Hello again Sue,

I realize that I got so into my anti-fondant tirade yesterday that I forgot to mention why the urgency to detoxify and fabulosify.

Well, first of all. I feel gross. Seriously, I haven’t worked out more than three times in as many weeks. Ugh. So not hot.

Second, I am getting married in less than six months! Which means I have less than half a year to get my Domestic Boddess in the best shape of my life! Ack!

Third, and most urgent, is the fact that in just over two weeks The Lawyer and I have our engagement photo shoot. Thus, I simply must look A to the Mazing STAT!

Now, you have known The Lawyer a lot longer than I have. Did you ever think he would agree to an engagement photo shoot?! I mean do you love it or do you love it. He’s even working out extra super hard with Colossus in order to be at his hottest. In fact, I am getting a little concerned that if I don’t start sweatin’ pronto, The Lawyer is going to totally out-hot me. Which is unacceptable. Obv.

So Sue, I have been thinking of you because you are the Detox Queen.

DomestiGal Sue, the picture of zen

So, in accordance with your teachings, I have taken the following measures to ensure ultimate hotness for my engagement pictures:

1. Fish oil rules. I am taking six capsules a day.

Fish oil is good for your heart, your skin, and your brain!

2. Detox tea. You know I love me some Yogi tea.

This tea tastes great and sometimes makes me poop.

3. Eating lots of salmon.

Here fishy fishy fishy... come to Jenny...

4. Cutting back on the booze. Yeah, um - so here’s the thing. If I drink whiskey that’s better than wine, right? Because, you know, you only need a sip or two. Please tell me this is acceptable, Sue. I can’t get through grad school sober.

Jack and Jen: MFEO?

5. And, last but not least, getting off my bum. I have some steep competition these days, as my trainer just got a new client:

DomestiGal Jen's fellow gym rat

No. For real. That’s really her. She’s a famous model.

But I bet she can’t deadlift 240 pounds!

Sigh. I think it’s teatime.

xoxo,

DomestiGal Jen

Sue darling,

Thank you for spoiling the surprise for The Lawyer regarding the neckline of my dress. Thanks A LOT.

(Actually, in truth, I had already let the neckline slip - so to speak. So you’re in the clear. But watch it, lady!)

So yes, as you expected, I have commenced working out my arms, shoulders, and upper back like a mad woman in preparation for the Wedding of Dreams. In fact, I have decided that instead of aiming for the limbs of Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie (are you really still hooked on that scandal? Get over it! Team Brangelina 4evah!), my model for toned arms - as well as general total hotness - is our very own First Foxy Lady, Michelle Obama. Seriously. Did you SEE her upper body in that A to the Mazing Jason Wu gown? Gorge.

Anyway. So with Michelle as my guiding light and Colossus on my ass, I am doing push-ups, pull-downs, rows, dips, curls, and extensions until I drop.

Whenever I am in need of extra motivation, as we all are on occasion, I turn to the glorious Internet. Where do I go? You know you want to know. Check ‘em:

Just Eat Smart - OMG! Did you see that Sherika answered my question personally? As Rachel Zoe says, I die. Not that I watched her reality show. Nope. Definitely did not.

Ultimate Performance - This Colossal site (hint hint) has superb info on any fitness topic you can imagine!

Fit-Bottomed Girls - The FBGs are a long-standing fave of ours. They are always on to something fabulous, and their passion for fitness is always inspiring.

There are so many fitness-related sites out there, but these are my faves.

Must dash - off to the gym! Look at how motivated I am!

xoxo,

DomestiGal Jen

Dearest Jen,

Hmmm… equality in terms of couple hotness is certainly a most excellent topic to discuss.

I mean, since it’s my birthday, can I pretend that I’m hotter than The Doctor? Seriously, I think I woke up on my 30th with a grey hair and slight wrinkles developing around my eyes.

Just kidding. I’m Asian, and Asians don’t age.

Jen, I love how the way you write makes you sound like a 400 pound cow who has to lug herself 2 hours back to London every week to train with Colossus. Even though I watched you and The Lawyer wolf down 3 entrees during a beautiful NYC brunch is no reason to be so hard on yourself.

Anyway, I put together this quick ball-busting workout for you to do in your room. This way, you can stay out of that nasty MBA gym of yours.

Do two minutes of each exercise and be prepared to vomit afterwards:

1. Lunges to the front (R/L) with 8 pound shoulder presses to the ceiling with 8 pound weights;
2. Kickboxing with legs to the side (R/L) with boxing arms punching to the front with 8 pound weights;
3. Squats (R/L) with bent arm lateral raise to the side with 8 pound weights;
4. Static hold squat with back against wall and bicep curls (hands facing each other) with 8 pound weights;
5. Calf raises with bicep curl (hands facing ceiling) upwards with 8 pound weights;
6. On back: Inner thigh reps (legs from Big V to little v) with sit-ups;
7. On back: Inner thigh reps (right leg in front; left leg in front) with oblique side-to-side sit-ups;
8. Jump squats to pushups;
9. Tricep dips with fingers toward glutes with right leg lift to ceiling;
10. Tricep dips with fingers rotated outward toward walls with left leg lift to ceiling.

If you do this workout 3 times a week you’ll return to your Domestic Goddess level of hotness in no time!

But back to couples and their hotness. You know the latest uber-hot couple? Hello, obviously The Obamas!

Photo courtesy MSNBC.com

Michelle Obama is a rockstar (even though people here in NYC complained a bit too much about the red dress she wore to Barack’s acceptance speech), and President-Elect Obama is going to be our skinniest-president-ever! Hopefully you all read this op-ed piece in the New York Times about electing a Skinny Black Guy. Totally hilare article by Colson Whitehead.

Anyway, the Obamas obviously receive a double A+ in terms of couple hotness.

Let us know, DomestiGals, who’s hotter: you or your beloved?

Love,

Birthday Girl Sue

PS: Did I mention it was my 30th birthday, folks? Hello! I’m devastated. But still fabulous.

PPS: Thanks again to Kyla Bea for her fabulous post yesterday!