I have been in the process of re-inventing myself over the past couple of months. I am steadily revolving. Remember, I was hesitant to put my picture on the blog because of my job search; however, the Creator is working on me in regards to fear. One of the reasons I don't like taking pictures or posting my picture online is that I don't like how I look in pictures. I am one of those people who looks better in person. I think that pictures don't do me any justice. I was watching Joyce Meyers a television evangelist last night and she said something that really hit close to home: "Stop putting yourself down." Putting yourself down opens up an opportunity for the enemy to make those words come to pass. This is something that my husband has been telling me for years. I am my own worst critic. My revolution involves controlling the power of the tongue. My good friend AG advised me to never put yourself down or discount yourself, because there are people that would do that for you. On this journey, I have lost about twenty pounds and counting. My initial goal was to lean out because I am a muscular person naturally. I have no clothes with the exception of a pair of pants that I had in my closet from two years ago. So, what I did today was go through my closet to find things that had tags on it that can go back to the store. I found a red wool coat from Ann Taylor that and a boil wool coat from Ann Taylor Loft. I went to Ann Taylor and purchased some colored jeans; something I would of never done. I had grabbed a size 10 because they are colored jeans and colored things tend to make me look bigger; however, my husband says that my behind is shrinking to his dismay. I also grabbed a size 8 in the jeans and tried them on first. They (8) fit with a room to spare. I am so proud of myself. Also, the lady that was helping me who turned out to be a manager offered me a job in the store. I worked for Ann Taylor Loft about 5 years ago part-time. I explained to the manager that I had applied for the new concept store on Michigan Avenue about 4 months ago and everything was pending. She told me that they were waiting to get a permanent manager and she was taking over the store. The Creator works in mysterious ways.
I have one question, should I hold on to my bigger clothes or start selling or donating them? My little sister told me to stop fluctuating with my weight. I am starting to learn that. My culprit wasn't not working out which I do faithfully; but drinking bottles of wine. I dranked wine like every day. My problem was drinking my calories i.e. coffee, alcohol, wine, and juice. I am definitely revolving.
Blessings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have one question, should I hold on to my bigger clothes or start selling or donating them? My little sister told me to stop fluctuating with my weight. I am starting to learn that. My culprit wasn't not working out which I do faithfully; but drinking bottles of wine. I dranked wine like every day. My problem was drinking my calories i.e. coffee, alcohol, wine, and juice. I am definitely revolving.
Blessings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've gone through the ups and downs of weight fluctuation and have always gotten rid of my bigger clothes to make room in both the closet and also in your spirit.
ReplyDeleteI've never regretted it until now. I spent a year losing injury weight of 30+ lbs, gave all my clothes to my cousin and then promptly gained back almost all that weight and then some in the next year. Man I wish I had some of my stuff back. But there were extenuating circumstances. I moved three times, changed jobs twice and got divorced. If all that didn't happened, I likely would not have turned around and gained everything back, would've maintained my healthy habits.
So I say, sell or give your clothes away, especially those which are more than one size larger, it is a commitment to keep up your good habits. I'd keep a cute jeans or two in one size larger for those temporary fluctuations but nothing too big. Also look at your items and see if anything can be altered. Jackets and pants are tough, the line doesn't fall right sometimes. But I've altered dresses down successfully.