Everyone Needs Help!

As you all know, I love to shop!  I only wish I had great style.  I think people are born with the talent to put things together.  My friend Paige always looks stylish.  Everything she wears looks like she just threw it on with no thought and it is perfect!  I know Paige and I know there is thought put into her look.  She has the gift of style.  I need someone to put me together.  Those of you that are older and can remember, I want someone to ‘garanimal’ me.  Garanimals were a group of clothes that when you matched the shirt tag with the pant tag, you knew it went together.  The way fashion is today, it is twice as complicated.  You want to look like you are not trying to look put together.  The whole thing makes my brain hurt.

This is where Rebecca Rigby comes in.  She is manager of the Nordstrom Wedding Suite at Northpark.  She has great style!  She is also a personal shopper.  She is awesome!  I first met Rebecca when both step-daughters needed clothing for my niece’s wedding last year.  For each girl, Rebecca had pulled a nice selection of dresses for each to try on.  She has an eye for on trend items and was able to do jewelry and shoes in the same visit.  Both girls loved their outfits and we all had a happy shopping experience.  I met with Rebecca again when we were shopping for bridal dresses.  She was so patient with us!  Though we did not choose a dress at Nordstrom, it was for her lack for trying.

Lately, I have gone to Rebecca in search of the daunting Step-Mother of the Bride dress.  She did a terrific job!  I have a great long and short option that are both reasonably priced.  The best part is that she does not cost extra.  Through my multiple trips to Nordstrom to try on different items, we have added several other clothing items that I now wear quite often.  I am starting to look like I have style!  She can do this for you as well!  With weight loss, people need to learn what works with their new body.  They need to get to have items tailored to fit their body.  I would advise you to call and make an appointment with Rebecca.  Have her help you get a few basics and maybe a trendy item as well.  She is good.  I may not havegreat style, but I have a Rebecca!  I think everyone needs one.

MOTIVATION

What motivates you to lose weight?  Better health?  That short skirt hanging in the closet?  An upcoming event?
My sister and I have been on the "Bridal Diet".  Now this is no specific diet, but it is one that has motivated both of us to lose about 15 pounds a piece.  We both are shooting for at least 5 more pounds.  We are motivated because her daughter is getting married this July and we want to look good in the pictures.  Even our husbands have jumped in on the dieting.  We all are working out like crazy and trying to drink less and eat better.  It hasn't been too hard because we all have a common goal.  I must say I do have an advantage over them by having the LapBand, but I don't have it so tight that I can't eat anything, just small portions.
It is funny how weight can creep up on you.  We have all been complacent about our weight for quite awhile, but once my niece was engaged, we decided we were all too heavy.  Even banded, I had let a few pounds slide on.  Granted, I had Mono last year and that threw me backwards, but I should have started paying attention to the pounds that had jumped on, long before March of this year.  It feels good to be back into all my clothes.  I am sleeping better!  My husband isn't snoring as much!  It is a positive all around!  Maybe not a complete positive, my pants are getting too loose and I believe that there is shopping in my future.  Husband isn't too happy about that!  My sister is looking fantastic!  She did some shopping and looks fabulous in her new dresses.  She will do well as the Mother of the Bride.
So, what will happen when the wedding is over?  How will we all stay motivated to continue on and either lose a few more pounds or maintain our new healthier status?  What motivates you to keep going?  I am open to all suggestions.