Guest guest Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi Group- I am a regular reader, but not a regular poster. I'm currently in need of some feedback. I have gained more than a few pounds in the past several years. I have had multiple stressors (recent divorce, financial changes, 2 kids busy with activities, and a job that can be emotionally draining). I also recently injured my ankle - tearing ligaments - which has limited my ability to exercise. I can't stand the way I feel physically. This disgust quickly leads to the diet mentality, in spite of my belief that IE is the right path for me. Part of me thinks I should call Craig or Nutrasystem and just do that for a few months to take off some of this weight. The other part knows I'll feel deprived and set myself up to fail. My experience with IE has been mixed. When it works for me, I am free from the constant obsession with food (what did I eat? what will I eat? what should I be eating?). This is a wonderful, eye opening place to be. But I can't seem to maintain the progress for more than a short time before I go back to emotional eating/binging. I have trouble getting back on track, often with long periods before I try IE again. One thing that has recently stuck out for me as a topic in these posts is that it is important to love your body at ANY size. And I can say that this has always been an issue for me even when I was within a healthier weight range. I'm wondering, what are the opinions out there about holding on to clothes that don't fit anymore? I have this closet full of things I can't wear because I've told myself I'll lose the weight. In the meantime even the clothes that I am wearing are borderline uncomfortable and my closet is overstuffed. Both of these things serve as a constant reminder that I'm not where I want to me. What have others out there done with clothes that are too small? When I'm not contemplating smart lipo or that new lipo that uses a laser and doesn't penetrate the skin (only half kidding here) I'm thinking that maybe accepting myself at my current weight means getting rid of all the stuff that doesn't fit and finding a few items that make me feel pretty now. Thanks for listening Kathy I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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