Tosh,
Why on earth would you ever want a 40" waist? That is fat!
What have you been doing that you are gaining unsightly expansion around the middle?
Window cleaning is much easier; and the business world responds better to an inshape; nice looking worker vs a fat unkempt one.
You wife runs; what does she think of a 34 on the way to 40 waist?
Hey mate; keep it in check; too much sitting and moderating?
Hugs (you know I am kidding)
Texas Girl