What’s Worse for Mental Health? Losing Five Pounds, or Buying All New Clothes?

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Trigger warning. This post is about weight loss and dieting.

I put on a little bit of weight recently. After a recent injury, I was forced to stop exercising in order to heal. Add to the mix all the new foods I’ve added to my diet, like sugar and dairy, and it’s the perfect storm for gaining weight. The five extra pounds aren’t…