Get organized. Lose weight.
Organizer Peter Walsh received a lot of press earlier this year upon the release of his book, Does this Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? that explored the connection between getting organized and losing weight.
One of my favorite organizers in the world, Geralin Thomas, of Metropolitan Organizing was making this connection before Walsh’s headlines. Her organizing work with a couple of clients who, between the two of them, lost more than a hundred pounds in the process, was highlighted earlier this month in an article on Lifetime TV’s website. The article is called Get organized and get thin: How controlling the clutter in your life can help you lose weight.
If you’re dealing with both weight and clutter issues, this is a must read. It offers concrete advice from Geralin (with feedback from he clients) on creating new habits that can lead to both organization and weight loss.
Congratulations, Geralin!
Tagged with: clutter, geralin thomas, lifetime tv, peter walsh, weight loss
Comments
Lucinda, you’re on your way!
Janine Adams August 1, 2008 07:54 AM
I couldn’t agree more with this connection between weight loss & clutter. I see it all the time with clients… and it’s surprising how once the clutter starts to diminish, the motivation to get back in shape becomes more in focus!
Sara August 3, 2008 11:49 AM
I think we all agree that it’s not just about the clutter, right? And, with weight loss, it’s not about the food. It’s about changing habits and quantities and going for quality over quantity and so on and so on…
Geralin Thomas August 3, 2008 02:19 PM
About Janine
Hello! I’m Janine Adams — a certified professional organizer based in St. Louis, and the creator of Peace of Mind Organizing®.
I love order, harmony + beauty, but I believe that the way that you feel about yourself and your home is what truly matters.
If you’re ready to declutter with a purpose and add more ease to your life, you’ve found the right blog — and you’ve found the right company.
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- NAPO St. Louis
- National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals
- Are you interested in becoming a professional organizer?
- Ravelry
- Institute for Challenging Disorganization
- Organize Your Family History
Oh Boy! My pants feel looser already!
Lucinda August 1, 2008 07:43 AM