Other Changes?

Sprite1

Sprite1

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Well, although everybody likes the idea of being healthy, most people here are losing weight because they want to look slimmer, and feel better about themselves.

Since I resolved to get myself to a weight I was happy about, I started to think what other changes I am going to make. THere are things that before I wouldn't have bothered with, but now I feel like they will be the "finishing touches" when I'm happy with my weight. Of course there will be a new wardrobe, but I am also going to make more of an effort with selecting the clothes -mine are a bit misamtched I think, I am not good at colour-coordinating etc. I am also determined to do something with my nails, although these are looking better already now I have started making an effort.

So I was wondering if others here feel the same, and will make more of an effort with other aspects of their appearance once they feel better about their weight? If so what changes are you looking forward to making?
 
My skin used to be flawless, but I'm 24 and it seems like I've hit puberty or something, lol, because my skin is now acne prone. I HATE IT. My skin used to be my best feature. Maybe its because I haven't been taking care of it like I should. But its definitely something that I'm working on...
 
My skin has always been pretty clear, so thats one thing I am NOT worried about right now.

I am looking forward to make the little changes -I think if I'm working hard to be happy with my weight I should take pride in all aspects of my appearance. (I'm one of those people who'd like to paint their nails more often and keep their hair straight but doesn't really do it due to a busy lifestyle...)
 
I agree with taking pride in all aspects of the appearance, its something that I should do. I'm not a big makeup person, and I'm a jeans girl, so when I go out I just wear jeans, no make up. I like to be comfy, lol. I should definitely try to change it up, maybe wear a skirt sometime and wear some lipstick.
 
It seems to me that we are not alone, that the majority of people who feel overweight start to neglect aspects of their appearance. I think personally it has been a bit of a sub-conscious attempt to avoid the weight issue, and also partly a "whats the point when I'm too big to look good" feeling.

But now I'm on the road to "slim" I am looking forward to making more of an effort :) I've made little changes already.
 
When I was fatter - I felt bad mentally, this showed on the outside. I've been bigger all of my adult life, but I let myself get wayyy up there (approaching 400lb!) because I thought I wasn't worth it. No one wanted me anyway so why look good. mindset. I just gave up. Slow suicide? Maybe.

For me, the mental happiness is going hand in hand with my physical improvements. I'm gaining a better attitude and outlook on like. I have a major chicken/egg conundrum - did my mental health improve because my physical health improved? Or vise versa...

Also, I've noticed I'm more conscious about what I put on before I leave the house - does this ok? Should I wear different shoes? Lipstick & mascara! Etc. I didn't bother before.
 
It's amazing how much your weight can take over your thoughts. I have always felt a happy person - happy with my life in general (job I really enjoy, bf I love, supportive family etc) but just not pleased with my appearance, so I think that when I feel happy with my weight that give me that extra confidence and be like the final piece of the puzzle.

Glad to hear you're feeling better about everything now pequin... who knows which came first, but as long as they are both improving it doesnt matter. :)
 
Amy, I definitely get what you're saying, I don't think I'm at that point where I feel like I wanna look better. Maybe its just something that I have to jump into and just do it and then I'll start feeling better about my appearance.

I have a closet full of shoes!!! And really nice clothes and I always wear the same thing over and over. I wear some 2 year old flipflops ALL THE TIME, unless I'm exercising of course, I never bother to wear the other shoes cuz they're practically new and they aren't broken in.

Now that I'm really thinking about it, I think its time for a serious change in my appearance. I should definitely wake up everyday and try to look my absolute best. I should start wearing my nice clothes before I get too small for them. lol.
 
(Sorry, is Amy "pequin?")

changeforlife, maybe after you make a few little changes it will snowball. It just takes a couple of times of going out feeling GOOD about yourself to find you want to feel even better, thats what I've found anyway. On the odd occasion that I go out feeling like I've made an effort and smartened myself up, I tell myself I should do it all the time. I just need to keep that great feeling in mind to keep me making the effort. :)
 
Hmmm well I want to develop more muscle, feel happier about myself on the beach / pool ... so yes, its not just about being healthier and living longer - vanity certainly does play an important role too. Since losing weight I have become more interested in improving my appearance as well as health. I do now enjoy shopping for clothes (when I can afford to!) I do get a kick out scanning through the jeans rack looking for my new size.

The old me was a slob. I'm now much more likely to wear aftershave and fragrances, I shave and trim myself up more often. I keep thinking about having a tattoo (I have this prehistoric British rock art design that I fancy for my shoulder / upper arm)! I have never fancied having a tattoo or any piercings before! My wife isn't too impressed with the idea though :( !

Ok, so I keep joking about being in my mid-life crisis, but I'm not hunting for a new younger bird, a new sports car etc. I'm just trying to rediscover and question who I really am - stop just being a victim to fate and life's tiresome journey from A to B, and to become the sort of bloke that I would like to be. I think thats the real people that we all are, the sort of people that we would like to be rather than the sort of people that we see ourselves as!

A journey yes, but I'm in the driving seat for a change.
 
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