You know when you get on an airplane and they ALWAYS do the same instructions at the beginning?! Well, most people tune out, and usually I do too, but you can't help but catch (and memorize if you fly as often as I do) bits and pieces of the schpeel. The piece that I always remember is that "the seat belt should be worn tight and low across your hips." Simple and yet now so meaningful to me.
A year ago, I had to extend the seat belt all the way to get it to stretch "tight and low across my hips" - it had to be fully extended. On my last couple of trips, this has not been the case - I have actually been able to "tighten the seat belt by pulling at the strap around [my] waist" (it appears I have memorized that part too). I had to of course take a picture to document the moment.
Ecstatic and curious about this new development, I decided to check my measurements and it turns out I have lost a staggering 10+ inches from my waist since April 2011. I was flabbergasted at that number ... still am actually ... but cannot wait until it is even higher!
Tomorrow is Valentines Day, but it also marks 6 weeks since new years resolutions were made. I'm betting most of you made some resolution to go to the gym or get healthier. Do yourself a favor this year and keep that resolution - you will NOT regret it!! Use my inches lost as motivation, but then use your own and share it with me!
Losing inches, tightening seat belts, and finding the motivation to do it takes gumption!
Love this!! Thank you for the motivation. After a horrific and challenging and emotionally draining day, I was tempted to blow off the gym but even if I go for a short while...it will be worth it. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeletetlsimmoroni - Sorry for the delayed response. I am so glad this motivated you!! That is what this is all about. Any time at the gym is worth it ... plus the endorphins really help after a bad day! :) Keep up the good work.
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