Doing a TON of crunches and pilates core exercises. My abs have improved a lot in the last three months, but my c-sections have definately left their marks. I’m going to have to lose a lot more fat (cardio!) for my abs to ever be flat again. And I’m doing it…
ktgk's Life List
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1. Always behave, dress and speak like a lady
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2. make my home beautiful
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3. be a good mama.
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4. take better care of myself
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5. have a flat stomach
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6. learn arabic
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7. whiten my teeth
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8. be more articulate
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9. improve on how I speak (about myself and in general--fluency, cadence, tone, eloquence and charm)
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10. Lose 35 lbs.
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11. Eat a low-fat diet
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12. pray sunnah
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13. Memorize surah 96
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14. decorate my house
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15. read more classics
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16. be a better muslim
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17. Establish and maintain an elegant household
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18. be elegant effortlessly
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19. stop procrastinating
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20. have better posture
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21. be less emotional
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22. improve my speech and gestures
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23. Build a great basic wardrobe
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24. build a social life that doesn't revolve around alcohol
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25. Work off all of my unneeded body fat
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26. improve my appearance
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27. learn how to cook five complete gourmet meals
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28. be more confident
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29. have a body like a victorias secret model
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How I did it: I used Neutrogena MicroMist. It took three applications (three days) for me to get enough color. I'm still not "dark", but it's a nice, warm color. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I bought the dye from Walmart...cheap stuff...in a color not too far from my natural color (just a little lighter and a lot redder). That's key.I followed the instructions *not tough* and ended up with very pretty strawberry blond hair. I've used this color for years now from varying brands, but wasn't able to dye my hair for months while pregnant. I'm happy to say that when I look in the mirror, I look like my… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I make sure I take a daily multi-vitamin which makes the biggest difference, but I also use a strengthening shampoo and conditioner to prevent split ends. I only trim once a year, which probably isn't enough, but it looks fine. I'm going to continue growing it out for another three years before I cut it in a bob again. Read how I did it…
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Still on my list:
TOPS
White woven shirt—wrap style.
Navy blue cardigan.
BOTTOMS
2 summer skirts. (beige and navy?)
OUTERWEAR
Wool winter coat.
DRESSES
Navy blue sheath.
Patterned shirt dress.
ACCESSOIRES/SHOES
New black flats.
Brown riding boots.
I’ve lost 25 lbs since March. I think I’m going to try to continue losing after the last 10 lbs.
