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Old 06-01-2011, 05:57 PM   #1  
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This is a huge NSV for me as I have not worn shorts in public for years! Even when I was in the Caribbean last year, I wore jeans/cropped pants the entire time. The crazy part is that I've never really minded my legs-- they're fairly thin/toned in comparison to the rest of my body-- but for some reason, I've just not felt comfortable enough to show them off.

Today, however, I wore a pair of shorts to class, and hardly felt self conscious at all! Good thing, too, as I don't know if I can handle another summer in long pants.

I might even graduate to dresses/skirts soon...
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Old 06-01-2011, 06:23 PM   #2  
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Congrats on your NSV. I'm happy for you. I long to wear shorts and know that I never will. I did when I was younger but as I've gotten older I have horrible varicose veins. So no shorts for me. I do wear dresses and skirts though not short. Congratulations again
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:18 PM   #3  
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Congrats I have some in my closet...maybe I'll put them on this summer. My legs aren't my favorite
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Old 06-01-2011, 10:29 PM   #4  
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Congrats! I too have put on shorts. Last year I didn't dare wearing shorts shorter than the bermuda but this year I'm wearing them!!! I wore one today actually!
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Old 06-03-2011, 12:43 PM   #5  
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Congrats! My problem is not so much my legs but my stomach (aka the FUPA). Skirts are fine since they flair out but anything fitted against my tummy is just NOT A GOOD LOOK for me.
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Old 06-03-2011, 01:01 PM   #6  
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Congrats!! Keep working that self-confidence!
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Old 06-03-2011, 01:18 PM   #7  
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Congrats! I feel the same way about my arms/shoulders - except mine are *not* toned/thin compared to the rest of my body. They always tend to look flabby - unless I'm at a *very* low weight (had a bout with anorexia as a teen). I finally went outside in a spaghetti strap sundress the other day (and nothing to cover up the arms) and felt totally confident and great. it was awesome!
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Old 06-03-2011, 02:07 PM   #8  
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Congratulations!! I just don't have the confidence yet...I absolutely hate my legs. I hope I can get over that soon. It's already hitting the 100s...gah
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:10 PM   #9  
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Girl I DO NOT know how you did it..at my highest weight I still HAD to wear shorts..I'm a VERY hot natured person and couldn't go a WHOLE summer in the 90 degree heat without wearing shorts lol. Congrats on your NSV we need to see pics now!! lol
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Old 06-03-2011, 10:41 PM   #10  
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I wore shorts for the first time in years a few weeks ago. Even though my weight is still very high, I think I felt more confident because I feel they have toned up some due to exercise. I also think that with maturity, I have grown much more self confident. I've realized that other people do not look at my legs the same way I do...they see them as legs...that's it lol.

If anything, I think I am more ashamed of how white my legs are lol...but as my friends told me, I have to wear shorts more to help with that problem!
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Old 06-20-2011, 07:07 PM   #11  
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Congratulations! I agree with JLNichols07, I live in Arizona and you have a death wish if you step outside during the summer months in long pants/jeans! Keep going, you're almost at your goal!!
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Old 06-20-2011, 09:17 PM   #12  
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I could never weat pants in the summer! it's too hot and humid here and I'd go insane!! Congrats though! I know it's a great feeling to finally do something you haven't done in awhile because of weight! I think even if my legs got bigger I'd still have to wear shorts! I need to tone them though! lol
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Old 06-20-2011, 10:43 PM   #13  
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Woo congratulations! i dont think i'm going to wear shorts this summer, maybe if it gets really bad but i really hate my legs, even my calves, i have normal sized ankles and then i dont know they just get huge! and most of it is muscle i just dont know why there so huge! ahhh! lol, and my arms are super flabby too no matter what i do i look like i could fly away with these wings! i still wear tanktops though i just dont dare to wave or anything hahaha! maybe someday... lol but congrats again i would kill to wear shorts right now its getting hotter up here idk how much longer i can take it!
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Woohoo way to go im not as brave as you lol im 160 but my theighs are big but ive noticed they are shrinking lol so I stick to capris for now
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