Eat For You Dietitian

It’s time to clear out the clothes you ‘might wear again’ 

Stop wearing clothes that are too tight/small/uncomfortable …

It is liberating to finally stop wearing clothes that I can’t wait to take off almost straight away. As a person who suffers with IBS- Constipation predominant with abdominal bloating, generally managed through diet and lifestyle pretty well but when that bloated tummy comes, it’s pretty uncomfortable. Tight clothing can also make it worse. Now I love smock dresses, midi chiffon skirts, stretchy and elasticated fabrics and comfy dresses. Goodbye are the days of bodycon dresses and high waisted jeans that don’t allow for any digestion to occur. 

We’ve all said it. ‘I might go to [enter name of event] and wear it’ ‘I’ll lose [???] and it’ll fit again’ You don’t need to lose anything to fit in your clothes, your clothes need to fit you.

This first came to me after I got engaged and then realised I actually had to plan a wedding, which meant buying the perfect wedding dress for me. If I was in the mindset I had 10 years ago I would be thinking I have to immediately get a flat stomach, exercise every day and lose weight quickly. Luckily I eat for my body and I exercise because I love to and I have bought a wedding dress to fit my body, not the other way around. This is the same principles I wanted to take on with my whole wardrobe.

It is liberating.

First step: Take a pile of clothes and place it on the floor. 

Second step: Try on each item of clothing, even if you think it won’t fit right, give it a try on. Create 3 piles- Keep, Sell/Give Away, Maybe. 

Third Step: Maybe Pile put it in a bag, out of your wardrobe so that you’re not constantly reminded by them. If you don’t look for them for the next month then you have your answer. It’s time to say goodbye to those pieces. 

It is hard to accept that clothes we once wore no longer fit like they used to. Our bodies are meant to adapt for many reasons. Why would you want to wear something that doesn’t fit or that doesn’t sit right? You have the right to feel comfortable every day?  

There will be more clothes that fit you perfectly.

Tip: Take a look at Depop, eBay and other similar platforms to sell your unwanted items and possibly purchase pre-loved items.