I really want to compete but need someone who's done it to give me tips on macros and workouts. And skin. Haha.

You have great aspiration! I'm just happy I can use a regular bathroom stall again!!

Ha! Yeah I went to a show this morning that my friend was competing in and it was so inspiring. I've wanted to do it for a long time. Now I have hope that I'll actually be able to!

I'm trying to limit my bikini competitions these days so I'm probably no help......

I want to do one of those as well! I've been doing a lot of research on it. Follow a diet plan? IIFYM? The skin issue.... It's not that bad but it's there. And at 45 years old it would be so f&@$ing awesome to get that fit and smoking in a bikini!

I want to do one of those as well! I've been doing a lot of research on it. Follow a diet plan? IIFYM? The skin issue.... It's not that bad but it's there. And at 45 years old it would be so f&@$ing awesome to get that fit and smoking in a bikini!

where are you at in your journey? Has your research been fruitful? I can't seem to find any stories about bariatric peeps competing in bikini!

Forgive my ignorance, what kind of competition? Body building? Beauty? Something else?

Forgive my ignorance, what kind of competition? Body building? Beauty? Something else?

I thought the same thing...what is the competition....and where do I go to cheer them on??

Here is a pic pretty much explaining the difference between the different classes

So you can see the bikini class has a much more feminine look, less muscle definition than the other ones

is it just me, or are these ladies super scary to look at! why why why ... !!

Ok, now I'm turned off....

Ha. Yeah I don't enjoy looking at the figure or body building classes. But I definitely enjoy the bikini shape. That's what I'm going for.

My cousin did one of those competitions and its insanely difficult to get that fit. She placed 3 in the competition in Dallas which is insanely awesome but she also had to prepare for it for about 1 year. Good luck and I hope you are able to get there one day!

Time for a reality check. We all dream. Make the dream realistic. Loose the weight first then make you plans.

Time for a reality check. We all dream. Make the dream realistic. Loose the weight first then make you plans.

Nothing wrong with having goals. Less than a year and a half post op I have 18% body fat and am running a marathon next month. Ran 30 miles total last week, 18 for my long run.

How will you know if you don't try?

If you're interested, I have a great skin care lotion that helps fade and change the texture of stretch marks, wrinkles and dark spots. It also helps with tightening, toning and firming. I use it and it is AMAZING! My stretch marks have faded so much!

I would like to know what it is please.