Too fat to swim?

Question

I used to be a swimmer when I was 6 till I was 13. I stopped because I have to focus on my studies and I have too many classes. I started gaining weight slowly and now im 19, really need to get in shape cuz im overweight.

I miss swimming so I thought of trying it again but I am too fat to wear swimsuit...is there anything I can do??

I swim at a private golf club and I am a girl.

Picture me as the fat "Raven Symone" or "Kimberly locke" (before they lose weight)

Answer 1

who cares how you look in a bathing suit as long as no one knows who you are swimming is the best way to lose weight and gain strength

i used to swim also

i loved it

Answer 2

don't worry to much about yr weight. jst go ahead swim..swim and swim. finally ya'll surprise yrslf :)

Answer 3

WEAR THEM ONE PIECE BODY SUIT AND WATCH WHAT YOU EAT CUT THE FAT AND START TO SWIM AGAIN AND YOU SOON WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT. TRY ANOTHER POOL FIRST IF U DONT WANT ANY YONE U NO TO SEE YOU THE WAY U R.

Answer 4

sweetheart, you can't be "too fat" to swim. i have seen a lot of bigger women swimming, they even make plus size swimsuits & everything. & raven and kimberly are not FAT. so if that's what you look like, you are just curvy. which would look FINE in a swimsuit.

(:

Answer 5

No- the fat will only make you more bouyant.

Answer 6

Buy yourself a cute Figure-Flattering Swimsuit and by the end of summer you will have lost all your extra weight.

Answer 7

Honey, don't let your own hang ups about your body get in the way of you doing something you love.  Who cares what other people think.  You need to learn to love yourself no matter what size you are.  With that said, I think it is great that you are thinking about doing something active.

If you are serious about swimming, it is a great exercise and you will definitely burn a lot of calories that way.  I wish you the best of luck!!

Answer 8

just wear a cute one piece swimsuit! Trust me, they are not as hard to find as you might think.

Answer 9

who cares about what other people think just do what you want to do. its not like you are at a public pool. if you are that self cautious then theres not much you can do.

Answer 10

Swimming is great exercise. You can get cute, flattering, inexpensive swim ware on-line at JustMySize and on Amazon. Just remember that while you are loosing weight, guys are looking at the skinny girls and concentrate on your swimming.

Answer 11

are you serious that you cant fit a swim suit?  or are you saying that you FEEL too fat to wear a swim suit?  which one makes all the difference.  If your self esteem is the issue, then you know what im gonna say already.  Get over what you think other people think about you.  Put on your swim suit and strut your stuff, dive in the pool, loose some of your weight if you want to.  Half the time us girls see ourselves completely different from what them guys do anyway so let go and let God.  do what you gotta do for you because in the end no one will be there but you.  

P.S.  All my male friends think Raven Symone and Kimberly Locke are s**y.  And my friends aint slouches  I take pride in who i walk down the street with

Answer 12

no you can always go swimming

Answer 13

u do some aerobics and swimming atleast 4 times a week and swim for an hour each. It helps

Answer 14

just swim! i have been swimming all my life and i love it too! it doesnt matter what others think. if you think you are too fat to wear a swim suit, then go running or go on a diet, but i'd say you just just swim. swimming to so much more enjoyable. go someplace private to swim. if you go to a health club, then no one will bother you about your weight because they will be trying to lose weight too.

Answer 15

If your really that self-concious, wear a short and swimming trunks.  Maybe try other types of excercise before you feel comfortable, cause you don't have to wear a swimsuit.  Good luck though.  I know that age and I know how looks are very important to people.  Take care of yourself.

By the way, I thought Raven Simone looked good when she got thicker.

Answer 16

girl Im with you on not wanting to wear a swimsuit but you gotta suck it up and do it. Try looking for a swimsuit that will suite your figure. They have some really good ones at www.torrid.com

Answer 17

i felt the same way! its quite the catch-22.

firstly once you starts swimming again you will lose weight like crazy.

i used to hate going to the gym because i get too hot to not wear shorts but i didn't want to show my legs. they are definitely my worst feature, and before i was out of shape and they were just ugly. but you have to push thru that first time or so. then you become more lean and defined. finally my legs became quite good looking, and i was able to wear cuter things to the gym and wanted to go more. loosing more weight etc.

also go out there with confidence. people will stare more if you try to hide. they'll want to figure out what your hiding. once pieces with low cute legs will help. also boy shorts.