You`ve already come SUCH a long way! Pat yourself on the back, girl!And so has your H! Love that he stood up for you-though I feel sorry for D18. Can be a tricky enough age when you`re trying to find your way in the world. Though she is just plain trying too and needed to be called on it.
Isn`t DB also about setting boundaries for yourself with others too? Letting them know what`s acceptable in terms of how to treat you?I use DB with my kids a lot now! Don`t over control them but amn`t a doormat for them either!
The stumbling block for you seems to be the attractiveness issue(and I can tell from way out here that you`re personality alone is very attractive!Just can`t see ya to judge the other stuff!). would focussing on other aspects of appearance help that?One of my top GAL goals and a 180 for me has been getting dressed up everyday. I`ve had a great response to that(from other ppl, though I know H notices too) AND it keep me focussed on keeping the weight off too.Plus your H obviously loves to see you involved in water sports. So it would be a win win for you to indulge in more of that.
I`ve started doing stomach crunches lately(inspired by the sight of Sandra Bullock in the Proposal). Will let you know when I get that six pack. Seeing as how I never had one and that I`m in my forties don`t be waiting now for that post!But I love that this DB place takes me places I`ve never been before!