I got a sudden rush to write down my thoughts over wearing trisuit. Here I will have to be honest with my sharing. Please don't judge me....
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| Let's do it! |
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| Feeling imprisoned by judgement, stereotyping and discrimination by surrounding... |
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| I know I have fat plain body... |
Look! I am aware that our society are conditioned by imaging so strongly, like people actually being more forgiving to certain image standard to be worthy, or accept, or to be successful, or to be loved by others.
Even when come to wearing clothing like trisuit, trunk or other nice clothing, seem like only the slim, the tall or the athlete figures will compliment it, but not on fat plain ugly me... All I know... it is very depressing and hurtful....
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| Posing with my first Trisuit |
Here are my truthful reasons why I love trisuit.
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(1) Motivation
Like I mentioned above, I don't have a Great body to compliment the trisuit but one thing for sure, when I am wearing it, I am actually motivating myself to workout than lazing (Even though I do have some laze days). When I was young, watching those Superheroes movies or drama series (like Superman, Ultraman, Spiderman, Power Rangers etc etc); as they suited up, the body hugging suit looked awesome - it seemed to sync with their movements and body as a whole.
So whenever I suited up, I feel serious in my workout. (psychological effect on myself) Despite of the shadow over judgement from others, which dis-encourage myself from working out... but I learn to cope and motivate myself mentally and spiritually. I learn to be myself.
I love one of the statements from a blogger (read more), he/she said, "Change the tape that plays in your head, fix you, then those outside comments won’t carry any weight. The path you’re on is to be celebrated, don’t ever give another person the opportunity to take that away." That is inspirng!
And one more which I can find relate to, from Chrisse Wellington's blog (read more) said, "It’s not a beauty contest that you’re entering. It’s a test of mind. The focus must be on training that brain so that it is capable of withstanding self-doubt, wobbles in self-esteem, adversity and discomfort. Developing that inner confidence to wear your tri suit with pride is part of this amazing journey. It’s part of the triathlon challenge. (which I hope I can do it one day) One we all take. As you say, its not about vanity – its about having the self-assurance to a) set a goal and b) go out there and get it in clothes that you can be both physically and emotionally comfortable in."
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(2) Love the Fabric
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| I just realised that I am a collector..... |
I know others will think that it is a bit too unconventional and especially I don't have great body wearing it (like google search) where they got shoulder, chest and abs to show, but it doesn't mean it is created for those people... It comes in varies sizes to fit every size and shape, So a Trisuit is meant for those who really love it than fit it.
I feel comfortable wearing it than other sport clothing and nothing else. I even wear it as my pajamas at night because of it's coolness.
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(3) I Got It Cheap!
One more thing I need to share with you, is my trisuit collection experience on how I got my first trisuit.
Many years ago, I always wanted to have a trisuit but I can't afford it as the usual price of a 2XU is nearly S$200 - $300+ I still can recall when I saw a trisuit in a 2XU stall at Novena, they had a sale. So I stepped forward to study it, how come it looks like a swimming suit... but still look different... It feels soft like running suit.... and have a pad at the crotch area.... I believe for cycling. Then when I checked it's price tag, I was shocked.... after discount, it costed S$150 - $180! I put it back immediately.
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| Check out the price! |
I usually shop in eBay, so I went onto searching for cheaper option. Most of them actually cost the same price as 2XU store has quoted... Some cool design doesn't ship to Singapore... disappointed.... Until I found one! I found one brand Aropec which sells below S$75 (include shipping) and they have nice design!
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| My first trisuit |
After some years... Carousell app (used by Singaporean) was released and my sister told me that I can sell second hand stuffs or even new stuffs in this app for free. I got a bit curious... so I searched for Trisuit.... guess what.... I FOUND them and selling at below $100! Some costs $50 for seldom wear. :) I don't mind getting them as a second hand item; I meant what is second-hand anyway. As long as it is clean and decent. I won't want to spend $200++ for one which I don't compliment well of... So I got my remaining trisuits from Carousell...
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| (Updated: 8/1/2017 - here is a real example to get my last trisuit.) |
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My Trisuit Collection
Warning!.... I know my body will disgust you... please stop here and don't judge me. Here I am just trying to share my honest feeling toward these topic and my likes, by the way, I am not hard (I know I have small penis) while taking photos. If you are here to judge, please go elsewhere!
BumbleBee Suit
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| Seldom wear this suit because I look like a fat bumblebee. Hahaha! |
White Suit
I got two white trisuits, which shown below.
I got two white trisuits, which shown below.
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| Trisuit White A I bought this at M size, it fits me well and comfortable. |
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| This is Trisuit White B. Even though it is S size, but fits me well too. I prefer trisuit B more than A, but A will be my pajamas. Click here to view more of me wearing this |
First Suit
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| My First Aropec Trisuit. I dare to wear this all day in the public. :) Click here to view pictures of me in this |
Skins Suit
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| I try to purchase different brand, so just happened I found a cheap Skins brand trisuit. TO be honest, it has better fabric than 2XU. Hope for more.... Oops I thought I am going to stop collecting... Intoxicating... Click here for more pictures of me in this |
Random Black Suit
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| I also bought a black trisuit of different unknown brand but this one is comfortable too. Very smooth feeling, I love it. Click here for more pictures of this. |
2XU Black Suit
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| If I got a white 2XU, I will confirm get one black trisuit from Carousell too. It is very common colour on sale in the app. You may see more pictures of me wearing this suit here. |
One-Two Piece Suit
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Blue no 1 Suit
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| (Updated: 08/01/2017 - I just got my latest and last trisuit. this one size M and it turns out loosely... quite disappointed. Click here to view more of me wearing this trisuit) |
Blue no 2 Suit
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| My It is a dark blue Trisuit. Even though I found some loose thread but this size S fits me well. Click here to view this 2xu blue suit |
Back Zipper Suit
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| I just got this one due to my aching fingers to bid on the ebay and got this.... This one is special where the zip is at the back and I have troubles zipping up. Click here to view more of me wearing this suit |
Old Blue Suit
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| (updated 28/03/2017) I bought this because I thought it will be a bright blue trisuit and I realised it is a bit wore off especially the logo and this one doesn't come with a back pocket. But the crotch sewing style and fabric material are totally different from the 2XU I have. This one looks like an older gen design suit. Click here to view more of me wearing this. |
2XU Red Suit
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| (Updated 27/02/2018) I bought this affordable 2XU suit, can't resist the price and love the vibrant colour. I guess I am really a sucker for trisuit... Sigh... Click here to view more of me wearing this. |
Mistake-Suits
 
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| Here are the four wrong trisuit I bought online due to lack of understanding of how a suit should look like... Those are wrestling suit, not trisuit so I wear them as my pajamas. |
Two pieces Suit
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| Thinking of one piece suit... I wonder how two pieces feel... Disappointing to be honest.... Might want to sell it away... |
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| Have not being drawing for a long time. Let's draw one in trisuit. :) |
Jeff
U r great as u are. Keep up the open thoughts...the good work n never sell yourself short@
ReplyDeleteU r great as u are. Keep up the open thoughts...the good work n never sell yourself short@
ReplyDeleteEven though you prefer white, you fit light blue quite well too. You have not had any orange suit? I wonder about orange - you may look au naturel in it. Plain and without many trimmings will bring out your natural charm.
ReplyDeleteThank you anonymous, about orange trisuit. It is not easy to come by but I will look around. Thanks for your feedback and I am also looking for light blue too
DeleteHi. just a random guy from Brazil here. I just wanted to say that you have a very cool blog... and you shouldn't be ashamed of yourself because you seem like a beautiful person in the outside and within. somehow I became pleased seeing your drawings and active-nature-loving life. I also know that you are straight but take this compliment: you are so handsome and looks so hot in these tri suits. please don't take me bad, all the best wishes.
ReplyDeleteAww... Thank you Crebss for your kindest compliment. I am really glad to know there is someone reading my humble blog. I won't take you badly. :) I appreciate that a lot. Hope you can drop more comments in my other posts too and serve as a motivation of me.
DeleteLooking closely, now I see how a wrestling suit differ from a trisuit. Thanks for good tips.
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