Journaling to lose weight also involves writing about how your food choices will make you feel tomorrow when you get on scale, or when you sit down to journal again. And, as you write these letters to self, you’ll quickly begin to connect dots, and track ways in which everyday life impacts your food choices.

Keeping a journal will also help with weight loss because it’s almost impossible to get to know yourself on a deep, intimate level and then continue with self-destructive behavior. Fortunately, we’re just not made that way.

So tonight, instead of settling in with a pizza and beer, take some time to write a letter to yourself and analyze what your hunger is really about. I guarantee you, it isn’t food.

Copyright 2004 Patti Testerman

My advice is to just make time for improving your overall appearance. Even if you are a stay at home mom, make sure you get up a couple of minutes before kids and do your hair, apply some lotion and don't just wear worn out t shirt, sweat pants etc.

What ever your beauty routine is just make time for it. It is a proven fact, looking better will help you feel better and influence those around you.