A simple proof for the following?

From: c.j[dot]w (_at_telia.com)
Date: 11/20/04 

Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 18:44:57 +0100

Hello,

Is there for the following statement a simple proof (or a way to show
that it is plausible)?

Statement: Any 8-bit word can be stored as a 14-bit word, with the
14-bit word having at least two zeros between every one.

Thanks in advance,
Carl