Many times when I help my clients organize their kitchens and refrigerators, I notice that they don’t have their freezers stocked properly.  They either don’t have anything in it or it is stocked so full that they can’t get anything out.  The key to using your freezer effectively is having it organized properly so you know what you have so you can pop it out and prepare a meal in an instant.  Make sure to keep like items together (fruit, veggies, soups, desserts, breads, dinners, etc.).  Go through your freezer on a regular basis, try to toss any of the items that have freezer burn and make a list of items you need.  Try to buy things when they go on sale, you will save money at the register and down the road when you aren’t ordering take-out a couple times per week.

My freezer is usually stocked with easy meals from the Trader Joe’s freezer section and homemade favorites but now that I have been on a low carb diet since May I have had to make adjustments.  It has been especially hard to find quick breakfast and lunch options (I am a cereal and PB&J girl) but I have figured out what I like.  I am going back to the doctor on Monday to be reevaluated and I will find out how much longer I need to keep up my low carb lifestyle and if I need to have any further surgeries.  Until then, here is a look at what is in my freezer… 

Yesterday I met up with my friend Jamie and her little girl Lili for lunch at the Stanford Shopping Center.  We ate at The Palo Alto Creamery which is right next to Bloomingdale’s so we walked through the store before we headed home. I saw on the news this week that they were featuring a new technology called Bodymetrics, a system that will scan your body and suggest jeans that fit your body type perfectly.  The idea of not having to spend an entire day pulling on jeans that I can’t pull up over my thighs is appealing to me so I thought I should give it a try.  

I wasn’t planning on doing it right then but Jamie talked me into it and it only took 5 minutes.  She insisted that it would be fun and that I should blog about it (good thing because I didn’t have anything planned for today).

I had to register my information and sign privacy docs before I stripped down into the full body scanner. I am a little nervous that some engineer somewhere is going to see me in my undies but who cares, ha! I stepped inside and stood where the footprints told me it.  It was very similar to getting a spray tan if you have ever done that.

Waist

• Waist is defined and curves inwards.
• Look for a snug fit at the waist with no gaping.
• A good fit should feel comfortable yet cinched at the waist, pulling you in so you should not need to wear a belt for the jeans to stay up.
• A slight pull at the back of the waist of the jeans will lift and slim your seat.

Rise

• Mid rise is the most flattering as it keeps you body looking balanced.
• Low rise will elongate your torso, highlighting your waist, making it appear smaller, and more defined.
• High rise waist will shorten your waist and draw the eye to your widest part, adding curves.

Hips, Thigh and Seat

• Best asset is your balanced and shapely hips, thigh and seat, in proportion to waist so make sure you emphasize it at every opportunity
• Opt for a snug fit on the hip. Avoid garments which are larger and baggy in this area as they will make your silhouette look fuller.

Fabric

• Select thick to medium weight denim for support and shape.
• Look for denim with a small amount of stretch to provide comfort and a better fit. Stretch can go a long way in helping you find your best fitting jeans..

Wash

• Opt for light, medium and dark washes with minimal fade and distressing to maintain balanced proportion.

Seat

• Select styles with some pocket detail to maintain shapely contours and lift seat.
• Ensure the pockets are always well centred and proportioned for your seat
• Pockets should not be too big or small.
• Ensure the fit under your buttocks is form-fitted without too much excess fabric. One or two creases is ideal. Extra fabric in this area can look shapeless.
• Classic yokes will maintain and emphasise you natural shape.
• Styles that flatter shape include: Regular pockets, pockets with darts or flaps, occasional detailing such as embroidery, embellishments and subtle, faded markings.
• Styles to avoid wearing as they will exaggerate your shape: No pockets or detailing

Calves

• Maintain the shapeliness of your calves, by opting for styles that compliment your shape.
• Balancing your calves will streamline and lengthen the appearance of your legs.

Leg Cuts

Leg Length

• Legs can never be long enough so elongate legs with:
• High-heeled, platform or wedge shoes and boots.
• Lighter and tonal shoe colours such as nude, beige, camel, grey and metallic.
• Avoid wearing shoes of that are dark, bright and contrasting colours as you will create foreshortening
• Visually elongate the leg with a vertical front crease to draw attention to the length.