Look as good as possible.

Looking good as possible really means me feeling that I look my best. I still would like to lose another 20 to 25lbs to feel like I look neat. I also would like to figure out what to do with my hair. I just wear it pulled back in a braid. I feel like I should be doing something different, but in reality the braid suits my lifestyle.

I found some cream to put in my hair after showering that helps keep my hair from getting froozy. My mom is always commenting on my flyaways “froozy” hair. I can feel the stuff in my hair after it drys, but my coworker says it doesn’t make my hair look dirty. She thinks it is an improvement. I need to get a trim and put a little more effort into how my hair looks before I leave the house.

but I want to lose another 20lbs and it seems to be impossible at this point. I know its not impossible, but it sure is harder than the first 50lbs. I need to refocus on my eatting plan and my exercise plan. i need to change up the exercises I am doing and increase my weight training. I am training for the Susan G Koman 3 Day walk, and I want to make sure I am in top shape before then. After coming out of my mamogram and ultra sound and seeing women in the waiting room who did not get the all clear I got; I feel the need to do something for those women. I think the only thing I can do right now is raise money for more research and treatment, and I am active in my encouragement for women and men to get yearly breast exams. I was surprised to find out that many of the young men at work didn’t even know they could get breast cancer.

I would like to hit several of the resale shops over the next couple of weeks. I would like to get some skirts, dresses, and pants. Looking good inexpensively is my goal. Hair fixed, accessories on, clothes that fit and are neat. I don’t wear makeup, but perhaps I should start. I am going to start going to the tanning salon for Light Therapy. I always look better when I have a little sun, and I don’t feel I need makeup when I have a tan.

I am giving more thought to how I look before leaving the house. I am dressing better by utilizing the clothing I already have. I can’t afford to replace my wardrobe, but I have reexamined the stuff I have and I am mixing and matching. I have purchased a few accessories, and I will purchase some pieces in the future as I come across good deals. Its really more about taking pride in my appearance and looking “put together” more than style and flash. I just want to look confident and happy. Dressing better to me means hemming my pants to the appropriate length, ironing things that need pressed, and using the accessories I have to look finished when I leave the house. I hope to be able to mark this done by the end of the year.

long scarf. I passed by it about 6 times before I finally decided to get it. I am putting together several outfits from the clothes I already have and some pieces that I see at the store. I don’t want to buy anything that won’t make several outfits with pieces I already have. Mix and match and accessorize.

My daughter highlighted my hair today. It came out a little lighter than I had expected but it is nice. My daughter is going to trim my hair later this week. It grows so fast that I refuse to get a hair “style” Its short, medium, or long and straight. I wash it, brush it and pull it back from my face in a barret or a pony tail. I am glad the gray blends in with the color. It is the best feeling to have someone wash your hair.

on clearance at JCP. I only bought 1 pair as I wanted to see how comfortable they were and how they washed up. I am going back and looking to see if they have two more pairs (in different colors) in my new size. I should be able to get by with 3 as I have a washer and dryer at my disposal. I want to get away from wearing jeans to work every day. I try to stay out of the stores as it is hard to look at all the pretty clothes and not spend money. Luckily, I don’t have any active credit cards. I need to get my hair done (colored and trimmed), but my daughter and I seem to be working opposite shifts at the moment. We are planning on this coming Wednesday as “hair” day unless she gets some paying work.

We have many thrift stores in the area. I am going to try and visit one every week. I need to find a couple more pairs of pants, skirts, and dresses to get myself through the winter. As soon as I lose another 10lbs, I will have several skirts that I can wear, but I need something in the mean time. I am trying to dress a little nicer at work even though it is basically a warehouse. I need to start looking for a job with room for advancement; so I need to start dressing the part. I also would like to find a dress or two to wear to church. I don’t want to pay full price. I have looked into sewing some clothes, but that has gotten so expensive.

Wow, I went window shopping with my granddaugter this past weekend. I saw so many dresses, skirts, and suits that I loved. I didn’t buy any because I am in “no spending” mode. I want to get myself to some of the better resale shops and see if I can find a couple of pair of pants, skirts, or dresses that may fit. A couple of more pounds and I will fit into 4 great skirts I have had for a long time. I had them for so long they are back in style.