Actually the average size for women is about a size 12. So actually we're all skinnys if you look at it that way.
Yah when I first lost my 20 lbs when I was a sr in hs I did it the wrong way. I have kept it off now by eating healthier foods and not as big of portions. I acutally think my stomach has gotten smaller or something because I can't eat nearly as much as I used to be able to. I just wish I had more time and energy to exercise on a daily basis. Drinking the at least 8 glasses of water a day really does help you loose weight too. It might sound weird cuz I always thought that drinkin that much H2O would make you bloated...but trust me you pee it right out!!! Also drinking that much actual H2O helps cleanse your body of bad toxins and what not. Oh and I completely agree on the bathing suit situation. I also decided that I'm not wearing shorts this year. I work in retail...and some of the shorts we sell should be back in my dept...INTIMATES!!! Dude we sell panties that cover more than 95% of the shorts we sell...So my fat thighs will NOT be in those shorts this yr.