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Anyway – when JB bought me the “Fitting DVD’s” he also added the book – Easy Guide to Sewing by Marci Tilton and Lynne MacIntyre. I also have the Easy Guides for Linings, and Skirts.
So far, I have just glanced through this book. First my focus is on getting a well fitting straight skirt. Don’t know why I’m so fixated on this – but I am, so I should probably just roll with it, Right?
Anyway – at the beginning of each section of this book they have the body styles defined. It’s interesting to me that in one section I might be a pear, but in another I’m a triangle. Both are basically the same – larger lower half, with a slender upper body. I’m luck in that I have very broad, square shoulders to help balance the hips.
This past week-end it just really dawned on me that I slump. All the time – at the computer at work, in the chair and even when I’m standing. My back is rounded and my tummy is pushed forward. Not just relaxed – but pushed forward. So this week my focus is on keeping my shoulders back, sitting up straight and keeping that tummy where it belongs. It will be a long road – I’m sure. But if you see me – remind me to stand (or sit) up straight. I’ve asked JB for help too!
In one of my craft catalogs I've seen a back support to wear while you're sewing or computing or whatever that keeps you from slouching. Maybe something like that would help.
ReplyDeleteI need to learn to sit better at work as well.... my back has been aching!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize a gift giving occasion had arrived! I stand up stick straight all the time. I fight with my girls, especially Kellie, because they don't. I'll scold you, too, if you'd like: "Are you sitting up straight? Shoulders back, head up, tummy in, bust out!"
ReplyDeleteThere, don't you feel better?
Marjie can scold both of us ! With all the trouble I have with my back, I've got a pile of stretches and exercises to do on top of working on POSTURE ! and I don't do what I should :-(
ReplyDeleteHow long to fix 45 years of slouching, do you think ?
Another thing Marjie and I have in common... great posture!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm confused though... what weren't you clear about?