Lise-
Thanks for the link. That IS me! The chubby girl!! To get a better idea of the body "issues" I have you can check out my pics at:
http://photobucket.com/albums/a157/tony66denise69/?sc=1

Anyway, as far as the wetsuit.. I like the sleeveless. Back in the day (high school-80's) I used to surf in the chilly waters of norcal. Not only did I wear a full suit but an insulated cap and booties. We're talking COLD water! So I'm used to being in a full suit, but for some reason I feel more comfortable swimming in a sleevelss. I feel claustrophobic w/ sleeves on, or like I can't take a full stroke. Maybe I just haven't found the right suit? Personally I think it's my sausage arms... sigh...
Anyway, the way I look at it is unless the water is below 65 I should be fine in sleeveless. As long as my torso stays warm I'm ok. And let me tell you- I will NEVER do a tri in water below 65! HA HA HA
Oh- and thanks to whoever gave the promotion idea. I think over on trinewbies there is a way to get a discount on them. I'll have to check it out.
Also Lise, if trizone isn't working give the folks at tri sports a call. They are FABULOUS! They are like the TE folks in terms of service. Top notch and VERY friendly. They also ship really quick. I'd give them 3 thumbs up if I had an extra thumb!
Anyway, good luck w/ your search, and thanks for the positve IM vibes. I need them right now! I'm in a training RUT! it's NOT good!! OY!! I'm thinking that maybe I need to start posting my training log. Maybe it'll make me feel more accountable... I'll have you girls to say "hey Running mommy, where are you" if I don't post! ha ha! I tell you, i need an industrial strength kick int he pants!