NSV: Sleeveless in public

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omma_to_3
omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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OK, I realize for most people, this wouldn't be a big deal. But, I've never worn anything sleeveless in public (and almost never at home either) except for when I had to be in something like a swimsuit. I, unfortunately, have a large amount of stretchmarks on my arms that make me uncomfortable. Now that I've lost a lot of weight, I decided to try it. Now, my arms still have a long way to go, and now I have a bigger concern of a lot of loose skin in the underarm area. So, I have to really careful on the cut of anything sleeveless that I wear.

But I did it...I wore two sleeveless dresses on our vacation in Las Vegas and was comfortable and confident in them! No one pointed and laughed or anything LOL. This really goes a long way in making me feel 'normal'

Oh, and I'm about 8.5 years older in the after pictures...The before was waiting to pick up my new daughter at the international terminal of the airport (adopted from Korea). She turns 9 next month.

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  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
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    You look lovely in both dresses and uh your arms look just fine!!!! I don't see any loose skin at all :)
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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    You look lovely in both dresses and uh your arms look just fine!!!! I don't see any loose skin at all :)

    It's mostly in the underarm area and the dresses and poses are hiding it. It really is there - I likely need surgery for it. Boo hiss...

    ETA: And thanks!
  • RunnerLisa1
    RunnerLisa1 Posts: 84 Member
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    You look BEAUTIFUL!! Yayyyy, that's a great NSV!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • rahlpn
    rahlpn Posts: 551 Member
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    I think your arms look great! Very strong looking shoulders too :flowerforyou:
  • mandeenicoleb
    mandeenicoleb Posts: 479 Member
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    Gorgeous! Stock up on those sleeveless outfits because you're rockin' it!
  • suzqraz
    suzqraz Posts: 1 Member
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    Omma, you look great! And as for it not being a big deal - it is! I don't wear sleeveless tops either, for the exact same reason. I am very proud of you. You have encouraged me immensely this morning. Congrats!
  • wibbley74
    wibbley74 Posts: 80 Member
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    it is a big deal to feel okay in doing something you didn't do before. you really do look amazing

    your arms look great and i wish mine looked as good - currently on day 5 without sleeves and still very conscious of the flesh if i lift my arms but taking each day as it comes

    ETA: a friend of mine shared this with me earlier in the week and it helps - http://www.amyherzogdesigns.com/2013/06/14/ff-floppy-upper-arms/
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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    I think your arms look great! Very strong looking shoulders too :flowerforyou:

    Thanks! I've been doing strength training and am pretty happy with my progress there:

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  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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    it is a big deal to feel okay in doing something you didn't do before. you really do look amazing

    your arms look great and i wish mine looked as good - currently on day 5 without sleeves and still very conscious of the flesh if i lift my arms but taking each day as it comes

    Thanks, I completely understand. I was surprised that my worst area of loose skin isn't my stomach! Though I have some issues there too, my underarms are far worse. The arms themselves aren't horrible and I could live with that if the underarms were better.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
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    You look terriffic, and I love that red/violet dress... very attractive on you. Congrats.
  • msfine2328
    msfine2328 Posts: 73 Member
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    Nicely done!! They look pretty toned. Good job at stepping out of your comfort zone
  • susanstuart18
    susanstuart18 Posts: 12
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    You look wonderful.....
  • Th3stral
    Th3stral Posts: 93 Member
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    WOW! What a difference! You took fabulous in those sleeveless dresses!
  • jenna808
    jenna808 Posts: 79 Member
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    Way to go! Your arms look great, as does the rest of you! What an accomplishment to feel comfortable doing something that you never would have before. Your daughter is very lucky to have such a great role model :)
  • wibbley74
    wibbley74 Posts: 80 Member
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    totally hearing you on the tummy side, i am in shock that i am just left with a bit of overhang considering i have lost over 10 stone in the past 30 months

    i love that my arms don't bulge out the way they used to and even have muscles but the flab underneath is going to take time to like
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
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    Your arms look amazing, and yeah I don't see any loose skin; even in the picture of you flexing. You look great and amazing job!! :drinker:
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
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    WTG, you look great. I get what you mean about the loose skin, my arms look pretty buff (so do yours BTW), but soon as I "wave goodbye" I have what I like to call my "bat wings" flapping in the wind. Oh well.
  • deedzzz
    deedzzz Posts: 220 Member
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    Wow! great great job! You look fantastic!
    Keep it up!!
  • babyj0
    babyj0 Posts: 531 Member
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    This is something I have yet to accomplish! Thanks for sharing! :)
  • dj0jazzy
    dj0jazzy Posts: 56 Member
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    You look amazing!!!!

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