Fit By Sara: Lose Weight, De-Clutter Your Wardrobe

When clients are trying to lose weight one of the first exercises I have them do is clean out their closets. I ask them to get rid of anything that hasn’t been worn in 6 months. I also have them get rid of clothes that don’t look good on their bodies. Usually they’ll find the clothes they’ve been holding onto are too big, too small, or don’t look good, but are comfortable. When I ask why they hold onto clothes that are too big they say, “Just in case I get up to that size again.” When I ask why they hold onto clothes that are too small they say, “I’m hoping I’ll fit in them some day.” And when I ask them, why they hold onto clothes that don’t look good on their bodies, they say, “I don’t know, I guess I’m just comfortable in them”.

The problem is by holding onto clothes that are too big, too small, and too “comfortable”, literally “holds” you back from making progress. By holding onto things that are too big you’re telling yourself that you might get that big again. And by holding onto things that are too small you’re constantly reminding yourself of how far you have to go, which can make you feel bad about your gradual progress and may lead to burnout. By holding onto clothes that are too “comfortable” you’re not allowing yourself to feel good in the moment. Follow these simple steps to de-clutter your wardrobe and I guarantee you’ll experience a great release in your stress and progress towards your personal goals!

7 Simple Steps to De-Clutter Your Wardrobe

1. Give me 10. Ten minutes that is! Each day dedicate just 10 min. a day towards de-cluttering your wardrobe.

2. Pile it. Create 3 piles. Keeper pile, Donate pile, and Throw away pile.

3. Leave it on the hanger. What ever you do, do NOT hold the outfit up to your body. As soon as you hold it up to your body you will think about a time that you wore the outfit which will make it harder to part with. Instead leave it on the hanger and ask yourself, “Have I worn this in 6 mo.? Will I wear it in the next 6 mo.?” If the answer is no, put it in the donate pile.

4. Reverse it. Reverse the hanger for all new clothes. This way they’ll stand out, and you’ll be more likely to wear them.

5. Give it. Focus on how much others will enjoy your donations. Come ‘on do you REALLY need that outfit?

6. Congratulations. Notice how good you feel as you de-clutter your wardrobe.

7. Reward. The more you give the more you receive. Go ahead buy something new!

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