Fat Women in Bikinis!!!

lovinmamaxo

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

netsirk12

I am in love with this thread, I just want to keep trying on bikinis! I own so many bathing suits, my husband would kill me if I bought more. Well with the exception of clothes being too big, more motovation for next summer. New bikinis.

ekz13

bump for laterzz

TArnold2012

Such inspiration for those of us just starting our journey. Thanks

Josie_lifting_cats

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

As I wrote in my post.... I see no change in myself in the mirror. I still see fat. You can analyze numbers all you want, but it still is about self-image. Which is why I did it.

Also why I did boudoir photos a couple of months ago. I needed some kind of boost.

Plus so many of us here are SO critical of ourselves. I can tear the pictures from today of myself up and find a bazillion different faults. So to put it simply, while I may not look "fat", I FEEL "fat". And I know, that's evoking the eye roll. Just like my friend who has to shop in the girls section because size 0 jeans don't fit her complaining about feeling fat. It can be infuriating. The key is that we ALL feel fat sometimes. And maybe the term "fat" is encompassing so much more than just adipose tissue - but how we feel is how we feel.

netsirk12

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

As I wrote in my post.... I see no change in myself in the mirror. I still see fat. You can analyze numbers all you want, but it still is about self-image. Which is why I did it.

Also why I did boudoir photos a couple of months ago. I needed some kind of boost.

Plus so many of us here are SO critical of ourselves. I can tear the pictures from today of myself up and find a bazillion different faults. So to put it simply, while I may not look "fat", I FEEL "fat". And I know, that's evoking the eye roll. Just like my friend who has to shop in the girls section because size 0 jeans don't fit her complaining about feeling fat. It can be infuriating. The key is that we ALL feel fat sometimes. And maybe the term "fat" is encompassing so much more than just adipose tissue - but how we feel is how we feel.

I agree I consider myself at 240 as being fat and now at 196 I think I am more of an average but I still view myself as 240 lbs. I do need to hear it from others or I find myself going back into old ways. the motovation is needed. I would love to see 140 but I am 100% happy if I am still "overweight" and "fat" at 165-170 lbs because I know that I am a healtiher person now vs what I was before. I may not see it or feel it but I know it because others have told me!

BeSophisticate

i went to college in LA and got the idea in my head that you need a perfect body to wear a two-piece. eff that! sunshine is good for all shapes and sizes.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your suit! And you look great in it, btw. Not perfect...pfft. You look perfectly perfect to me.

Way to go everybody! I think I'm going to see if I can find my suit when I get home. I should do a 'before' pic soon anyway...

janehen12

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

As I wrote in my post.... I see no change in myself in the mirror. I still see fat. You can analyze numbers all you want, but it still is about self-image. Which is why I did it.

Also why I did boudoir photos a couple of months ago. I needed some kind of boost.

Plus so many of us here are SO critical of ourselves. I can tear the pictures from today of myself up and find a bazillion different faults. So to put it simply, while I may not look "fat", I FEEL "fat". And I know, that's evoking the eye roll. Just like my friend who has to shop in the girls section because size 0 jeans don't fit her complaining about feeling fat. It can be infuriating. The key is that we ALL feel fat sometimes. And maybe the term "fat" is encompassing so much more than just adipose tissue - but how we feel is how we feel.

this

At 252, i'm considered 'morbidly obese'
but there are some days when I don't feel fat at all (although VERY rare...and can be alcohol induced...but its a nice feeling!)

there are also days when I feel that fat and disgusting I don't leave the house.

thanks to MFP, I'm mostly in a 'yeah i'm fat, but won't be longer' type mood, but it doesnt stop the extremes.

Josie_lifting_cats

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

As I wrote in my post.... I see no change in myself in the mirror. I still see fat. You can analyze numbers all you want, but it still is about self-image. Which is why I did it.

Also why I did boudoir photos a couple of months ago. I needed some kind of boost.

Plus so many of us here are SO critical of ourselves. I can tear the pictures from today of myself up and find a bazillion different faults. So to put it simply, while I may not look "fat", I FEEL "fat". And I know, that's evoking the eye roll. Just like my friend who has to shop in the girls section because size 0 jeans don't fit her complaining about feeling fat. It can be infuriating. The key is that we ALL feel fat sometimes. And maybe the term "fat" is encompassing so much more than just adipose tissue - but how we feel is how we feel.

I agree I consider myself at 240 as being fat and now at 196 I think I am more of an average but I still view myself as 240 lbs. I do need to hear it from others or I find myself going back into old ways. the motovation is needed. I would love to see 140 but I am 100% happy if I am still "overweight" and "fat" at 165-170 lbs because I know that I am a healtiher person now vs what I was before. I may not see it or feel it but I know it because others have told me!

And this just goes to show you - looking at your photo, I NEVER would have GUESSED you weighed 196. Seriously.

feltlikesound

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

I would reckon I am one of the people you may say are "barely overweight" or what ever, in fact some people here have voiced wanting my body as their ultimate goal. That doesn't change that my doctor thinks my weight is too high, that my life insurance form lists me as at risk for my weight, or that my BMI JUST got below "obese" in the past couple of weeks. It's all relative.

EpiGaiaRepens

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

This is what OP said: "Or, hey, if you're just a woman who has never before been confident in your swimwear... post a pic of yourself in your favorite bikini or swim suit!!! I want to see the confident, happy, motivated people of MFP doing what we do best - be amazing.

You don't have to look perfect, you just have to know you're working your *kitten* off to be better today than you were yesterday."

And I shared my story because that is me. I didn't feel comfortable and now I do. Not because I lost 50 lbs, but because I decided I didn't care what other people thought- bikinis feel good on my body. I'd run around naked if i could. If you want, I can post pics from when I was at my biggest wearing bikinis. I just wanted to share the bikini I made....cuz it rocks.

And, yes, even at 123 I thought I was fat. Why? because I don't look like a model. We all have body issues. That's why we are here.

lovinmamaxo

Well im sorry some of you feel you are overweight at 343 lbs i am above and beyond overweight. I couldn't post a pic of myself after seeing all you beautiful ladies in bodies i would kill for seriously... i don't know maybe my stupid opinion. I haven't been under 225 lbs since i was 14 years old. I can't remember the last time i was under 300lbs i think i would seriouslyl get laughed at if i posted a pic... i seriously don;t want anyone to have nightmares tonight lol

Prahasaurus

A general theme here seems to be, without a doubt, that most women have an overly negative view of their bodies. The pics I've seen in this thread look quite good, while many times the poster is worried about how terrible she looks, etc. Again, not saying there can't be improvements. But I think most of you are in a much better spot than you realize.

I'm also reminded of another thread here recently where men were asked to pick their favorite body type, and many (most?) chose curvy women over skinny women. I know I did... ;-)

Sure, by all means lose more weight if you'll be healthier, you feel better, in some cases you'll look even better, etc. But my guess is that you are probably putting much more pressure on yourself than others around you.

In any case, let's keep those pics coming, ladies! ;-)

--Prahasaurus

netsirk12

A bikini really isnt about size it is about confidence. You will feel that way too someday.

aymetcalf

<--- my first 2 piece - very excited...

usernamejoe

Looking great ladies!

Kelsbellz

I'm so proud of all of the ladies that have posted here! Being confident in your own skin is 99% of the battle. You should be proud of the progress you have made.

PlunderBunneh

Okay, I've been stalking this thread since it started, and I find you ladies all so incredibly motivating. So I am going to attempt to put my self-criticisms aside and post in a progress sort of fashion.... because I think that's about the only way I can find the bravery to go ahead and post here.


Today. I feel like I need to apologize for the frighteningly white skin and lack of makeup. But the goal is to see the bikini, right?



Okay, now I need to hit post before I change my mind.

Girl, you look awesome. I love your suit, love your body, love your smile. Great job, and I'm glad you found the courage to post.

irishkrissie

I don't have a bikini!!! I would totally post! Will you accept a bandeau without the skirt bottom? lol

thedreamhazer

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

I know that I'm not fat anymore. But I still identify as a fat woman because I used to be fat. I don't see it is a negative thing, so the label for myself doesn't hurt me. It's almost like it's a community that I still want to be accepted as a part of. I'm an adipositive right into the very center of my being. But I needed to get healthier and happier and fat loss was the way to do that for me.

So, no, I'm not fat, I guess, but I still want to be included!

Josie_lifting_cats

Girl, you look awesome. I love your suit, love your body, love your smile. Great job, and I'm glad you found the courage to post.

Thanks! Confidence is hard to come by, but I'm getting there!

infamousmk

Okay, listen closely ladies ... REGARDLESS OF YOUR SIZE, we're all allowed to 'feel fat' ... we all have body image issues and struggle with self confidence. Why don't we do this - ignore the title of the thread (which is more for attention-value than anything else), and think about the actual body of the OP:

Or, hey, if you're just a woman who has never before been confident in your swimwear... post a pic of yourself in your favorite bikini or swim suit!!! I want to see the confident, happy, motivated people of MFP doing what we do best - be amazing.

You don't have to look perfect, you just have to know you're working your *kitten* off to be better today than you were yesterday.

The purpose of this thread is for everyone, no matter what your size, to step out of your comfort zone and post your photo. There is no weight limit on this, there are no stipulations or judgements. If you want to try to come out of your shell and test the waters of feeling good about your hard work (regardless of where you came from, where you are, or where you're going), DO IT.

It is nobody's place to decide who is or isn't 'fat enough' to post, and it's really nobody's place to tell someone else how to feel about themselves. Women with low body fat, ripped abs, amazing skin and a tight *kitten* can feel just as bad about themselves as a woman with stretch marks and rolls.

Self esteem isn't about the size in your pants, it's about loving the person you are and the person you want to be.

Josie_lifting_cats

I don't have a bikini!!! I would totally post! Will you accept a bandeau without the skirt bottom? lol

DO IT.

I have some of me in tops with jeans.... I thought about posting those instead of taking new photos. But I love my current suit, so I just did it.

PlunderBunneh

Me at 196. Just under 45 lbs down. I love bikinis but I am afraid to wear in public as to what others will think.


Sorry if I uploaded them wrong, its my first time

You look wonderful! I know you say 196, but I don't believe you :P

Josie_lifting_cats

Self esteem isn't about the size in your pants....

I admittedly was all mentally cheering, and then all was lost when I hit this line. :laugh:

Syderelli

I really need to get this out but do some of you really think you are fat?? I know everyone's idea of fat is different but i clearly see many people here that are barely overweight posting pics???

Original post:

"Or, hey, if you're just a woman who has never before been confident in your swimwear... post a pic of yourself in your favorite bikini or swim suit!!! I want to see the confident, happy, motivated people of MFP doing what we do best - be amazing.

You don't have to look perfect, you just have to know you're working your *kitten* off to be better today than you were yesterday."

lizzybethclaire

I have not worn a bathing suit in years. As I get closer to my goal, I plan on getting one and swimming. My dream bathing suit is the old fashioned one pieces of the 30’s and 40’s where the bathing suit has the look of a short, very fitted cling dress.

Josie_lifting_cats

I have not worn a bathing suit in years. As I get closer to my goal, I plan on getting one and swimming. My dream bathing suit is the old fashioned one pieces of the 30’s and 40’s where the bathing suit has the look of a short, very fitted cling dress.

www.modcloth.com

I lust over their suits all the time.

PlunderBunneh

I have not worn a bathing suit in years. As I get closer to my goal, I plan on getting one and swimming. My dream bathing suit is the old fashioned one pieces of the 30’s and 40’s where the bathing suit has the look of a short, very fitted cling dress.

www.modcloth.com

I lust over their suits all the time.

Also, these guys are really fabulous, and have some of the smexiest swimsuits I have seen. http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/swimwear.html

azmodi

I still won't wear the thing outside of my house, but it's good for giving the dog a bath, at least. Ick.