Real Women in Binkinis!

I'm a size 6 and no offense taken. I am also 5'3" so a size 6 for me is different than for someone who is 5'10". I know what she was trying to say and I agree. "Real" bodies rock no matter the size!

The truth is the same for men in speedos and ladies in bikinis.
If you're not in peak condition, you should refrain.
Confidence is wonderful, and maybe there are better ways to exhibit fortitude than speedos or bikinis.

That's just a sight...

he's giving HIS opinion! If its not wanted or welcome don't post a public thread. You open yourself up to "both sides" when you do!

To be honest, I need a NEW bikini... if I put my old one on now, it'd probably fall off! lol Swim suit shopping this summer... I think I'm actually excited! :happy:

Stop the presses!!!!! Mel, you are one bad mamajama!!

The truth is the same for men in speedos and ladies in bikinis.
If you're not in peak condition, you should refrain.
Confidence is wonderful, and maybe there are better ways to exhibit fortitude than speedos or bikinis.

That's just a sight...

he's giving HIS opinion! If its not wanted or welcome don't post a public thread. You open yourself up to "both sides" when you do!

And I'm posting my opinion... and that's, "I don't care what his opinion is."

When I wear a bikini, it's primarily to soak in the pool in my own back yard. I haven't worn a bikini in "public" in over 10 years, although I did swim in a friends' pool in my bra & panties at 3am one night. Tequila was involved. I'm not saying I wouldn't wear a bikini to a public pool or beach... just the opportunity hasn't presented itself.

My secondary reason for wearing a bikini is to document progress. I take nude pictures, too, but those can't be posted on here. It motivates me, and judging by the amount of messages I get, it motivates others.

I don't wear a bikini for the entertainment and viewing pleasure of others, except my husband, and he prefers the way the bikini looks on the floor than on my body.

The approval of others is not required. I'm far from peak condition. By some standards, I'll never be peak condition. But I'm really happy with how I look in a bikini. I was happy with how I looked in a bikini when I weighed 10 pounds more than I do now. And 20 pounds more. And 30 pounds more.

Just like in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, when Frank asked Janet's opinion of Rocky. She answered, "I don't like a guy with too much muscle." Frank huffed, "I didn't make him for YOU!" If anyone here doesn't like how I look, or anyone in this thread looks, in a bikini, just remember... they didn't do it for YOU.

Congrats on putting yourself out there.
Although I think the En Vogue lyric is "Free your mind and the rest will follow". But "Free your mind and your *kitten* will follow" works too.

The truth is the same for men in speedos and ladies in bikinis.
If you're not in peak condition, you should refrain.
Confidence is wonderful, and maybe there are better ways to exhibit fortitude than speedos or bikinis.

That's just a sight...

he's giving HIS opinion! If its not wanted or welcome don't post a public thread. You open yourself up to "both sides" when you do!

And I'm posting my opinion... and that's, "I don't care what his opinion is."

When I wear a bikini, it's primarily to soak in the pool in my own back yard. I haven't worn a bikini in "public" in over 10 years, although I did swim in a friends' pool in my bra & panties at 3am one night. Tequila was involved. I'm not saying I wouldn't wear a bikini to a public pool or beach... just the opportunity hasn't presented itself.

My secondary reason for wearing a bikini is to document progress. I take nude pictures, too, but those can't be posted on here. It motivates me, and judging by the amount of messages I get, it motivates others.

I don't wear a bikini for the entertainment and viewing pleasure of others, except my husband, and he prefers the way the bikini looks on the floor than on my body.

The approval of others is not required. I'm far from peak condition. By some standards, I'll never be peak condition. But I'm really happy with how I look in a bikini. I was happy with how I looked in a bikini when I weighed 10 pounds more than I do now. And 20 pounds more. And 30 pounds more.

Just like in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, when Frank asked Janet's opinion of Rocky. She answered, "I don't like a guy with too much muscle." Frank huffed, "I didn't make him for YOU!" If anyone here doesn't like how I look, or anyone in this thread looks, in a bikini, just remember... they didn't do it for YOU.

love how people get so pissy-settle down. I didn't given an opinion either way-simply stating EVERYONE has the "right to theirs" whether people agree or not.

love how people get so pissy-settle down. I didn't given an opinion either way-simply stating EVERYONE has the "right to theirs" whether people agree or not.

I'm not being pissy. I'm just "giving my opinion." I have a right to mine... you just said so.

Which is... GOOD FOR YOU if you have the confidence to be happy before you reach your goals. :flowerforyou:

Oh, yeah... I forgot to contribute to the thread. Here's to small boobs, bony chest, pasty white skin, not much definition in the arms, no six-pack, short torso, heavy thighs... and being damn happy. :happy:

love how people get so pissy-settle down. I didn't given an opinion either way-simply stating EVERYONE has the "right to theirs" whether people agree or not.

I'm not being pissy. I'm just "giving my opinion." I have a right to mine... you just said so.

Which is... GOOD FOR YOU if you have the confidence to be happy before you reach your goals. :flowerforyou:

.... ESPECIALLY on the "Motivation & Support" forums. :flowerforyou: (I LorinaLynn)

took these a few months ago... #badcameraphonepics

Look at my friends doing the dayum thang. You look gorg....body and bikini BANGING!

OMG I would die to have a body like yours!!!

Golden Girl is in the building! Looking truly amazing :drinker: :drinker: to you too

I love the confidence you all have.............I was going to post my "progress" pics from December and January but some of these comments have made me go into my shell again.

I have huge body image issues...............Thanks Mom. At the size I am today, my mom is probably doing somersaults in her grave. From someone that was told she was obese when I weighed a mere 110 pounds............I was in the Army and in almost tip top shape of my life and because I had muscular physic, I was obese looking to her.........

Fast forward to now after medical problems have caused this weight gain.

Ok, I have been work IM"ing with a co-worker and she says to put it out there........

So here it is. Please be gentle, I know it is not much progress, but I have made some. :blushing: :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:

In the first pic I was between 235 and 240. The second pic on the right I was about 223.........

Big props to all the beautiful ladies who have posted their photos. I thoroughly debated NOT posting mine, after reading through the thread and seeing some of the "haters" so there is still a chance I may end up taking this down shortly. But here goes nothing...
I took this as a "wake up call" photo last month....I've lost a bit more since then, and plan to continue losing weight and toning up the jiggely bits. I still wouldn't be caught dead at the pool in this suit, without a tank top to cover up, and this is not where I want to be when I meet my goal, but perhaps posting this will motivate me to keep pushing forward to get where I want to be? Please excuse the "mummy tummy" and stretch marks!!!

**not going to copy the picture because we can see it right above this post**

This post makes me happy and I hope you don't take it down. You're lovely!

from November 5, 2011




from today, February 8, 2012




so much work to do to get back to better than November... but, I have 7 months, so I can do it.

truly not trying to start qanything but your tattoo switched sides? how'd you do that?

The one is a mirror picture, obviously...So it's going to be on the opposite side...

Bry you are always looking good even when you are not competing!

Love how some people can't tell what a mirror pic looks like!!! :laugh:

haha... You look amazing girrrrl! Yes my engagement ring tends to switch sides when I take mirror picture. I've been confronted about it as well :laugh:

Ginormous thanks to everyone today - I think it's really cool that you all stepped out of your zone and showed MFP your body. We wouldn't be here if we didn't know/feel we have work to do... but we can still be bad *kitten* along the way.

Heck, I'm past my goals and this is STILL way out of my comfort zone (because only surgery and time would help with the loose skin)... but I am going to do it anyway because you are fabulous and inspiring.