This post will make no sense unless you read this story first.
http://www.andyandrews.com/eblast/051507.html
I highly recommend reading it. It is powerful! Very thought provoking. I am realizing this is so true. I do not ever want to go back to almost 300 pounds. EVER! I have to find ways to remind myself of this and eliminate things from my life that make me think I may go back there.
I am in the process of going through all of the clothes in my closet. I have decided to get rid of everything that is too big. In all of the times I have lost weight in the past, I have never taken this step. I think that fear of failure was always there and I did not want to have to re-purchase those clothes. Lots of self-doubt. I'm not saying I don't still struggle with those same feelings but this time, I am trying to work through them.
I have realized when I see these clothes stacked on the shelf or hanging in my closet, it reminds me that I may need them again someday. It's kind of like they taunt me. "Come on, wear me, wear me!" I do not need that temptation, reminder, taunting, whatever you want to call it. I need to move forward!
So far, I have four trash bags stuffed full of clothes. I posted on Facebook that I was wanting to get rid of them and had someone reply that can use them for a parent who is struggling financially right now. I am so happy to be able to give them to someone who needs them. That is an added bonus.
So, good-bye old "friends". I loved you while I had you but I never want to see you again!!
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I think it's wonderful that you took this step for yourself and because you did, someone else could be blessed.
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