Weight loss and swim times

Just to offer another viewpoint on the subject. I have lost 60 lbs with WW over the last year (224 to 163). My practice times HAVEN'T dropped noticably (although I haven't tapered for any meets since I hit the low point on the scale) (I have been swimming masters since 1988 - middle of the pack swimmer - mostly distance and IM). The one thing I felt was that my body position in the water had to change (with the loss of grith). Felt like I needed to press the "T" more. I also noticed that I get colder quicker (when waiting for sets)...that is something I miss. What has changed... *My running has improved - big time - going for my 1st marathon in 25 years in October *And I race canoes during the summer and the weight drop reduced the amount of boat drag significantly - I am up with the middle of the pack now. *New wardrobe - (FYI they still don't make shirts for "V" build/long arms (maybe thats a new thread)) *Feel better in general. Wish I had Bill for cook...inspiring in and out of the pool Jack Columbus, Ohio (BMSC and COPS)

Just to offer another viewpoint on the subject. I have lost 60 lbs with WW over the last year (224 to 163). My practice times HAVEN'T dropped noticably (although I haven't tapered for any meets since I hit the low point on the scale) (I have been swimming masters since 1988 - middle of the pack swimmer - mostly distance and IM). The one thing I felt was that my body position in the water had to change (with the loss of grith). Felt like I needed to press the "T" more. I also noticed that I get colder quicker (when waiting for sets)...that is something I miss. What has changed... *My running has improved - big time - going for my 1st marathon in 25 years in October *And I race canoes during the summer and the weight drop reduced the amount of boat drag significantly - I am up with the middle of the pack now. *New wardrobe - (FYI they still don't make shirts for "V" build/long arms (maybe thats a new thread)) *Feel better in general. Wish I had Bill for cook...inspiring in and out of the pool Jack Columbus, Ohio (BMSC and COPS)