Should I just keep my shirt on while on vacation?

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NuttyChocolatier

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I've never had any kind of nice body at all, but up until last year I didn't have a really big problem having my shirt off on vacation (my dad and I fly away to the Caribbean at Christmas.)

But I'm 20 now, and for one thing, I inherited a lot of body hair from my dad. I had some before, but even more now. I know it's not attractive, but it's too much to manscape. Second, I've gained even more weight since last year, and I got a whole bunch of stretch marks on my belly that I never had before, and they are almost entirely on one side of my belly...it just looks even worse than it needs to.And the marks are new, it's not like they're faded, they are impossible to hide.

So should I just stay covered up this year or what? I know what people think when they see someone like me in general, let alone seeing me shirtless...nobody would ever say anything, but just knowing what people think is enough to make me really self conscious.
 
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Sophie

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Always remember- it's your body, you need to be comfortable in it, and no-one else.

If you're self conscious and still want to go topless, you can get waxed for your vacation, and start rubbing vitamin E cream on those stretch marks to heal them. Exercise is good for the body and the mind, so if you want to look and feel better, why not hit the gym before you go? Or just do some exercises like situps and lunges at home. Remember to wear sunscreen to stop skin cancer, and enjoy your vacation :D
(I hope this helps)
 
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ICanHasCheezburger

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I would say give your chest hair a trim, some chest hair can be sexy not ape-like-amount though! For the stretch marks, I would say getcha self some foundation similar to your skin tone [no its not gay to get!] It wont completely cover them but it will fade it a little, you just have to stay out of the water [unless they do waterproof foundation now?] Just cos you've got a lot of odds working against you this year doesnt mean you cant enjoy the beach. Try doing some sit ups for the next few weeks before you fly out, drink some light beers & more water.

Have fun!
 
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