Over the past year, I have gained a lot of weight. I am on the verge of going up a size and definitely in the throws of being uncomfortable in the clothes I do have. Although I could exercise a lot more and eat a little better than I do, truth be told, I don’t eat all that badly. I don’t exercise as much as I should, in fact, I don’t really exercise at all.

Next year, I have my 20-year high school reunion and a big society event to attend and I do not want to be fat. My friends tell me not to worry, everybody will probably be fat and I respond, “Yeah, but I don’t want to be one of them!” Throughout the years I have gone up and down, but I have never weighed as much as I do now, for as long as I have. Since 2003, after my second son was born, it has been an uphill battle. I would like to blame the c-section and the stress of have a very premature baby, but truth is, I lost all of my baby fat within a few weeks after surgery. I have struggled the past few years of trying to fine with it, to hating myself for it.

Recently, I had a routine blood draw to test my thyroid level. 12 years ago I had most of my thyroid removed because of a nasty growth. I have been taking synthroid, a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement medication since then. I haven’t been tested for the past few years because it was always the same. This time, my doctor said we had better check it. Turns out, I am now hypothyroid, meaning that my metabolism has slowed to an abnormal level. Increases and blood draws are in my future for the next year. I am hoping this is the reason for my sluggish body. I don’t need to be model thin, I just want to fit into my clothes again!

We brought up our exercise bike, parked it in front of the TV in our bedroom and I plan on taking this new information and making it work for me. I also need some good ab exercises. Any suggestions, besides old-fashion crunches? I hate crunches and I never feel like I’m in the right form.

So, any MILFS want to join me? I know it’s close to the holidays, but I thought I (we) could start with baby steps. Exercise and then cutting back on calories after the 1st. I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

On a totally different note:

I have discovered the key to great hair color at home. Buy 2 or 3 shades and mix them together. You will get far more natural results. Use one color as your base color, something close to what you already have! It’s been many a trial and error for me and I think I have finally perfected it!

Okay, MILFS — power to ya!

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Two MILF posts in one week? My head is going to explode!

Today, we talk about hair. Oh, yeah.

What’s up with hair this fall, you ask? Soft, loose curls and variations of the bob. The bob? Why, of course–the bob!! I love the bob. I might have to pick one up this weekend.

From www.galvesrondailynews.com:

By Senée Seale
The Daily News  

Published August 20, 2006

Get ready for glam hair and makeup this season. With a return to more feminine fashion comes big waves and sleek girly styles for hair.

“You’re going to see kind of the resurgence of the ’80s with a touch of ’60s mixed with it,” said Lulu Benavidez, owner of Lulu’s in Galveston. “When you look at hair for the season, it fits in with what fashion’s doing.”

Softness is the key.

“We’re seeing a lot of really softer styles because the fashions are so busy,” said Pat Waldron, owner of The Salon at Park Avenue Station in League City.

Soft curls showcase long hair, while short hair is being cut into many variations of the classic bob.

“There’s not any one length. It seems to be all lengths,” Waldron said.

Board straight hair has been replaced with loose waves, Farrah Fawcett style.

“It’s still long layers, but instead of wings, it’s softer and curled with a curling iron,” Benavidez said.

The ’60s influence comes in with fullness on top. That can be created with large Velcro rollers, Benavidez said.

I just read somewhere that 66% of women color their hair. I had these blonde streaks put in my hair a few years ago — huge, thick, platinum blonde streaks (remember that Kelly Clarkson look?) and now I am forced to color my hair to cover it up. Since my hair is long, I’m stuck with this large, extraneous expense. Thinking I’ve seen my hairdresser do this enough times to learn how to do it, I took a risk and bought three different shades of red dye at Target last week and did it myself. To be honest, it really doesn’t look that different than my supposed “professional’s” dye-job.

Do tell, do you and how much are you forkin’ over for it?

This fall and winter, dramatic hair color contrast is in, as well as vibrant shades:

Color plays a huge role in hair trends this season.

“You’re going to see vanilla blondes with pastel overtones — very soft flecks of violet and pink,” Benavidez said.

Browns will be in rich tones of mocha and chocolate brown, while reds will be vibrant.

One-toned color is also a thing of the past.

“You see a lot of multi-dimensional styles. There’s a lot of dark with the blonde streaks,” said Tina Campbell, coordinator at The Salon at Park Avenue Station.

Waldron said natural tones are also big this season to make you look like you’ve spent a lot of time in the sun.

Consumers are buying a lot of hair coloring and styling products. Industry leaders think fashion has a part to play in this.

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