Swimsuit body

I remember wearing this swimsuit in 2001 to go out on the beach with some friends and my daughter. I can recall getting looked at and wondering why people were staring. Was it because I was too fat or because I just looked that damn good to be sportin' a 'tight' swimsuit. I would love to be smaller than I was in this picture since I've put on more pounds over the years. I enjoyed my body being celebrated and looked at in ways that I can't even remember. That is what motivates me in 2007!