Comments on: Peter Walsh on Oprah ~ you had to know I would be taking notes! http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html My passion is organizing, join me as I attempt to get others hooked along with me! Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:25:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Scratchin' the Surfa http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13043 Scratchin' the Surfa Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:03:25 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13043 I can believe clutter makes it harder to get a healthy meal on the table, so you go out, or pickup fast food - again. I can believe clutter makes broke - you don't know what's in your cupboard so you buy, again. Yes, absolutely I can see the rightness of this thinking. I've read over and over that the #1 reason for weight gain in women is lack of sleep, and being disorganized has to affect that as well. A vicious cycle I'm determined to break! I can believe clutter makes it harder to get a healthy meal on the table, so you go out, or pickup fast food - again. I can believe clutter makes broke - you don’t know what’s in your cupboard so you buy, again. Yes, absolutely I can see the rightness of this thinking. I’ve read over and over that the #1 reason for weight gain in women is lack of sleep, and being disorganized has to affect that as well. A vicious cycle I’m determined to break!

]]> By: Megan@Disorder2Order http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13027 Megan@Disorder2Order Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:09:15 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13027 So, because the house, head and heart are all connected is that why 10lbs. have made their way onto my "butt"? That actually makes so much sense... 1/2 my life is packed up in storage and the only thing that makes me happy lately is Whoppers... :) Thanks for sharing! So, because the house, head and heart are all connected is that why 10lbs. have made their way onto my “butt”? That actually makes so much sense… 1/2 my life is packed up in storage and the only thing that makes me happy lately is Whoppers… :) Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Kelsey Norwood http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13021 Kelsey Norwood Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:53:54 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13021 Very interesting and enlightening show, although I never appreciate the sensationalism and drama - I feel like they are exploiting these poor people when they are at their lowest. It's despicable, but that's show business I guess. Aside from that, the show was very interesting. I also had never considered clutter to be connected to weight, but I think he has a point. I can really see how a chaotic living space leads to rushed and unhealthy eating choices. I know that when any space of mine is messy I can't concentrate or focus on my goals or tasks. And when my kitchen is messy, the last thing I want to do is cook. There's no room! And no clean dishes! So getting the kitchen to the point where it's ready to be cooked in would take an hour and I'm hungry now! So I'm going to eat the first thing that I see or think of. I understand the mentality. However, I don't think that a messy kitchen is the only factor in being overweight, but it definitely doesn't inspire you to make a great change in your lifestyle, which is what losing weight requires. I think that <a href="http://www.vanillajoy.com/january-is-national-get-organized-month.html" rel="nofollow">getting rid of clutter</a>, especially in the kitchen, is a good start to living the life you want for yourself. Very interesting and enlightening show, although I never appreciate the sensationalism and drama - I feel like they are exploiting these poor people when they are at their lowest. It’s despicable, but that’s show business I guess.

Aside from that, the show was very interesting. I also had never considered clutter to be connected to weight, but I think he has a point. I can really see how a chaotic living space leads to rushed and unhealthy eating choices. I know that when any space of mine is messy I can’t concentrate or focus on my goals or tasks.

And when my kitchen is messy, the last thing I want to do is cook. There’s no room! And no clean dishes! So getting the kitchen to the point where it’s ready to be cooked in would take an hour and I’m hungry now! So I’m going to eat the first thing that I see or think of. I understand the mentality.

However, I don’t think that a messy kitchen is the only factor in being overweight, but it definitely doesn’t inspire you to make a great change in your lifestyle, which is what losing weight requires. I think that getting rid of clutter, especially in the kitchen, is a good start to living the life you want for yourself.

]]> By: Melissa http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13006 Melissa Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:43:38 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-13006 I think that clutter can have an ill effect on our health, and not always a weight issue. It could be as simple as an issue of how physically fit we are. Clutter I think keeps us inactive. For some people inactivity translates into weight gain, some people inactivity translates into a loss of physical strength and endurance. If your clutter limits your room you may not move other then to go to the kitchen to eat (which may cause you to gain weight and allow you to avoid organizing and decluttering) or go to the computer to blog (which keeps you from gaining weight as well as from organizing your home and decluttering)those are just to examples I personally love to spend time checking out blogs. I do agree that clutter contributes to our physical health. I think that clutter can have an ill effect on our health, and not always a weight issue. It could be as simple as an issue of how physically fit we are. Clutter I think keeps us inactive. For some people inactivity translates into weight gain, some people inactivity translates into a loss of physical strength and endurance. If your clutter limits your room you may not move other then to go to the kitchen to eat (which may cause you to gain weight and allow you to avoid organizing and decluttering) or go to the computer to blog (which keeps you from gaining weight as well as from organizing your home and decluttering)those are just to examples I personally love to spend time checking out blogs. I do agree that clutter contributes to our physical health.

]]> By: crockpot lady http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12964 crockpot lady Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:57:42 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12964 we have a decluttered home. I do feel stress when I "feel" it's cluttered (and to many, it would not be. I don't like any piles, anywhere) and am more likely to cave into take-out, etc. I am also less likely to exercise if the house needs to be picked up---taking time for myself is unfortunately at the bottom of the list. The laundry comes first, or I can't relax, for instance. we have a decluttered home. I do feel stress when I “feel” it’s cluttered (and to many, it would not be. I don’t like any piles, anywhere) and am more likely to cave into take-out, etc.
I am also less likely to exercise if the house needs to be picked up—taking time for myself is unfortunately at the bottom of the list. The laundry comes first, or I can’t relax, for instance.

]]> By: Jennifer, Snapshot http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12945 Jennifer, Snapshot Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:22:04 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12945 I think that Sandra Felton (who I think you've read as well) makes this point about clutter and other issues as well. What I didn't like reading from your notes was about my kids learning. That's why I've been trying to start some better habits. I think that Sandra Felton (who I think you’ve read as well) makes this point about clutter and other issues as well.

What I didn’t like reading from your notes was about my kids learning. That’s why I’ve been trying to start some better habits.

]]> By: Vickie http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12927 Vickie Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:31 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12927 Laura, The pictures look great! What a wonderful idea. It gives people the vision for the food. I can't wait to check out your friends food blog. Blessings! Vickie@PursuingSimplicity Laura,
The pictures look great! What a wonderful idea. It gives people the vision for the food. I can’t wait to check out your friends food blog.
Blessings!
Vickie@PursuingSimplicity

]]> By: Lynnebee http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12922 Lynnebee Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:05:15 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12922 I have lurked for sometime at your site, marvelling at all the great ideas for clutter control, not implementing any of them of course. (I can also watch exercise videos eating popcorn ya know.) My outer home is a clutter catastrophe. My drawers, however, are neat as a pin. I am overweight, and cluttered on the outside. But my inside loves the Lord with all my heart and soul. I don't think you can make a blanket statement about weight and clutter, but I can say this: When I feel especially low about how I look, I DO go shopping at times, and buy more "stuff" just because. Not that I need it at all. I could be a reality show...The Biggest Clutter-Keeper. I'm just saying... I have lurked for sometime at your site, marvelling at all the great ideas for clutter control, not implementing any of them of course. (I can also watch exercise videos eating popcorn ya know.) My outer home is a clutter catastrophe. My drawers, however, are neat as a pin. I am overweight, and cluttered on the outside. But my inside loves the Lord with all my heart and soul. I don’t think you can make a blanket statement about weight and clutter, but I can say this: When I feel especially low about how I look, I DO go shopping at times, and buy more “stuff” just because. Not that I need it at all. I could be a reality show…The Biggest Clutter-Keeper. I’m just saying…

]]> By: faithful chick http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12901 faithful chick Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:04:06 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12901 Girl, I love me some Peter Walsh. I saw this episode and it is so great that you provided this recap. Wasn't that something when that lady freaked out and ran out of the house?! Peter did a great job calming her down and putting everything in focus. Love the blog. I lurk from time to time and just wanted to say "hi". Girl, I love me some Peter Walsh. I saw this episode and it is so great that you provided this recap. Wasn’t that something when that lady freaked out and ran out of the house?! Peter did a great job calming her down and putting everything in focus.

Love the blog. I lurk from time to time and just wanted to say “hi”.

]]> By: MemeGRL http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12890 MemeGRL Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:40:11 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/2008/02/peter-walsh-on-oprah-you-had-to-know-i-would-be-taking-notes.html#comment-12890 Agreed with Susanne about picking a woman dealing with severe medical issues BUT I thought that was a great reason to help her family over many others with the same problems...AND I figured that's why they didn't ask for a follow-up on the weights of the family (unless I missed that bit). I too hope they do a follow-up...hoping she comes through all ok, and what a blessing for her family to have a vision now of what life can look like, uncluttered... Agreed with Susanne about picking a woman dealing with severe medical issues BUT I thought that was a great reason to help her family over many others with the same problems…AND I figured that’s why they didn’t ask for a follow-up on the weights of the family (unless I missed that bit). I too hope they do a follow-up…hoping she comes through all ok, and what a blessing for her family to have a vision now of what life can look like, uncluttered…

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