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Old 02-20-2008, 06:11 AM   #1
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Do you look better now than you did 10 years ago?

I don't. 10 years ago was before I had kids, so I worked out 4-5 times a week, dressed for work and had my hair color weaved and trimmed every 8 weeks.

But since becoming a SAHM, those luxuries are last on the list. I think that needs to change. At 35, I think I looked better than I probably did at 25 because I had more confidence and a few more pennies to rub together to spend on services, clothes and quality makeup/hair care.

So how do you rate?
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Old 02-20-2008, 07:20 AM   #2
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I'm in the best shape now than I have been (since high school probably). I'm at my lowest weight since being with my hubby and my body is so toned.
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Old 02-20-2008, 07:32 AM   #3
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No! Before I had kids, I was in awesome shape. I was in the gym 3-4 days days a week but I was hiking, skiing and biking in the evening/weekend. I also spent more money on my hair and clothing for the office. Oh well. I hope to have more time for fitness when they are older and not attached to my hip. I can handle be a little more fluffy for now.
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Old 02-20-2008, 07:36 AM   #4
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Yes, However, I looked my best about 8 years ago. I am working hard to get back to somewhere near that.
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Old 02-20-2008, 08:51 AM   #5
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No...I was much skinnier, actually put on makeup every day and even went to the gym...HOWEVER...I have WAY more confidence now than I did then.
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Old 02-20-2008, 08:52 AM   #6
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Yes, definately. I'm a size to a size and a half smaller, I finally have glasses & hair style that suit me, I've finally figured out the clothing cuts that look best on me. I look back at photos from when I was 34 to now & just shake my head..
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Old 02-20-2008, 08:53 AM   #7
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Ten years ago I was newly married....and had different priorities. I was always physically fit, but I didn't reach my peak until 8 years ago. I had a 4 pack of abs...my first time ever. Shortly after acquiring them with hard work, I had two babies back to back. I'd love to have those abs back, but I simply don't have the time it takes to commit to it. So I do what I can, and always stay away that as I age, the process gets harder, so I put in as much time as I can in the gym when I can. I also watch my diet. It's just harder to do but my commitment is the same!
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:14 AM   #8
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No! I was way hotter 10 years ago. I gained a ton of weight with my pregnancies. I got well over 200 with my ds and dd. Now I'm about 179 which is still high for me. I'm only 5'7. I was 145 10 years ago and that weight fit me perfectly. I don't know if I can ever get to that weight again but I do plan to get it down more. Also, my old party lifestyle and children have aged my looks.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:23 AM   #9
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I look almost the same. Ten years ago I was 27 and had not had any kids yet. I was very fit, worked out with a trainer, and lived a very active lifestyle. Then I had 2 kids and spent about 6 years anywhere from 10 to 20 pounds heavier and barely exercised so I wasn't toned at all. Finally about a year and a half ago I buckled down and started working on it again and I am happy to say that I am back to the same weight I was 10 years ago. My boobs look better now! But my skin is starting to show signs of aging now, and I have to dye my hair to cover the grey.
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Old 02-20-2008, 09:37 AM   #10
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No, back then I was thinner had no dry skin on my face wore makeup more often and dressed much nicer! Of course like the rest of you I worked and had more time to take care of me! It seems every time I get started on a gym routine something comes up to keep it up! I have to admit I am a little down today on my youngest son birthday that I thought for sure I would be in better shape by the time he was 2 but he is 4 and while I have lost much of the baby weight I still have 15-20 to go
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