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Over the last few years I’ve started to notice changes in my body that I’m not altogether happy about. I don’t think I am as firm as I used to be. I see problem areas, either real or imagined, that didn’t bother me before. Things are starting to wiggle that used to be firm and fit. I am becoming increasingly aware of areas of softness and, okay, let me just come right out and say it, chubbiness and fat that have taken up residence on the lower half of my body and I can’t, in good conscience, say I feel good about it.

Recently, on a closet cleaning expedition, I came across a lovely Pendleton wool skirt that has been in my possession for something like 25 or 26 years. I loved that skirt, which is the main reason it still resides in the back of my closet. It is colorful and was a definite mood lifter for me over the years. As it started to show signs of wear and tear I started wearing it less and less and, eventually, it made its way to its present home at the far left hand side of my closet, doomed to live out many more years as a much loved, but never worn, garment from my past.

For laughs, I decided to try on this skirt. Must have been the masochistic side of me coming out. But, you know what? Lo and behold, I got the skirt on. I got it buttoned. Actually, as long as I stood up straight, it didn’t look half bad. Not something I would comfortably wear in public these days but still, I was able to put it on!

This small (and I do mean small) victory is inspirational for me. Maybe I’m not too far gone to pull things together before it’s too late. A few less pounds, a few more toned muscles and, hey, who knows, I just might be able to pull off this decade of life with a little bit of flare!

Do you have an inspirational anecdote that has helped you feel a little better and a little more Fit Over 50? Drop an e-mail and share your thoughts. We are all looking for a small sign of encouragement.

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