Let it GO! Decluttering (simplifying) your life of (people, places or things) success stories?
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Today, in the interest of cleaning out the freezer, I'm turning 9 quarts of tomato juice into 7 quarts of spaghetti sauce.11
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This is what my badge shows after updating my weight ( one week ONLY weighing). Actually, it's 58.6lbs down (from my highest 219.8) I love that my badge shows 59lbs (even though it technically is not--my update shows:
lost 2.2 lbs since last weighing in! Newlifestyle4me's lost 58.6 lbs so far.
Utterly amazing, so so GLAD to see that LET IT GO, is the absolute right and righteous way to think and live. Just about 1 week ago, I posted about the YUCK of being "obsessed and dominated" by the scale and NOT seeing ANY movement DOWN for a couple/few weeks of getting on the scale multiple times per day, yadayadayada/etc. I REFUSED to get on that scale after my post for one week only (my weigh-in day/Friday's) and BOOM! Not only movement, but HUGE 2.2lbs down this week. Is it water? fat? blood? whatevah, it's down and I LOVE that my badge says 59lbs down. I've NEVER been this far down in all of my obese/overweight/heading towards normal BMI @ my goal is 154lbs (from there, I'll make a new goal of 140-145lbs or so), so I'm merely just 7 more pounds away.....from goal 154lbs---WOW and BOOM!
I'M CLOSE TO BEING IN THE 150'S BABY (today I'm 161.2lbs), BOOM, WOW AND OH YEAH, OOOOOH YEAH-- THE ONE FIFTY'S is near and dear--YAY!
Letting GO of things hindering/bothering/stagnating/depressing/holding us back/going along to get along, etc. REFUSING to be a "slave" to anything (including the scale) is EVERYTHANG, just EVERYTHANG...--Big ole Boom in just LET IT GO!11 -
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Today, in the interest of cleaning out the freezer, I'm turning 9 quarts of tomato juice into 7 quarts of spaghetti sauce.
How fabulous. I made spaghetti the other day and the kids brought home a couple of jars of sauce. One of the jars was ragu. I NEVER EVER use Ragu sauce, ever and guess what? It was some of the BEST spaghetti I ever made. Just goes to show ya, NEVER say NEVER and take y/ourself outta the "box" of never and watch what GREAT things/changes can happen!
I can only imagine how fabulous your homemade sauce is going to be. YAY you Snoo!!!!2 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »59 lbs
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This is what my badge shows after updating my weight ( one week ONLY weighing). Actually, it's 58.6lbs down (from my highest 219.8) I love that my badge shows 59lbs (even though it technically is not--my update shows:
lost 2.2 lbs since last weighing in! Newlifestyle4me's lost 58.6 lbs so far.
Utterly amazing, so so GLAD to see that LET IT GO, is the absolute right and righteous way to think and live. Just about 1 week ago, I posted about the YUCK of being "obsessed and dominated" by the scale and NOT seeing ANY movement DOWN for a couple/few weeks of getting on the scale multiple times per day, yadayadayada/etc. I REFUSED to get on that scale after my post for one week only (my weigh-in day/Friday's) and BOOM! Not only movement, but HUGE 2.2lbs down this week. Is it water? fat? blood? whatevah, it's down and I LOVE that my badge says 59lbs down. I've NEVER been this far down in all of my obese/overweight/heading towards normal BMI @ my goal is 154lbs (from there, I'll make a new goal of 140-145lbs or so), so I'm merely just 7 more pounds away.....from goal 154lbs---WOW and BOOM!
I'M CLOSE TO BEING IN THE 150'S BABY (today I'm 161.2lbs), BOOM, WOW AND OH YEAH, OOOOOH YEAH-- THE ONE FIFTY'S is near and dear--YAY!
Letting GO of things hindering/bothering/stagnating/depressing/holding us back/going along to get along, etc. REFUSING to be a "slave" to anything (including the scale) is EVERYTHANG, just EVERYTHANG...--Big ole Boom in just LET IT GO!
Congratulations! Your enthusiasm must have something to do with it too. Thank God its contagious!2 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »59 lbs
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This is what my badge shows after updating my weight ( one week ONLY weighing). Actually, it's 58.6lbs down (from my highest 219.8) I love that my badge shows 59lbs (even though it technically is not--my update shows:
lost 2.2 lbs since last weighing in! Newlifestyle4me's lost 58.6 lbs so far.
Utterly amazing, so so GLAD to see that LET IT GO, is the absolute right and righteous way to think and live. Just about 1 week ago, I posted about the YUCK of being "obsessed and dominated" by the scale and NOT seeing ANY movement DOWN for a couple/few weeks of getting on the scale multiple times per day, yadayadayada/etc. I REFUSED to get on that scale after my post for one week only (my weigh-in day/Friday's) and BOOM! Not only movement, but HUGE 2.2lbs down this week. Is it water? fat? blood? whatevah, it's down and I LOVE that my badge says 59lbs down. I've NEVER been this far down in all of my obese/overweight/heading towards normal BMI @ my goal is 154lbs (from there, I'll make a new goal of 140-145lbs or so), so I'm merely just 7 more pounds away.....from goal 154lbs---WOW and BOOM!
I'M CLOSE TO BEING IN THE 150'S BABY (today I'm 161.2lbs), BOOM, WOW AND OH YEAH, OOOOOH YEAH-- THE ONE FIFTY'S is near and dear--YAY!
Letting GO of things hindering/bothering/stagnating/depressing/holding us back/going along to get along, etc. REFUSING to be a "slave" to anything (including the scale) is EVERYTHANG, just EVERYTHANG...--Big ole Boom in just LET IT GO!
Congratulations! Your enthusiasm must have something to do with it too. Thank God its contagious!
Thank you Snoo--what a real/true/lovely/smile inducing "gift" you've BLESSED me with this response/reply!!!
{{{{ Hugs }}}}
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Hey gang!
This is what I'm thinking about...pertaining to LET IT GO and a more simplified (and real/true peace & joy inducement) in ALL areas of my life (weight-loss, mental/spiritual/physical/financial/emotional, etc.). Here it is:
DON'T LOOK BACK, period. DON'T "allow" my mind to wander and living in the past AND DON'T allow myself/my mind to emphasize nor focus on the future and what "might/could/should happen tomorrow. Just focus on right NOW-TODAY only. Let NOW-TODAY be my main "determination and attention" if you will. I started thinking about how my "looking back" is a huge influence in so much negativity, poor choices and more important distraction from my TODAY goal(s). Then I started thinking about running (of all things...cause I don't run--I walk and purposely walk slowly and strolling of sorts, if you will) and even as I'm doing walking and after dinner "constitution"...what would happen to me if I started walking or running looking back/backwards? I'll tell ya, UH-OH, here comes a fall or an accident of some sort OR at the very least, looking back/backwards while I:m walking, running, driving or anything is opening up the door to a big ole NASTY accident/fall. I started thinking about how looking back on my past and doing too much "reminiscing" is just NOT GOOD to/for me...it super is NOT GOOD. It "seems" like it's nice, fun, good--but it's NOT. Like my daddy used to say "everything that looks good, feels good, tastes good and/or sounds good AINT GOOD"!
Imagine driving, just looking in your rear view mirror the majority of your time driving...can someone say CRASH and YIKES!!!
Then I started thinking about my "future"...it's exactly like thinking too much about my past--it actually encourages all kinds of yuck, like fear, covetousness, impatience, compulsions, comparing myself & my situation(s) with others and a LOT more yuck. Looking to the future inspires in/thru me a sense of dread and kindles discouragement and again a lot more "stuff/mess" I don't want or need in my heart, mind and life. Focusing on the future is just as much of a distraction to achieving my goals as indulging the past does. I've ALWAYS thought/considered dwelling on the past or "planning" for the future was/is a "good" thing. In the business of LET IT GO, it's so NOT. LET IT GO and DON'T LOOK BACK are best friends, period.
So, what then? Focus on RIGHT NOW/today. Tomorrow will bring it's own troubles and wins...TODAY/NOW is so utterly embodied in LET IT GO, I love the freedom of NOW/TODAY. There is so much hope and peace in focusing on NOW/TODAY instead of yesterday and tomorrow.
Hahaha...I just looked at the word NOW and I saw it backwards---WON! I love it!!!!6 -
Spent a couple of years trying different things.
It's important to know that somethings will work, some things won't. Some things you just need tweaks, some things you need better systems for them to work. Often people who go on declutter kicks think it's a one and done. But you have to put a working system in place so that it essentially stays the way you put it.
Things that get the most use are going to get messed up faster, so you need good systems to go with it. Having a shoe organizer by the door is a great idea, but if you haven't trained your family to put their shoes in it, it's pretty useless.
That being said, over the years, some things have really worked well. To not make this too long, here are two "game changers:"
1) Having labeled bins in the cupboards, fridge and freezer. This sounds really type A, BUT, this makes putting groceries away SO SO quick, everyone knows where everything is, and it's easy to see what is needed when it's grocery time. Add a spot for things you make often - like a sandwich bin (for meats and cheeses, condiments) - coffee/tea bar, etc., and making your stuff is as easy as pulling out a single bin. You can do a quick declutter and wipe every time you put away groceries to keep this system up. Plus, put things where it makes sense. Spices by the stove, coffee bar near the coffee pot, etc.
2) People think I spend a ton of time getting ready. NOT! It takes me very, very little time, and is so easy because of a system I put in place. Recently I forgot I had an appointment scheduled for an hour from when I remembered. But I had to go to another town to be ready for that appointment. Because my outfit was together, I took a quick shower, got dressed, drove to one town, then to the next and was 15 minutes EARLY to my appointment. I later was complimented by 3 people on my outfit I took literally no time to choose that day.
How?
I purchased my clothes with purpose. Instead of going out and buying something because it's "cute," or on sale, I buy with a list, like I would groceries. So many times we have cute tops or bottoms that don't go with anything, or have an unflattering fit, and they just sit in your closet and make it frustrating to figure out what you will wear. So, clear your clothes of things that don't fit or you don't like, then get a base wardrobe of basics - jeans, pants, t-shirts, blouses, skirts, tennis shoes, heels in the basic colors (black, navy, white). Other basic colors, depending on your style, would be beige, blush pink, army green, camel, etc. Whatever you get after that, that's "just so cute," provided it is following the style of clothes you wear, it will pair well with one of the basic items you have in your closet.
Then make outfits - have one or two major, hours long trying on the clothes you have in your closet. Since I don't trust myself to do the "choose your clothes the night before," I choose many outfits, and that is how they hang in my closet. Either put them together on hangers in your closet, or/ and in addition to, when you wear the outfit, take a selfie. The selfies serve as a reminder to you what outfits, shoes and accessories you wore, and what looks good on you. You won't have to stand in front of the closet trying to figure things out or try things on. Either you just grab a complete outfit from the hanger, or look at your phone to see what you feel like wearing that day.
If nothing else, get some flattering dresses. Then you just put one on and look put together. It's the easiest outfit hack ever.
First, it takes a lot of effort up front. Going shopping and buying what fits, is cute, or on sale, is a lot easier to do than going shopping for "the black jeans that really flatter me," or a "white short sleeved blouse that falls over the hip."
But imagine what it would be like to have a month of wearing clothes you look fabulous in, and not spending any time figuring out outfits, no piles of clothes on the floor from trying things on, no getting late because you couldn't figure out what to wear, no feeling like you are wearing clothes that are unflattering. NO STRESS OVER YOUR CLOTHES.
I got a bunch of these tips off of youtube, from a professional stylist (whose style I don't like, but her ideas about clothes are fantastic): https://www.youtube.com/user/StylistLaurenMessiah
And a vlogger, whose style I do like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIVOik-O0o0
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Children’s clothing has been a burden on me since my first was a year old. I have never been able to get a hold on how much we need, or say no to generous clothing donors. We save handmedowns for the next kid and we make dirty farmy messes too so I always think we need play clothes. I have had mental breakdowns ever the amount of clothes and laundry we’ve had for 10 years. No more!!!! Today and this weekend my children and I declutterec 8 CONTRACTOR bags of kids clothes! Now they are left w just 2 dresser drawers. I’ve seen the light!10
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I have been decluttering. First I attacked the pantry. Outdated food, stuff that we will never eat, stuff that just isn't healthy when out.
Then I attacked the refrigerator - threw out all that stuff hiding in the back, got rid of all those one use condiments, and other things that were cluttering up my refrigerator.
I attacked the freezer - stuff that had been in there way too long, stuff that we would not eat and no longer fits with our lifestyle change. You would not believe how much food I threw out, and how much space I reclaimed. Do you know how much money I threw away???
And my wardrobe. Like most women I have been hanging onto clothes waiting for a miracle. There are also clothes that I bought and didn't like or wear after I got them. Gathered them all up for good will - then my cleaning lady asked me if I would mind if she took them - and the friends she gave them to are both grateful and happy to have some new clothes to wear (because I have enough that they are barely worn).
Shoes that I don't wear that are still in very good condition. Make peace with the fact that I can no longer wear 3 1/2 inch heels. Purses that I've had that are too good to throw out, but good enough to collect dust in my closet - gone. Scarves too. Costume jewelry that I forgot about or was just clogging up my jewelry box and keeping me from finding what I wanted. Cosmetics, hair supplies, etc. All those samples that I will never use. Gone!
Magazines and books that I was keeping for who knows why? Cookbooks? Two shelves worth, beccause anything I need is on the internet.
Next I will start on collectibles. And tubs of cooking things that are over in our loft and I never use. And craft supplies and art supplies.
It makes me feel so good to rid myself of these things and since a lot of things are going to other people to enjoy, that makes me happy.
I have stopped buying. I have no one to leave it to and the few young people I know won't want it either.
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Today I stayed busy cleaning up the dog's areas. I'm thinking I'll donate his bowls to the shelter. I have 10 more dog rugs/beds finished so it won't be long until I go. Its been a productive cry day.9
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I've been in a funk this week, our dog died Monday and he wasn't doing well all weekend. Today was the day to make myself do something besides what I have to. I washed the outside of the dryer (it looked horrible next to the new washer). Not much, but I feel better.
My deepest sympathies to you. That is so awful. I am sending you a hug.3 -
@IHaveMyActTogether Thanks for the vlogging video! I just watched it and remember why I feel better when wear monochromatic colors or a higher neck top.... It looks pulled together. I loved the other tips which I don’t always do. I need a big watch now!3
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@RubyRed427 and @elsie6hickman thank you for your warm thoughts. He was with us for 12 years, there are reminders everywhere. He was loved.4
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RubyRed427 wrote: »@IHaveMyActTogether Thanks for the vlogging video! I just watched it and remember why I feel better when wear monochromatic colors or a higher neck top.... It looks pulled together. I loved the other tips which I don’t always do. I need a big watch now!
Thanks RubyRed. I really enjoy Amy's style too. It mixes the classic with the subtly sexy. It won't win awards for originality, but it's a style that looks very polished and feminine, which I like.
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IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »RubyRed427 wrote: »@IHaveMyActTogether Thanks for the vlogging video! I just watched it and remember why I feel better when wear monochromatic colors or a higher neck top.... It looks pulled together. I loved the other tips which I don’t always do. I need a big watch now!
Thanks RubyRed. I really enjoy Amy's style too. It mixes the classic with the subtly sexy. It won't win awards for originality, but it's a style that looks very polished and feminine, which I like.
The girl in the video is cute, sincere and sensible. I like her look/style too!2 -
@RubyRed427 and @elsie6hickman thank you for your warm thoughts. He was with us for 12 years, there are reminders everywhere. He was loved.
I choose to take the"woo" as support, many people don't know Its not a good thing. I didn't for the first 6 months on MFP. Thank you for your support.2 -
@RubyRed427 and @elsie6hickman thank you for your warm thoughts. He was with us for 12 years, there are reminders everywhere. He was loved.
I choose to take the"woo" as support, many people don't know Its not a good thing. I didn't for the first 6 months on MFP. Thank you for your support.
{{{{{{{{ SNOO }}}}}}}}} Thanks for posting this--a LOT of people don't know/realize this. WHEN (not if...but when) we get to the place where neither praise/support/likes/applause, etc. NOR criticism, hatred, mean-spiritedness, dislikes, boos(or woos), yuck neither "move/effect/affect" us in ANY meaningful way, when we are neither impressed/pleased with "likes" nor depressed or shocked/saddened/moved by woos/boos--we'll get to the place of such power, such control and such YUM, that it aint even funny. This is one of my "goals" in this weight-loss journey/LET it go adventure and life in general. I myself am not 100% there YET, but this LET IT GO lifestyle is teaching me more and more to not give two shakes of a lambs tail about folk's praise/acceptance/support nor their rejection/criticism or naysaying--I'm LEARNING and DESIRING to be looking/considering BOTH (cheers & jeers) to be counted as ALL joy ALL the time/forever and MAKING myself take/embrace BOTH (cheers and jeers) as an opportunity to humble myself and again, be FOCUSED on/in JOY in everything, the "good, the bad and the ugly". period--because I can--I LOVE THAT!
Always remember that 9 times outta 10, the same people who praise/support you (on the internet/forums) if you were experiencing an emergency of some sort, those VERY same folk who "support" you online wouldn't give you their last dime, nor visit you in the hospital nor attend your funeral and the same goes for those who woo/boo/don't support you too. As we are learning to LET IT GO, we must (or at least should) not give a flip (invest one ounce of emotion/give our hearts to it (cheers nor jeers) at all, again, counting BOTH as the same about "likes nor woos"--just to help us be even more resolved/tough mindedness more and more in the business of LET IT GO & DON'T LOOK BACK TOO. That's how I think anyhoo. It's hard, but NOT impossible. Thinking like this helps us in the tough area of learning and living in patience and humility too. it really does.
Also Snoo, just to let you know I'm mainly talking to myself/thinking outloud and letting you listen, if you will.
That said...{{{{{{ Hugs again }}}}}}}} and here's something to chew on about being "wooed--rather a positive or negative or anything in-between "woo":1 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »@RubyRed427 and @elsie6hickman thank you for your warm thoughts. He was with us for 12 years, there are reminders everywhere. He was loved.
I choose to take the"woo" as support, many people don't know Its not a good thing. I didn't for the first 6 months on MFP. Thank you for your support.
{{{{{{{{ SNOO }}}}}}}}} Thanks for posting this--a LOT of people don't know/realize this.
Also Snoo, just to let you know I'm mainly talking to myself/thinking outloud and letting you listen, if you will.
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I posted this because when I found out that woo meant disagree/dislike I felt bad for having used it. Just letting people know what it is.
I'm happy to listen to your thoughts, you make some interesting connections.
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