Today, I decided to get back in shape so I went swimming. I only managed 10 lengths and was completely out of breath. I was so embarrassed that when a lifeguard asked me if I was OK, I made up a story about a leg injury as a reason to leave only 15 minutes after I got in. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I decided to go swimming. I knew my technique would be off because I haven't swam since high school. It was when I made it only halfway across the pool that the lifeguard decided to jump in and save me. I wasn't drowning or struggling. FML
Today, I was in swimming practice at the pool. I suddenly got breathless, dizzy, and felt like I was drowning. I cried out to the instructor, telling him I had a weak heart. He shouted back, "I don't care about your love life! Swim, bitch!" FML
Today, at the pool, I tried to impress the hot lifeguard by doing the perfect dive. Afterward, I realized my shorts were floating through the water. FML
Today, on a date, I told the guy I could swim. He suggested we race. I agreed to impress him. I jumped in, immediately panicked, inhaled water, and had to be helped out by a 10-year-old with floaties. He asked if I lied about anything else. FML
Today, I went to the pool. When I hit the water the top of my swimsuit came off so I tried to put it on underwater. The lifeguard thought I was drowning and pulled me out in front of everyone. Topless. FML
Today, I went swimming at a public pool. When I dove in, my speedos decided they’d had enough of me and slipped right off. I spent a minute underwater debating my life choices before realizing they’d floated to the shallow end, right next to a group of giggling kids. FML
Today, I nearly drowned. I was at a wave pool for the first time and stupidly swam out to the deep end. When the waves turned on, I discovered I can't swim in rough water. Despite my yelling, "Help!" and flailing around, the lifeguard paid me no attention. My friend had to save me. FML
Today, I decided to get in shape for swimsuit season, so I went to the gym. I tried to lift a barbell up and over my head, which was fine, until I dropped it. Exercise earned me a concussion and a neck brace. FML
Today, in my lifeguarding course, I had to pull a 200-pound boy out of the pool in an exercise to practice using our legs when lifting. I, being only 90 pounds, tried pulling and ended up falling into the pool, landing with my lady parts on his face. FML
Today, I was swimming at the water park, when out of nowhere a lifeguard bombed into the pool, grabbed me, and hauled me to the surface, running his hands over my chest in the process. Apparently, the way I swim makes it look like I'm in my drowning death throes. FML
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TonierShadow 19
It's perfectly fine. Just remember it is going to take you some time to get back in to things especially with more vigorous exercises like swimming. Wish you the best of luck with getting back into shape.
james_logan 19
10 lengths? That's pretty good! I would be tired after 10 lengths as well. Next time maybe after the 10 lengths take a break to catch your breath and do another 10 lengths. Never give up. Never back down. You can do it bro!
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Cathrin 26
Why were you embarrassed? Swimming is one of the more vigorous exercises out there(at least for an untrained swimmer), so 10 lengths of a pool big enough to have a lifeguard is actually pretty impressive.
NeatNit 33
Because "yeah, I'm just out of shape" is just too embarrassing to explain.
RoseCrystal 17
Good for you for deciding to get back in shape! I am doing that as well and the best thing I can say is take it slow. Try to build yourself up slowly rather than go too hard.
gracehi 33
10 lengths is not bad for swimming laps for the first time or the first time in a very long time. When I first started swimming I could only swim one length at a time without having to stop to catch my breath. Just keep practicing. You'll get better.
lsvxoxo 12
Everybody has to start somewhere. You did the one important thing you have to do, and that is to start. The next thing is to keep going on. It will be hard. In fact, if it were easy everybody would do it. You took a first step that not everybody is wanting to do. Keep going and you'll see results, you'll feel great everytime you did your workout/swim, think of that feeling. Don't be ashamed of something you just started doing. You can't start at the hardest level. Gotta play on easy first. Don't be afraid of failing, because you can't fail if you do your best, you only fail if you quit. Slow results are better than no results! You can do it. I wish you, and everybody out there who is struggeling, the best of luck!
DanielleinDC 34
Good for your for trying to get back in shape, but why lie? There's nothing embarrassing about trying to get back in shape. I'm trying to do the same myself, but in the privacy of my own home with YouTube videos. Sure you may have to stop and take breaks while you're exercising, but the more you do it, the longer you'll be able to go.
Shay_Shay97 23
Don't feel bad at all OP. Swimming is so much harder than people make it out to be. Honestly, there's no way I would've made it 10 lengths. I would just sink like the Titanic.
EagleSonOfEagle 11
Ok, I put YDI, but not because you quit or could only do ten lengths. I put it because if one person asking if you are ok made you quit, I think you can do better. You convinced yourself to get up and get to the pool, just tell him you are getting back in shape. There's nothing to be embarrassed about, you're doing more than 90% of people I know. Good luck.
AshleyLuvsFrank 12
Hey, at least you're making an effort to get healthy. As someone who has struggled with weight issues for years I wish you the best of luck! And hey if you have a bad day don't just quit... get up the next day and try to do better! </3
vikky538 29
Awesome comment though