Act and you shall be…..

Had a slow start to my day.  Didn’t feel like getting out of bed.  Even though we had plans, my desire to stay warm and cozy in my bed with my flannel pjs.  I’m getting a little tired of being cold.  I have had a chill for the last few weeks and once I get cold, my body doesn’t want to warm up!

I stayed in bed until about 10am.  I had to meet at the mall 11am.  I was seriously considering staying in my PJs for the mall, because I was just meeting some friends.  But I had a friend in the back of my mind hounding me to get dressed up.  She didn’t actually say that, but when I got a new pair of jeans recently, she said, “You got new jeans.  Now we don’t have to see that “OTHER” pair again!”  (or something like that!)

She wasn’t trying to be offensive.  As a friend I would have totally said the same thing.   But have you ever lived in a way that you knew you were getting complacent and when someone says something to you, they are meerly confirming what you already knew???  As it happens, this friend is quite fashionable and I’m always checking out her latest and greatest.  Her words reminded me that I’m getting a little….well, let’s say LAZY with my attire.  I’m in the habit of wearing the same few items over and over and over again!

So, as I was getting out of bed, I decided I would give it some effort.  Scarves have become my best friend lately.  For Christmas, I bought a bunch to hand out as gifts and ended up keeping them for myself, because every time I was freezing in my house, I’d grab the closest scarf to help warm myself up.  Now, I have a nice little selection, and I wear them frequently.  It came in super handy when I was at the movies recently and my girlfriend was freezing.  I swear we were sitting under the AC Vent.  I quickly whipped off my scarf and put it on her neck and then promptly zipped my jacket up and put the hood on.  I tell you, there is NOTHING worse than feeling cold!!

My normal attire of late is a pair of jeans, my Uggs, a hoodie sweatshirt and a scarf (Yes, I know….very attractive).  Today I decided to give it more effort.  I have been eyeing the new lace up boots that my kids bought, a little jealous that I didn’t get myself a pair.  They have been my favorite style since the first time they came around in the 80s.  I’m delighted they’re back.  I half had the idea to go shopping for a pair while at the mall, until I went to look in my closet and realized that I already had a pair.  Not the exact pair, and not flats like I wanted, but a pair with heels that are very comfortable.  I added a nicer shirt, my nicest jeans and a scarf (big surprise).  Oh….and makeup!!!  Just a little to make it look like I tried.

I figured this was enough effort to look nice.

When I left the house, I already felt better than I had in recent weeks.  It’s easy to get complacent, but the problem is; with this comfort level, comes a bit of laziness and as a result, the less I care, the less effort I put in caring for myself all around.  My eating habits have been slipping and my weight has been affected.  My motivation has been a bit low and I realized this morning as I was getting dressed that if I started acting “as if” I care…I may actually start caring!!  It is really easy to think about sitting in front of the TV when you are in your sweats or pajamas.  But you are less likely to be leisurely in jeans and heels.

All in all, I can say the clothes make the person.  As I have been struggling for motivation, I may have found it.  My jeans are a little….ummm….tight and as a result; my lunch choice was WAY more conscious than it might have been.

I want to get back to where I was.  I may have found the solution.  To act as if I’m there, I must do what is required to actually get there.

I have told my WW members for years; “IT’S ALL MENTAL!  Whether you think you CAN or you think you CAN’T….you ARE RIGHT!!!”

So, I’ll start thinking I CAN again, and get right on that!  I will dress a bit more consciously and see what happens as a result.

They say you are what you eat.  I believe that on many levels.  I have been feeling dowdy and as a result dressing accordingly.  It’s time to turn it around!!!  Heading to a WW meeting this Tuesday to get back on track. And hopefully get back to work!
Happy Sunday!