Bikini adventures continued
The story of me and my bikini (picture included) appeared in the Sunday, May 24, 2009 edition of the Atlanta Journal Constitution in the article: A love hate relationship is in season. I’d like to give a special thank you to Helena Olivera, for including me in the article. The article is great (if I do say so myself). Helena interviews two other women about their relationships with their bathing suits, and includes some interesting facts and great expert advice. Definitely worth the read.
She included two rather shocking statistics:
- Almost one in five women said they would rather walk on hot coals than wear a swimsuit.
- Half of the women surveyed said they’d turned down invitations for pool parties and other summertime get-togethers because they didn’t want to be seen in a suit.
Too many of us are staying at home, living less than a full life rather than fully engaging with the life we have. Wear what you want to wear–if you hate bathing suits, don’t wear one–but, please, don’t miss an opportunity to be with friends or to enjoy a new adventure because you think that your body isn’t “good enough.”
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Congratulations Angela..
Life is too short to miss out on the parties! Celebrate your body and all it does for you.
@Stephen: Thanks so much–I appreciate your support and encouragement.
The bathing suit article came at the perfect time for me as I have been struggling with my weight and my body image. Because of you, I went ahead , bought the red bikini and will wear it proudly on my cruise this August. My curvy body has grown two beautiful children, survived major illnesses and laughed more than anyone can imagine. Thanks for reminding me that I am more than a number on a tag.
@ Georgia Thank you so much for sharing your experience! When we can be grateful to our bodies for carrying us through the joys and challenges of our lives, we can experience an incredible shift in how we experience our bodies. You go, red-hot mamma! Get your curve on in that red bikini!
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