Feel fat and frumpy, how can I feel better?

[MintheMiddle]

Hi,

I'm feeling a bit on the frumpy side and don't know how to get out of this rut.

I have been doing so well with eating healthy, drinking water and taking care of myself but I've let that slip and feeling the effects for it.

The list is endless of what I feel like needs doing..

• my hair is lacking something and needs cut or styled (I do have app booked soon)
• my eyebrows resemble caterpillars (desperate for a wax)
• nails need cut and tidied up/polished
• my face is dry and lacking a glow
• could do with a body scrub and moisturise
• I desperately need some new clothes (nothing major just a few dresses suitable for changing seasons and a pair of white trainers as mine are past looking nice)

It's just been so long since I've felt good within myself. For anyone that's experienced this, what do you do?
I usually have a few hours out to mooch in the shops and treat myself to some new stationary (said I know) or a nice coffee with a good book or pop a candle on and chill whilst doing my nails/pamper but nothing seems to be helping and need a few "at home" things I can do that will make me feel better about myself.

I wish I was one of those people who took care of them selves and styled their hair/picked out an outfit and out make up on every day but more often than not I chuck on a pair of joggers for the nursery run, quickly put my hair in a lazy bun and hope no one notices my overcrowding eye brows

Just any pick me ups I would love to hear yours 🥰

Is there a time each week where you can spend time for yourself at home? I have Saturday mornings for bath, face mask, nails etc. then put makeup on, wear something that makes me feel good. In the afternoon it may just be the local park with Dcs but it makes me feel better about myself.

Nothing will pick you up like healthy eating and some fast walking outside. Every day you do this tell yourself that while you might not be where you want to be, you've improved yourself a little bit more, and every little is a step closer.

My number one tip is always always fake fan. Just a slight glow makes everyone look better and even if you have no make up on it makes you look a bit healthier