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!
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Originally posted by Mary R.
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.
This argument has seemed to have started from the above quote. I like to say I am overweight but fit. Just because I am overweight does not count me out of being fit. If I wasn't fit I wouldn't be swimming 400 I.M.'s, running 10K's, and competing in triathlons.
I, too, am considered obese on the weight scale. I don't feel I am obese or unhealthy. I think there should be a lot of other considerations other then weight to consider someone obese and unhealthy. Most have been mentioned above.
Originally posted by Mary R.
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.
This argument has seemed to have started from the above quote. I like to say I am overweight but fit. Just because I am overweight does not count me out of being fit. If I wasn't fit I wouldn't be swimming 400 I.M.'s, running 10K's, and competing in triathlons.
I, too, am considered obese on the weight scale. I don't feel I am obese or unhealthy. I think there should be a lot of other considerations other then weight to consider someone obese and unhealthy. Most have been mentioned above.
