I came across a leather belt that my parents bought for me when I was 17. My dad had to add 2 holes to the belt because it was too big for me...nearly 20 years later I find it and stupidly try it on!?!?!?! Seriously what.was.I.thinking??? 8 friggin inches....my waist is EIGHT inches bigger than when I was 17! :(
This is no good at all...so I have decided to set myself............THE BELT CHALLENGE!!!
I am going to use my belt as my marker. I suspect that I'd have to lose some vital organs to get back to my 17 year old bodies waist measurement, but if I can meet it half way I'd be delighted. First step is to lose my first 2" by the end of March, 2013. I suspect that it'll take a wee bit longer to loose the 2nd couple of inches, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it (or just change the goal posts of this challenge if I'm getting bored (which, let's face it, is the most likely outcome!)).
Here is a photo of a photo of me at 17, wearing the belt. And yes, I'm adorning a 'double-denim' look - which, I can assure you, was v.cool at the time. The jean waistcoat had been my dad's in the early 70's (which I customized) and I'm pretty sure that I'm wearing a M&S body suit under the waist coat and both of those iconic clothing items are teamed with a black pair of 501s!!
That's right people - I've always had my finger on the pulse of fashion!!
(I'm taking the photograph with my still beloved Praktica B200 - a proper camera!!!)
I was going to include a photograph of me wearing my belt, but as it turns out, I don't own a pair of high-waisted jeans any more....actually I think I might be deluding myself about only being 8" bigger - I think I'm going to go off and cry for a bit.
However, I'd like to sign off on a positive note by letting you all know that I've made a start on my Belt Challenge. I have looked out all unhealthy foods that resided in my home and have eaten them. I now feel a teeny-weeny bit sick - but all the chocolate etc has GONE! Job done! :)
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