This post (and the awesome responses) reminds me why I chose TTR as a vacation spot. I am not enthusiastic about my body and two trips (10 days total) to Vegas this summer and quitting tobacco has completely reversed any progress I had made. That being said, I am really looking forward to the sexy pool and letting my hang-ups over my extra pounds go. I'm much more concerned over how I get treated once I try to find a spot to cheer on my Patriots on opening night. (well, that and finding a good self-applicator to put suntan lotion on my back!) :doh:
Thanks for not mentioning us. That would have been awkward. We really need to hang out with you guys again! Just sayin'.
Well this is coming from someone who is 5/11 220 pounds at 8% body fat and I like to think i'm in pretty good shape .Like most people that go were all shy at first but b4 you know it your part of the group just have fun ......
There are so many that I wanted to quote here because I too have been battling this body image thing....In March I was diagnosed with Hashimoto (thyroid thing) Long story short, Doc asked me "didn't you noticed a significant weight gain??"....Well yay, I had just quit smoking, I'm over 50 and thought it was well....normal, that mid life thing that happens!!!... Low and behold when your thyroid isn't working you gain weight and lots of it!....so fast forward to May down a few pounds w/meds help but I also started eating a bit healthier and started walking on my lunch 1.2 to 1.9 miles in 30 mins everyday. I'm down 14+ lbs ......I know the motto is no one knows you and know one cares, but I care!! (hubby doesn't get it!! LOL says I look great and no one will care!...Love this guy!!) If you can get yourself to a point where you're confident with yourself that's all that matters.....I'm gonna rock the bikini's I bought!! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!! D
we just got back from our 2nd trip. My wife is incredibly hot, but even at 6'7" tall my 325lbs sits pretty heavy in my gut. I never felt judged at all. You will meet the nicest people from all over the world there.
Rammer Jammer..ROLL DAMN TIDE!!! Youll see FAR more out of shape bodies at TTR than in shape. And you know what? NOBODY gives a shit!!
There is a lot of great advice here. I wouldn't put pressure on yourself to do extreme dieting etc before your holiday. Confidence is sexy. Act/dress how you feel comfortable - if you feel uncomfortable in a mankini, we won't hold it against you. Plus you may never see us again.
