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Should You Throw Out Your Old Clothes?
By: Scottsdale Weight Loss Center
Published: March 25, 2014
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Ask Cortés, (who Burned His Ships).
When you have lost weight at Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, you might be tempted to keep those big clothes around. The thinking goes: “I might need them later.” This line of thought implies a lack of confidence, given past weight regain. History shows us a great example of how tossing your oversized clothes will help you be a better weight manager.
In 1519, Spanish leader Hernán Cortés fought the Aztecs in Spain’s attempts to colonize Mexico. His army of 600 Spaniards and 11 ships seemed no match for the Aztecs. Cortés knew that for the prior 600 years, other armies had failed. As he prepared for battle, Cortés proclaimed, “Burn the Boats,” a move that served to remove a way out should his troops consider retreat. His army would have to fight!
Actually keeping your clothes that are too big for you in your closet demotivates, and may increase your chances of regaining weight. If you gain weight, you might be more likely to move up to your next size of clothes, rather than return to your weight loss physician immediately to help you get back on track. You might have heard us say “never buy the next size.” We want your clothes to be a late measure of regain. You have probably gained 10 pounds in order for your clothes to be too tight. Get rid of your too-big clothes after losing weight. Give them to Goodwill, give them to friends, burn them if you must. Just don’t keep them in your closet. You won’t be needing them.
Nick
Nick's Story
"I wish I would have come here first. We spend all our time reacting to the next great weight loss tip or program. It might work for a while, but does not last and we end up yo-yoing from one fad to the next – as we gain more weight." Read More
Gina
Lost 44.5 lbs
"I had no trouble adhering to the meals and they really helped catapult my progress! The classes were so beneficial to me because they helped change my thinking about how I viewed health, nutrition, and fitness.
I will always have my relationship with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. They truly helped me change my life forever." Read More
Lauren
Lost 60 lbs
"Dr. Ziltzer and everyone who I have come in contact with at the Scottsdale Weight Loss office have been so encouraging and I look forward to seeing them each week. It is now a year and 2 months later since I started. I am down 60 lbs., which is the average amount a 9-year-old weighs, it is crazy to think I lost a whole person! I feel amazing, I hit my goal weight in November 2021 just before Thanksgiving. Nothing on my body hurts anymore..." Read More
Chuck
Lost 66 lbs
"The best thing I did was call the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. I have a lot more energy, I'm not hungry, and it feels great.
You can take it from me that this is a program that produces results. The staff is always positive, supportive, and never judgmental.
Your visits always result in positive reinforcement, no matter if you had a good week or a bad week." Read More
Emily
Lost 101 lbs
"Here I am at the lowest I have been since high school weighing in at 155lbs. I have lost 101 lbs, BMI of 39 when I started, to 21.6, and of course at body fat % of 47.1 to 26.5%. I told myself by my 30th birthday I wanted to be confident in the way I look and I owe it all to SWLC. The entire staff is so welcoming and they are rooting for you just as much as you are rooting for yourself...." Read More
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Meet Our Team
Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Diana Bone, FNP-C
Specializing in Obesity Medicine
Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Kristen Ash, FNP-C, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Earley, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
