I love the change in the seasons. I especially love fall. I love the crispness in the air. I love to see the trees change color, and I really love my fall fashions. So as I got dressed this morning, I was excited about reaching for a nice warm sweater and my pleated black skirt. When I zipped the skirt up I realized that something was terribly wrong. All of the slack that was in the skirt last year this time was gone. Oh my gosh, I thought to myself…how did my clothes shrink while hanging in the closet?
Oh how I wish it was the skirt that changed in size and not me. It’s nothing like trying on something you haven’t worn in a year to give you a reality check. I’m disappointed in myself for letting my weight climb back up to the point where I’m going to have to purchase new clothes…that fit…in a larger size…to wear this winter so I don’t feel like a stuffed sausage in the clothes that I have outgrown.
I have to accept my situation for what it is RIGHT NOW, work with what I have, and continue to set my goals and work towards meeting them. I also have to remember that I am not in a rush. I embrace the fact that it took time to gain it and it is going to take time to lose it. I also have to stay mindful that this way of thinking is what helped me to be successful in the past, because I didn’t put any undo stress or pressure on myself to lose weight based on unrealistic time frames.
So with that, I am not going to panic. I am going to breathe. I am going to buy a few pieces that fit me and that I can look good in and feel comfortable in. I am going to plan my work and work my plan so that this time next year my clothes will not fit, but for a different reason. My goal for this time next year is to be able to tell you that I reached for the pleated skirt and when I zipped it, it fell down to my ankles because it was too big
Sherida says
Stacey – I enjoy reading your posts so much. You write with such honesty it touches me. I am in the same place you are with my weight and clothing yo-yo-ing more than I wish it would.
I so look forward to seeing you post next year about the progress you have made.
Way to go girl!
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Stacey Strickler says
Sherida, I feel the same about your posts, they meet me exactly where I am It’s funny how we don’t realize our weight is climbing again until we go to try on something that fit just 12 months ago. My goal is to get off the roller coaster and make some lasting change. I think we can do it…are you game?
Debbie says
Stacey, I’m right there with ya. I was just telling a friend that I could pull three outfits from my closet to keep, and donate all the rest, that don’t fit. I love your authentic writing voice.
Stacey Strickler says
Hi Debbie! Thank you so much! What you said is true for me too. I have about three or four outfits that I rotate and all the others just take up space in my closet. I think I’m going to take a page from your book and donate the things I don’t…oops, I mean can’t wear to charity
Benita says
Right there with you, my dear. I pulled out a suit this morning and it was as tight as a bug in a rug. The tight fit was a bit discouraging because I have been exercising every day. Then I realized that there is a reason for everything. In my case I realize that I need to make adjustments in the type of exercise that I do and in my food intake.
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Stacey Strickler says
Benita, you bring up a great point. I too need to look at the reason why my clothes are fitting me tight and make some adjustments in my workout routines and in my eating. Sometimes you think you’re doing the right thing but when you’re not getting the results you’re looking for it’s time to make some changes. Thanks so much!