Y'know what's stoopid? (Not off topic, honest)

You are SO right. It IS about the attitude.  I am SO going to strut into that pool. Thank you.

 I have the same feelings... but I do the opposite

I will go swimming by myself and not with a group cause the ones that are closest to you think its OK to comment. Strangers will snicker quietly to themselves (usually) and who cares right when will I ever see them again.

When I was doing aquafit I would go during the senior times. I just explained to the people at the desk I could not move fast enough for the regular class and the senior was more my speed and they were OK with that explanation 

I went to aquafit classes once - with my mother and my aunt.  There were several large women like myself and several "older women". lol  I spent most of the time, to be honest, laughing my butt off at my aunt because she's uncoordinated. LOL

You go girl!!  I know you have attitude and can strut your stuff.  No one will laugh, point or make any comments other than, damn she looks good!! 

Steph

Easier said than done.  But I AM going to do it, damnit.

Okay Karen - where's that strong, sassy woman we all know? Throw on that bathing suit & strut your stuff like a supermodel out to that pool, woman! Remember all that you have come through to get to where you are today! Man, if I lived close to you I would make plans to go with you to that pool! You lost all that weight so that you could start living life more fully, so make a splash!!!! Don't let your fears stop you from having a great time!

Deb

Strong and sassy yes - with clothes on. LOL!  You're absolutely right, I'm being foolish.

You aren't a large woman any more.  

Sometimes in my mind I am, actually. The brain is a funny thing.

Hey Karen,

Go for that swim!!!!  Hell, I have terrible vericose veines and usually wear jeans/pants all summer to hide them.  This year, I've been wearing shorts (nope, those silly old veins still show).  I'd go swimming in public too, but I have to get a bathing suit that fits without worrying about those darn old "wardrobe malfunctions".

Point is, if I can do it, you can too.  If anyone makes a comment, just smile your favorite smile. Make them think you're up to something.

Cathy