Summary: <a href="http://www.artofthediet.com/whats-the-title-of-your-diet-book-podsnacksart-of-the-diet-070/self-portrait1400-podsnacks70/" rel="attachment wp-att-6787"></a><br> “I would have assumed you understood despite our vague suggestion otherwise, we do not welcome constructive criticism.” -David Thorne<br> There are two topics that elicit spontaneous snarkiness from folks: weight and clutter issues. This week I am tackling both and the name of my diet book (the title seems to change from week to week) is “The Declutter Diet”.<br> THIS IS A RE-BROADCAST FROM ONE YEAR AGO. PS. I chose to rebroadcast because I have just “decluttered” AGAIN, a year later. Although truth to be told, my oven racks could do with another overnight in the trash bag. Plus, although I did not find a favorite hammer in my bathroom like last year, I did throw out lipstick bought in 1987. Also, I totally gave up watching the TV program, “This is Us” which, of course, became wildly popular with the rest of the world.<br> Word to the Wise: Decluttering is like Weight Maintenance: you have to keep doing it. Know yourself. Me? There is no magical moment when I resolve never to have a cluttered hall table and really mean it.<br> However, here is where the act of decluttering is truly a blessing: I get immediate satisfaction. If you struggle with chronic problems, as anyone with a weight issue does, this decluttering thing can be the one thing you have total control over and it reminds me what I can do when I am truly focused. OK! I'll be dropping into <a href="http://www.facebook.com/artofthediet">Facebook</a> this week and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/artofthediet">Instagram</a>.<br> <br> What is the name of your Diet book? Cuz, I know we are all writing one whether we know it or not.<br> Marie Kondo, the author of “The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” suggests that:<br> The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't.<br> If this decluttering thing keeps up, I'll not only be maintaining my weight with some ease but after 71 years will finally be aware of what I really need.<br> I hope to hell I can afford it.<br> “Clutter is the physical manifestation of unmade decisions fueled by procrastination”<br> ― <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6070557.Christina_Scalise">Christina Scalise</a>, <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/41184523">Organize Your Life and More</a><br> Procrastination. Do all evil roads lead to procrastination? Well, let's not start in with that black hole.<br> Also, I have a few critical words about the depiction of the obese characters on the very popular TV program called, “This is Us”. I don't suspect I'll win any fans with my take on it, but, really, it's been buggin' me since I first started watching the program that I like overall but weakening with growing skepticism after each episode.<br> Email me the title of your diet book, thoughts on decluttering, weight management or “This is Us” at: <a href="mailto:artofthediet@gmail.com">artofthediet@gmail.com</a>.<br> Remember, constructive criticism is all relative.<br> Photo of my oven racks being cleaned:<br> <a href="http://www.artofthediet.com/whats-the-title-of-your-diet-book-podsnacksart-of-the-diet-070/img_1966/" rel="attachment wp-att-6790"></a><br> Here's a photo of my newly decluttered bathroom which uncovered my lost favorite hammer hiding. What? Doesn't everyone store their hammers in the bathroom?<br> <a href="http://www.artofthediet.com/whats-the-title-of-your-diet-book-podsnacksart-of-the-diet-070/img_1931/" rel="attachment wp-att-6788"></a><br> <br> Remember your carrots! Here's a special Art of the Diet 10% discount code: AOD10OFF.<br> <br> <br> /**/<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
