The Rachel Zoe Project

Does Rachel Zoe not want to get pregnant because she's afraid of getting fat? She says no. But she also says she doesn't know if she's strong enough to make a successful pregnancy possible. Her marriage seems to be on the line over this issue, so whatever her thoughts or fears, she's playing for big stakes.

The Rachel Zoe Project - Photo Galleries - Show Shots - Episode 8: Fashion Addiction | Bravo TV Official Site

The Rachel Zoe Project - Photo Galleries - Show Shots - Episode 8: Fashion Addiction | Bravo TV Official Site

Double Standard

Suppose you opened your car door and found 20 butterflies fluttering about inside. Suppose you walk into your bedroom and see15 ladybugs on your wall. Would you freak out and think a plague has befallen you? You'd probably say awww, look at those pretty butterflies and carefully help them out of your car. The ladybugs would probably get the royal treatment, too. Butterflies and ladybugs are harmless, right? They don't carry diseases, they don't bite. They're completely harmless. Well, so are stinkbugs. They don't bite or carry diseases. Thankfully, I've never had more than 20 in my car, but let's face it - they're ugly. I hate them. I haven't talked to anyone yet who likes them. They look like a miniature prehistoric animal. They look scary and gross. The smell is not too bad unless you stomp a bunch of them at one time, so it all comes down to their looks. I'm starting to feel sorry for them. They're slow and maybe stupid or naive because they let you pick them up with a paper towel and mush them (of course you're making faces and cringing as you kill them). They go for rides on (and in) your car and get displaced. Do they miss their family? They hug a lot, maybe they bond and mourn when one of their own gets driven to Martinsburg, never to return. I feel sorry for them, but I hate them all the same. I wouldn't hate them if they looked like butterflies or ladybugs. I'm not sure I like what that says about me.

Dirty Sexy Politics

So while I was getting ready for work this morning, I caught part of an interview with Meghan McCain (daughter of John Mccain). She has a new book out talking about her experiences during her father's run for the White House. Supposed to be a quick, entertaining read. But I gleaned this great quote from her this morning when she was talking about how discouraging it is for young people and women specifically to go into politics. She said that when she began speaking out on various topics, the media reaction was, "Oh that's Meghan McCain. She's a size 12. She's too fat to talk!" And yet, she is out there talking; not a serious politico, but finding her own voice in spite of superficial criticism. BTW, she says she'd support Mitt Romney in the next election.....

Know Your 5

Speaking of losing weight for your health.....I watched these 2 Dr. Oz videos last night and thought they had really good (if scary) information about why losing weight has everything to do with better health. And for more health information,in addition to www.webmd.com, a good website is www.medlineplus.gov

How well do you know your own health? Dr. Oz reveals the 5 lifesaving tests everyone should take. From blood pressure readings to blood sugar levels,...

Chronicle of losing weight: Is it mind over method?

Over the course of three months I have gained 20lbs of the 30lbs I have lost of the course of a year and half.
This happened for some many reasons.  So lets say the stress and anxiety of life got the better of me.  Once I realized I had gained the weight back I was mad and upset with myself.  How could I do this!!  Instead of forgiving myself for dealing with my anxiety and stress the only way I know how at the time, I tried to punish myself my keeping myself on a DIET.  So instead of losing weight I kept getting frustrated.  The one day I realized I was trying to lose weight and that never worked for me. So why was I torturing myself for what I know does not work for me.  So I went make to what does.  Wanting to be healthy.  So I have lost 3lbs so far. YEAH!! But through this bump in my losing weight saga, I thought about the questions that I use as a title of this posting.  Is it really the method or the act that we use or is it how we choose the method that matters?  When I choose to lose weight by dieting I can't lose weight but when I choose to eat healthy for my own well being I do lose weight.  Both are to lose weight but one is, for me, torture and the other is way to keep me going.

Becoming High Maintenance

I'm 50-plus years old, and I had my first manicure/pedicure just a couple years ago.  I didn't grow up with such indulgences in my life - and never actually missed them.  It was only with socializing with other women, that I was drawn into the mani/pedi thing.  When I had my first pedicure, about 1/2 way thru it, I admitted that Ithis was my first pedicure. The pedicurist (?) said she could tell this was my first (sounds so virginal)!  Not because my feet were in bad shape, but because I was so anxious.  Who was I to ask someone else to attend to my feet!?  A friend who was there said she would have taken pictures if she'd known this was my first time.  A right of passage! However, since that time, I've gotten several more treatments and have relaxed a little.  These mani/pedi's include massage, and you get to sit in a chair that massages you while everyting else is going on.  Ahhhhh!!!!  Anyway, today I was getting a mani/pedi and while I was under the black light drying my nails, the beautician asked if I wanted my eyebrows waxed.  No!  She seemed to think it was a really good idea.  I asked how much it cost.  Eight dollars.  I'd already paid $79.00 for me and a friend (a gift to my friend for a favor she had done for me).  What's eight more dollars?  Okay. Let's go.  I was escorted to a private room with a couch/bed upon which I laid.  Wax was applied to my eyebrows and stripped off quickly (and harshly) with an application and removal of paper.  It took less than 5 minutes.  But, by gosh, my eyebrows did look better!  So, I asked, how often do I have to do this?  Every three weeks.  Add this to the routine: hair cut, colored, styled; nails done; eyebrows waxed; make-up; age defying moisturizers; teeth whiteners; and trying to lose weight.....  Can I keep up this maintenance routine indefintely?  Will I always want to?  Will it make a significant difference to those who care most about me?  And if I don't get a raise soon, what then?