Whole new way of thinking

Down 0.5 pounds! Thank goodness it’s on the way down again. Yesterday I had an epiphany. I feel like I need to share… I realized that I am unnecessarily putting stress on myself and my body. I feel like I need drop my 40 pounds in the shortest amount of time possible, and that’s really not the case. What I need to do is embrace a more relaxed way of thinking. I shouldn’t stress myself out each morning and dread going to work because my too small clothes are uncomfortable. I shouldn’t dress like crap because my good clothes no longer fit.

I need to live my life! I need to rediscover how good moving around makes me feel! So, with that reasoning, I went to the mall last night. And I shopped. It didn’t matter what the label said, or how cute it could look if I was skinnier. I bought what fits me right now- and not “fits” like if I can make it zip up, but a little roomy for the natural expansion of my body throughout the day. And I feel great! It feels awesome to finally have some new clothes that are available to wear immediately- well, except for the hemming part of my new pants.

I’m still going to weight myself everyday, because I like to know where I’m at. But other than that, it’s a whole new ballgame kids. And if I do lose the weight quickly, so what? I’ll just sell my new stuff to Plato’s. I never have done well with self-imposed deadlines anyway.

yes.

this is exactly the attitude that the entire world needs to adopt.

we would all be so much happier.  good for you, and spread the wealth.

kate.

Great attitude!

But to keep something to work towards, how about setting a health goal and not a weight goal?  like one serving of vegetables a day or 20 minutes activity a day?  Just an idea.  I love when I set goals like that and I meet them!  I feel so proud.

And way to go on shopping and not feeling constrained by a certain size.  That's great.

btw, happy (belated) birthday to you!

i know what you mean about feeling good in the clothes you are wearing, because it is what actually matters. i've always been overweight and i've always dressed myself in clothes that actually fit, and its amazing how people take notice of how great an outfit looks on you and how it makes you feel great overall. also thanks for stopping by and commenting. its comforting to know that people actually read my blog and genuinely care.
-bella