First Summer
I feel like this is the first summer I’ve had in a very long time. The past three years I’ve spent feeling bad about the way I looked, hiding behind shorts and t-shirts, and being envious of friends that were in bathing suits and enjoying the beach or the pool.
Yesterday, I put on a bathing suit and went to the pool with some of my girlfriends. And I didn’t feel embarrassed or awful about myself… despite the fact that I know I have some more weight to lose. What I felt was proud, because I didn’t look horrible. I felt proud because I’ve worked for almost a year to get to this place where I could enjoy the pool in a bathing suit. And I’m here.
Me helping Elyssa get Quentin in his pool car. Sidenote: How proud are we of Elyssa for rocking a bikini 3 months after having a baby!
As is the case with many things… I don’t think I could’ve made myself go to the pool if Bethany wasn’t there telling me that I looked fine. I know that she won’t lie to me, and I know that she’ll stab anyone who tries to say anything to put me down. Granted, going to the pool for the first time in a swimsuit next to bikini girl is a little bit daunting… but more than anything or anyone else, Bethany builds me up and never lets me put myself down.
It was very sunny out. Squinting is in this season right?
You can see all the photos here.
I’m even more excited about the trip to Disney now, because I know that I don’t have to be ashamed of myself when I walk around in a swimsuit. I have more work to do, more weight to lose, but I know that I have made such tremendous progress. I’m feeling proud of myself… because of a bathing suit. Who knew that’d ever happen?
Monica said,
June 16, 2009 @ 8:26 am
I am very proud of you! I remember you starting out on your journey with WW a year ago when you came to visit NY – you’ve come along way and as I’ve said before, you truly inspire me every day!!!
Heather said,
June 16, 2009 @ 8:49 am
You look great Kate! Seriously great job getting to where you feel comfortable.
Also, I’ve been reading, hard to comment with a newborn and toddler with ya all day! I think it’s fantastic that you found a riding place that suits you and your needs.
Have fun at Disney!!
mom said,
June 16, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
YOU LOOK TOTALLY AWESOME!! UN GRANDO CHICHI’S!!! I AM SO VERRY PROUD OF YOU YOU ARE INSPIRING ME TO BE BETTER 4 DAYS
Kate said,
June 16, 2009 @ 6:40 pm
Mother, are you trying to say I have giant tatas? hehehehe. Wow.
bethany said,
June 16, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
I was going to write something very deep and meaningful but I read the comments and I can’t stop laughing!
Oh, this is going to be a fun trip!
mom said,
June 17, 2009 @ 4:36 am
you betcha!!!!!
Kate said,
June 17, 2009 @ 7:08 am
And see, now I’m wondering wth I got myself into
I <3 you guys.
Erin said,
June 17, 2009 @ 12:14 pm
I think you look awesome!!!!!!! Never be afraid to show off what you have, even when you are like me and have a little more than you want
Confidence is everything girl, keep it up!!
Kels said,
June 21, 2009 @ 11:39 am
There was a time that it freaked me out the idea of wearing a bathing suit… but then I came to realize that it didn’t matter to the people who loved me, and so I stopped caring so much! You look absolutely AMAZING! I’m so proud of you… btw, I hit my 5% goal a few weeks ago.
I just need to stay motivated this summer to do my cardio/resistance… it’s hard when you’re on “vacation.”