In the False Start thread we got off on a tangent about fat and thin swimmers. I'd like to start a thread about this topic.
Since having my three children (2000, 2002, 2004) I have struggled with losing that belly. My husband, Mr. Exercise Physiologist, guesses I have about 15 pounds in my stomach. The rest of me is back in shape, the extra weight is just in my tummy. And boy do I feel it in the water. I equate it to carrying a 15 pound weight. That's a lot to swim with!
That being said, I get a physical every year (cancer runs in my family, I found out a few years ago). My NP said that my BP (104/62) and HR (56 resting) were good. And to my surprise both my HDL and LDL were really good (I don't remember the numbers). My blood cell counts were good, yaddy, yaddy, yaddy.
My point is that even though I'm 15-20 pounds overweight I'm REALLY healthy. She's never suggested that I need to lose weight. However, as a swimmer, the benefits of losing it are obvious. I'd swim faster.
The fastest FEMALE Master's swimmers I've seen are super thin, but not anorexic (sp?). Laura Val, Alison Zamanian, Laureen Welting, Beth McGee, Karlyn Pipes-Neilson, etc. are all really trim and super fast. Now, I'm not saying that if you're skinny, you're automatically fast... I've just noticed that thin, talented swimmers seem to swim the fastest. I don't consider myself in either category, so these are just my observations.
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Aquageek,
I thought there WAS a Clydesdale/Athena category, remember when you know who called me one of those?:rofl::rofl: So I presumed this was a valid cagtegory.
Rich's calves are hot with no fat whatsoever.
all the fat seems to have travelled up to my mouth...
...or down to my feet...where I can stick them in it!:rofl:
...and no, Leslie didn't see them in a motel room...just to clarify :p :p
Beth,
I already owe Kari a bunch of money. I'm sorry I can't put you on the payroll at this time! :thhbbb:
I am not hot. You are much more of what I consider "hot". I picture, for someone to be in the hot category, fit (where you can see muscles- not much fat), pretty face and nice hair. Now of course this is a broad definition- so all I can do is insist I am not, and YOU are, and Kari, and... :notworthy:
Now, so the boys don't get too excited, thinking we chicks are checking each other out and all- I much prefer to look at Aaron Peirsol than Beth. (I know Beth well enough to know she won't be offended, in fact, she'd probably agree.) :drink:
Beth, Now of course this is a broad definition
Well, let's see if we all agree on the definition of a "broad". I've got mine but I think I'll keep it to myself. I may live longer.
Well, let's see if we all agree on the definition of a "broad". I've got mine but I think I'll keep it to myself. I may live longer.
I'm not sure how to take that Jim.....:dunno:
Karen....we are ALL hot mamas if we have kids and still manage to swim! Thanks for the compliment, you made my day...I don't feel so hot lately!:shakeshead:
Swimmers Fat?! Bah! Humbug!
Swimmers have the best bodies - healthy and athletic. Hands down. Men and women.
Body type is in the eye of the beholder.
Frankly, I think many runners and ballerinas look anorexic and emaciated.
However, I find many college gymnasts to look curvy and healthy.
