See, it is this kind of supportive response that helped me get over my shyness and join this community. I am overweight and carry a lot of it around my middle, but skimming this forum I saw a lot of heavier mers who were beautiful and confident and being told as much by everyone else. Like many others I hope to lose a few extra pounds for my health, but guess what a lot of swimming can help you with?

Also, let's not forget that our "blubber" lets us stay in the water longer. I have a friend who is quite skinny and can stay in the water maybe 1/4 as long as I can on warm, sunny day. No way I would have gotten her into the pool today at a mere 75 F out.