I didn’t exercise today. Well, I moved the broken treadmill out of my room. That was tricky, and hard, so maybe I got a little exercise. What I did do today though was something I should have done a long time ago.
I cleaned out all of my old clothes and bagged them up to send to Goodwill. Boy, I buy a lot of clothes. But I digress. I’ve had this pile of clothes sitting in the corner of my room for months now. I don’t know if it has been fear or just laziness that has kept me from bagging them up, but it’s done and tomorrow, I’m getting them out of my house.
While I was cleaning I tried a few things on and it was quite the experience. Clothes that used to fit me snugly and clothes that I couldn’t previously even get over my hips are now way too big.
It was uplifting. I know I’ve come a long way– from a size 22/24 to a size 10/12, but lately I’ve been on my own case for not having gotten further. I sometimes forget how much I’ve accomplished.
Sixty pounds is a lot of weight. And in trying on the old clothes as I bagged them up today, I realized just how much. I also cemented in my own head that I will not go back to those larger sizes. I didn’t like it then and I don’t like now that I was once that heavy.
Today was a day to purge and let go of the former fat girl. Tomorrow is a day to embrace “Fit Girl.” I’ll be running.
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Hey Diane,
I remember doing the same thing. I also went to a tailor and had so many things taken in and it felt great. It felt like I had won. And it stayed that way for a long time. Then I started to work at home and forgot to take care of myself. And now my clothes snicker if I dare try them on.
But you are in the middle of your new life and 60 lbs. lost is fabulous but sometimes that former fat person still lives in us. How do we ask them to leave? Too bad we can’t pick them up and show them the door. I am starting today to take my life back. I am writing down what I eat and I will write about how it is feeling. I will be working with Jen also and I think those few things will help me move back to my old body. Then I can give away my clothes!
Thanks for keeping us inspired. elizabeth
Congratulations – that’s a powerful process.
I love the snowflakes on your blog, BTW.
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That had to be the best feeling!!! Especially after the little biut of a down time you had. Its a nice little reminder how far you have come. CONGRATS!!