Hi all I am new here. I am wondering what is a good routine to swim and lose weight? I am close to 250lbs right now and don't look good fat LOL. was doing some research and found an article written by USMS' own Bill Volckening (if he posts here, hi Bill!) that talks about how he lost weight by swimming and changing his diet, but he don't talk about the swimming much, just the eating. LOL and i've had enough eating.
His story is very inspriational though and I want tofollow suit! I've started a diet but I need help with swiming! ANy suggestions?? ThxU!
Parents
Former Member
Studies and reality...my reality is that in the five years that I did not swim regularly (posted overseas where there was no proper pool!) I gained 15 pounds and a lot more fat than that. Back to swimming I am regaining my stamina and more, have lost the 15 pounds already and two dress sizes. It is slow but that should be better in the long run...
Now, I should 'fess up that I am still quite overweight...but it is indeed possible to be overweight and fit as many of us know. I'm not there yet but swimming is an important part of this. I lift weights as well.
The real issue in my mind is not can you lose weight swimming -- several of us have -- but to keep in mind that to lose weight you need to exercise more and eat less.
And, I fully agree that to lose weight swimming you need to swim either long or hard or preferably a bit of both.
Studies and reality...my reality is that in the five years that I did not swim regularly (posted overseas where there was no proper pool!) I gained 15 pounds and a lot more fat than that. Back to swimming I am regaining my stamina and more, have lost the 15 pounds already and two dress sizes. It is slow but that should be better in the long run...
Now, I should 'fess up that I am still quite overweight...but it is indeed possible to be overweight and fit as many of us know. I'm not there yet but swimming is an important part of this. I lift weights as well.
The real issue in my mind is not can you lose weight swimming -- several of us have -- but to keep in mind that to lose weight you need to exercise more and eat less.
And, I fully agree that to lose weight swimming you need to swim either long or hard or preferably a bit of both.
