im really good at it but im not that confident about my body.
2006-08-30 13:25:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
sorry 4 putting this ? here
2006-08-30 13:25:56 · update #1
i have to it to stay at "school" if not i'll get kicked out
2006-08-30 13:41:31 · update #2
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-30 13:42:43 · update #3
First of all, you should be more worried about whether or not you enjoy the sport. If you do, then don't sweat the body image. Most every teenage girl thinks the same about their own.
You'll probably be in a one piece Speedo or something similar, so you won't have to worry about showing too much skin. If they don't have a "uniform" then go get a full coverage suit yourself. A bikini isn't the best idea anyway, too much risk of slipping and it not staying in place.
The exercise can help get you in shape, if you are concerned about being "too fat" to be seen in a suit. You'll loose some weight, tone some muscles, and the competition can help with your confidence.
On the first day of practice or at the first competition, look at some of the other girls. I bet they aren't "model perfect" either. It may sound shallow, but you might just see that not every girl has to be gorgeous to be good at something.
2006-08-30 13:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen hon if your good at it then maybe your moms push is a good thing. Try it what can it hurt. Someday I might see you on t.v in the olympics.Plus you need to not worry about what people think of your body..There are all types of people in this world and some people love deadly skinny and some love healthy looking people .Swimming will also give you confidents.So maybe your mom has something there.
2006-08-30 13:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your body image is the only thing holding you back from going out for the swim team...don't worry about it! EVERYONE has their imperfections, and you should pursue something you are good at. But, if you just flat out don't want to do it, then confront your mom and tell her that. I'm sure she'll understand, you're her daughter and she wants you to be happy and whats best for you.
2006-08-30 13:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take my advice this EXACT thing happened to my BFF and my advice REALLY helped her! Tell your mom VERY NICELY that you have other interests (list a few good ones) Tell her you'd like to try to find a club or team you could do one of those with. Most importantly! Tell her how you feel, (if it's angry than edit it in your brain BEFORE it comes from your mouth) Try to stay calm AT ALL TIMES yelling or getting angry withh decide it all! and before you kn ow it you'll be in a swim cap, goggles, and a skin tight bathing suit that itches like heck! ( I call it the "Mosquito" look.)
2006-08-30 13:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But do you like swimming? If you do, then don't let your body image bother you. Who (except Haily Barry :) has a perfect body. And really, most men don't care. Besides, swimming will keep your body in excellent shape. If you don't like swimming then tell mom to join herself :) Have fun. Good luck.
2006-08-30 13:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by R. F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it what do you have to lose.. and as far as confidence of your body well..you may feel differently once your in the water..try it if you dont like it get out..but I am sure you will like it.. Good Luck..and tell your mom you love her and that you are going to do it...because you need to see if its for you..and guess what if you do make a go of it ..please tell your mom Thank you for being there...God Bless..
2006-08-30 13:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by ck1_content 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swim baby like you never did before....swim like nobody's watching. It's swimming for the sake of swimming, not a beauty contest! go and compete. Kickk some swimming butt if you are so good. Go for it!
Just think of those poor kids in Ethiopia that are dying to swim but can't. do it for them.
2006-08-30 13:35:15 · answer #7 · answered by CWB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of fat people on the swim team at my school.
2006-08-30 13:32:10 · answer #8 · answered by Elitist, much? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try it and if u dont like it then dont worry... its a sport, not a modeling contest so no one is looking at everyone else's body. Most likely they are worried about thier own and the cold water effecting their own stuff... :)
do what you want to do. My dad kinda forced me into doing basketball and i fell in love with it!
goodluck!
2006-08-30 13:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
calm down! i do swim team and i don't care if other girls aren't a size 0 or if they aren't "large enough"(if there is such a thing) upstairs. especially if your fast. just go out there and love the water. have fun!
swim on ;)
2006-08-30 13:33:27 · answer #10 · answered by Curtis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋