name something you now do for yourself that you hadn't done before - Page 3 - ThinnerTimes

Kendebrat · 04-17-2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bloomer001

I have to agree with Kevin, I like the new hair!!

I also agree - It makes you look even younger - brings a softness to your face. And I bet it's a lot easier to take care of -

LisaM · 04-17-2007, 08:15 AM

Thanks Debbie, Jennifer, Kevin, that's so sweet...

A friend of mine who was a fashion consultant told me that most people get "stuck" in terms of the way they dress and wear their hair at the time of life that they felt best about themselves looks-wise. I've kept the straight, short hair since I was nineteen years old and entered the military.

Now that I've started to feel better about myself, I really want to change my overall look to someone I've never been before, confident, uninterested in fashion trends, just plan to look my best. Plus, it IS quite a bit easier to take care of. Now it's just a little gel, scrunch a bit to get it to look vaguely uniform, and go! No blow dryer umbilical cord to lug around...

Groovey kinda Love · 04-17-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LisaM

I'm letting my hair go curly for the first time since I was a child. The curl's natural--and I have fought it for most of my adult life. I refused to have a round body, round face AND round hair. Now that I actually have a jawline, it's time to see what my hair really looks like. The funny part? Lots of compliments from women. Men tend to say... "Oh, you changed your hair." Too funny! Now the hard part is, I'm going to try to grow it out...and even though there are days that I feel like I look like a Chia pet, it's SO much easier to deal with this way than to fight it every day.

Here's the proof...Suze - lets see a pic of those beautiful hands, yes?

you got it as soon as my husband gets home i will have him take a picture of my hands/nails .... kinda hard to do so myself

i'm not that gifted lol oh and i love the curls i can't wait to see it long. and why just a profile view why not a full face shot? yes??

LoriAnn925 · 04-17-2007, 02:05 PM

I have been trying quite a few new things lately. I, like many others have noted, have started tanning. My skin tone is pasty white, the kind that looks like I have been dead.. say... 6 months. So I'm tanning to get to a healthier shade of white, maybe even a little tan. With my skin tone I will never be very tan, but I do tan a bit, so I can wear a skirt or shorts without blinding people.

The other big thing I have tried is Kayaking. I tried it for the first time Sunday. We actually went out sunday morning and bought kayaks and went out on the lake here to try it out. I was nerve racking but very fun. Not to mention a pretty good arm workout.

The whole clothes thing... well that's a definite adjustment for me. Its been so long since I've worn something that fit my body, I have to have a second opinion before buying anything because I can't tell if it's too tight, or it fits and I'm just not used to it.

And today for the first time I can remember, I can actually cross my legs under my desk - so I guess that's new too. lol

momronda2k · 04-17-2007, 04:04 PM

I wear high heels A LOT! And am looking forward to going snow skiing for the first time next winter and if I can find a flattering bathing suit this summer I want to get on a jet ski. Never done that.

coptergirl · 04-17-2007, 04:13 PM

I wear high heels a lot too - I used to only wear them to dress up. I wear makeup all the time and am dressed whenever I go anywhere whereas before I would throw on sweats and flip flops and go because I just didn't care. I have always done the facial/masage thing, and have done the nails/pedi thing since I was 15 (that is almost 100 years ago folks!), but I generally am more fashion sensitive and into looking go whenever I go out...anywhere.

I treat myself to fun things too like trying new things like horseback riding or trying the rick climbing gym - I enjoy doing now rather that watching.

LisaM · 04-17-2007, 06:04 PM

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...like trying the rick climbing gym - I enjoy doing now rather that watching.

Ahem! Whitney! My husband's name is Rick... are you trying to tell me something? ROTFLMAO...

Groovey kinda Love · 04-17-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LisaM

I'm letting my hair go curly for the first time since I was a child. The curl's natural--and I have fought it for most of my adult life. I refused to have a round body, round face AND round hair. Now that I actually have a jawline, it's time to see what my hair really looks like. The funny part? Lots of compliments from women. Men tend to say... "Oh, you changed your hair." Too funny! Now the hard part is, I'm going to try to grow it out...and even though there are days that I feel like I look like a Chia pet, it's SO much easier to deal with this way than to fight it every day.

Here's the proof...Suze - lets see a pic of those beautiful hands, yes?

Okie Dokie here ya go.... you ask and you shall receive!!!! as you can see my eyebrows are waxed, my hair has lowlights and my nails are pretty... now all I need is my husband to take my on a date

Gina in NY · 04-18-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavis

I indulge in total body massage, I did it once a week for a month post-op. I color and highlight my hair, pedicure, nail tips. I have been treating myself to some laser treatments at the dermatologist as well. I am totally enjoying being self-absorbed these days! I am now thinking of teeth bleaching!

I've done that! It is expensive and wierd, but I really like feeling good about how my smile looks now.

LisaM · 04-18-2007, 04:29 PM

Nails look great, eyebrows look great, rock on, girl!