I've Got My Stretchy Pants On
Dec 06, 2021
Standing on tip toes to make sure Alexa could hear him, my son shouted, "Alexa! Please play "Stretchy Pants"!
The girls, my mom and I laughed as we tossed together the final ingredients for our pumpkin bake. We all laughed and sang along with Carrie Underwood.
Listen here, but you'll get the idea with this verse:
"So bring on the turkey, potatoes, casserole dishes
'Cause I ain't messing around with them buttoned up britches
You got them skinny jeans on, girl, I feel sorry for you
'Cause I just tried everything, and I'm going back for round 2
'Cause I ain't messing around with them buttoned up britches
You got them skinny jeans on, girl, I feel sorry for you
'Cause I just tried everything, and I'm going back for round 2
I got my stretchy pants on (stretchy pants)"
Who can't relate to this song and the need for stretchy pants after a big meal? I love how Carrie Underwood makes light of something that's normal and natural around the holidays and throughout the year.
Unfortunately, every dieter is taught that its unnatural or unnecessary to get "full" or "stuffed". Guess what, you're normal and you're going to get full sometimes!! On your journey to healing your relationship with food, practice being ok with feeling full. Sometimes you'll eat more and sometimes you'll eat less and trust your body knows what she's doing.
Remember, the goal isn't to never be full or overstuffed again. The goal is to make peace with whatever your food looks like and know that your sanity isn't dependent on the size of your stomach.
Remember, the goal isn't to never be full or overstuffed again. The goal is to make peace with whatever your food looks like and know that your sanity isn't dependent on the size of your stomach.
What if you could feel stuffed and sing along with Carrie Underwood instead of scrolling to find your next diet that will end all diets? Hint: that diet doesn't exist so you might as well make peace with your plate.
Thanks, Mom, for finding out about this song!
