So I recently got back in the pool after 1040 weeks of rest(20 years). When I swam in college I was a middle distance swimmer and like a lot of mid/distance guys worrying about my weight was never an issue. At 6'5" i weighed a whoping 139 freshman year and 160 senior year. 12 months into my hieatus I weighed in at 215lb where I have been +/- 10lbs ever since. When I got back in to the pool 9 weeks ago I weighed 223lbs. I have never considered myself vein however the tire around my waist partially covered by my board shorts was a little embarrassing. After some gentle coaxing by my coach I bought a jammer and started a diet. I believe his words were something like, "we have one rule and that's guys have to wear drag suits or jammers, but in your case he would wave the rule until I shed 30lbs". That's how I remember it anyhow!
I set a goal of 190lbs which equates to a BMI of 18.5 and ~11% body fat. I looked around for something that would enable me to manage what I ate and how much I ate and was recommended MyFitnessPal. I have used the app religiously and have so far lost 27lbs and hope to hit my target before Christmas. Now that I am nearing my target I am worried about moving from weight loss to weight maintenance. Does anyone have any suggestions on transitioning from Weight loss to weight management and how to stay motivated. I plan on being competitive again with my swimming but want to keep the weight off but not drop to an unhealthy weight. Any help is appreciated.
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I hit my weight loss target today, weighing in at 188.8 lbs. Thanks to everyone for there advice and support. This equates to a 34 lb drop since the beginning of October. Now onto the next phase of my journey which is weight maintenance and being competitive again in the pool!
Making a drastic lifestyle change after years of "hogging it" can be difficult - at least it is/was for me. I also lived the hog/sloth life for 20 years and used MyFitnessPal along with 5 swimming workouts plus three drylands per week to lose 60 pounds in 6 months (still have 20 to go). Once I was below 200 I shifted to a much more moderate weight loss rate and plan to drop the last 20 over the next year. I do find that sticking with MFP helps me to be conscious of my food choices and that if I stray away from logging I end up eating more than I think I am.
Good luck and stick with it.
Bill
I hit my weight loss target today, weighing in at 188.8 lbs. Thanks to everyone for there advice and support. This equates to a 34 lb drop since the beginning of October. Now onto the next phase of my journey which is weight maintenance and being competitive again in the pool!
Making a drastic lifestyle change after years of "hogging it" can be difficult - at least it is/was for me. I also lived the hog/sloth life for 20 years and used MyFitnessPal along with 5 swimming workouts plus three drylands per week to lose 60 pounds in 6 months (still have 20 to go). Once I was below 200 I shifted to a much more moderate weight loss rate and plan to drop the last 20 over the next year. I do find that sticking with MFP helps me to be conscious of my food choices and that if I stray away from logging I end up eating more than I think I am.
Good luck and stick with it.
Bill
