Most times I just put on a coverup over my wet suit and drove home sitting on a towel, but this might be more a Florida thing.
It might be, but I may do that tomorrow anyway!
Part of it is, I was wearing a swim tee and swim shorts, so it's A LOT of wet. But tomorrow I'm just doing regular bathing suit.
I'm not self conscious about much physical anymore, but my arms are way out of proportion (as happens when you were very heavy and your skin is no longer elastic), so sleeveless still isn't a comfortable look for me. But for this class, I think I'm fine.
I'm actually considering the arm surgery.
My SIL is trying to encourage me to do this with all the excess skin since I lost weight. But but but, big chicken and don't want to. Also, I am at an age where being a shriveled old lady is becoming more acceptable. Getting to the gym every day is helping the legs more than the arms, but I'll keep working at it. It took a long time to get in this shape so I am not looking for overnight improvement. Sleeveless is absolutely not a comfortable look for me, but for most of the year when I am in Florida it is a comfort requirement!
Also, Kansans, well done with the massive turnout. Y'all give me hope.
The surgery is definitely something I'm coming to slowly. When I first got out of the hospital, I was firmly in the "No elective surgery ever!" camp, understandably. That was a lot of hospital time under my belt.
But, aside from pure vanity, it is also irritating that many tops that fit in every other dimension, don't pass the upper arm test. I'm not even shooting for sleeveless most of the time, just... not sausage casing, which is super uncomfortable.
And, like, I don't care about my super flabby thighs the way my arms bug me. Well, and there's also no fit problem with my legs. And I'm over.myself enough to be fine with Bermuda shorts and knee-length stuff as needed - it looks fine.
My SIL is trying to encourage me to do this with all the excess skin since I lost weight.
I... would NOT appreciate someone else telling me to get reconstructive surgery, however! That's pretty nervy of your SiL!
Yes, in other-focused writing, way to fucking go, Kansas.
That's pretty nervy of your SiL!
She's planning on doing it herself and hopes to bring me along. She really isn't in the least bit pushy or nervy in this, just girl talky.
Oh, OK, then. That's different. Indignation withdrawn.
I really made out in the in-law department. They are all delightful and my SILs are as close as my sisters.
Yay, Kansas!
my gym seems to think only retired people take them because they are scheduled during my work day!
This was a problem for me and most of the classes I wanted to take at the Y. Bad knees aren't just for retired people. It's part of why I simply bought a cheap exercise bike and quit my gym membership.
