In preparing for our garage sale, I started going through my closet. I pulled out sizes that range from 12 to 22. I've gotten rid of some clothes along the way, but have held onto some. Specifically, I've held onto one pair of the size 22 jeans because they are a reminder for me that I don't ever want to go back to that size.
I realized as I was folding the clothes that I had the feeling that I should HOLD on to the size 12 and 14s just in case I gain my weight back. What was I thinking? Should I really hold onto those pants? The answer is NO. Give them away...get rid of 'em! Holding onto those pants would be telling myself that it is okay to go back and it isn't.
We didn't have much traffic at the garage sale. So on Monday, we will take these clothes down to a place called Clothes Mentor. They buy gently used clothing and I will donate what they don't purchase.
I encourage everyone that is going through this journey to not hold onto the bigger sizes. Dance your way out of the size and give them away. Are you holding onto something just in case?
Before Picture
After Picture
3/31/2010
Current Picture - July 2010
Same Purse/Smaller Dress
About Me
- Shannon Ross
- Like many others, I have always struggled with my weight. During 2008, I went to Cedar Point with friends and I couldn’t buckle the seatbelt. The rollercoaster operator told me that if the seatbelt didn’t fasten than I couldn’t ride. I was humiliated and embarrassed. So on January 3, 2009, I went to Weight Watchers. I weighed in at 260 pounds. As of this date (8/28/2010), I have lost a total of 100.2 pounds. I’ve faithfully attended my weekly meetings at 7:30 AM every Saturday. I am committed to tracking. Every Sunday, I write down what I am going to eat for the week. By doing this, I am planning ahead and can make my grocery list from the plan. Portion control has also been a secret to my success. I no longer eat like a lumberjack! To be accountable, I post my results on my Facebook page and now I will post on this blog. I have to laugh that my youngest son introduces me to his friends as, “This is my Mom. She is a Weight Watcher.” I am proud to be a Weight Watcher and this journey is not over. This is a life long commitment to be healthy and something that I am doing for myself because I deserve it.
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