He didn't say exactly that, but you get the idea he danced around the subject... And I'll admit, he may have a point... I'm just really stressed, and after the 2 kids, i just have a hard time finding the hours in the day to do the things I need to do. Please Help!!! What are some strategies to at least feel better about myself?

Well, first off your husband will always accept you for who you are, if not then there are bigger problems than your weight. But if you are really going to take this to heart, I think there is a show about Looking Good Naked or something like that, I'm not sure of details, but I've heard the name bumpin around. Sorry I couldn't help more.

the 2nd season of how to look good naked actually starts tonight at 10 on lifetime. i saw the last couple episodes of last season and thought it was pretty good. check out the site for more info on it... http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/how-look-good-naked

as for your husband... i'm sure he loves your body. don't worry!

DontEvah... thanks for sharing this with us. I totally forgot about HTLGN after the first season. I wasn't sure when it was coming back. Did you get to see the first episode the other night?

LadyLala, I have been there and it isn't fun. It isn't easy to keep up with the kids and do everything on the daily list. It sure isn't easy to live up to others' unspoken expectations, either.

The best thing you can do for you is to turn off your inner critic. Heck, you've had two kids! It is hard to look like Paris Hilton after that... AND, you have enough to keep you busy that things like pampering yourself and spa days tend to go out the window.

You can be proud of all that you do and forgive yourself for what cannot get finished in a day. You can look at yourself and appreciate that you have been through a lot giving birth to the kids and caring for them -- and you are strong and bright and beautiful!

Do not let some one else's agenda pull you down -- even your husband's. See how he would fare in your shoes. Maybe it IS time for you to have a pamper day.

You have to take care of you, and then everything else falls into place.

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