40

A few years ago, frequent readers will remember how happy I was when I became a size 38. Those readers, and the rest of you will now see how unhappy at being a size 40. I had to do it. I didn't like doing it, and I am trying not to be depressed about it. Today though, I had to buy some size 40 jeans.

I am trying to be realistic about this. I am looking at this as temporary, not that that I will be a 42, but I will again be a 38. Still it was hard trying on the larger size. I saw it as a temporary setback and not a defeat.

I have talked about my recent weight gain, and I will talk about my eventual weight loss, because that is how I see it - eventual. I have some running goals, and I need to be in shape for them. I promise you I am determined to do it.

Charlie