Eat For You Dietitian

It’s taken me a long time to feel comfortable to not check my weight regularly. I knew approximately what I weighed but it no longer was something I had to do. A few weeks ago I was doing my first home visit since Covid-19 pandemic and I wanted to make sure my work weighing scales were functioning so I checked my weight. As a Community Dietitian we review individuals who are unable to leave home to attend appointments and as these individuals are usually older and more vulnerable anthropometric measurements are a crucial part of the overall assessment.

I stepped on the scales and I thought ‘Hmm higher than I remember’ In a previous mindset this would have resulted in me downloading My Fitness Pal again to count calories, track my steps every day etc. you know the drill. Instead I pushed those back and thought ‘I feel good and that’s what matters.’ 

When I realised that some of my clothes didn’t fit me anymore. I’ve been trying to get rid of some unused clothes on Depop and also purchasing on Depop too as my part to be more sustainable with my fashion choices. I thought I better sell some going out outfits which I haven’t used in at least 2 years. They say photos of you wearing them sells better. About half of them felt tighter, a couple zips didn’t fully close and 1 dress just didn’t pull down past my bum. That’s when the negative thought kicked in. Luckily my lovely boyfriend came in at just the right moment, he saw me doubting myself and brought me right out of it. I am not who I was 2 years ago, as a person in and out I have grown. 

Why did I always have to be a size 10. What does that number even mean?  I want clothes that fit my body, I’m not going to try to fit in the clothes that I might some day want to wear. Stop telling yourself that, clear out the clutter. The relief of that pressure is freeing, and a little bit of extra cash is a bonus.