I "get" being embarrassed about your weight and not wanting to be seen in public ( been there- done that) - I really do but-- It drives me crazy when vibrant, intelligent women allow the mass media ( and their portrayal of skinny being the ideal body type) to keep them from doing things that would be fun, exciting and active. There is no way anyone should be so embarrassed about how they look that they do not participate in activities that they truly enjoy. After all, aren't the majority of people in north america overweight right now? Don't we keep hearing about an obesity epidemic?
Please- feel good about who you are- losing weight doesn't change "you" it's like getting a new coat of paint on a car- improves the look and lifetime of what's inside.
I don't think you can put your life on hold until you lose the weight- I think you need to live your life the way you want to continue to live when the weight is gone. Maybe it all rolls in together- who knows
Start as you mean to continue.......
Enough of me being preachy- this has just been one of my hobby horses for a while- that and wearing glasses being uncool- they are so not!
Land's End has really cute suits.
Jenn
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