Clothing

I read a post by someone on SparkPeople who has lost weight recently, where she stated her zeal for keeping her former sized clothing.  She did so, calling herself frugal, in case she needed them again.

But more to her point, she realized she was doubting herself and her ability to stay committed to a new lifestyle, one that supported her new weight and goals.

I know how she feels.

My weight has gone up and down, ever so gradually, over the last 5 years.  It has been a cost savings to have those clothes around.

I, too, didn't mean to lie to myself, or to even need them again, it was the hoarder in me working alongside that...what?...self doubt?...lack of confidence?....proof from the past?....that reinforced the need to keep those clothes.

I think I, too, am further along in this journey, and I'm looking at those old clothes and not even liking them.  Jeans, well, I can cut them up and make a quilt with them, so I can hold onto those without guilt, or giving them a second thought, or I can give them to my hubby (yes, we have been wearing the same sized jeans, and he’s a former defensive lineman).

I do not enjoy clothes shopping, but I will have to spend the time and money soon, as I am looking at a bare closet right now as I cull out the larger sizes and outdated styles, and I am needing some clothes...ones that look good on me, and feel good!

I can, however, justify keeping a *SINGLE* pair of baggy jeans....being able to layer clothing underneath when you go out to go sledding, or to a football game!