I treated myself to a manicure this weekend with shellac polish hoping that it will help my nails grow. My DD works at a day spa and I get 40% services and products (you can't beat that!) so that's where I went. The atmosphere is so relaxing. Love it. I'm going to try to treat myself to a manicure every two weeks as my non-food reward for staying on track. I've also come to realize that it is necessary for me to treat myself to things once in a while to help me feel good about myself. For instance, if I buy myself a new purse or shirt, it will make me feel better about my appearance and then I'll feel good and want to continue to stay on track so I will lose more weight and start looking better. It's a win-win situation. Before I would always spend money on the house because it was easier for me to fix the house up rather than try to buy clothes for my fat body so that's what I would always do. My house is fine now. I need to start spending the money on me. I've finally realized that I'm worth it.
Did anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night? I did and I forced myself to do kettlebell exercises through all the commercials of the first hour. (Sunny, I thought of you - remember when we used to do this every week?) That show is so inspiring to me. Dolvett is so hot - omg... Also, the latest issue of People magazine is loaded with weight loss inspiration stories.
I made this Harvest Slaw recipe yesterday that I found in Better homes and Gardens. I left out the garlic and cilantro, I thought that was a little too weird. It was tasty, light and refreshing. I would make this again. I brought some for my lunch today.
That's it for today. Let's make it another great week!
You should do nice things for yourself--not just when you reach your goals, but along the way, too. The better you feel about yourself, the more important taking good care of yourself becomes.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you are a thrift store shopper, but I'm a regular at my Goodwill. I find the most amazing buys of beautiful, almost new and sometimes, new with the tags still on clothes for next to nothing. Women's clothes are such a good buy at the thrift store because so many items are bought too small or just never worn and then when the big closet cleaning comes along, they are finally parted with and donated. I offset my thrift finds with great accessories or a special one-of-a-kind jacket or scarf. It's a great way to build a good wardrobe.
The salad looks great. I would have used the cilantro, especially with the apple, but the garlic--not so much.
Thanks, Mel. I love thrift shopping and looking for a great deal too. :)
ReplyDeleteI DO remember! Unfortunately, I can't exercise right now, but I'm thinking about getting a kettle bell! I DID watch, and/but I thought, actually, that Dolvett looked almost steroid-puffy/fat, particularly in the arms. He went beyond buff to TOO much...whatever. Still a gorgeous man, though. ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, start taking care of you...you ARE SO worth it! :D
and congrats on the 3 1/2 lb. weight loss week! Mine was exactly the same! :: high five ::
ReplyDeleteSunny - Hot damn! High five back at ya'! :D
ReplyDeleteI watched most of TBL last night ... was so irritated by the one chick just quitting that I had a hard time getting into it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the 3.5 pounds gone!
I need a manicure and pedicure, but I'm holding out for a swimming pool as my reward. :)
Dolvett is a sexy beast, I'll trade my Pinto in for that Ferrari!!! ;)
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