Shorts

So, I tried on these shorts recently. Shorts I gave to my sister when I got back to America because they were too big for me. Shorts I received in Korea in a lovely box from my mother. Shorts I was so thrilled about getting that I couldn't wait to get home and try them on. When I got home from work that night, I immediately went and tried them on. One leg in, the next leg in. Uh oh. Pull. Tug. Come on, shorts, just a little further. You ladies know what I'm talking about? That moment when you just know they won't go any farther up your legs? Yeah, that happened.

You may remember this post where I mentioned the first size 8 jeans I have ever ordered. Here's a little excerpt from it:

And I'm super nervous that when I try them on in a few weeks, I'm going to go into hysterics because they won't even fit over my leg (trust me, that's happened).

Yeah, in that post, I was talking about the same pair of shorts. After attempting to get them correctly on my body, I ripped them off and immediately broke into tears. It didn't help that earlier that day, in two different classes, I had several students tell me I was fat and needed to go on a diet. Thankfully, my loving husband came in, wrapped his arms around me, and told me I was beautiful and everything would be okay. A few months into my weight loss journey, and those babies fit perfectly.

So why am I telling you all of this?

A few nights ago, my sister gave me the shorts back because she doesn't wear them. The next day, I tried them on and could barely button them. Like serious muffin top hanging out my shorts. Thankfully this time I did not break down into hysterics.

But instead, I resolved to do better. Sure, I've been telling myself this every. single. day. since I've been back, but I haven't truly felt the drive yet. Putting on those shorts was just the thing I needed. Sarah, you've gone too far in the wrong direction. It's time for a change.

So things are changing in my life. No more excuses. And, yes, I've probably said this a million times. Yes, I've probably failed a million times. But I have succeeded in the past, and I know I can succeed again.

First goal, get those shorts to fit comfortably again.