In addition to the fun of hanging out, I also got to work on being comfortable in my skin. With losing weight multiple times in my life, this one being the most extreme, not everything has snapped back into place. Earlier this summer I pushed myself to more regularly do things with my shirt off. Whether it was hanging by the pool, mowing the lawn, etc... Most recently, George has pushed me to run shirtless, which I now do most runs. Its taken me time to feel confident and comfortable doing this, but its pretty much old hat now. While I have broadened my horizons, it doesn't mean its easy.
My body is not perfect... and it probably never will be... but, it is leaps and bounds from where I started. The progress is incredible and keeps on getting better, but I'm sure I will always have some issues. I know I still think about my body and about how people see me. Personally, I do care less about what others think but it is my nature to think about it. Time will continue to help me change my thought process and worry less. Until then, I will continue pushing the envelope and building the confidence.... And the people around me probably won't even think anything is out of the ordinary!