There seems to be as many opinions and misinformation floating around about personal weight that I thought we might share and perhaps open our minds a bit. Here are the questions that I feel will provide useful info:
Age
Sex
Height
Present weight range (many people vary 3-4 lbs over a day)
Ideal weight range for optimum health (your opinion)
Ideal weight range for optimum swimming performance
What steps are you taking, or will you be taking, to lose or
gain the weight difference between present & optimum.
I'll start
54
M
6'1"
220-224
190-194
182-188
Drastically cut down drinking & desserts; resume active training
56
M
6'0"
195-200
175+/- (health practitioners always want you too light)
185-190
10 pounds (maybe 15) lighter would be a suitable compromise and still maintain buoyancy. Too light (thin) and I have to exert effort just to stay up on top of the water. Need to cut out the ice cream and late night snacks.
56
M
6'0"
195-200
175+/- (health practitioners always want you too light)
185-190
10 pounds (maybe 15) lighter would be a suitable compromise and still maintain buoyancy. Too light (thin) and I have to exert effort just to stay up on top of the water. Need to cut out the ice cream and late night snacks.
