Sometimes Black Isn't Slimming by Trish

Published 03 June 08 01:05 AM | Trish

I was at the pool the other day with my family - we joined a family-oriented club for the summer.  So there's lots of moms, dads and kids running around.

My son and I were sitting in the picnic area so he could have a sandwich. Yes, I am the unpopular mom who packs food for the kids rather than letting them go hog-wild at the snack bar.

While we were sitting there, these 2 ladies were eating fries, wings and mozzarella sticks from the snack bar.  One said to the other "I like your suit!"  The other said "yes, I got black because it's slimming."

Let me tell you ladies - there was no shade of black or any other color that was going to help with the "slimming" aspect.  What bugged me was that people would rather go out and buy "slimming" clothes, rather than eat right, exercise, etc.

By the way, there is absolutely nothing wrong with black bathing suits.  I have one!!  But, when I looked around and saw all of these ladies wearing their black "slimming" suits, sitting on their butts and eating ice cream, it really got me going.

Interestingly, in my very unscientific poll, the moms who were active at the pool and looked to be in good shape were NOT wearing black.  They were wearing all sorts of nice colors and patterns.  And they looked great.  Any supermodels?  Nope.  But a lot of moms who looked like they worked hard to keep themselves in shape so they are healthy and fit for their families.


Those wearing black suits were - you guessed it - sitting.  Having people bring them food.  Not in the pool, not having fun.   It was depressing.


I asked Corinne if I could post this because I know a lot of you are worrying about bathing suit season.   Don't be.  If you are a PnP girl, you are already ahead of 90% of the population.  Be proud of how hard you work.  Remember that you look and feel better than you did last summer.  And it's only going to keep getting better. Get yourself a great looking suit and wear it with pride - you've earned it!


This month at Phit-n-Phat we're having a "Work Your Butt Off" Shock-n-Awe Cardio challenge to really spark up fat burning.  Just in time for swimsuits, black or any other color!

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# Ice T Celebrity Gossip | Sometimes Black Isn’t Slimming by Trish said on June 3, 2008 01:13 AM:

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# Candace said on June 3, 2008 07:31 AM:

HA! My favourite bathing suite was black for the past couple of years. I never believed it to be 'slimming', but it definately helped me feel invisible. I still haven't picked out my suite this year, but maybe some colours ARE in order.

# jen611 said on June 3, 2008 08:29 AM:

I don't disagree with your basic point but there is a certain wisdom in finding clothes that compliment and make you feel good at any size. I know this might not be what the ladies were doing but at my heaviest I made myself go out and buy clothes that were slimming and looked good and it made me feel great, which helped with motivation to take care of myself. No one in our society wants to admit it but you can look great at any size and you can also be healthy even if you are heavier.

# Trish said on June 3, 2008 08:40 AM:

Good point Jen and there certainly isn't anything wrong with looking for slimming clothes.  I did it myself.  My issue was more with people who would rather rely on that then on exercise and eating right.  

# Lorie said on June 3, 2008 10:27 AM:

Trish you are so right.

I haven't bought my swimsuit this year yet....but I can pretty much guarantee it ain't gonna be black:))

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