It seems that there are completely different opinions among the so-called experts when it comes to swimming for weight loss.
Does anyone know of someone who swims regularly and has not lost weight? I don't mean a leisurely couple of laps, but a regular workout.
Are there any obese swimmers who work out regularly and are competitive?
I'm thinking that the fitness experts don't like swimming because they are either:
a. Not good swimmers
b. Can't swim enough distance to get a good work out in; or
c. Had a bad experience with swimming.
Any input on this topic is appreciated (beyond the diet and exercise speech).
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I think I'm going to throw away the scale all together! If you think about it, one of the benefits of exercise is weight loss for most, but serious, I just want to live a long and healthy life.
This morning, after 1 week of eating healthy, lo-fat, lo-cal and swimming/walking/weights, I gained 2 lbs. Now I wasn't really concerned about the 2 lbs since we all know muscle weighs more than fat and also when your muscles are repairing, there is some weight gain too.
So I decided I would take my measurements and see if there was any loss there.
I'll be darned....I lost 1 inch in my NECK!
But hey! I'll take it. This time of year is incredibly difficult - their are so few weekends and so many football games and tailgates to attend!
Kari, I'll give the rum & diet coke a try. At least it is easier to sneak into the football games. heh heh.
I think I'm going to throw away the scale all together! If you think about it, one of the benefits of exercise is weight loss for most, but serious, I just want to live a long and healthy life.
This morning, after 1 week of eating healthy, lo-fat, lo-cal and swimming/walking/weights, I gained 2 lbs. Now I wasn't really concerned about the 2 lbs since we all know muscle weighs more than fat and also when your muscles are repairing, there is some weight gain too.
So I decided I would take my measurements and see if there was any loss there.
I'll be darned....I lost 1 inch in my NECK!
But hey! I'll take it. This time of year is incredibly difficult - their are so few weekends and so many football games and tailgates to attend!
Kari, I'll give the rum & diet coke a try. At least it is easier to sneak into the football games. heh heh.
