Frumpy

Cathy - posted on 03/06/2011

Very good tips Bethany!

Bethany - posted on 03/04/2011

getting dressed as soon as I get up, including at least brushing my hair, and washing my face, makes me feel like I have a bit of a handle on things. I follow Flylady.net who suggests laying clothes out for the next day so I don't have to think if I'm a bit hazy in the morning.

I bought a hair straightener recently which makes me feel better as I have quite poo-fy hair and I feel better when it doesn't look and feel so poo-fy.

I have a tinted moisturiser with sunscreen which I like to put on most mornings, with a little mascara and blush, takes no more than a minute. Certainly not every morning, but when I remember.

If I put on some clothes and look at myself and think "yuck", I chuck it in the good-will bag. Get rid of it.

I also feel great after a walk with the pram around my neighbourhood and back. I rarely feel like it when I start, but I feel much better after.

Also, standing up straight, sucking my abs in a bit, holding my shoulders back and holding my chin up makes me feel better straight away.

M. Rose - posted on 03/04/2011

Getting dressed! Finally after just having a baby (and a two-yr old running around) I am able to get up early enough to get dressed...so I don't look the same way when my husband gets home lol. Showering regularly which doesn't happen. Also doing my hair. But what really makes me not feel frumpy 24/7 is the WAY I dress... we haven't been able to afford me maternity clothes, so I get hand me downs and a few things from thrift and nothing really looks right on me seriously. Plus mostly stuff I would never wear if I had the choice. But now that I'm done being preg, I am getting back into real clothes, Praise God. I never knew how much my clothes mattered to me until I got pregnant.

Cathy - posted on 03/03/2011

I understand that Keli. When I give my girls a bath in the morning, while they play, I do my hair or makeup.

Keli - posted on 03/03/2011

i do both. but i definetly need to take the time to straighten my hair,after every shower, i guess that is my mommytime of the day lol

Ashleigh Jade - posted on 03/03/2011

BOTH! plus a shower. Always makes me feel better

Jasmine - posted on 03/03/2011

id have to say doing my makeup makes me feel more better than doing my hair i can never get my hair to how i would like it anyway lol but some days even just simple lip gloss and abit of mascara does the trick for a pick me up.I also feel alot better about myself if i go for a walk or do some kind of light excercise and a big one for me is getting an eyebrow wax i instantly feel more youthful and freshned up after

Cathy - posted on 03/02/2011

Let me know about Zumba! Ive wondered about it

Danielle - posted on 03/02/2011

I do pilaties. For some reason when I'm done I just feel so much more attractive. Like I've miracously flattened my tummy and toned my legs lol. It just makes me feel better to know that I've done something to change the way I feel about myself. Tonight I go do Zumba for the first time...I oughta feel great (and sore) tomorrow =)

Stifler's - posted on 03/01/2011

Hair. Getting it foiled and straightened or even just trimmed and straightened or blow dried at the hairdresser makes you feel so good. Even straightening it myself makes me feel good. I can't find a hair elastic today and I feel so crap.

Brittany - posted on 03/01/2011

Shower and getting dressed each morning. I didn't do my hair or make up before I was married and had my daughter.

Nayuribe - posted on 03/01/2011

hair... make up... BOTH!!

Katherine - posted on 03/01/2011

Hmmmmm, hair. I never have time to do it, so when I do it makes me feel good :)

Tasha - posted on 03/01/2011

lol actually getting a shower....I'd have to say doing my make-up. I dont wear it very often, so its nice to look like I did pre-baby