START TO ARM YOURSELF!!!

		I woke up one summer morning to the gentle cackle of the PMS monster. I swear I saw Roger Rabbit jumping up and down laughing as a neon arrow flashed and pointed at the mound growing on my chin. Roger giggled, “hahaha you have a press meeting today you fatty!”
Devastated and desperate I ran to my husband’s closet and whipped out the scale.
			Warning ladies, this is a big mistake. Why would I step on a scale when I knew I was floating on 5 pounds of bloat? Would a warrior run out into a battle field and say, “hey look I’m here! Woo hoo!”Not unless they had a death wish! So I stepped on the scale. And just like every month, I had gained about 6 pounds.
			Horrified I threw myself on my bed crying. I was pretending this was something new and I was shocked. As I lay sobbing, an ominous voice came over me and said, “You must fight the battle. Arm yourself, you will prevail.”
	As I wiped the tears away I looked at my closet. I knew what I needed, COTTON. Cotton is like the breastplate of my armor. It flows and moves with me. I have flowy cotton shirts, halter dresses, cocktail dresses, long gowns.... you name it I have it. It is the material that makes me feel the best.
	You need to know what material fits you the best and you need to keep your eyes peeled at all times for that material when shopping. That day i ended up wearing an electric blue cotton and blend dress. For a horrifying morning I got so many compliments and I was able to talk myself off the ledge because I had the “break in case of emergencies” section in my closet.
This weekend I want you to take a tally. What kind of gal are you? Cotton? Rayon? Silk? Polyester? Wool? Maybe you’re a combo kind of gal. I personally love the Cotton/Rayon combo. Your second task is once you discover the material you love the best on your body, I want you to take 4 items in that material and place them in the center of your closet. I recommend a few dresses or skirts and a shirts; but it is up to you. Just place these items in the center as your “breast plate” and over the next few weeks we will work to build your armor. KK

Comments

[Maggie]

It's amazing how a number can influence our emotions, self confidence and overall well-being. I put my scale on lock down during "that time"!

I must agree, a cotton top can make you feel comforted and supported. My favorite PMS blouse is a cotton/linen mix.

[Mary Lou]

Kara, your fabulous humor is as real as your advice! Love your website and love your blog.