spring... oh no

does anyone feel like once the sun comes back and we get all hot and bare our skin... that you feel realllly low. I do ... i feel like im not gonna make my july target and lose that weight and have another gruelling spring/summer feeling consious... all i want is to be rid of this FAT!!! argh.... just had to bring it out x

Oh god. I can hardly wait for the spring. Warm weather, actual sun, warm temperatures! :)

i guess so! I just never know how to feel comfortable .. i wana go swimming and sunbathe and run around in a bikini!! Not sit in a bagy tshirt and jeans and be the uncomfortable person... i guess u dnt care u just lovethe sun to much lol ! :)

Aw. Come on. So... sunbathe, wear a bathing suit. Wear something that flatters you in your body. You're young. ENJOY your body. It's too important to not enjoy :)

Hurray for warm weather! The birds are chripping, the sun is out, and there are so many more fun and creative ways to exercise! Needless to say I feel the exact oppisite. Don't worry about showing (or not showing) skin, wear stuff that you feel comfortable in and enjoy being able to go outside without getting frostbite! If beaches make you uncomfortable the do somethign else, I love hiking and more clothing is approprate in the woods. Or you can go for the sporty look on the beach and wear a one piece suit like competitive swimmers wear, I'll be rockin' the speedo flyback one piece again this summer, and ya know what, I don't have to worry about loosing the top of my suit to a wave or a waterslide. 

i absolutely love spring - spring is when i lose all my winter weight.

I have gained at least ten lbs every winter for the last few years.

I'm 114 right now, hope to be back to 106 soon!

(5'1)

Yay for spring! I already feel motivated; today was our first above freezing temps for a long time and the snow is melting:)

I live in West Texas, and it's already 78 degrees outside today! I am very happy to see the warm weather return, because I gained 10 pounds over the cool weather times. Lucky for me when it's warm I eat less and stay active longer without even realizing it. I also don't crave all those pesky comfort foods like I do around the Holidays.

Spring's arrived in coastal Georgia as well. Supposed to be in the high 70's tomorrow.  I get a little more motivated with the longer days & warmer temps. Hopefully it will inspire me enough to be comfortable at the beach this summer! It's right around the corner!! And we practically LIVE at the beach in the summer down here! Great motivation!

Not to be the pessimist here, but when we had a sunny, warm day I went into a panic since I'm not ready to try to fit into the summer clothes I keep refusing to replace.

Ugh.  It's much harder to be chubby in the summer than in the winter.

I have to admit I am right there with you..I don't want to look like the fat chick any more! It's painful during warmer weather because you can't hide under the coats and sweaters.  I want more for myself and I think that if I can harness this dread and turn it around in a positive way..maybe I'll care enough to make the necessary changes in my diet and lifestyle..sounds good huh?  Now, I need to put it to the test...best to all..Natcat

I know where youre coming from emskirooni. I was shopping last week with mother inlaw and I found myself feeling down. I love summer clothes but they dont love me. I love tank tops and strappy things with open necklines and I do wear them, topped with a blazer or a blouse. This isnt always nice when its hot. And I love light airy linen pants that show cellulite..YUK.... Im not a short person and I dont think I will ever be but I want to wear summer skirts that dont hang to my ankles just to cover my fat knees and calves or nice cool sundresses in all those soft summer colors. Ive lost 36 pounds so far and hoping for another 15 by June. Maybe Ill be comfortable enough by then to bare a little skin. Lets hope so. But also lets turn this fear into motivation. Motivation to stick to the plan and love ourselves, even when we sweat.

emskirooni... there was no picture so i couldnt see what u looked like.  but they have tankini's with boy shorts  there is something for everyone.. find the right bathing suit and u will no doubt feel comfortable.

wow i see this is a real controversial topic!! Didnt no so many of you had the same feelings... but alot of you turn it around into a good thing oh and messam thanks i will look around for some!!! I think it is going to be tough but i will definitley keep trying to lose that weight by my july target.. if i dont.. THEN i will get sad!!! thanks cc!!!

HEY...

Oh my god i love love the spring and summer. Evry year this is when my depression goes away and i become happy and loose the 20 ounds of crap i gained during the horrible winter. Ive allready started and im just waiting for the days to get warmer. Cant freaking wait!!!

I can't wait for spring!  Lift that "winter blues" attitude, more energy, more options for things to do, places to go, ways to get exercise!!  I can't wait to be able to walk outside, and get good and sweaty at the gym without getting a freeze-shock when I walk out the door.  Play with my daughter at the park, teach her how to ride her bike and hit a baseball.  I'm counting down the days!!

I know what you mean about the clothes -- I tend to cover up still in the warm weather because I'm not happy with my body.  But it's MY body, and I'm taking control of it.  I'm going to use the discomfort, the embarrassment, and the good weather to make it into what it was meant to be -- just the right, healthy size.

My worry is that I will have nothing to wear! This time last year I was 35 pounds lighter! I don't have a single summer cloting item even close to my size lol... I don't want to waste the money when I know I'll lose the weight.

My husband makes it worse, he looks so good with his shirt off haha and there's no way I'm putting on a bathing suit!