Get fit ~ Debtfree ~ and Sparkle Challenge

moneywaster-nomore

Aesop wrote: »

hun, you don't have to post everyday, I don't. Just pop in and post whenever you like it is good to hear that this thread started by MONEYSPIDER is inspiring so many people to look after themselves.

a big :T to MONEYSPIDER

Well said Aesop big :T:T:T to moneyspider and RFTA, read and post when you wish, even 5 mins chill time sitting on your back step in the sunshine is you time. Any little tiny thing at all that makes you feel good. I seem to be adding in money saving and all sorts, I have spread out a bit from "self sparkling" :rotfl::rotfl:. Its whatever at all makes "you" feel good and sparkly.


My sparkle fund still intact. I am even being frugal with my sparkle fund :j. The self tanning cream I wanted was £2+ I would not pay it. I'll wait until I get to Savers or the £1 shop.

Wahini_Betty

Hello all,

I have just signed up to the forums so I can join the 7lb club on the health & beauty board, as my excessive weight gain is really getting me down; however, taking a good hard look at myself this morning (new month, new start), it isn't just the weight:

My house is a mess, my diet awful, my relationship is going through a difficult patch and I am just going through the motions at work. I am in a real fug and this is reflected in both my appearance and surroundings.:eek:

So, instead of the woe is me, I am going to do something about it and this thread and the attitude of the people posting here is just what I need!:j

The weight is the first thing I want to try and tackle & exercise is a key thing for me, so starting today I am going to put 50p in my sparkle fund for every mile I swim or walk. This fund is going to be spent on me (hard to say that as I don't tend to spend on myself): be it a nice shampoo I want to try, a massage, or a new outfit when I reach my target weight.

Betty

k8eh89

I know how you feel Betty. I don't like the way I look/feel at the moment, and that is causing problems in my relationship too.

Small steps though... so today while OH is at golf I've had a nice long soak in the bath and used some of the lotions and potions that cost me a fortune but sat gathering dust for god knows how long.

Rather than having a sparkle fund, I'm just going to use what I have - I have tons of clothes in my wardrobe with tags still on, and lots of beauty products unused.

It's time for change and the sooner I start to feel better about myself, I know my relationship will get better.

Wahini_Betty

yes Ka8eh89, all the problems are down to me and my issues.

Right, legs shaved , toes painted and kitchen has had a good spring clean. It is amazing how sparkly kitchen counters can make you feel!

Off to do some weeding in the garden now to make the most of this sunshine- supposed to snow next week :eek:

Feeling so much better just doing these small things.

mandz1

Had a bath yesterday and moisterised after, tonight once the kids are in bed i am going to put on a face mask and then try and tackle my feet and try and get them looking better, i cut my nails the other day but i have lots of foot creams i can use and may also get the nail polish out.

I too hate the way i look and i think it is mainly down to my weight, with minimum spends for the easter holidays, think i will be taking the kids out and walking alot more and maybe running round after them at the park

rising_from_the_ashes

OK ... I'm awarding myself a Sparkle Star for today :) - not got a lot of spare cash around atm & I've so many pots already .... both online banking (10) and real (3) that I need to think how it's feasible to do this (£2, £1 and 50ps are already accounted for!).

I might do a reward when I get to X no of stars .... mmmmm need to have a think!

I've managed to chuck myself out the house and go to the beach for a walk (not easy without the dog, believe me), have pottered around in the garden and am now absolutely frozen (beautiful & sunny and warm if you're in it but there's a really cold wind ....).

So ... hot water on and going for a soak in luxurious bubble bath (measured of course :rotfl:- well I have to make it last!), face pack, de-fuzz, shampoo & condition and moisturise! ohhhh sounds rather nice!

moneywaster-nomore

Sparkles stars, good idea.

I have decided to only put in 10ps sparkle effort. I defuzz and moisturize regularly, so feels like I am putting in for things I do anyway. So its extra effort or done well in other sparkle area for me only.

Wow lots of motivation going on here, we be blinding everyone with out sparkle by summertime

Aerobics/zumba for 1hr = 10p
Made mams birthday present = 10p


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lolly101

Hey Everyone,

Not been around for a while

Not much sparkling going on either. I've got £2 to add to the pot from exercise today and sat though. Might have a long bath later and pamper myself a bit, and will have to make more of an effort this week...

*daddiesarecool*

Hey can i join please what a wonderful thread its time for this Daddy to sparkle...

THEMONEYSPIDER_2

Morning you gorgeous lovelies

Feeling like ive abandoned you for a while, ive been poorly for a week so not been very sparkly at all

Thankfully starting to feel a bit more with it :j
Lovely to see all your sparkle efforts, and lots of newbies joining in too!

Adding to sparkle funds today for defuzz, moisturising, and blow drying hair so 30p so far.