At the end of last summer, I made a list of 4 steps to a better summer next year. And the item on my list that had me worried for this year is this:
Rock a bikini. I don’t have any delusions that I will be able to have a perfect body by next summer. Though losing 10 pounds would be nice. But, what I noticed at the pool and the beach is that so many mamas decided that they didn’t care if their bodies weren’t perfect- they went for it with a bikini. And had the confidence to pull it off(not literally pull it off- we don’t frequent those kinds of beaches). While I wore my full coverage tankini with gut-sucking-in briefs. Which did rock… but next summer, I’m going for the bikini, too.
It seems like it would be so easy when I wrote that. I would have worn a bikini right then had I not already had my tankini tan lines to contend with.
Plus, I had the idea that by the following summer, I would need a smaller size bathing suit. At the time, I was working out regularly. But, since then, I’ve almost stopped completely.
Between work and then my middle son’s school calling me all the time in the fall to come get my child, I kept thinking I couldn’t go to the gym. And then I fell out of the habit.
So instead of being the same weight I was last summer or that optimistic losing 10 pounds, I’ve gained 10 pounds.
My stomach has never been the same after three pregnancies. There’s that extra “mommy pouch” that I can’t get to go away.
My thighs touch.
And my arms jiggle.
I have stretch marks.
And I get a shock when I see my butt in the mirror, as it’s bigger than I thought it was.
So, as I was ordering a swimsuit for this summer, I was tempted to once again go for the tummy-sucking-in briefs and that long tankini top… with tummy sucking in power there, too: for double insurance.
But, then I went back and read my post from last summer. And felt guilty.
I sounded so confident. So I don’t care, I’m going to rock it anyway.
So, I ordered the bikini.
My suit, though definitely not me
When it arrived, I tried it on and cringed.
Uh-oh, I don’t care what I blogged, I’m not going through with this.
So, we went on our first beach trip of the year and I wore a sundress since I wasn’t going in the water.
But as I looked around, I realized the same thing I had last year. That it just takes a little confidence to be able to rock a bikini… not a perfect body.
And so, all the times we’ve headed to the beach and the pool since then, I wore my bikini.
I may have even rocked it.
Maybe I’d show better swimsuit confidence if I posted an actual pic of me… but so far this summer, that would have required trusting one of my kids with my camera or phone near water. Maybe later in the summer.
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You go girl! Rock that bikini. Last summer I decided what the hell I was going to do the same thing. And it took a hell of a lot of confidence to convince myself to wear it. But I did it, and damn it felt good to step out of my comfort zone like that.
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And then it starts to feel natural, doesn’t it? I was so worried the first time or two and now it’s just like eh, this is what I wear!
Good for you Shell! Wish I had that confidence.
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Do it, girl!
I’m sure you rock that bikini! You’re right, too. It’s more about the confidence. I’ve put on a little weight since last summer too. I can’t decide if I’m going to care or not. Why can’t we eat ice cream, drink beet, and rock a bikini too?
Don’t care. You still look FABULOUS. xo
Way to go!!! It’s great that you bought the bikini and wore it!!
20 more pounds to go and I’ll be doing the same thing!
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Do it- even if you don’t drop that 20.
Good for you! Every year I try on a bikini… and every year I go with the tankini. For me – I feel more confident covering my “mommy pouch” still – but maybe… one of these days… hmmm…
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Do it!
So…this is EXACTLY what I needed to read tonight! I’ve been debating the bikini/tankini all weekend, and after reading your post, I’ve decided I need to rock both. It’s all about confidence, and that is JUST the reminder I needed! Thanks Shell~ and you rock it, girl!
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It really is so much about confidence. Take a look around and you’ll see that it’s really not about having a perfect body!
Good for you! You rock that bikini! Confidence is sexy.
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That’s what I’m going for.
Wow! I am so impressed with you. I have never been able to feel confident in a bikini. It doesn’t matter what my weight is. I think you do what makes you feel good. If a bikini is good for you – go for it!!!
Absolutely- everyone has to find what makes them feel comfortable!
There is no way I would dare attempt to put on a bikini but if you can pull it off, as my daughter does (she’s lost about 60 lbs) I say go for it. Happy swimming!
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Wow on the 60 pounds! that’s amazing!
I have seen pics of you darling you are beautiful. I would never rock a bikini. Never did as a teen either. My boobs are my huge issue in more ways than one. So I will stick with my tankinis and one pieces and rock those.
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I had the hardest time with one pieces growing up b/c I have NO torso. And there weren’t tankinis back then.
SO proud of you for rocking that bikini!
I’m not quite there in confidence yet….but maybe next summer.
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Blog it- so then you’ll have to do it. ;)
One nice thing about getting old is that you can give up the bikini debate every year. No one wants to see a 66 year old body in a bikini….least of all me! So the tankini or a one-piece with a skirt is as far as I am willing to go and even at that some of them are a bit too revealing. Its OK though, I had my bikini days and trust me ladies, I totally ROCKED it and got the whistles to prove it!! lol!
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I figure there will definitely come a time when I feel the need to cover up- but I don’t want to look back and realize I could have still worn a bikini for longer than I did!
I’m proud of you for having this confidence. For what it’s worth, I’ve seen you in person and you’re beautiful. Rock that bikini!
Kimberly recently posted..To My Baby
Thanks, girl! Definitely have the “mom” bumps and lumps after 3 kids, but I’ve decided not to care.
Go you! I do wear bikinis…but rarely take of the coverup! I don’t know what it is exactly…I just struggle with it still. My body is different and I’m ok with it and love it…but bathing suits have just never really been my thing. You are an inspiration!
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My kids swim so much that I’ve gotten comfortable with it already. Take the cover up off, girl!
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Thanks everyone!
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Go, Shell! I’ve seen pictures of you, you’re gorgeous!
Thanks girl- but still not a perfect bikini body- that will never happen. But I’m okay with it!
Good for you! You are absolutely right, it takes confidence and not a perfect body to rock a bikini!!
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And that confidence feels good!
I bet you would rock it. I have seen ladies of all sizes at the pool with bikinis this summer.
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That was really what made me realize it was okay- so many others doing it, in all different sizes.
I am 100% certain you are rocking that bikini my lovely friend.
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First off, I think you could totally rock a bikini. Secondly, I could have written this post. I lost 15 pounds this fall and so I ordered a bikini… the stress of the last two months has caused me to put 10 back on. Now what the flip am I supposed to do. I’ve promised myself I’ll wear it at Disney in a few weeks and I promise that if we pull off a beach day, I’ll wear it then too!
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I know you can rock one, too- so DO IT!
Oh Girl, it looks way better covered with clothes than it does exposed to the sun! *shiver*
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I think the important thing is to remember what we looked like before kids and just hang on to that image, it’s not like there’s a lot of full length mirrors on the beach! Or at least, that’s what I do… plus I keep thinking now I think I was so hot in my twenties and didn’t even know it, full of insecurities like every other woman out there, when I’ll be in my fifties I’ll probably think back to my body now with regret, so I might as well enjoy it, right? Also, no mirrors at the beach! You go girl, rock that bikini!!
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LOL @ no mirrors- you are so right! And no one looks at us as closely as we look at ourselves. I think the same way about my younger self- I was so insecure but when I look back, wow, I looked good.
and years from now, I’ll probably think the same about how I look now.
I never had that confidence, not even when “i had the body” for a bikini. You go girl.
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I think we’re all way too critical of ourselves. I know I have been- and was even when I did have the body for it! Seems like such a waste of our time.
Awesome! So proud of you. Bikinis are hard. I just realized that swim lessons start Saturday at the local pool. And I’m already dreading what to wear.
Hopefully I’ll rock it too!
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Bikini. DO IT.
I’m bossy sometimes.
I love every last bit of this, Shell.
It’s exactly what I want to teach my girls – confidence is where it’s at. You can pull anything off if you believe in yourself.
Le sigh. Good stuff here, girlfriend.
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Confidence really does make such a difference.
I always think what I’m teaching my boys, too. That my behavior can influence how they see women some day. If I’m obsessing over 10 pounds and saying I can’t be seen in a bathing suit with that extra weight, will it make them look more critically at women when they are older? Don’t want that to happen!
LOVE this line, “it just takes a little confidence to be able to rock a bikini… not a perfect body.” Such a good reminder. I’m sure you look BEAUTIFUL!
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I had to repeat that in my head a few times when I first started wearing my bikini this year!
Way to go, you have me seriously considering rocking a bikini to the beach this weekend. i noticed the same thing you did that people without perfect bodies totally rock bikini’s.
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Grab that bikini and go, girl!
I have like zero swimsuit confidence, so I’m very proud of you! I’m sure you look awesome.
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It’s been a fake it til you make it kind of thing for me this summer.
You go, girl, but I just won’t be joining you. Tankinis are my friends.
What is important is that we are comfortable with ourselves, whether that means bikini or just being outside in something less than a long sleeve shirt and long pants.
I enjoy the community you’ve built here, as we are able to share and encourage one another. Thanks so much!
Kim recently posted..When little is big
So true. Being comfortable and confident in whatever you choose to wear is what is important!
You go on with your bad self! So great that you promised yourself you would do it and you delivered. LOVE that!
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It was staring back at me in black and white- taunting me. I had to follow through!
You are awesome! And you don’t have to post a picture of yourself in a bikini to prove your confidence. You’ve already proven it yourself and that’s what matters! Good for you.
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Thanks, girl!
I figure there’s a difference between being totally comfortable and confident at the beach/pool and posting a pic of myself online.
Confidence is hard to come by, sometimes. That bikini is so cute, I bet you look fantastic in it!
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I love the bright colors of it. Bright colors are my happy place.
I bet you look super cute! Rock it girlfriend!
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Good for you! I’ve finally succumbed to the tankini this year. I find it’s a nice middle ground between the self-consciousness of wearing a bikini and the depression (and discomfort) of wearing a one-piece
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I hate one pieces. I have a practically non-existent torso and they just look awkward on me. Tankinis have been my friend for the past few years.
Ugh…I won’t wear a swimsuit of any kind at the moment. I like your approach. Perhaps I should adopt it.
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Yes- do it!!!
ooooh i LOVE LOVE LOVE this post!! GOOD FOR YOU FOR ROCKING WHO YOU ARE!!
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Thanks, Christina!
I’ve never been a bikini fan, even in high school. I’m always…you know what, I won’t get into it. But good on you – and the suit is super cute!
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I think you have a post in there, somewhere.
I wish there had been tankinis when I was in high school. B/c the bikinis then seemed to be way too revealing(as opposed to modest ones, but you know what I mean) and the one pieces never fit me due to my non-existent torso.
Great post. love the bathing suit. I haven’t even tried on mine for this summer yet. Ughhh. I dread it.
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Don’t dread it! Just have fun with it.
Great post. It is all about confidence, and I hope I gather enough this summer too!
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I hope so, too. Fake it til you make it! I firmly believe in that!
I admire your confidence! Unfortunately, I will still be rocking a tankini.
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As long as you are rocking it!
I’m sure you look fabulous in your bikini. It really is all about confidence. I rocked one last summer after Jellybean and now I don’t even think twice about it. If guys can flaunt their beer guts and man boobs out there, I’ll show my mommy pouch too.
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It really is a terrible double standard. Men and their beer bellies. So I can go ahead and rock a bikini!
You go, Mama! (Dang if I wouldn’t KILL to have YOUR body – but whatevs. It’s all good!)
Seriously – good for you for rockin’ it. That’s awesome!!!
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You made me giggle.
Aww go you! I don’t have too many issues with my body, but I still never feel completely comfortable in a bikini.
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We’ve been to the beach/pool so many times this year already that I’ve gotten comfortable!
That is awesome! I am SO glad that you rocked that bikini! That definitely takes a ton of courage and confidence, go you!
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The first time or two, it took a lot of courage. and then it became a lot more natural.
Oh girl. I know you rocked it.
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Thank you!!
You go girl! Rock that bikini!
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Thanks, Natalie!
I love this and wish I had the confidence to do it. This is the epitome of living life instead of waiting to live it. What an inspiration! If I had a dime for every time I said, “After I lose this ten pounds, I am going to…” I’d be rich!
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No more saying it. Now is the time for doing it.
You are so brave, Shell. I’ve been hiding in my skirted mommy suit for years. I do get a shock when I look in the mirror at times, that I don’t have the same pre-kid body that I used to. Then I think that I don’t look too bad for having had three kids and not enough time to work out!
Patricia P recently posted..When is the Schoolyear Done?
That’s how I feel, too!
I bet you look fabulous in a 2 piece bathing suit. Good for you, Shell.
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I wouldn’t go that far.
But I’m comfortable in it now!
Leave it to your own blog to hold you accountable.
High effing five on wearing that bikini… I’m sure you rocked it.
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It was staring me in the face in bloggy print. I had to go through with it!
Good for you, Shell! This twin mama isn’t sporting a bikini until after my tummy tuck, but I gotta give you credit!!!
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I’d still totally take a tummy tuck if I could.
Hi Shell; good for you for rocking the bikini! I’ve never really felt all that comfortable in one; though I did have one or two in my early twenties, pre-kid:) I wrote a post on bathing suit shopping this year called “Suiting Yourself,” which is ultimately the point, right? Embracing and loving and feeling comfortable in our own skin!
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Definitely the point!
Oh, you nailed it! It really IS about the confidence more than anything else! Every woman I know needs to read this post!
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Thanks, girl. Confidence really does make such a difference.
Congrats on rocking a bikini! I finally bought a swimsuit. I’ve been wearing the same one for the last few years… It was Maternity. NO. LIE.
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I thought about my maternity one last year- it was cute.
You go girl! I have a tankini and don’t even like the way I look in that! I hate swimsuit season.
Deb recently posted..My Vet Is A Loser
We go to the pool/beach several times a week, so I had to get used to it!
Confidence makes a huge difference! I’ve been blogging lately about my exercise thoughts. I know it’s not fun and I know the excuses, but I am making myself do it anyway.
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Maybe I need to blog about going to the gym and then I’d actually do it.
That’s so stellar! I wish I had your confidence to rock a bikini in public. I did once last year and thought I’d die. Maybe I need a better bikini, or a better attitude. lol
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It was awkward the first time and then got less so each time I wore it.
It’s not that I’m saying I don’t trust what you’re writing, it’s just that I’m going to need some photographic evidence…
you can always do one of those cringe worthy bathroom mirror shots…
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There’s a difference between being okay with wearing it at the pool/beach and posting a photo for anyone online to criticize. I’m not sure I quite have the confidence to deal with that.
I wish I had the body confidence too! My body is shrinking so it’s a good thing but now need to work on more toning.
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But still have the confidence in the meantime, beautiful girl!
But still have the confidence in the meantime, beautiful girl!!
My swimsuit doesn’t fit. Or I don’t think it will; I haven’t tried it.
Enjoy that cute suit.
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Sounds like a good excuse for a new one!
Good for you. I got a really nice one piece last year and adore it. I have the same issues… tummy pouch, touching thighs and my arms are a bit jiggly. But I love the way I look in my one piece and I swim regularly which makes a one piece more practical. But still hats of to you… don’t know if I would feel confident enough to rock a bikini!!!
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I can’t ever find a one piece that fits me- I have a really short torso and the fit is always slightly odd.
Yay Shell. I love you for this post (and for a million others). I’ve been going to the tankini a lot now but really I should just wear my bikini because the only person who is worried is me.
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It’s so true- no one else is scrutinizing us the way that we do to ourselves. So- ROCK that bikini!
Good for you! I will say that confidence goes a long way. I once commented to my husband that I wish I could look as good as my friend Ashley in a bathing suit. And then he pointed out that I’m thinner than her, something I didn’t believe until I leanred her dress size two years later. My friend just had a ton a confidence!
I too wear a bikini, but I don’t think I rock it. I’ll have to work on my confidence so I can rock it.
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We’re just so hard on ourselves. I will make comments about a great dress or fab pair of jeans someone else has on and say something like I wish I could wear that… and my husband has to shake me and point out that I’m actually smaller than those I’m saying look so amazing.
Rock it out, girl. And remember, you show some cleavage, no one notices anything else
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Good point. Fake, pushed up cleavage counts, right?
Good for you! I will be sticking to a suit with more coverage myself:)
Michelle
As long as it’s with confidence!
YAY for the bikini. I’m generally under the impression that until my kids give me a hard time about wearing a bikini, I’m going to wear one. I don’t look like a VS model but that’s mostly because I have 2 kids, 2 c=sections, crow’s feet from a life of laughter and I don’t have a personal trainer/make-up artist/hairstylist/photoshop the cellluite offist … I’m with you. A bit of confidence makes anyone look good(ish) in a bikini!
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LOL @ good(ish). Very true. Confidence goes a long way, but still doesn’t quite make us look like VS models… and I’m okay with that!
This is just so awesome! I have no doubt your rocked it! I gave up the idea of ever wearing a bikini again YEARS ago. But maybe, just maybe I will trying it again. Not this year though, no this year you’d be lucky to get me out of the paper bag I want to wear!
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Next year. For sure. Do it.
You are an inspiration! I want to believe rockin’ a bikini is all about confidence and not body size or tone, yet I waiver back and forth. The women I admire all have confidence and spark, not size 0 bodies. Love that you’ve been wearing your bikini and rocking the blogging world! Maybe they are related?!
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LOL Maybe they are!
Suppose this translates to the bedroom too? I use to rock the bikini. With each year and pound that passes (or sags ha!) I’m just not feeling it. My ROCKN’ it has become easing along with classical. I’m good with the Bach level although like you, when looking around I think I could pull it off. The thoughts stay in my head though.
Good for you. Maybe this can inspire me…..for…eh…next year!
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Do it. This year. I’m bossy. But DO IT.
All those fab wraps you are doing- I know you look amazing!
You go Shell! I always think about all the guys at the pool & beach walking around topless that are far from perfect and think, seriously why are we women hung up on ourselves?
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It’s such a double standard! time to put an end to that!
I am sure you are rocking it!! I do need a new bathing suit but don’t think I could be that brave!
You should- you look amazing!
I love this so much. It’s so hard NOT to obsess about your body, especially in the summer. Work that bikini! Chances are, you look great. You are your own worst critic!!
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We’re all so hard on ourselves, aren’t we?
It really is about the confidence.
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Wow! You rock. As you can tell from my most current post I am not there yet! I hope to be there soon!
You’ll get there!
You are braver than I am. I just can’t do it!
Teresa (Embracing the Spectrum) recently posted..Graduation
It felt brave the first few times- now it’s just habit!
ha i think you may just be my hero Shell! I cant even consider a bikini… hell I cringe alone in the shower!!!
annemarie (@YLMBreadless) recently posted..Field Day
We spend so much time at the pool in the summer- I had to get comfortable!
Good for you! So glad you did it! And yes it is a lot about confidence and just doing it. I will always be a tankini girl- but that is also partly for personal/religious reasons.
Emmy recently posted..Proud Mommy Moments: Clean-Up
I’m not okay with a bikini where things are hanging out though.
A modest bikini, if such a thing can exist.
You go girl. I just bought a bikini too. Haven’t worn one in 7 years but dammit all I’m wearing one this Summer. xo
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Hell yes.
I would bet money you are rocking that bikini HARD!
I wouldn’t go that far, but I’m at least confident in it.
You rock it! I am so proud of you for doing that. But also sad, because it’s not even close to happening for me. I’m worried about a tankini
angela recently posted..An Arrangement
You are adorable. You could rock a bikini if you wanted to!
Wear what ever you want just be confident.Your such a sexy woman.Keep on believe in your self that you can do that.
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I am so happy you got the bikini!! That’s awesome!
P.S. No matter how many miles and miles I run, my tummy will never be the same after having 4 kids…it’s just a big pile of mush.
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I think it would take surgery for mine to completely go away!
Awesome! So proud of you!
And … gulp.
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You could do it, too!
I didn’t have a chance to comment last week, but your post couldn’t have come at a better time b/c I read it at the beach. Like you, I’ve noticed how other women – no matter what they look like – have no problems wearing a bikini and I wonder why I worry so much. I wore a cute tankini on that trip, but we hope to return later in the summer, and maybe I’ll boldly go for a bikini.
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It was seeing others that really made me realize I was worried for nothing. Go get that bikini!
This is why I adore you so! My husband keeps telling me to stand tall and be proud of who I am and I still cover myself and try to hide all of my flaws. I need to just get out there and live it up. I want my girls to know that confidence and I want them to learn it from me. xo!
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