Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Colds Hate Positive People (and DAMN GOOD LOOKING LADIES!)

My November posting declared that "A Positive Attitude Could Change Your Life" Well take a look at what RealAge.com had to say about using a positive attitude to stay healthy. I copied this article from RealAge.com.

Dread colds? Then be a Little Miss Sunshine.

That's the word from researchers who tested the emotional outlook and immune-system capabilities of a group of adults. Cold viruses had a harder time taking hold in the people who had mostly positive things to say.

Apparently, emotions play a role in immunity. Positive thoughts not only help you steer clear of colds but also might make your colds milder if you do get sick. Good reasons to look on the bright side and to get help if you habitually feel negative, anxious, or depressed. Of course, thinking warm, fuzzy thoughts doesn't replace good ol' cold-killing facts. So follow these sniffle-stopping tips as well:


• Wash your hands frequently, especially if you spend time with someone who is sick. And keep hand towels separate to minimize the spread of germs.
• Avoid spending time with people who are newly sick; they are most infectious during the first few days of illness.
• Eat foods high in vitamin C
-- oranges, strawberries, and red bell peppers are good choices. Better yet, get a big boost of vitamin C with a supplement.
• Avoid touching your nose, mouth, or eyes.
• Get plenty of rest.

Of course, you can help other people stay healthy, too, by washing your hands after you blow your nose and covering your mouth with a tissue or the inner crook of your elbow when you sneeze. Because let's face it, what goes around comes around -- sooner or later.

You should visit their website for more health tips.

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Monday, February 9, 2009

What a Wonderful Weekend.

Hello Ladies!!

DAMN YOU LOOK GOOD TODAY....AND EVERY DAY!!! Maybe we should change DYLGT to DYLGTAED, because IT'S SOOOO TRUE!! But I digress!

We (Chicagoland) had a really great weekend. The temps were in the high 40's - low 50's. The sun & temps had a big effect on No. Illinois residents. People came out of their homes with smiles. Instead of parkas folks wore jackets and not one scarf was to be seen!!!!

Maybe you can help me identify something I saw this weekend. Driving, in a relatively rural area (few buildings), I saw this strange "stuff" running along the curb. It was brown-green, furry and everywhere...I'm perplexed! OK, someone told me that it was GRASS!!! As in the lawn type...NOT the kind one might smoke!!! HA! Considering that we haven't see the ground here since the last week of December I'm skeptical. What do you think? :-) We will probably have more snow before spring officially arrives, but these past few days left a promise that spring is coming. A friend in Japan (Uchikawa-san) sent me this cherry blossom photo taken 2/2/09. Apparently spring came early in Japan. Let's hope that we follow suit!!




Yesterday I saw "He's Just Not That Into You." It's a very cute movie, that I highly recommend it to all fans of romantic comedies. Even though the movie is light and, in the end, hopeful (like the promise of spring) it does highlight one unfortunate but real aspect about relationships, and that is how desperate some women (& men) are to find "the one." The movie is loosely based on the book's theme, and both are aimed mostly at women. I have not read the book, but I've learned, from others, that it's lesson is about self respect. If someone is totally into you, you'll know it because they will treat you with the respect you deserve. Anything less and I'm afraid "He's Just Not That Into You." In other words you deserve better so get over it and move on. I think every single/dating woman should read this book. (I intend to)

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

A NEW ERA

As I type this, I'm listening to Obama's speech. His theme is..."A NEW ERA" That's how I feel about my life. This is a new era for me. It's the era of being the best I can be. I'm ready to get back on track and recommit myself to my health & happiness. YES, it's already the 20th day of the new year...but it's not too late!!! There's plenty of time to start the best year ever!

So What does that mean? For me, it's back to the gym. (I practically stopped in December.) Going to the gym is something that I really, really, really, truly hate. Unfortunately, if I want a new life I have to go. You will be as horrified as I was to know that my doctor told me to increase my work outs to 5-6 days a week... "THAT'S SO HARD!!!" I cried , but Dr Julie told me that it's easier to eat and not exercise. It's easy to gain weight, but it's not easy to live the way I was living before my operation. She's right. Back then I wasn't living. I was just existing. I was so miserable that I didn't even know it!!! Being huge and uncomfortable seemed normal to me, and I didn't know how horrible I felt. When I lost the weight I remembered what it was like to feel good!!! One thing I know is that I'm never going back to that misery. Is there something in your life that you want to change or improve? Well, like Jim Morrison said, "The time to hesitate is through." Now is our time to be the very best DAMN GOOD LOOKING WOMEN we can be!!!

Friday, January 9, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO BECKY & ANDY

Here are pictures of Becky & Andy's Wedding
I think you will agree that
SHE LOOKS DAMN GOOD!!!




























They make a DAMN GOOD LOOKING COUPLE!!!





Saturday, December 13, 2008

Dear Lord,

The lady reading this is beautiful, classy and strong, and I love her.
Help her live her life to the fullest.
Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations.
Help her shine in the darkest places where it seems impossible to shine.
Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs you the most,
And let her know when she walks with you,
She will always be safe.
LOVE TO ALL YOU

DAMN GOOD LOOKING WOMEN!!

Friday, December 5, 2008

HAPPY NEWS!!!

Today, our Becky will marry Andy.

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Congratulations to the groom and Best Wishes to our

DAMN GOOD LOOKING BRIDE!!



May your days and years to come be filled with love and joy.




Sorry Becky, I know this is an older picture, but it's the only one I have with both of you!!


Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Celebrity Jewelry Designer, Kenneth Fron

Hey Ladies!! DAMN, YOU LOOK GOOD TODAY... and guess who else is LOOKING DAMN GOOD!! It's Jeana from the Real Housewives of Orange County. (It's a reality show on Bravo TV.) So you want to know why Jeana is looking so good? It's because on this season's premiere show, she wore a one of a kind jewelry creation, designed by my good friend Kenneth Fron. Ken is a great guy. He's always very supportive. In fact this blog was his idea!!

Go to Kenneth Fron's Buzz page to get all the details and see a picture of Jeana wearing his necklace. This is actually the second Kenneth Fron creation that she's worn on the show. When you're at the Buzz page just scroll down and see how many celebs are wearing one of a kind Kenneth Fron Necklaces.

Check out KennethFron.com

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

A Positive Attitude Could Change Your Life

Is negative thinking human nature or just a bad habit? I believe we are born with joy in our hearts, which would makes us naturally positive creatures. We learned to be negative from our family, friends, and the media. Most people don't realize when they are negative. It's so ingrained in us that negativity seems normal. Before I read The Secret I had no clue how negative I was. Even now I'll catch myself and I've been working really hard on maintaining a positive attitude. For example, when I heard that a local radio station was giving away $2,000 every hour, I thought, "why bother calling in, I'll never win." Some people might say I'm being realistic. REALISTIC? Is it realistic to expect the worst from life? The reality is that we have no idea what the future holds. Anything can happen, so why not expect the best?

Are you familiar with the term "self fulfilling prophecy?" The definition of a self fullfilling prophecy is: "A prediction that, by being voiced, causes itself to come true." My attitude towards the radio contest was a self fulfilling prophecy. I said it was impossible. I believed it, therefore I didn't call and VOILA...it came true. I didn't win. The words have power because we believe them to be true. We then alter our actions to follow our beliefs. A person stating “I’m probably going to have a lousy day,” may unconsciously alter his actions so that the prediction is fulfilled by his actions.

The self fullfilling prophecy is usually equated with negative outcomes, but why not the opposite? If a negative statement can result in a negative outcome then it follows that a positive statement can result in a positive outcome. AND that is how a positive attitude could change your life. Start by changing negative thoughts and comments into positive ones. Plant good thoughts! As you plant more and more good thoughts, the negative thoughts will be wiped out. Bad habits are hard to break, so you're bound to have negative thoughts. Don't focus on them, just deliberately think good thoughts every day. The more you do it the easier it becomes, the better you feel and suddenly you realize that good things are happening all the time.

When I think about what I want, I think about my finances. My mantra is "I want
to be debt free." Now here's the tricky part. On the surface, that sounds positive, however, the word "debt" is negative. I'm walking around saying debt, debt, debt, debt, debt. I'm thinking debt, debt, debt. You know what I have? You guessed it!! I have debt, debt, debt. So the positive statement is "I want prosperity and abundance." OK, that's a phrase used in The Secret. A simpler statement is "I want more money," or "I want a lot more money." HA!

Try this:
- Think about what you want or need.
- Examine the words you use. Are any of them negative words like debt, don't or can't?
- If yes, then restate what you want using only positive words. Change the focus from what you don't want to what you want.
- Say it out loud. Repeat often.
- Write it down and tape it to your computer screen, then read it out loud every time you look at it.

When you catch yourself making negative statements, stop and reword it. I'm positive that DAMN GOOD LOOKING LADIES can do it.

Click the link for more info on The Secret.



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Friday, October 24, 2008

Just Because It Comes In Your Size Doesn't Mean You Should Wear It.

A friend/coworker recently came to work wearing a man's golf shirt. The shoulders were at least 3" too big. I try to only comment on the positive, but I couldn't help myself!!! I just had to ask her, "Why?!!!"
"Because," she relied, "women's golf shirts don't fit." I pointed out that this man's shirt didn't fit either. Her reasoning: in order for the shirt to fit her hips it had to be 2 sizes too big in the shoulders.

This got me thinking how many times I've been guilty of the very same logic. Like many women, I have difficulty finding clothes that fit. Pants that fit my hips are too big in the waist. Tops that fit my shoulders are usually too small in stomach/hip area. Countless times I've bought something just because I could drape it over my largest asset. :-)


Which brings me to recommend another style TV show. Tim Gunn's Guide to Style on the Bravo channel. Tim is the Chief Creative Officer for Liz Claiborne, but he is best known as a style guru on Project Runway. One thing that Tim tells his clients is to be more discerning when shopping. Don't buy everything just because you can. Instead buy only the items that look great on you. No one can afford to buy clothes that don't fit and don't look great when worn. What this means is that I may try on 50 things, but only buy 1.

More tips from Tim.
- Whatever you're style, Dress for the body you have, not the one you may have next month or year.
- Don't hang on to items that you don't wear. If you haven't worn it in the last year, get rid of it! (I think 18-24 months is more reasonable)
- Don't hang on to items that don't fit.

Wow, that last one is tough. Most women have several sizes of clothes to accommodate their up & down weight patterns. So maybe you don't have to throw everything out, but use a critical eye to thin out the excess.

You can click here to visit Tim Gunn's Guide to Style website. Once there you can learn about his 10 essential wardrobe items, watch whole episodes or even play some fashion games. Click here for the Do or Don't game. Check it out and have some fun.

WHAT? You're wondering why I'm obsessed with style shows? Well...a TV show will not make anyone beautiful. Besides, we already are DAMN GOOD LOOKING WOMEN. What these shows can do is educate women on how to accentuate and compliment their natural beauty. So go forth into the world and let your beauty shine!!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Just Pick One - Update

Good News!!! Cutting out late night snacking is working for me. I've started losing again. I'm at the stage where I have to struggle to lose weight (just like anyone else) and losing 2 pounds in 2 weeks is huge for me.

From your comments, I know that some of you are also making healthy changes, and I'm wondering how you're doing. Are you having success or difficulties? You know that a bathroom scale isn't the only way to measure success. It depends on what changes you've made. For example, this week I'm rejoining my church's choir group. To succeed I have to attend rehearsals during the week and mass on the weekends. You're success might be that you remembered to take vitamins or to use a smaller plate at dinner.

So please share your stories by leaving a comment. Tell us how it's going with the changes you've made. Have you remembered most days or forgotten and need to renew your efforts. Maybe you've added another healthy change to your life. It doesn't matter if it's good or bad, big or small. The group is here to support you, and no one will judge you either way.

One last thing. If you've having problems, don't beat yourself up. That's a waste of energy. Instead, put that energy into starting again.


Can't wait to hear from you DAMN GOOD LOOKING LADIES.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

What Are You Grateful For?

Thinking positive comes naturally to some, but for most it's not so easy. To adopt a positive attitude You have to control your thoughts. You have to learn to change the way you think, and you have to be willing to approach life in a different way. The good news is that there are exercises to help develop a positive attitude. Even better news is that saying DAMN, I LOOK GOOD TODAY means you've already made a start!!

So today's exercise is to remember to be grateful. Every morning, as you're getting out of bed, think about what you're grateful for. Say it out loud. Start a gratitude list, write it down. Keep adding to it as new things come to mind.

Here's the start to my Gratitude List.


-I'M THANKFUL FOR MY DAUGHTERS.

-I'M GRATEFUL THAT I HAVE A JOB.
-THANK GOD FOR FRIDAYS BECAUSE I DON'T WORK OUT ON FRIDAYS!!!
-I'M SO GRATEFUL FOR MY DAMN GOOD LOOKING FRIENDS!!!

What you need to do right now is leave a comment with some of the things that you're grateful for. Don't be shy!!

FYI. If you are interested in learning more about positive thinking, I recommend a book called The Secret. Click here to go to The Secret's website.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Just Pick One

I was driving home from work the other day, doing Butt Crunches and thinking of you DAMN GOOD LOOKING LADIES. I've talked about Butt Crunches before; BUTT let me explain in case you're not sure. Butt Crunches are an exercise that can be done anytime you're sitting. All you do is squeeze your bottom cheeks together. Squeeze, release, repeat. Squeeze both, one side at a time or in any combination, as in right, left, together. Squeeze to the beat of the music on the radio. Mix it up, have some fun.

Anyway, Butt Crunches are a good first step to making positive healthy life changes. Regardless, of how you make changes, each person needs to find what works for her/him, and I want to share what worked for me. You may already know that I had gastric bypass surgery a year ago. In the 7 months before my surgery I lost 65 lbs. How did I do it? Well, I worked with a doctor, psychologist (behavior modification) and dietitian on a program that I call "Just Pick One." Dr. Julie, psychologist, asked me to change one thing. I choose to give up sugared drinks (aka soda). It wasn't easy, but I still ate what I wanted, when I wanted, so giving up soda didn't seem like a huge sacrifice. Two weeks later Dr Julie had me make another change. I decided to add a healthy breakfast. Every couple of weeks I would just pick one more thing to add. Soon it was months later and I was losing weight. In the past, I tried and failed every type of cold turkey, all or nothing diet program. Those diets make you feel like you're being punished, but Just Pick One is an easier way to achieve the same goal.

Just Pick One can work if you're trying to lose weight or want to make healthy changes. In case you're interested, I've listed some ideas to help you get started. You know that you should always consult a professional when it comes to diet, exercise, or supplements. However, the reality is that we rarely consult anyone before jumping into a new program. I recommend the professionals. They gave me the support I needed to succeed. I also recommend that you start food logs right away. Even if you don't change what you eat. If you bite it, write it. If you're honest about everything you put into your mouth you'll be able to identify problem areas that you may not have otherwise realized.


Just pick one (suggestions)
-take vitamin(s) and/or supplement(s) every day
-take a walk (start w/15 min everyday)
-stop all sugared drinks
-stop all fast food
-eat a healthy breakfast everyday
-bring lunch to work everyday
-set cut off for night time snacking (ie 8 pm or 9 pm)
-pick one replacement
..replace potato/rice/pasta with a green/yellow veggie
..replace lunch or dinner with low calorie frozen entree
..replace bread with 100% whole grain bread
..replace fats with low fats (mayo, sour cream, dressings, etc)
..replace sugar with substitute (sugar free yogurt, peanut butter etc)
..replace snacks with low carb, low sugar, high protein snack (ie Atkins bar)
-add fruits or veggies to your diet
-take the stairs
-use large, at home, clothes rack (aka treadmill, stationary bike, Nordic track) or other exercise 3-4x per week
-butt crunches while driving/sitting (I'm doing them right now!! HA!)
-make up your own, be creative and HEALTHY

One last tip about slips or cheating. It happens. Just don't let one bad meal turn into a bad day, week, month or lifetime!! The key is continue to add healthy choices so you can live a long life as a
DAMN GOOD LOOKING WOMAN.


Sunday, September 21, 2008

What's Your Real Age?

Question: This morning, did you say DAMN I LOOK GOOD TODAY? Do you remember to say it everyday? I really hope so because
1. It's true
2. The more you say it the better you're going to feel about you.

So now that you're starting to change the way you think about yourself, let's talk about health. OBVIOUSLY I'm not qualified to give health advice, but I've found a website that gives good advice on general health and nutrition topics. It's called RealAge.com, and it's run by Oprah's Doctors Roizen & Oz. You may or may not be an Oprah fan, but don't let that influence you. These guys are real MD's, who are educated and very knowledgably. The site has a ton of information, guides and tests, and it's ALL FREE. To me that says
Drs R & O are devoted to helping people become and stay healthy.

The main feature on the site is the "Real Age Test." It's kind of long, but once completed you'll know your "Real Age" based on your health issues and habits. I'll be 48 in December but my "Real Age" is 43.5 woo hoo!!

To get started click here for your Real Age.

Then follow these steps.
1. Click on the big orange button that says "TAKE THE REAL AGE TEST"

2. Enter your email address. They only send you emails if you tell them it's OK. It's one of the questions. If you don't want emails, be sure to mark 'NO'

3. Enter a password. If this is your first time just make one up, but write it down and remember it for later.

4. Take the test. Like I said it's long, but worth it.

OK, so now you're done and maybe it's not good news...DON'T PANIC!!! It's going to be OK!! Remember one of our goals is to take better care of ourselves!! The reason I'm suggesting REALAGE.COM is so we can be, healthier, which will help us become happier women!!!

What's great about this site is that a wellness plan is formulated based on your test answers. So it's is tailored to fit you. Your plan will explain what you are doing right and wrong. It also gives you suggestions on how to make improvements. Another feature is that days, weeks or months from now you can come back and retake the test to see how you've improved. Or, if needed, you can update areas that you were uncertain of the first time around. Be sure to use the same login/password and the site will remember all your previous answers!

Also available on REALAGE.COM is:
- Advice on a ton of different health issues & topics.
- Great recipies
- 65 health tests & tools. i.e. Nutrition test, Skin Care Assessment and PMS Quiz.
- Videos
- Puzzle/Game section to promote healthy brainpower!!

I really hope that you are able to take advantage of what they have to offer, because even though you are already DAMN GOOD LOOKING, I want you to also be healthy and happy.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

JUST SAY THANK YOU

Today's topic is how to receive a compliment. The correct way to respond is to say "Thank You" and nothing else. Try it. It's harder than you think. Most people will reply with a comment that contradicts the compliment. We are striving to be more positive and contradictions are negative.

DOs and DON'Ts of accepting a compliment:

Compliment: You look nice today.
DO: :-) (Smile) THANK YOU :-) (Continue to smile)
DON'T: OH I feel bloated today. (Implies - how can I look good if I feel bad)
DON'T: I couldn't get my hair to work. (Says - you're wrong)

Compliment: I like your blouse/shirt.
DO: :-) THANK YOU :-)
DON'T: This?! I got it at Wal-Mart/Kmart/Target. (May be true, but implies CHEAP!!!)
DON'T: I didn't have time to iron it. (Implies - there's nothing to like)

Compliment: That was a great idea, you fixed the problem.
DO: :-) THANK YOU :-)
DON'T: It took me days to figure it out. (Implies - I can only be smart if given enough time)

The 'DON'T' comments are misplaced modesty. They depreciate the compliment and thereby depreciate YOU!!! And that is not acceptable!!! Also, they depreciate the person giving the compliment by saying, "You don't know what you're talking about. I don't look good, this top is awful and I'm not very smart." That seems rude doesn't it? Not only is 'Thank You' the polite response, it also sends a message to your subconscious. The message is..."Hey...that compliment just might be true!!" Most of us suffer, to some degree, with self esteem issues. We need to battle against that little voice inside that keeps saying "you're not good enough" FYI, that voice is never right.

Just to show how difficult it is to accept a compliment, I recently received a nice comment regarding my singing voice. (Yes Kris, I'm still singing with or without the radio. HA!!!) Well I immediately started to give a very negative opinion of my voice. In mid sentence I realized what I was doing and I clamped my hand over my mouth to stop myself. I couldn't help it, and I know better!! It doesn't matter how many times you forget, just learn to say 'THANK YOU' and learn to accept how wonderful and DAMN GOOD LOOKING YOU ARE!!

Monday, September 15, 2008

THE FIRST DAMN YOU LOOK GOOD PARTY

It was a great party!! Seiko and I met Barb, Kris, Debbie, and Becky at Double Play sports bar in South St. Louis, MO. I guess Kris was right when she said that everyone with at least 2 teeth were welcomed because the bar was fairly crowded! But you better believe that were a few patrons who barely made it in!!! HAHA Luckily our group had no problem meeting that requirement. Also at the bar was a group of people that worked with Kris, Debbie and me, years ago, for a company called ACME. So it was nice to catch up with them too.

Back to our group…It was exciting to finally meet each other face to face. Soon we were talking and laughing like old friends. Don't think we forgot you ladies who couldn't be there. We had a drink in your honor, and we called each one of you and left a very special "DAMN, YOU LOOK GOOD TODAY" message. Chris (ex-ACME employee) was so caught up in our fun that she yelled out, "I WANT TO JOIN TOO!!" A little later that night, Theresa (another ex-ACME person) announced that she also wanted to join. We were more than happy to welcome both to the group!!! I'll send out an official welcome email in the next few days.

We had a great night. There was some drinking, a little dancing and a lot of laughs. Deb proudly showed off her man, and Seiko, who was freezing under the a/c, loved the overly warm restroom. When I told her it was time to leave the bathroom she said, "But it's so comfortable here." HA! Barb was the only one brave enough to feel Seiko's freezing toes, and Kris (the Queen of Guilt) talked a very busy Becky into making an appearance. ME? Well I told the ladies to bring a lot of cleavage and they sure did!!


The night was a great success that will be remembered for years to come. OH YEAH! We decided that next year's meeting will be in Chicago at the Oprah show!! More details will follow.

One last bit to add. On the drive back to Chicago, Seiko was chatting on the phone with Robin, her long time friend in Maryland. Seiko told her about the fun we were having and yes…you guessed it…Robin is now a new member. That makes 3 new members in one weekend!!! This is so exciting because you can never have too many DAMN GOOD LOOKING WOMEN!!!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

How to Look Good Naked

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Welcome to DAMN YOU LOOK GOOD TODAY!!!

You were probably led here via an email from me or maybe you found us while surfing the web. Regardless of how you arrived here let me say Hello and Welcome.

We are an all female group, who started out mostly as strangers but over time have become friends. Our motto is "DAMN, YOU LOOK GOOD TODAY!!" Said with feeling! HA HA. We normally communicate via email. The plan is to use this space to share messages and ideas that may be too long for our normal emails. For example, this feature is our way of introducing you to the group.

Our goals are to become more confident, happy women, to increase our self esteem and learn to love ourselves INSIDE AND OUT!! How can we accomplish all that??? The first step is to adopt a positive attitude. Unfortunately it's not that simple. Suddenly declaring "from now on I will be 100% positive" is like a smoker quitting cold turkey. It almost never works. I believe that a good way to make a life change is to start slowly. Take small steps, and then gradually add more until you reach your goal. We've developed some exercises that helped us get started.


1. Tell yourself, everyday, that you look good!! Many women have difficulty appreciating their outer beauty. Why can we believe that we are smart, or strong, or good mothers, but not beautiful?? I know so many beautiful women who are unhappy with their looks. I feel that we have wasted our lives being unhappy with ourselves. It's just wrong and we are not going to stand for it any more!!!! RIGHT? Of course right. So every time you look in the mirror, smile and tell yourself, DAMN, I LOOK GOOD TODAY!!

Just because we recognize our outer beauty doesn't mean we stop all efforts to improve ourselves. In fact I think the opposite happens. Believing in our beauty improves our self esteem. This gives us the confidence needed to make changes. When we begin to love ourselves inside and out it becomes easier for us to concentrate on those areas we may want to improve. Women want to care for the people they love. So add your name to that list and give yourself some special care! Clarification; 'improve' means - diet, exercise, makeup, jewelry, skin care, well fitted clothing, NOT LIPO!!!

2. Keep an eye out for MEN!! Don't laugh!! It's not what you're thinking. You need to be observant, at work, on the street, in the store, any place where there are men. Whenever a man looks at you, for any reason, you are to smile and say to yourself. "DAMN, I LOOK GOOD TODAY!!" It doesn't matter if he's trying to get your number or if you almost killed him by swerving into his lane. When he looks, you say those magic words "DAMN, I LOOK GOOD TODAY!!" This is not meant to be a way to pick up men. It's meant to help us gain confidence and feel good about ourselves. Just try it.

3. Tell others that they look good. Tell the ladies in the group, and tell others that you meet. Due to the delicate nature of some people, you may want to leave off the Damn part. HA. However you say it.... JUST SPREAD THE LOVE!!!

OK, that's enough to get you started. Check back here for more exercises, and messages, and don't forget that YOU LOOK DAMN GOOD TODAY!!

Monday, September 1, 2008

A BLOG FOR US!!!

Hello ladies!!!

I'm so glad you're here!! This is my first ever attempt to be a blogger. I'm a little nervous, so bear with me. OK? I know that the majority of you (group members) are not bloggers, but I hope that you will venture outside of your comfort zone to visit often and leave lots of comments.

Can you believe how far our group has come in such a short time? We started out, a few months ago, as a few friends telling each other, daily, DAMN, YOU LOOK GOOD! (Via email of course) Back then I wasn't looking for more members. However, I soon found myself talking with a friend who dismissed a compliment about her beauty. When I asked why, she told me that she never felt pretty. I knew instantly that she must join our group. Similar scenes, with other ladies, happened over and over again. Each woman had an issue a little different then the next. Regardless if it was beauty, self confidence or whatever, I knew I had found someone who needed us as much as we needed her.

Which brings us to today. I'm so proud of each of you! You're ready to change the way you think. You're sharing your achievements and giving support and encouragement to each other. Of course, some of us are very vocal, but it's OK if you're not. What matters is that you're ready to believe that you are a beautiful, smart, strong woman!! Say it to yourself every day. Have you said it yet? Well do it now because….
DAMN, YOU LOOK GOOD TODAY!!