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I’m in a Bathing Suit. Enough Said. (Week One)

Etcetera, The Bathing Suit Project

I’ve been very unhealthy the last two years. Not taking my vitamins, drinking all the time, eating a proliferation of cheeses. I kind of buried my head in the sand with it all because that’s easy to do when you’re busy and working all the time. I have to admit that I’ve completely ignored the widening areas of my body until a few months ago when I realized I could no longer shove my buttocks into a pair of size 6 jeans. Then, size 8 started feeling snug.

 

I know I’m not heavy, but I’m not healthy either, and being as intimately acquainted with my body as I am, I’m quite aware when I’m past my feel-good weight. I’m tired, out-of-breath, and draggy. I can’t fit into clothes, I feel uncomfortable in my skin.

 

I haven’t been this over my target weight since college, and I’m even counting my two pregnancies.

 

Yes. Right now, I weigh the same as I did when I was pregnant.

 

When I had a nine-pound baby in my stomach.

 

I know a small portion of my weight onslaught is my advancing age (42), and slowing metabolism, but I suspect most of it is wine every night and an utter lack of physical activity. Furthermore, I recently came away with an anemia diagnosis and a sudden weight gain of 10 pounds in the last three months, and it’s not my thyroid. It’s that I’m not taking care of myself.

 

Something needs to be done.

 

Something drastic.

 

Something where I don’t just say I’m going to get back into shape, but instead post a picture of myself in a bathing suit to publicly humiliate my lame brain into adhering to some sort of fitness program.

 

And I know: I need to stop drinking, too.

 

These things are difficult for me because my stress coping mechanisms are eating and drinking. And yelling. And not moving much. I’ve been under a fair load of work pressure and feel quite swamped and overloaded, but that doesn’t mean my butt has to be too.

 

Also, enough excuses.

 

The Rock and I got in a fight Saturday night because he chastised me for complaining about my body and not doing anything about it, so I replied with what every mentally healthy female my age would say: Shut up! You’re dumb!” and “You don’t know what it’s like!” and “I’m busy!” and “I work hard!” and “I have limited time!”

 

I wish I’d shut up, because sometimes I can be dumb.

 

So here is me in a bathing suit. Seeing it up close is jarring; there’s more weight gain than I suspected once it’s in front of my eyes.

 

I’ll post another picture in about six weeks and hope we all see a difference.

 

And no. I don’t know why my crotch looks puffy.

 

debsuityikes

 

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June 1, 2011 · 30 Comments

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  1. Laurie Ann says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:47 am

    You are the bravest of the brave.

    Also, Nice package.

    Reply
  2. Kizz says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:50 am

    You’re brave. And pretty.

    I’m wearing my bathing suit in a parade in 2 weeks. Wish me luck!

    Reply
  3. JenniferfromLaJolla says

    June 1, 2011 at 10:59 am

    I think you look beautiful–red is definitely your color.
    P.S. Don’t say mean things about my friend.
    P.S.S. I am 43, so ixnay on the advanced age comments…
    P.S.S.S. I am done being bossy now.

    Reply
  4. Ali says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:04 am

    Hello, Hot San Diego Momma! Are you crazy? If I looked like that in a suit, I’m pretty sure I’d be ecstatic! Props for taking AND posting this shot, and I mean it when I say I can’t wait to see the follow-up shot, since I already think you look amazing!

    I don’t think I will POST them, but I should probably take a couple of “before” shots, since I am about to embark upon YET ANOTHER attempt at losing weight! Haven’t decided if I will blog it this time, or just do it and keep it to myself…decisions, decisions!

    Thanks for the inspiration that you ALWAYS are, Lovey!

    Reply
  5. Sondra says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Yes, I have to agree with all of the above comments:

    You look great in red.
    You are a brave, brave soul.
    You look HOT. Seriously. Another six weeks and you’ll be smokin’ HOT.

    And now I’m in a complete panic since our summer vacation is now a month away and I have to somehow pull off a swimsuit too.

    Last year at this time I was pregnant which means I now have to go shopping for a new suit. Ugh.

    Can I have that wine you’re not drinking?

    Reply
  6. The Zadge says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:12 am

    You go girl! I completely relate – I turned 47 last week and have never had to worry about my weight until last year, when the Gelatinous Muffin Top kept showing up. Unfortunately, I DO workout 6 days a week and I eat super healthy, so I knew it had to be either the advancing age or the nightly libations, or both. And I can’t seem to give up the libations. Sigh.

    Reply
  7. Cheryl @ Mommypants says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    You look HAWT. You so do, my friend. What I wouldn’t give to have a nice rack!

    However, I know what you mean. EXACTLY what you mean. It’s crazy how are body revolts against us when we’re not paying attention.

    Anyway, good for you. Good for you. I look forward to hearing about your progress!

    Also – what IS with the puffy crotch?

    Reply
  8. Trish says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Um, you sort of look great!! We are our own worst critics.

    Reply
  9. Life by Cynthia says

    June 1, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Lady, you are my new hero! Go on with your hot self! I’m cheering for you. I need to do the same. I just turned 40, our son will be one soon – I wore the biggest bathing suit on my recent Hawaiian vacation (Prior to baby I ONLY wore the tiniest bikinis..OVER IT). Secretly I wished I still pull it off…You inspire me. I’m looking forward to your 6 wk update pic.

    Reply
  10. Morgan B. says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Deb! You have hot legs and a great rack. I applaud you for wanting to get healthy and improve your lifestyle, but girlfriend- numbers don’t mean a thing. You are beautiful inside and put. Can’t wait to follow your journey!

    Reply
  11. San Diego Momma says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    You all are very nice. I choose the most flattering pose I could — hope you like the model-crook-arm look.

    Also. WHAT IS IN MY CROTCH?

    I promise I don’t need vaginal rejuvenation yet. And I don’t have a thatch of hair in there. What gives?

    Reply
  12. Marissa says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    I think you look great!

    Reply
  13. kendra says

    June 1, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Whoa, Nelly, but you really do look good. And I’m not nice. But I’ve gone through the same thing: I was size x forever, then x + 1, now I’m inching toward x + 2…. so I getcha, girlfriend. You go. And yes, RED. Always RED.

    Reply
  14. Ferd says

    June 1, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Well, as an older guy, all I can say now that I’ve popped my eyeballs back in their sockets and wiped the drool off the side of my mouth, is that you look FANTASTIC!!
    But you go do whatever you need to do to feel healthy and strong! You already have the good-looking part! :-)

    Reply
  15. Everyday Mama says

    June 1, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    I love you! You look fantastic and especially in Baywatch Red :) And I also love cheese…lots of good cheese. Of course our weekend at BlogHer I was starving the whole time…there was not enough cheese!

    Reply
  16. San Diego Momma says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    I’m back.
    What IS in my crotch?

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Girl, you’re brave AND beautiful, and sassy too for sounding off to your hubby. Nicely done. I don’t do a thing about my weight either, although I do order Beach Body DVD series like a professional. Good luck on the next six weeks, you may inspire me to work out too!

    Reply
  18. Laural Out Loud says

    June 1, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Yeah, you are going to look fantastic in six weeks, because you’re already rockin’ the poolside look. And is that your pool? Can I comandeer it for a party I’m having in July? Not seriously, lol. But seriously?

    Reply
  19. Alexandra says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    I think you have a fantastic figure.

    Great legs.

    But I know what you mean. No one likes their pants snug.

    So, I get what you mean. You don’t like where you’re at.

    Reply
  20. Jill says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    I am in love with you! You are truly one in a million.

    Reply
  21. Mama Mary says

    June 1, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    Rockin’ the red bathing suit, girl! Love that you posted this! Now? I want you to sign up for Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll with me to give you the extra push you want/need. xoxoxo

    Reply
  22. Rima says

    June 2, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Though I understand that we are our own worst critics, I think you look really good in that bathing suit. Truly.

    Reply
  23. Red Lotus Mama says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:41 am

    I bow down, girl! You have fabulous legs and have nothing to hide. I can only hope to have a figure like yours some day. And, now I want to go out and buy a red one piece swim suit … xo

    Reply
  24. Jacquie says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:26 am

    Good for you. Once you get out of those size 8s, get rid of them. Exercise is the best therapy there is, and it buys you the right to have a damn drink when you want one. I’ll be rooting for you!

    Jacquie

    Reply
  25. Lori says

    June 2, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    YOU’RE HOT! I LOVE YOU

    Reply
  26. Jenn Sullivan says

    June 2, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Wouldn’t have really paid attention to your crotch had you not mentioned it. I think it’s that your not big and so it kinda scrunched a little bit right there…
    Red looks GREAT on you!
    And also, if that is your backyard I am super jealous!

    Reply
  27. Jessica says

    June 2, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    no way I’d push you out of bed. Yes, red is your color, yes, there is a slight poof in the vagina part of the suit although I only noticed b/c you pointed it out.

    I’m proud of you no matter what but I know you can do this.

    love love love

    Reply
  28. Lori Dyan says

    June 2, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    Any dame who has the cajones to put a picture of herself in a bathing suit online AND use the term “puffy crotch” when describing said picture is a dame I have a LOT of time for…

    Reply
  29. Cactus Petunia says

    June 2, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    Nice pool! (And where did you get that bathing suit?) You look hot!

    Reply
  30. Laura Lee says

    June 3, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    You look great, D!
    So brave. Wish I could rock a suit like that right now,but I have a lOOOOOOOOONg way to go.
    Seriously, you look fantastic. I’m sure you will be looking even more fantastic in another six weeks.
    This is good motivation. Huzzah!

    Reply

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