Bikini- first

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  • anna1m
    anna1m Posts: 29 Member
    You are all very helpful, and funny!!! I will be drinking, getting a spray tan, and for my first shot at being comfortable in my bathing suit, here is a pic. Be kind...
    bikini2march2014.jpg
  • anna1m
    anna1m Posts: 29 Member
    another try:
    http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c98/green_j_ello/bikini2march2014.jpg
  • Arydria
    Arydria Posts: 179 Member
    You're rocking that bikini!!! Get comfortable in it and you'll do great.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    This may seem a little silly, but you might want to consider getting a spray tan. My legs always look a little leaner when I put some sunless tanner on them. Just try not to go overboard, or you'll end up looking like a cast member from the Jersey Shore :wink:

    Damn. I'd do this, but I've got orange hair as is so tans are completely out for me. Forever pale! #gingerproblems

    pasty rocks too- you just have to find the right bikini for le-pasty body.

    #gothproblems
  • latenitelucy
    latenitelucy Posts: 1,314 Member
    another try:
    bikini2march2014.jpg

    ETA: whoo hoo! You look great!
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    I find that drinking helps me.

    lol! This is too funny! :drinker: :laugh: I agree!!
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    another try:
    bikini2march2014.jpg

    ETA: whoo hoo! You look great!

    Way to go! You look great!!!
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    I firmly believe that what we see in the mirror is not how others see us. We are so hard on ourselves. I recently bought a bikini and was shy about wearing it. So I snapped a selfie in the mirror and was shocked by what I saw. I snapped 5 more--all looked the same. I was very pleased, and wore that bikini with confidence. Get tge spray tan and snap a few selfies. I bet you are pleasantly surprised. Have a great vacation!

    This is a great idea too! I sometimes use those lotions and most are not that great. How long does the spray tan last? Is there a type of spray tan that is better than others? Thanks in advance!!
  • alyjb1121
    alyjb1121 Posts: 186 Member
    Wear the bikini for a few hours each day (even if it's sporadic) .. get used to seeing yourself in it.

    Remember that there are so many people out there who wear bikinis and rock them, regardless of weight and body shape. You've got this!!

    Diet-wise, avoid processed stuff, drink lots of water... essentially watch for things that may cause bloat... Start lifting. You won't get crazy results in 5 weeks but you may shave an inch or 2 off!

    I like this idea of wearing the bikini to get used to it - I never feel comfortable in a swimsuit, no matter what kind I wear or what my weight is - I feel like my bum is hanging out, or my stomach....I just feel weird. The tanning lotion I believe helps also - I always feel like it covers flaws or whatever.

    So true! Having a nice tan and also getting used to the swim suit is a good idea! Whenever I weigh myself, I take a good look in the mirror to get used to the changes and take a moment to appreciate the healthier version of myself. It's good inspiration to stay healthy too since I am getting used to what I see!
  • JennyKCarty
    JennyKCarty Posts: 457 Member
    You look amazing!!!! Have fun.
    I honestly don't think you need to do anything extra to "get ready". Just show up as you are :happy:
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    another try:
    bikini2march2014.jpg

    ETA: whoo hoo! You look great!

    Way to go! You look great!!!

    rock it out and party your *kitten* off in Vegas and have a blast..

    you look great
  • Nice2BFitAgain
    Nice2BFitAgain Posts: 319 Member
    Looks like you are ready! No need for special effects!
  • ski0721
    ski0721 Posts: 109 Member
    Cute suit too!
  • Sarah4fitness
    Sarah4fitness Posts: 437 Member
    Yeah, you've got no issues to be worried about. Adorable top on that bikini, too! Just go out there and have fun. No one's looking at anyone who's wearing a top anyway. ;)
  • ThinkInOregon
    ThinkInOregon Posts: 283
    I have never worn a bikini without something over the top, like a cover up. I have worked my *kitten* off for six months and this summer, I'm going to get in one if it's the last thing I do - I have wasted my entire twenties hiding a pot belly and worrying about my small chest and it stops NOW :huh: my tummy has always been hidden from everyone so to get used to the idea of people seeing it I changed my profile pic on facebook and on here.

    Have an amazing time :drinker:

    You ROCK said bikini this summer! Your profile pix looks great and you look like you have put in some really hard work!
  • ThinkInOregon
    ThinkInOregon Posts: 283
    another try:
    http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c98/green_j_ello/bikini2march2014.jpg

    You look FAB in that bikini!! Go rock it and ENJOY your vacation!

    Gotta do new suit shopping this year... Have lost weight so literally the old ones are WAY too big now.
  • Lori0534
    Lori0534 Posts: 208 Member
    You look awesome! You shouldn't have any worries!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    When I get ready for a bikini vacation I like to take 2 weeks to debloat, while continuing to do my normal workouts. I cut out wheat, artificial sweeteners, sugar, and basically any bloating foods, like fibrous veggies and dairy, and obviously alcohol. 2 weeks seems to be the magic number for me to get "vacation ready", my belly gets flat and I feel great. It probably isn't 100% necessary! but like you said it's mostly mental anyway so why not make yourself feel great and confident?

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