[imagood1]

Shelly -- welcome to ADBB and sobriety! It feels great doesn't it?!!!! The way I deal with uncomfortable situations today is I reason with myself. I don't remember what I did when I was a drunk so how can this be any worse? When someone smirks or snickers as I come their way I flash a big smile and say hello....the old "kill them with kindness" rule! This is something you need to do for your health, who cares what people do or say? Are you the only overweight person ever to walk on the beach and get into the water?? NO get something you feel comfortable wearing and get yourself into the water. Once you get in your body feels so light and the pressure is off all your joints...it's a great place to look forward to how you see yourself when you get to your goal. Good luck to you -- one day, one step until you meet your goal!!