Day 76: The Skinny Box
We all have it– that box filled with “skinny clothes” that we are just sure we will fit into again some day. Throwing them away would be admitting defeat in the weight loss battle so there they stay…neglected, alone, and in the dark. There is something to say about the fact that we don’t throw them away. Somewhere in the back of our minds we have the desire to lose weight, we just have a hard time remembering it.
Before I started to lose weight I was getting so sick of spending money on fat guy clothes (read about it here) that I basically gave myself two choices: I either needed to start dating other men my size (not that there’s anything wrong with that), or I needed to drop some pounds. Considering I’m happily married, I chose the latter.
Let me share a quick story with you. I need to start out the story by telling you that I haven’t been to church in over a month. Not that I need to justify my lack of attendance, but you should know that it has just been a weird month. We had the temple dedication, family vacation, Stake Conference and then two sick boys. The point is that I haven’t worn a dress shirt and tie for a while now. Our niece was getting baptized on Saturday so I needed to put on my snazzy suit. I put on my white shirt (I’ve mentioned this shirt before) and buttoned it up. I had loose areas all over it. Then I pulled on my suit pants and they were VERY loose too. Finally, I put on my tie and pulled on my suit jacket. “Wait a second,” I thought…”are the two sides of my jacket overlapping?” I didn’t want to get overly excited so I slowly began to try and fasten the top button. It connected with ease. Then, optimistically and cautiously, I reached for the second button. It fastened too! The suit that I wore on my wedding day (nearly five years ago) fit me again! I felt like a bride who just fit back into her wedding dress for the first time, except less emotional. I was extremely happy! I was almost tempted to try on some of the slacks that I haven’t worn in a long time, but I haven’t gotten that brave yet.
It’s only a matter of time before I’m able to open that “skinny” box and wear those clothes again. The part I’m really excited for is when I take the “skinny” box and donate it because those clothes are too big. That day is a long way off, but it doesn’t make me any less excited to get there. Here’s to all of us opening up the “skinny” box and putting the contents to good use!
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| Goal Weight: | 225.0 lbs |
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[...] Original post by No More Bacon [...]
You felt like a bride?
I’m so confused….
and so proud to call you my bro. Keep it up gansta!
Hey sister, remember when we were sisters?
Love ya Lu!
Not sure that this is true:), but thanks for a post.
Pett
Thanks for your comment Pett! What part of the post do you think is untrue?