Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat
You may have noticed a new book on the shelves at Barnes and Noble. It’s written by Peter Walsh and it’s called, “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat.” Well the title is certainly catchy.
I am currently reading this book and thought I would share my thoughts. Initially the concept of clutter relating to a persons weight has been something I have been seeing myself for a while. It didn’t surprise me that a book like this had come out. It definitely makes sense to me that if your life is unmanageable then why wouldn’t your weight be unmanageable. Peter Walsh has definitely shined a light on a topic that has great value and is no doubt REAL.
When reading the book I am glued. Peter is direct and to the point and he doesn’t sugar coat what he says at all. He refers to people who are overweight as FAT. He acknowledges that he is using this terminology and reminds the reader he is here to keep it real and tell it like it is. He reminds us that our home is a reflection of us. And the inability to keep up our home is keeping us from focusing on ourselves. He drives home the concept that being overweight (or fat) is not about food. It’s about you and how you use your time and if you are living the life you want to live. As a society we no longer value meals with our family. We no longer take the time to plan our meals and spend time friends and our children. As a result, we are eating fast food, take out, and completely overlooking the real problem. Not to mention if our kitchens are disorganized, it’s very unlikely that we would enjoy cooking in them. I am almost finished with the book and I definitely recommend it. As a Professional Organizer I have read just about every organizing book out there. So I read a lot of the same advice on how to organize your closet, your kitchen your pantry etc. But for anyone who is looking for knew insight into their weight and the clutter in their home, this book is a great addition to your library.
OMG I can see now that I love you! I knew I loved Peter, but you are right up there with him now YEAH YOU!
Oprah had a show about a hoarder and Peter was her… salvation. This book that you mention is exactly one of the examples I’ve seen him use.
To cut the fat and save money in my house, I stopped cable. Annalog only. This way I can focus on not vegging, I no longer use my OCD towards the TV remote (litterally).
Love you! Lover Peter :-D
Forgot to mention something that is very important and doesn’t seem to get the attention is needs.
HEALTH RISKS- in the Oprah’s 2 part program the lady who hoarded for years… her health had been affected and she didn’t know. The lady had an unusual cough and I guess through years of daily life did not notice any odors as it gradually accumulated and became more and more buried.
Peter’s team had to remove sections of walls and carpet due to mold and rodent feces. Peter even had a problem with his own health due to the mold. OMG!
I personally have allergies both inside and outside. So all that myself and my pets bring into my house is just as bad as the stuff that accumulates even if I lock myself in. I have to keep a clean(ish) house to be healthy.
I just started reading this book today and remembered you mentioning it on your blog.
I only read the Introduction and had to take a break to absorb the information. The most disturbing thing he said… and it was only on page 2 of the Introduction was:
“Boeing has increased the assumed weight for each passenger by more than twenty pounds”.
OMG, it’s not your doctor, commercials, and talk shows telling you anymore. That should make us all take a step back and look at what we’re doing.
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Here’s what I immediately begin to think. I have to break it down…
If there are 269 (passengers only) seats on a Boeing 747 (per seatguru.com),
And you add an extra 20 pounds per person.
That 5380 addition pounds.
That is like adding 30 more people weighing 180lb each to the plane.
Robin, thanks so much for your comments. I am glad you started reading Peter Walsh’s book. I think it is so interesting. It’s nice to know others feel the same way.
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