One thing I did recently — that I had been resisting — was to clear out my closet. All the clothes I’ve been planning to lose weight and fit back into went into a bag and are ready to go to the Salvation Army. Some of these were clothes that I loved! It was hard to let them go. Yet, I’ve been “waiting” for a year to begin to fit back into them, and have not made any progress in that direction, so I decided to start by loving myself as I am! Those clothes don’t fit! I bought a swimsuit and pair of shorts in the right size that are very flattering and have been watching my self-talk very closely.

It’s funny about clutter, for me. I think those clothes were KEEPING ME from the thing I wanted (to fit into them again)! Every time I’d go in my closet, I’d see them, think of all the money I’d spent, how cute I’d looked in them, and feel GUILTY! Now my closet is only half full with clothes that fit and that I wear.

And guess what? Suddenly, I found my resistance to exercise melting away, at least a little. The last couple weeks, I have managed to do yoga or free weights at least once a week. This is something that has been on my weekly goals list for SIX MONTHS! I clean out my closet, and suddenly it’s like poof! I’m ready to do it.

My resistance to taking better care of my body through eating healthy or working out is usually about something I’m resisting on the inside. In this case, I was resisting loving me, as I am, and who would take better care of someone they didn’t even love?

Thanks for the post! Great topic!