rainbowbow wrote: » If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt). Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.
sassykitkat22 wrote: » rainbowbow wrote: » Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo.... My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss. I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all. If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt). Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt. Thank you. I was going to say, i'm the freaking poster child for too much damn cardio and no lifting. lol I look great with clothes on. but whomp whomp naked. I'm almost at my goal weight and still not freaking happy, so annoying. My bottom half is definitely gah! I think i'm mostly insecure about my stomach because i've never shown it off if that makes sense. See I think you said that very nicely. lol I actually have a high waist suit that I do think I look great in, but i want a real bikini damnit!
rainbowbow wrote: » Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo.... My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss. I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all. If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt). Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt.
rainbowbow wrote: » sassykitkat22 wrote: » rainbowbow wrote: » Ah, okay, OP. I'll be honest then... let's hope i don't get flagged out the wazoo.... My personal opinion is that you are definitely on the chubby side... but not enough to cross the threshold of being too big to wear a bikini. You have a pretty nice body, but i think it could be even nicer with some weight lifting and fat loss. I can see that you're a pear (like i am) and have more pudge on the outer corners of your hips/thighs than your stomach. I know you said your stomach is your problem area, but honestly i don't see that at all. If i were you, i WOULD be okay with going out in a bikini at that stage, however, as suggested above i'd probably wear a sarong mid-leg length that is flowey and sheer. That way you'd be flashing some leg (which looks nice) and it'd accentuate your waist/chest area while only really covering your problem area (your hip/thigh/butt). Either way though, i think it's most important that you feel comfortable wearing it out. And of course, my opinions on another persons body don't mean jack crap. Feel free to take anything that was helpful and ignore anything that wasnt. Thank you. I was going to say, i'm the freaking poster child for too much damn cardio and no lifting. lol I look great with clothes on. but whomp whomp naked. I'm almost at my goal weight and still not freaking happy, so annoying. My bottom half is definitely gah! I think i'm mostly insecure about my stomach because i've never shown it off if that makes sense. See I think you said that very nicely. lol I actually have a high waist suit that I do think I look great in, but i want a real bikini damnit! I want to wear a swimsuit like this... But unlike you... i don't have the bust for it! XD There's always going to be something we nit pick about ourselves.
sassykitkat22 wrote: » It sucks to feel like you have to look for outside approval. It sucks to not be okay with yourself i guess. And i'm still working on my body so if you honestly wouldn't wear a bikini if you looked like this then I really don't mind you saying so. I'm still not sure I feel comfortable enough to do it so i'm trying to decide....though in all honesty this is for sure the closest i've gotten so i feel sort of proud about that.
sassykitkat22 wrote: » Thank you everyone. I really need to face the facts and lift weights.
rainbowbow wrote: » sassykitkat22 wrote: » Thank you everyone. I really need to face the facts and lift weights. I didn't want to for the longest time. I was afraid to, too nervous to, and thought it was going to make me look like a man. Believe me when i say it completely reshaped my body faster than months of cardio. If you're serious about getting into it i'd suggest The New Rules of Lifting for Women. it has step by step details, good pictures, and it helps get you acquainted with lifting.
