Too embarrassed to wear a Swimsuit...

The idea of wearing a bikini or swimsuit is enough to give me nightmares.

It's something I REALLY wanna do eventually though, but for now, I avoid it like the plague.

Board shorts and a tankini underneath. Seriously, still feels like you are wearing clothes and no one questions it.

When I was your age I was really self conscious about wearing a suit as well. I've come to a point in my life where I realize that people might judge you, but that's their loss because they're judging you based on your appearance, not who you are on the inside, and 95% of the time they will keep it to themselves anyway.

Plus, most people are concerned with their own kids or their own tan, too much to care about what the people around them look like...

So now, (and I'm still a bit overweight) I say screw it. Anyone who wants to judge me can piss off! I'm wearing bikinis now, I'm damn proud of my progress. Nobody can take that away from me with worthless words..

I know exactly how you feel. I used to cover myself with some spandex cycling shorts and then wore a swimsuit over it. I was ok in it I suppose but I figured that the more I covered myself the bigger I looked. Being pear shaped doesn't help, beause I have a big butt and big thighs which makes it even harder. But I gathered up the courage to just wear a swimsuit and that is all. And wouldn't you know it, nobody looked at me. I weigh 210lbs so I am quite a big lady but at the end of the day, I'm here to swim and have a nice workout, to my surprise I actually got checked out bu a few guys and got asked for my number.

Looking at your picture, you're such a pretty girl and shouldn't be ashamed. You're gonna slim down someday so why not have fun while you're at it?

Best of luck sweets xxx

Try finding a suit you like, a tankini is great if you want to show less skin. I have an old lady "hold everything in" suit. I wore it at a time share and was REALLY self-conscious about people seeing my legs, but it really isn't as bad once you start focusing on why you are really there - to swim and have fun.

I dont like how I look in a bathing suit....but I need the exercise, so I deal. By next year at this time, I will be pretty happy wearing a bathing suit, so I look at it as just another step along the road to my weight loss goal.

I have been overweight most of my life and I STILL got in a bathing suit and went swimming with other people. Dont give up on fun and something that is good for your body.

I don't even wear shorts above the knees in public!

Let me tell you something.

Please don't let your appearance stop you from having fun! I know it hurts to hear what others have to say about your weight and I understand your embarrassed but just go swim an have some fun anyway! Keep in mind that weight can be lost! Your still a great person and I'm sure they have their own flaws that they feel insecure about. Skinny or not!

I'm still very embarrassed to wear a swimsuit. I've never felt okay with my body even when I was 103lbs and a size zero! It's pathetic actually. I said no to going out and swimming all the time because I was so insecure with myself and I didnt want anyone to say anything cruel! I'm about a size 2-3 now and I still feel unhappy with how I look in a swim suit. I remember I got mad at my family because they all wanted to go swimming and I felt compelled to say no. ): luckily, my moms friend convinced me to come. Now I've gone swimming almost everyday! It's fun and I would hate to let my stupid weight get in the way of it!
So please, don't do the same thing I've done. It will make you miserable.
Go out with a smile on your face and fake it till you make it baby!

I've been overweight since i was about 12, and once my dad as a joke made me get on a scale in front of people we had over at our house, and i got really upset and started crying.. and they just kinda laughed at it.. and now im still very conscious about my weight.

Your Dad is totally a jerk & is to be blamed entirely here. I'm sorry that you have to experience that humiliation.

I agree with the tankini, I had one before that I wore when I was still obese that is paired with a board shorts. In that way you can still look good & trendy.

You are not alone. But you cannot hide from life. You should try to enjoy yourself!

Tankinis are great but it's hard to find one with tummy control. This year I switched to a one piece so I could get a slender suit. I've actually gotten compliments on it! Fits very well and lots of coverage.

This is the suit: http://m.landsend.com/mt/www.landsend.com/pp/womens-tonal-ombre-tunic-one-piece-slender-suit~231575_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::VA1&CM_MERCH=search-_-Ombre&origin=search

I, too, had always been too embarrassed to wear a swimsuit. I say just do it. My body is far from perfect, but so is pretty much everyone else's.

Do you weight train, by any chance? Lifting weights has made me feel SO MUCH better about my body. I am still overweight but I am crazy about my legs. And my arms don't look too shabby these days, either. I am not going to wait until I'm thin to love my body...exercise and eat right because you love your body, not because you're ashamed of it . I really wish i had believed that when I was younger.

Dear, I felt the same way at on time. I'm not sure of your size but I can bet you I'm double maybe triple your size but I can bet you that I'm wearing my switsuit. I learned to love ME and I don't care what another person opinion is about me. When I'm on a cruise with all those size 0's there, you would think I was a size 0 in the way I flaunt around. I got cottage cheese thighs but I'm don't care, We only live once, I will not miss any opportunities that comes my way. Go get you a suit suit and as someone already suggested put some short or swim skirt over it. You will be fine.

I hate buying a swimsuit....But, I love to swim, so it is a must....I am a lot heavier than you. Good luck!!