posseof1's Journal

Okay, here goes nothin.
Jul 03 2009 23:40

So I've been reading everywhere lately about the benefits (weight-related, mental, spiritual, etc.) of reducing the amount of "stuff" and clutter one has.  To this end, I decided to start de-cluttering my (very small) apartment, starting with the bedroom.  I have a LOT of clothes, including a lot that I never wear because it doesn't fit, some that just doesn't fit RIGHT (too short, odd shape, etc.) and some, including t-shirts and sweat-shirts, that I need to start phasing out of my wardrobe as I gain more clothes that I can wear for my student-teaching (and, hopefully, my eventual teaching career). 

So now that I explained that, here's the plan.  I went through all my drawers and closets and made three piles: things that I actually wear and that fit (a lot of these were in the laundry... I haven't washed in a while), a pile of things to take to Salvation Army, and a pile of clothes that either don't fit anymore but that I would like to fit again someday or that I don't wear but can't bear to part with for sentimental reasons.  These clothes I folded carefully, put in a box, and sealed it with a label that says "Open at 165 lbs."  (I'm currently 174 and trying to lose.)  When I hit 165, I will open the box, try all the clothes on, take out what now fits, and reseal the rest with a note to open at 160.  Diet, exercise, and repeat every 5 lbs until I hit my goal (130 and that hot-pink bikini I have from when I used to weigh 130).   If I can stay on track, I should be hitting that goal about time for next year's bikini season.

So what do you think?  Does this sound like a good motivation?