Beginning of this year, I accidentally bought a pair of jeans two sizes too small. I have not been able to squeeze my tuckus in a size 40 x32 jeans since the mid 90's . So after this morning's work out, I decided give them a shot. Slipped on with ease and I have at least 1 inch gap at the waist. Woo hoo gonna have to keep sparking keep working out keep trying