Overcoming My Fear Of The Swimsuit

Balance_Breathe

Well, no worries. I'm going to create a garment that you can slip on and attach to a vacuum cleaner and it will make skin as smooth and taut as a 16-year-old.

I WISH.

I could definitely use a machine like that, though, and even more so once I've lost weight!

chunkydunk714

Thank you for making me smile Beautiful post!

bio01979

Yes, I am the lady who did the blog entitled 'Fear of A Swimsuit'. I was so afraid of having my plus size body exposed to the world in a swimsuit. I thought that it might cause nightmares for some folks and laughter or rude comments from others. Either way, it was a scary proposition for me. :noway:

Here is a link to that blog, if you are interested. It might speak to other folks with a fear of putting on a swimsuit for the first time in years.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Hanfordrose/view/terrified-of-a-swimsuit-540709

Well, this old girl finally took the plunge. Today, the first of 3 (yes THREE) swimsuits arrived in the mail; and it FITS. That was all that I needed. I put my 219 pound body into that new black swimdress and panties. Even though my upper arms are huge, and my thighs are fat and sagging...even though I am 68 years old and live most of my life sitting in a wheelchair...today I went swimming.

After more than 16 years, I got into a swimming pool...in my brand new swimdress; and I didn't care who saw me. That first moment in the water was priceless.



I couldn't believe the freedom that I felt in the water.



The water felt so good on a hot day.



I back stroked and breast stroked for more than 30 minutes; and amazingly, I had no pain in my worn out knees with all that effort. The water gave me the opportunity to move freely without taking any weight on my knees. This was an unbelievable feeling, after so long in wheelchair or only using a walker with pain.

This was truly a gift from God.



After 45 minutes of swimming and some stretching in the pool, my hubbie and I took a dip in the spa to warm our old bones, before heading home. Of course, he had to get one picture of Mama wrapped up in a towel.



This is one wet but very happy lady today. I will be returning to the pool as much as I can during this hot summer in the high desert. After all, I have 2 more swimsuits coming in the mail and no more fear of wearing them.



...and here is the man who made it all possible...the love of my life...my sweetheart...my amazing hubbie Ed...Pastor Special Ed to those who know him and love him.



Ed told me that he had been looking forward to this day. He even said that going to the pool was 'way more fun with Mama' than by himself....perhaps, because he got to try and dunk me once. Of course, he failed. Mama is a much better swimmer, and I still out-weighs him...but not for long.

congratulations I have just started swimming again - though unlike you I haven't really lost much But I figure if other's have a problem with how I look in my bathing suit it is their problem not mine and I need the damn workout lol

I used to swim competitively and I MISSED the water so much Plus I can burn SO many calories in an hour just by swimming 2-3km

ChaoticMiNd

Awwww Yayy I am so happy for you congrats on the success!

nicolej1016

You are beautiful...inside and out! I am so very, very happy for you!

watercolormama

Oh this makes my heart happy for you......your smile says it all. Keep it up....I really admire those who are older (I'm not exactly a young chick at 61) who stay active. I would be rooting for you if I saw you at the pool.

aidensanma

Congratulations and so happy for you

Kreider86

That is soooo great that u were able to get in that water. I can relate..hate those swimsuits. You two are such a cute couple and that's so sweet of him to be so helpful and supportive. You look like u had a blast! Keep it up :flowerforyou:

Mexi1Rose2

How wonderful! It looked like you had a blast! Keep it up, you joints will love you for it! :happy:

strawberrytoast

I love this! What a brilliant couple!

jennifershoo

Your posts are always full of love! You're a true inspiration. :flowerforyou:

ShannonMpls

Every post and blog of yours makes me smile. You are radiant.

leina257

This is so cute! I am so happy for you! Everyone should be able to feel comfortable in their own skin. Thank you for sharing.

0408boys

You look beautiful, thanks so much for sharing your story.

Hanfordrose

I have been in the pool every day, since I finally put on that swimdress. The rewards have been wonderful. I have lost almost a pound in just 2 days. I am doing laps of the pool. Today, I did 12.5 laps of the pool; and tomorrow, my goal is 15 laps. Amazingly, I feel fine...no aches at all...even in my knees.

mehs04

You look so happy! Good for you for overcoming your fear of the swimsuit. I'm thrilled for you that you were able to swim/exercise/move so much without pain. Such a gift!

beachgal0626

Soooo proud of you! Your smile says it all! :happy:

BarbellBlondieRuns

You go girl!