Simplify

Simplify…

When I spend time cleaning out my closet—it usually means very good news for me on the scales.  I noticed this phenomenon when I first started losing weight.  All of the sudden, I wanted my closets, drawers, cupboards, etc. in order.  After awhile, there was a pattern I noticed: clean up the clutter = successful week of weight loss.  It was as if putting things in order in my home was in some ways symbolic for the internal cleansing I was experiencing due to the weight loss.  It makes a lot of sense when one thinks about this concept.  In fact, on my “to read” list is a book on this topic: “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat”, by Peter Walsh . 

So, this weekend, I cleared out another round of clothes from my closet that are too big.  It feels good to give away to Goodwill what I don’t need anymore.  I have a strict policy about not keeping my big clothes (Size 24, 26, 3X, etc.)—that way I know that I will never need to use them again! What used to be a closet that was full of too much stuff, has become rather simple and sparse these days.  This leaves me feeling hopeful for a great week!

A few other “housekeeping” items:

* If you found your way here via the blurb in the Sunday paper, welcome!! Please check back often for updates.

*I will be “weighing in” on Mondays and will share my weekly progress then.

*If you are interested in reading about when I first began my “journey”—check my old blog: www.ktbourbin.blogspot.com