Clear the clutter if you are trying to lose weight. What does throwing away junk have to do with weight loss? Your physical living and working space are a reflection of your state of mind. Purge your space and the fat will disappear too.
The possessions cluttering your space are similar to the fat on your body. Any clutter and disorganization in your life will sabotage the lifestyle changes you are working so hard to adopt to lose weight. Wouldn't it be so calming to come home to a clean, organized, clutter-free home?
We often acquire physical possessions to substitute for unmet emotional needs . Is going to the mall a regular family outing? No doubt including a stop at the Food Court.
Do you really need or want all that stuff cluttering your space and closets? In these difficult economic times wouldn't you rather see your bank account grow? And your credit card balances shrink along with your waistline?
Purge Every Room
Start naturally with the kitchen . Do you really need all of those gadgets on your countertop? Wouldn't it be better to have plenty of space for preparing food? Strive for a pantry stocked with healthy foods that are easily located for any recipe. An organized refrigerator full of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables. A comfortable, uncluttered eating area. Imagine how you will look forward to preparing and consuming healthy food in this environment!
Next is your bedroom . Purge your bedroom and make it the sanctuary you deserve. It should be the room where your relationship thrives. A peaceful retreat, conducive to restful sleep and relaxing baths. Purging your bedroom space may even liven up your sex life!
Attack your closets. You are never going to wear those shoes with the broken heel. Or the ugly sweater you got from your Mom for Christmas. Do you really need all those suits now that your workplace has gone business casual?
What about the 20 tacky T-shirts from various vacation spots that seemed like "got to have" souvenirs at the time?
Purging your bedroom means being realistic about getting rid of clothes holding you back from reaching your weight loss goals. Dump the "fat" clothes and dump the weight.
Give them all away. It will be liberating. And you'll get a tax deduction too!
Don't just purge your closets until they are not overflowing. Leave empty space for the new clothes you will be buying to fit your slim new body. Realize this will not be easy. But the old clothes are not helping. They are inhibiting the lifestyle changes that you need to make to lose weight permanently.
What about the family room ? This is where your family gathers to watch TV, play games, or read together. By decluttering the family room you make these activities more enjoyable and spontaneous.
The living room should be your special area for guests. Imagine how much fuller your life would be if you could invite friends and loved ones over on the spur of the moment without stressing about where you will entertain them.
Can you actually fit your cars in the garage ? If you can, congratulations - you are in the minority. If not, wouldn't it be so much better to use the garage to neatly store your sports equipment, bicycles, gardening supplies, and power tools. Imagine how much easier it would be to play catch with your kids or plant some new flowers if everything was in easy reach and in workable condition.
Some people get very emotional during this process. Take that as a sign that you are purging your home of emotional baggage.
After the Purge
Congratulate yourself when you are finished decluttering. Get out a couple of scented candles and take a hot, relaxing bath. Visualize how much calmer your mornings will be now that you can easily put together outfits that fit and look great on you.
Celebrate this achievement as the "turning over a new leaf" that it is. Now you can replace the time you formerly spent shopping for more stuff with other activities that fit in with your new healthy lifestyle and quest to lose weight for life.
How about taking a walk with your spouse? Or helping your kids with a school project? Or calling that old friend you've been meaning to catch up with? Or making a shopping list of the healthy foods you need to fill those blank spaces in your pantry and refrigerator? Or preparing a colorful healthy meal?
I bet you feel less fat already, certainly less cluttered, and maybe you were so enthused you even forgot to snack!
by Diane Gilabert Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Diane_Gilabert |  |
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