NSV--the pool

bkknights

I've been on MFP for a while...and I've pretty much only gained. I've really been struggling with how I feel about the way I look. Yesterday I took my kids to the pool. They are at different swimming levels and wanted to be in separate pools. I stood in the baby pool area and kept looking back and forth at each kid. As I stood there, I thought about how big I was and looked. I noticed a younger, great looking couple looking at me. I could only imagine what they were thinking about me, standing there without shorts or some swim skirt on to cover up. Maybe they wern't thinking any of those things. But you know what? I really didn't give a F**. First and foremost I am a mom, and I need to make sure they are safe. I didn't care to cover up at that time. I will get to a point were I feel and look better and in the meantime, I think I need to stop caring less about how I look and enjoy life.

opalle

Way to go. Plus the more you get out there enjoying things, the more active you'll be, the more active you are the more calories burned. I think it's a great start.

Lizzy622

I never really got going losing weight until I gave up worrying about what other people thought. I look good for me right now. I may not be the skinniest runner out on the road or look the hottest in my swim suit but I am out there being active and turning my life into something better. Enjoy life and show your kids how to also.