I would love to hear any rituals or other such things that people have done to reclaim their power, as it were.

Yesterday I "unsubscribed" from my Men's Big & Tall email list that sent me monthly specials on clothing, since I will soon not be needing them.

I felt like a million bucks, with even such a small action. I think of the Butterfly Principle, and what that might imply for my initial throws on this path.

It was amazing what such a little thing like an email "un-subsubscribe" could do to boost my confidence. I then considered what I already know to be true about the human experience, and how small actions can influence the larger picture, not unlike the simple choices I made that compounded one upon another that got me "here" to this place where WLS is necessary.

I surmise that there are more things in our control and that lend power to our actions to include, but not be limited to, choosing positive speak, rather than focusing on pain, suffering or discomfort. I would imagine there is a lot of power simply in an exercise such as unsubscribing from "fat guy" catalogs such as ones I have utilized for years. I would imagine there is power in simply speaking and thinking as though I were already thinner and successful with this process we are engaging.

I know we know this, but it helps to think about the power of simple choices/actions.

I would love to hear the simple rituals/reclamation of power actions that others have taken.

Oh Cryss, I love this! That gives me something to think about and start action on during these two months leading up to my surgery date! Thanks for the good thoughts.

I can certainly relate! My snail-mail mailbox has been overflowing with catalogues for items I can't fit into...yet. I've been tossing them after perusing the beautifuls fashions I'll be able to wear next spring!

I can certainly relate! My snail-mail mailbox has been overflowing with catalogues for items I can't fit into...yet. I've been tossing them after perusing the beautifuls fashions I'll be able to wear next spring!

Thats awesome! I am thinking about collecting the snail mail catalogs and ritually burning them in a bonfire after one year. There is something pretty awesome about incorporating the metaphor of fire into the mix.

Yes, I received a coupon by email from my favorite online plus size clothing boutique, and realized I will never buy from them again! I hope the excitement of that keeps me going as I begin this journey!

Wonderful wonderful wonderful ideas. I am unsubscribing to all of those wonderful woman sized clothing lines as we speak.