I Don't Want To Take Off My Shirt

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jaim38

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I understand. I haven't gone swimming in roughly 10 years. I don't look good in a one piece or a two piece. There are other ways to lose weight such as running. At least that doesn't require taking your shirt off.
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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If I didn't mess up my knee, I would run. I should have left by now to swim. But, I'm so self conscious. Not that anyone would want to look at me anyway.
This sucks! I keep making excuses. I signed up last week and still haven't used their swimming pool. :(
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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Screw it! I'm just going to go. I'm tired of looking and feeling like this.

...just hope there aren't any pretty girls there. Oh well, maybe I'll find one that likes Potatoes. I'm nervous, this is going to suck. But, I have to do it!

I'm going right now! :/
 
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Razzlecherry

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Aw man. I absolutely hate swimming. I hate having my shoes off, let alone being half naked.

Maybe you could wear a shirt? I don't think it'll be that big of a deal. I've seen people wear shirts in swimming pools all the time. The only thing is that it'll weigh you down a bit.
 
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gummybear22

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for a good many years, i've worn shorts and a tshirt over my swimsuit when i go swimming.
you should wear one that won't cause alot of drag since you're gonna be swimmin furreal, unless that would maybe be a good thing-more to get through so get stronger, or something like that.

and, tons of people like potatoes. without them, irish people had to go to other countries, back in the day.
plus, bacon cheese potato skins are yummy
 
MikeyC

MikeyC

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ImNotMyIllness said:
I'm going right now! :/
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Good luck!

I dislike taking my shirt off at the beach, because I feel too exposed. Not to mention I don't have abs and I'm fairly hairy, so I feel like others are judging my appearance, but in reality they're not. I have to keep remembering this.
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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I just got back. I swam for twenty minutes. Boy, am I out of shape! But, it felt really good! As I was swimming, I was thinking that all of my happiest moments and successes in life included doing something that made me very uncomfortable at first.

I didn't wear a shirt. I'm not going to let negative self-talk stop me from bettering myself. I feel proud. I'm getting back in shape and I'm taking a college course. :)
 
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IntheLabyrinth

IntheLabyrinth

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I hate it too. I am in pretty good shape but I am self conscious about having body hair. The sad thing is that I love swimming and I love the beach, but I haven't been in so long. If you feel like a tshirt may be weird, you can always buy one of the shirts made for swimming. Now I really want to go swimming. Mikey is right; people aren't judging. If they are, then they are jerks and their opinion is not important anyway.
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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Thanks guys. Truth is, no one is even paying attention. As always, it's in my mind. I was especially reminded of that when I arrived. The front desk person was very nice to me and everyone was going about their business. I swam and felt good. AND, I'm going to do it again. Time to start taking care of myself.
 
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MikeyC

MikeyC

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Nobody pays attention, and, as Labyrinth pointed out, the ones that do are probably not worth your time. I'm glad you enjoyed your swim and that it's motivated you to keep going.

I live in Australia and it's summer and I haven't gone to the beach. This thread is making me think about going out there and taking a dip. :)
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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MikeyC said:
Nobody pays attention, and, as Labyrinth pointed out, the ones that do are probably not worth your time. I'm glad you enjoyed your swim and that it's motivated you to keep going.

I live in Australia and it's summer and I haven't gone to the beach. This thread is making me think about going out there and taking a dip. :)
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Go to the beach. It's a sin not too. Even I go to the beach. Actually, even though the beach includes taking off my shirt, which makes me self conscious, it's really the only place I feel comfortable. I just love the combination of sand, sun and water. I love it so much, I don't care what anyone thinks. It rejuvenates me! I feel alive, refreshed and refocused.
Too bad the weather sucks now in California. I would be there tomorrow if the weather was nice.
 
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MikeyC

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ImNotMyIllness said:
Go to the beach. It's a sin not too. Even I go to the beach. Actually, even though the beach includes taking off my shirt, which makes me self conscious, it's really the only place I feel comfortable. I just love the combination of sand, sun and water. I love it so much, I don't care what anyone thinks. It rejuvenates me! I feel alive, refreshed and refocused.
Too bad the weather sucks now in California. I would be there tomorrow if the weather was nice.
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It's definitely a sin not to, especially in this country. If I feel the motivated and it's warm enough, I will go next week. Wait until summer in California and the beaches will be a little fuller. :)
 
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Lamb

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ImNotMyIllness said:
I just got back. I swam for twenty minutes. Boy, am I out of shape! But, it felt really good! As I was swimming, I was thinking that all of my happiest moments and successes in life included doing something that made me very uncomfortable at first.

I didn't wear a shirt. I'm not going to let negative self-talk stop me from bettering myself. I feel proud. I'm getting back in shape and I'm taking a college course. :)
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*gives high five*

At least you know how to swim!

P.S.- heading to the beach this summer to reduce the fear of exposing skin. Traumatic but hopefully worthwhile endeavor. And no i'm not in shape.
 
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ImNotMyIllness

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Lamb said:
*gives high five*

At least you know how to swim!

P.S.- heading to the beach this summer to reduce the fear of exposing skin. Traumatic but hopefully worthwhile endeavor. And no i'm not in shape.
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Thanks! For being a bit lumpy, I'm pretty athletic.
This summer, I am going to be all over the sand! And with a better body!
 
BamanPiderman

BamanPiderman

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I'm not in very good shape either, and I'm very conscious of every part of my body when I'm in public. A while ago, I wanted to join a gym. I signed up and got the tour, but I saw someone I knew from school there and backed out. And to think, if I had stuck with it then, by now I'd be looking great and I probably wouldn't even have social anxiety anymore (probably).

It's also been a long time since I've stepped near a body of water apart from a bathtub. Not a pool, or a beach (yes, even in the hot Australian summer!). The last time I actually submerged myself in water from head to toe was in a swimming class for PE. When we were practicing dives, the force pushed my top down, leaving my bits hanging out there. I had my eyes closed, so I didn't see if anyone else saw, but there's a pretty good chance someone did and it kills me thinking about it.
 
KiaKaha

KiaKaha

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For some reason I always thought you were female... sorry. You are an awfully supportive and understanding person around here - which is really cool.

Anyway good on you for giving it a go. If you are self conscious about exercising - remember there is a ton of exercises that you can do at home using just your body weight - like push ups (from the knee if you cant do full ones) pull ups and squats. Find something heavy to lift for your arms and shoulders (bottles with rocks or sand) and a couple of chairs for some tricep and chest dips.

Just thought I would make a few suggestions :)
 
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