Photo - you should definitely check out the On Demand items. They have programs from 5 minutes up to 45 minutes. I haven't seen any that are 60 minutes, but I'm sure that they are there. I love love love it!
FB, I hear you on the "which boots, which coat" thing. I never used to own more than one coat in a season, unless someone bought them for me. I've had a black leather jacket for ten years, bought a red jacket with a hood four years ago, my mom bought me a midcalf length black leather coat a few years ago. Now, they are all too big and I'm fussy when I wear them. So, me who hates to shop spent over an hour at Kohl's a few weeks ago buying a fancy brown wool coat with pretty sliver accents and stuff. And, I only wear it with coordinated outfits so I'm planning a trip for a black one already.
A few weeks ago I spent hours wandering around a mall, just looking at things, not even trying them on. Making a list of what I want to get when I'm ready. Right now, though, being an in-between size is really annoying!
Since I've been losing weight, I've started getting up a 1/2 hour early everyday, doing hair & makeup. :-) I feel better about myself and I want to look better because of it. I also have spent a lot more time buying clothes, were as before, I would find whatever was in my size & buy it. Now I try one 100 different things, look at myself from every angle in the mirror & spend time deciding which outfit I want to purchase. :-)
I'm trying to avoid buying stuff right now, but I did make a trip a little while ago just to try things on, see what size I was in, and see how I looked in things that *fit*, are designed to show off not hide, and aren't 5 seasons (or more!) old. It really did wonders for my mood
Oh, I forgot about the "I can conquer the world" thing. I have been driving my husband crazy bounding about the house, doing a thousand projects at once, chopping down trees, etc., etc. While he has lost a bunch of weight as well, he is focusing his energy into work...mine is just bursting out of my chest in wierd, random ways...like giant puppet-making projects with my kids and cooking experiments.
And flirting? Or, well, not exactly flirting because I am not very overt about that kind of thing, but more like enjoying my new found power over the male sex without HAVING to flirt -- but getting irritated if I get too much attention...like I have gone a little nuts. I didn't even used to PAY any attention to whether a clerk was male/female when I was in a store...now I notice. What is up with that?
I am definitely doing the makeup thing. I have never worn eyeshadow in my life -- now I have a set of Urban Decay makeup brushes in my drawer to go with the shadows, the bronzer, the foundation...
Yep, I just bought a GOLD, glimmery coat that comes about 1/2 way to my knees. It is very slimline looking! I also bought a gold purse too! Yesterday I found myself perusing Forever 21. I didn't buy anything but what can I say--it is fun to ponder it! I try on things just to see what I look like in it nowadays. I bought two new pairs of shoes recently--nice heels on them both!
As far as paying attention to my looks (not just clothing) I am doing that too. I am now oiling my hair (in traditional Indian fashion) and am loving it! My hair is doing so much better and stays nice much longer than before. I am also going heavier on the upper lid eyeliner and mascara. I even bought some funky lipstick colors I would never have worn before. My hubby called me a MILF the other day. I don't think I am quite THERE---YET! Still, it was nice again to ponder the thought!
