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.
Tough part is done. Maintain through nutrition and avoid grams of sugar.
Weird thing with small carbs is that the less you consume the less you crave and vise-verse.
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!
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
