Interesting theory

[Amy]

I was just reading an article in a magazine that household clutter leads to overeating. I guess the more clutter you have, the more defeated and depressed you feel, therefore; causing you to eat. It also says the clutter acts as an energy zapper too. What do you think?

I know for myself I am more happy when I have a picked up/clean house. I know my laundry has been sitting in the basement for at least 2 weeks and I have gone by it dozens of times and it bugs me, but I haven't taken it upstairs yet. That added up with other procrastination projects causes me to feel defeated. I never linked it to eating before....

[Linda/NE]

I completely believe that other than if your house is so dirty/disgusting that you lose your appetite.

I read somewhere (maybe on here) that when you on trying to clean up your house and start get discouraged, go to a room that you do have cleaned. It should give you a good feeling and re-energize you to continue.

My problem is I just need to get ONE room clean enough! LOL

[Leigh]

I guess that could be true....my biggest problem is that I am a pack rat. If I could just make myself throw away stuff that we haven't used in a while, we would have a lot more room in our house....

[RCT]

Shoot I am not home enough to test this theory, although it totally makes sense to me!

[Diane]

I can definitely see where that would be true. :) I hate a mess/clutter and I'm sure it would overwhelm me to see it sitting there waiting for me to do something with it... thus the eating. :) It sounds like a good reason not to clutter. :biglaugh:

[angie r]

I totally agree with this theory!

[PamE]

I was just reading an article in a magazine that household clutter leads to overeating. I guess the more clutter you have, the more defeated and depressed you feel, therefore; causing you to eat. It also says the clutter acts as an energy zapper too. What do you think?

I know for myself I am more happy when I have a picked up/clean house. I know my laundry has been sitting in the basement for at least 2 weeks and I have gone by it dozens of times and it bugs me, but I haven't taken it upstairs yet. That added up with other procrastination projects causes me to feel defeated. I never linked it to eating before....

Weird! 8o My mom brought me that article yesterday! It also links poor sleep with a cluttered bedroom. I decided today that whether it's the cause of my weight problem or sleep problems or not it does affect me negatively and I need to deal with it! I've decided to go through the house, room-by-room and deal with all visible clutter. Once that's taken care of and I'm able to keep up with it I'll slowly start tackling the unseen. I started about 20 minutes ago and the kitchen is almost done. :) Feels good... and it looks so much cleaner and brighter!

[angie r]

Weird! 8o My mom brought me that article yesterday! It also links poor sleep with a cluttered bedroom. I decided today that whether it's the cause of my weight problem or sleep problems or not it does affect me negatively and I need to deal with it! I've decided to go through the house, room-by-room and deal with all visible clutter. Once that's taken care of and I'm able to keep up with it I'll slowly start tackling the unseen. I started about 20 minutes ago and the kitchen is almost done. :) Feels good... and it looks so much cleaner and brighter!


WTG Pam!!!! :yippee:

[Amy]

Yeah Pam! We had the siding contractor over yesterday and I couldn't have the downstairs looking bad, so I started working on it at 7am!! LOL It looked awesome and I was so energized by having a clean house so early in the morning that I took a hike because I somehow felt free(er).

[littlesista06]

That is an awesome feeling - but why can't the people I live with it keep it that way??!!! Grrrrr!!! lol

Sheepishly editing: I suppose I might have a little to do with it; I run in, drop and go back out again that I can't keep up with getting everything back in it's place before I have to walk out the door and come back in with more stuff! LOL

[Melody]

That is an awesome feeling - but why can't the people I live with it keep it that way??!!! Grrrrr!!! lol

Sheepishly editing: I suppose I might have a little to do with it; I run in, drop and go back out again that I can't keep up with getting everything back in it's place before I have to walk out the door and come back in with more stuff! LOL

oooh, that's me too! lol

Well, honestly, I have a ton of clutter on one kitchen counter and I don't over eat. I do drink when I cook so maybe that's a different theory! rofl I have been trying to find time to get to it but there is always the other stuff that needs attention first. Though today, I can hide my laundry hampers and ignore them since everyone still has clean clothes. Today is kitchen day. It's the catch all for everybody. And when I need a break from it, ds4's bedroom that still has stuff of ds3's in there. ugh, wish me luck! lol

[Mickey]

Sounds so interesting! Can anyone link me to the article (or tell me the magazing and month that it's in)?

Thanks!

[PamE]

Sounds so interesting! Can anyone link me to the article (or tell me the magazing and month that it's in)?

Thanks!

The Magazine is First and it is in the October issue.

[MaryL]

Since we started back to school a few weeks ago, we have a neighbor coming in to let our puppy out mid-day. This has definately made me be more conscious of how my house looks. She is a great lady, and not going to be judgemental of my "mess". I just don't want to give that disorganized impression, though. I am much more apt to make sure that the kitchen is straightened before going to bed...and keep my island cleared. It has been a really good thing for me. And...(and this seems basic)...it's true that a when something is clean, it only takes a daily 5 minute "clean up" to maintain it. Who'd a thunk it???!! LOL