity mirror (the kind with the lights down the side of it) and pluck my eyebrows, put on a face mask, and then paint my fingernails while my mask dries.
After all of that, I have hubby rub me down with some lotion, and then I get dolled up. I do this once a week, no matter what and it feels oh so good.
Thanks for the response! I LOVE lavender also.