By the pool - Spitfire babet sunglasses and Zara swim shorts. |
Although on a more serious note, I would like to clarify it is less my vanity that led me to write this atypical personal style post, and more the chance to overcome a bout of body image insecurity. While it is often publicised that women lack body confidence, men can too, and in my case, it does often bother me that I have a less-than-muscular physique.
I admit my body image is a mixture of genetics and lifestyle. And two years ago, before I even stepped foot in a gym, my now ex-girlfriend said I was sexy. But though I may not be an extreme case in lacking body confidence, it is disheartening, sometimes emasculating, when I see far more muscular guys in my age bracket.
But despite my insecurities, I am proud of my body, even if I am as skinny as a plank, which is why I decided to share the photos above. Heck, you may even think me good-looking. (Don't worry, I won't take offence if you disagree!)
Anyway, it was tremendous fun swimming in Corfu, in the pool and the sea. And I happily had my top off for most of the holiday. Although I want to apologise to my sister if my "skimpy" swimwear was too revealing, which in all fairness, it probably was.
Be proud of your body shape!
ReplyDeleteYou look great man!! I know all about the body confidence issues. Some of us would kill for the slim physique. Just enjoy it..:)
ReplyDeleteYou look great, believe me! But I understand you - I also have my thoughts about myself, but more and more I see we are great the way we are, believe me! Look, I'll write my URL here because it's usual when leaving a comment - anyway, just to say if you ever visit my blog, it's a "timid" simple one, started to overcome a very difficult time in my life - not superficial at all, I guarantee!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, great that you had a nice time at the pool! And you do look fab with fab sunglasses too! Great taste!
Will use the moo cards idea! Thanks!