Hey, I'm starting a calorie restricted diet (I really have to lose some weight); what is the general calorie range for swimmers? I realise that this depends a lot on how much one swims (I only do like 1500-2800 yds, four-five x/wk).
Any suggestions?
Pfffffft to you people who can eat anything! I am envious.
I would start by tracking for a week what you are eating now, to see how much you are actually eating to weigh what you weight now. It will be an eye opening experience. Then to lose a pound, take away 500, or take away 250 and add 250 of exercise. There is a website, caloriesperhour.com, or something like that, that has a calorie counter for exercise.
Also, the body does not lose steadily. One week you may have a big loss, the next week nothing, but it is what you lose over the long haul that counts.
Another thing that helps with hunger when you reduce calories, is to up your protein a bit. Protein will help make a meal last longer. Plan snacks every 2-3 hours, and by snack, I don't mean chips, or a whole meal. A piece of fruit, or carrot sticks, thinks that are good for you. Drink water. Most people do not drink enough, and diet pop(OK I am midwestern, soda), does not count. Good ole water, put a twist of lemon in it, if you don't like it plain.
Good luck, and remember, you did not get to your size overnight(even though it may feel like you did), so it will not come off overnight. Be patient.
Pfffffft to you people who can eat anything! I am envious.
I would start by tracking for a week what you are eating now, to see how much you are actually eating to weigh what you weight now. It will be an eye opening experience. Then to lose a pound, take away 500, or take away 250 and add 250 of exercise. There is a website, caloriesperhour.com, or something like that, that has a calorie counter for exercise.
Also, the body does not lose steadily. One week you may have a big loss, the next week nothing, but it is what you lose over the long haul that counts.
Another thing that helps with hunger when you reduce calories, is to up your protein a bit. Protein will help make a meal last longer. Plan snacks every 2-3 hours, and by snack, I don't mean chips, or a whole meal. A piece of fruit, or carrot sticks, thinks that are good for you. Drink water. Most people do not drink enough, and diet pop(OK I am midwestern, soda), does not count. Good ole water, put a twist of lemon in it, if you don't like it plain.
Good luck, and remember, you did not get to your size overnight(even though it may feel like you did), so it will not come off overnight. Be patient.
