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The Pantyhose Hop by Christine Awram
Assuming you're a girl or maybe even a cross-dresser (and if you're a guy, surely you've watched your wife), so you know how it works. You balance on one leg while you pull the pantyhose over one foot and up to your knee, then shift your balance and get the other leg going. Hopping in place on one leg is often involved. You work it up from knees to thighs, then over the butt and hips, and then the end of the line - your waist. Hopefully they make it that far, and without leaving the crotch bagged around your knees. So there I was a few weeks back doing the Pantyhose Hop ... and kept on hopping until I smashed into the wall (thank goodness I wasn't at the top of the stairs) because I simply could not get my second leg in. I tried again. What the heck was getting in the way of my leg? Was it my ... stomach? Shriek of horror! Who stole my thighs and abdomen? Whose bum was that? Surely I'd been drugged and body parts had been switched in my sleep. This was NOT my body. Reality check. Perimenopause, a sluggish thyroid, stressed adrenals and a deteriorating fitness regime (not to mention sheer laziness) had all conspired together, and I'd put on fat like a bear before hibernation. It snuck up on me while I wasn't looking. I was off to a meeting (hence the hose in the first place, as I work from home and usually just do the Pajama Commute down the hallway), and when I ran to make a green light there was so much friction between my thighs it set my pantyhose on fire. OK, I made that part up. But the rest is all true. :) No slouch in the procrastination department, it was clearly time to switch gears and take action. First, I took a really good look at myself in the mirror. Naked. When I regained consciousness after passing out from shock, I immediately applied emergency chocolate. For therapeutic purposes only, of course. OK, now I was ready to stop being a wuss and be fully accountable for my fat and toxicity being up, energy down, hormones on tilt, and my mental clarity being ... um, what were we just talking about, and why did I just walk into this room? :) Given I've always supported my clients with EASY effective strategies, I had the brilliant idea to ... take my own advice! Amazing! What a concept! Well that was 12 days ago and I've already dropped a size, have less cellulite (because of less toxicity), and my energy and focus are increasing every day. My cycle was a breeze this month, no one was maimed or injured, and my skin is smoother and brighter. I'm feeling more energized and empowered, and just generally feel better about myself. My Manly Man says the sparkle is back in my eye. My pantyhose are lying dormant in the underwear drawer, waiting for cooler weather to launch their next sneak attack. They may try to trick me by shrinking while they wait, so stay tuned for further developments. UPDATE - DAY 26: Everyone's asking about my progress after the Pantyhose Hop article, so a quick update summed up in one word: WOW! As much as I know that I know what I know (follow that?), I admit the thought of burning off excess fat in my so-called metabolically-slower 50s left me curious if I could actually do it. In 3-1/2 weeks, eating a LOT and using every "trick" I've learned in decades of being in the wellness business, my clothes are falling off, my skin is glowing and radiant, and my energy is rocketing. I feel fantastic. Yahoooooo! The other night my Manly Man looked at me with that manly gleam in his eye and said, "Girl, you've got your shine on and you look gooo-ooo-oood!" When I was in a meeting the other day and told them I was in my 50s, jaws dropped in shock. Need I say more? Besides founding WOW, I've been a wellness coach for years and absolutely love helping people clarify and get to where they want to go. If you'd like to know more about being coached and championed to your next level, please email me at christine@wellpro.net for details. I'm at your service!
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