Like all of the other steps that I have undergone over the last few months, today’s was no exception. However, it was all positive. I owned a number of pairs of size 38 waist Dockers
that I used to wear many years ago. (I wonder what type of success I will have at the Abbey if I show up with Dockers on ...they’re trendy right?) There was a time where I just let my body go to shit. I just didn’t care and before I knew it, I was looking at the tags of a 38 waist. In addition, I also realized that I have ALWAYS bought things way too big. Not Kris Kross 
big, but way too large. I am now beginning to wonder whether that was some sort of mental loathing of my body and a desire to completely hide it. An unconscious effort to make myself appear unattractive. Up until the last few months I would always wear XL t-shirts, polos, etc. Today, I wear a size M in my t-shirts and polos and I look good in that size. I should have always been wearing a size M. And in my opinion, looking good is one of the keys to feeling good. I personally changed my habits when I had to purchase those size 38s. Today I am proud to say that I am in the best shape athletically, aerobically, and overall appearance wise of my life. (or at least since college) I’ve gone from a 38 waist to a 32 with a body fat percentage of 10.8%. So yeah today was a good day.
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3 comments:
Congrats on the weight loss... I am fighting my waist size now, but it does feel good when formerly tight pants are no longer tight or too big... we will be making a moves soon ourselves and will have to ditch some things...ughhh... good luck with the move
Thanks. What has worked real well for me over the years in going from a 38 was running. If your knees, shins, and mind can handle it, go for it. In addition, after my last marathon in January I decided that I was going to stop drinking soda. I haven't had a carbonated/sugary soft drink, with the possible exception of a mixed drink at the bars, since January 23rd. I think that's made a huge difference. Good luck with your fight and your upcoming move!
I'm down 26 pounds and 2 inchs from 36" to 34", I came ot the same kind of realization that i was making myself unattractive and ugly and if I wanted to change that there were steps I would have to take and so far for the past year it's worked.
Congrats on your shrinkage!
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