Last week, I purchased a second hand pair of Calvin Klein 'short' shorts from a charity sale for fifty-pence. Yes, you read correctly, fifty pence. I spied them in a pile of jumble, perfect condition, clean - almost new, size twelve.
'Bargain' I thought, 'They're going on EBay - I could make a couple of quid and give someone a holiday bargain' and I handed over the cash.

Well, I don't know what came over me last night, I have always has a hate-hate relationship with shorts. I can't help but think that they should only be seen on people who play with balls - and certainly not handed out to anyone over a size ten. My father always used to try to make me wear them as a teenager (weirdly he seems to live in them all year round!) apparently forgetting that I was actually female and extremely body conscious. But for some reason, knowing full well I would not fit in them, I tried them on. Sure enough I managed to get them about half way up my thighs. Standing in my bedroom, knock-kneed like a small child waiting for the loo, I felt a complete tit. But then I thought - 'hang on, how about I make it my mission to fit into these bargainous delights?' I might not ever wear them in public, but at least it gives me an aim. I am currently avoiding the temptation to weight myself, because I know I am heavier than I look, I always have been - and as soon as that figure of X stones and Y pounds registers in my brain - that's it. Obsession time. I would rather know I am fitting into smaller clothes and feeling fitter and healthier than weigh myself obsessively every day, wondering if I am up or down half a pound.

So here they are, pictured below. A bargain I am sure you will agree! If you look closely at the second image you will see the size 12 label.
So there's the aim, maybe I’m crazy, only time and twenty five more runs will tell!
And if they never go over my bum, there's always EBay.
Like 'em? A tenner to you mate!

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Thanks so much Em., glad you are enjoying it - and you have truly been my inspiration! xxx
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