Shopping

Dec 01, 2011

We're all forced to be in the malls right now, going shopping for our loved ones. I've been having some thoughts about the need to be careful.

Everything i try on, these days, looks good. THere's no more of that "oh yeah, it covers up the flab ok, i may as well take it". It's more like "omg its a size (fill in the blank for your happy size)!! I'm buying it!!!!!"" I tried on a pair of size 14 jeans the other day, that fit like a glove. omg it made me so happy. But i put them back on the shelf. Why? because i'm not at goal, and they were full price, and it would have been wasting my money, in the long run.

The available choices can be overwhelming.

The desire to make ourselves feel good is definitely there.

It is scientifically proven that shopping gives people a "high".

We need to be aware of what we need vs what we want.

We need to have control over that area of our lives too, especially those of us who aren't at goal yet.

It's so incredibly tempting to buy things because they fit and look good, but we'd be so much better served by having a specific plan in place to shop by. (but of course, leaving room for ultra cute things, or some impulse buys, i'm not saying never give in, but judiciously give in)


I'm gonna make a shopping/wardrobe plan. That will take place here on my blog, i'll make a list of things that are wardrobe staples, and once i get to goal weight, i'll do my best to stick to that plan.

I have made a pact, as of right now, with myself, and with all of you, that i will NOT buy anything more until i am at my goal weight.

I will accept free donations of clothes from friends, but will not purchase anything for me.

If i fall away from this pact, and purchase an item of clothing, I will make a donation of a similar amount of money to a local charity.

This is my plan.



 

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