The wisdom of M.

As you probably already know, I've been working to introduce fitness into my life. I've never been a fitness person, so creating a lifestyle that involves intentional activity is a totally new experience. Again, as you probably already know, I've have found this experience to be both rewarding and frustrating. One of the most rewarding experiences I owe to M.

Due to a variety of circumstances, I did some rearranging in my closet last night. Because the seasons are changing the timing was perfect for a wardrobe shift.

Several weeks back M. pulled a few bins from our basement storage that contained some blue jeans and other clothes that I had apparently stored away because they no longer fit. I had completely forgotten about storing them.

I'm not sure, but it is possible that I intentionally erased that memory. These things were stored because they no longer fit. My expanding body required me to move several sizes in the wrong direction.

About a week ago, when the bins first made an appearance, I did a cursory fitting. I was surprised that the sizes that were too small when I stored them were now very close to the correct size. In some cases the stored items tended to be a little large. Somehow I managed to shrink down past most of the sizes I had honestly thought I'd never wear again.

Last night I tried on all of the shorts that were packed away. Everything fit perfectly or was slightly loose. I can save a trip to the store to purchase summer wear and do some shopping in my closet this year. This is not only great financially, but a huge boost to my motivation. My scale isn't showing the numbers I'd expect, but that bin of clothes is speaking volumes on transformation.

So this post goes out to M. The person who rightly suggested storing away some things while I was on my journey from husky to portly. Somehow she must have known that I'd hit the wall and decide to start a lifestyle that brought me closer to my ideal build.

Thanks sweetie. You're the best.

- ND