How I did it: I live in Hawaii and the last time I had been to the beach in a bathing suit was in 4th grade when I was about 8 or 9 years old. Since then I was overweight and way too ashamed of my body to be seen in one. I'd avoid bathing suit situations at all costs. Finally in January 2008 my boyfriend convinced me to go to the beach in a bathing suit after 10 long years....it's still not something I'm comfortable with, but now I'm able to wear one and not feel like a complete idiot. My boyfriend even took photos of me on the beach with my bathing suit. My weight fluctuates rapidly so it depends on how I'm feeling about my appearance at the time.

Oct 10, 2008, 12:44AM PDT | 1 comment | 2 cheers