Playing soccer but self conscious about my body

[Anonymous]

The guy I like invited me to play rec soccer on his league. I went yesterday and it was a lot of fun, but I'm self conscious about my body. I am about 20-25lbs overweight cause of thyroid probs (which I'm working on fixing). I saw him watching me play and I hope he wasn't looking at my muffin top. He has shown signs he likes me before that so I guess he doesn't care. But any advice on how to feel more confident? He is quite tall and lean. I am 5'7.

[Temporary46]

That is awesome that you are playing soccer with this guy.

I don't have any suggestions about the thyroid issue beyond what your doctor could recommend.

You know a little bit of muscle toning exercises can really go a long way...just to make you feel a little better about it.

You know, SOME MEN really like a little extra poundage on women...I know it goes against what women say to other women AND what TV says AND what magazines say AND what advertisements say but to me it sounds like he already accepts you.

I've known couples where the guy was athletic or thin and the woman was on the more chunky side...so just know that this guy already likes you for some reason and just try to enjoy.

I wish I was brave enough to play soccer...I've always been better at the type of sports that don't involve balls...soccer, football etc. I'm still afraid somebody is gonna nail me in the side of the head with it! Ha Ha

GOOD for you!

[Asker]

Thanks...Luckily for me, soccer is one sport I'm actually good at.:) Plus, when you are trying to impress somone...your skills suddenly improve or maybe I;m just lucky. If it was baseball or basketball etc. I wouldn't have gone haha.

[Anonymous]

Find your inner strength. The things that make you a great person and stand on those. I have similar problems but mine is weight. Can you check out my question ? link

[Temporary46]

Yeah, I like this idea of inner strength.

[AndyTheG]

Don't show that you're self conscious. If he sees you enjoying yourself, working hard and showing that sport is something you love, that's a very attractive trait.

[Xx_DRE_xX]

Im sure he wouldn't of invited you if he didn't like you. If your working on it then at least your doing something about it to fix your problem. Just try not to take things so hard on yourself.