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  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    aw, its cute that you feel that way. There was obviously 20 plus pages of women who were brave enough to wear them and men who mostly) liked it. It wasn't for show or to reveal skin, but to prove that we are brave enough to put ourselves out there. But, good for you that you would never.... :flowerforyou:
  • lizblizz28
    lizblizz28 Posts: 166
    I prefer to keep some parts of my body a secret for only my husband to unwrap
    Um, yeah, me too. The parts under my bikini...

    (I posted in the bikini thread last night. With a picture my husband took. And right after I posted it, he immediately commented "I'm a lucky guy!")

    I say that yesterday and thought that was awesome :)
    I say live and let live.
    you have to confidence to wear a bikini? rock it!
    you want to dress appropriately and respect your husband? you can rock that too.
    Just don't hate on the women who are finally happy with the results they have gotten through hard work and dedication and what to show off a little bit. They reached their goals, they're allowed to show that off.
  • deborawrrx
    deborawrrx Posts: 35
    Considering how self-conscious I have been pretty much my whole teenage/adult life when it came to even wearing a bathing suit going swimming, if (when :wink: ) i get to a size i am confident with then damn right i'd be showing it off.

    mainly to show to everyone thats ever called me fat haha. :wink:
  • 0AmyMarie0
    0AmyMarie0 Posts: 315
    I think it interesting that the woman arguing for what I'm guessing is modesty, is wearing a low cut top to show off her cleavage. I guess I'm not sure what her point is, but it sure seems like she's showing off her goods.

    This had to be quoted. So true!
  • cnsmith2
    cnsmith2 Posts: 539 Member
    If I had the body, I'd wear a bikini!!!

    This x a billion lol

    If I could wear it... I totally would ha ha
  • jennmartin82
    jennmartin82 Posts: 100
    Personally, if you worked your butt of to get there and now your confident enough to wear one ..all I have to say is..

    YOU GO GIRL!!! Very inspiring for the rest of us on our journey :)
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    I don't understand how mens clothes have gotten baggier & baggier yet womens fashion is getting skimpier by the season. Bring back properly fitting mens jeans please.

    AMEN!!!
  • fab50G
    fab50G Posts: 384 Member
    If I had the body, I'd wear a bikini!!!


    Me too! And I'd post it.:happy:
  • gecho
    gecho Posts: 426 Member
    If I had the body, I'd wear a bikini!!!

    I would to...in a heart beat!:love:
  • n_unocero
    n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
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  • jennmartin82
    jennmartin82 Posts: 100
    Considering how self-conscious I have been pretty much my whole teenage/adult life when it came to even wearing a bathing suit going swimming, if (when :wink: ) i get to a size i am confident with then damn right i'd be showing it off.

    mainly to show to everyone thats ever called me fat haha. :wink:

    <3 this!
  • danibabs
    danibabs Posts: 298 Member
    I'm a born and raised Florida girl and I have never seen anything wrong with bikinis, tanks, short shorts, or sports bras while running. It's hot and why not take advantage of the free sunlight to tan your skin?

    My body is not a special gift to be unwrappedy for my husband. My body is MINE and I love it. I let it breath! My husband can wear a speedo to the beach if he wants. I really don't care.

    As far at the bikini's post, this is a fitness site about creating healthy bodies. Why not photograph that journey?

    I agree with alot of these responses but especially this. My body belongs to me, not my boyfriend. I don't wear sweats to work (I could - no dress code) just cause I'm not gonna be around him. I put on make up and dress nice and work out for myself, cause I love my body. He's the person that I choose to share it with and therefore gets special privileges ;)
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    Everyone commenting about "flaunting" or "being sexy" or "when I have the body" totally missed the point of the bikini thread! It's about being confident enough to say "You know what, this is who I am. I may not be perfect, but I'm okay with me regardless of society's expectations, and I'm here to get even better."
  • abrn93
    abrn93 Posts: 77 Member
    I grew up in Europe..and we wear much less than bikinis. :wink: I say if it makes you happy DO IT!
  • SoulNeedsBeauty
    SoulNeedsBeauty Posts: 154 Member

    Personally (and yes, this is my OPINION) I prefer to keep some parts of my body a secret for only my husband to unwrap. I don't wear a bikini. I don't wear a sports bra without a shirt over it.

    so if you wre to go to the beach you would be wrapped up?

    a different question is whether people who post pics in a bikini really have their confidence, or post pic to raise their confidence. I personally don't have anything against bikinis, but i wouldn't post a pic coz I already have my confidence, i don't need anyone else to help me with that.
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    welcome to the free world,

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    when i get to goal if i wanna post here with nipple tassles and a thong im'a do it. so there.

    ^^^^HELL YEAH!!

    Check, plus. Also, I plan to walk backwards into every room I enter. Carrying a boom box. Playing Trina's "Pull Over...". Y'all ain't ready.
  • Hj723
    Hj723 Posts: 141 Member
    I love seeing bikini pics on large med and small woman, it gives me motivation. Keep posting the pics ladies you've worked hard, and you should feel proud to show it off!

    THIS!!!! Thanks ladies!
  • kittyneutron
    kittyneutron Posts: 160 Member
    Every day I work on loving my body and respecting my body, even though it has not looked the way I might choose. I don't personally have any need to share bikini pics but I have no problem with people who do. If it makes them feel good or strong or accomplished I am all for it. If you don't like it, no need to click on it :)
  • ctsenos
    ctsenos Posts: 36
    So what was the point of this post? To state your opinion? To justify what you do in your own home? Im a little lost.

    I must agree with this........
  • keesh1123
    keesh1123 Posts: 229 Member
    This is like saying, " Is it really necessary for underwear models to wear underwear ONLY?" SMH.

    Although I "probably" wouldn't post any online myself for my own personal reasons, I have found great inspiration by viewing other women's on this "fitness site".

    I have seen REAL mothers of 4 and 5 children with flat tummies after much hard work and it motivates the heck out of me. If they can do it, as a mother of three, I can too! I wouldn't BELIEVE it without SEEING it.

    When done appropriately and to help others, I think the sacrifice can be worth it.
  • hojo94
    hojo94 Posts: 140 Member
    I see nothing wrong with it at all. And no, that's not my "I'm a guy and like looking at hot girls in bikinis" side saying that (although that side of me DEFINITELY exists). That's just my honest opinion. If someone works hard to make their body the way they want it to be, then they shouldn't have any reservations about showing it off.

    And as far as keeping some things private for your hubby to see...what are we talking about here? Belly? Shoulders? Kneecaps? All the important stuff is covered in a bikini.

    I mean, this isn't My Amish Fitness Pal, after all...


    LOVE THIS!!!
  • Pocket_Pixi
    Pocket_Pixi Posts: 1,167 Member
    I think body confidence is hugely under-rated.

    However; is it really confidence that leads a woman to feel she needs to display her nearly naked body for comment?

    Personally (and yes, this is my OPINION) I prefer to keep some parts of my body a secret for only my husband to unwrap. I don't wear a bikini. I don't wear a sports bra without a shirt over it. I don't wear "ta-da!" shorts. Or any number of the myriad of revealing clothes that I've been told I should aspire to wear. I don't let my daughter wear them either.

    Thoughts....


    Yes it is confidence that leads a woman to posting a picture of her nearly naked body on the internet, is it attention seeking? For some I really think it is, for others (like on MissKortnay's thread - sorry if I spelled the name wrong!) no I really dont think it is. I honestly think threads that show real women (not photoshopped advertisements) are great, they help other woman learn body acceptance, which personally is a very important part of life. Not only that BUT there were women on there who I know struggle with self-esteem issues posting photos of themselves on a public forum, that is a huge step for them. Some of these women have worked damn hard to get where they are and it does show that some of us who have a long way to go that if they put the time and effort in, it is worth it.

    Now I do not know you or your beliefs or anything like that but you kinda sound like a prude. just out of curiosity...Do you go to the beach and judge people in Bikinis, or swimsuits in general because a 1 piece swim suit is JUST as revealing as a bikini.. sure you don't see skin, but you still see a whole lot more than you would in sweats and a t-shirt.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
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  • 1sweetpea70
    1sweetpea70 Posts: 48 Member
    Im 41 and my goal is to be able to confidently wear a bikini this summer. I have a drawer full of em. I also love shorts. Maybe not the *kitten* huggers favored by the younger and thinner girls, but, if im gonna work hard on my body, im gonna show it off. My boyfriend supports me and i feel if you've got the body, show it off!!
  • the_journeyman
    the_journeyman Posts: 1,877 Member
    I don't wear a bikini. My wife might find it really awkward if we went to the beach and I stripped down into a bikini.

    JM
  • AceyFaceX
    AceyFaceX Posts: 43
    Everyone is free to make their own clothing choices. It's lovely.
  • jnance82
    jnance82 Posts: 149
    Wear what you want, doesn't matter to me. I do find that clothing needs to be appropriate for the activity. Take vigilante crime fighting, for example:
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    LLS!!!!!!!


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  • texastumbleweed1
    texastumbleweed1 Posts: 30
    Amen!!!!!! Love the comment dont like dont look.
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    I like my body and I'm not even at my goal...so what if I take bikini shots and workout in a sports bra ....shoot by this summer, I may just walk around naked :tongue:
  • firstnamekaren
    firstnamekaren Posts: 274 Member
    This might be wrong, but I detect a strong snarkiness in the original post.

    YES it is confidence to display your healthy body that you've worked hard to get. If you're on MFP, you're (likely) doing it the healthy way, you've been unhappy with the way you look and you've FINALLY ACHIEVED something you're proud of. Yeah, I'd call that self-confidence. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING PROUD OF YOUR BODY.

    You've got all these people out there telling you "Hey you need to lose weight. Be thin. Fit into *this* group of people. Look like this".

    And then when you've change, you've got a whole NEW group of people saying, "You don't need to broadcast that you've changed. We asked you to, but don't brag. Don't be proud". What a crock!
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