I am a former football player, power lifter, who has put on 150+ lbs since I graduated High School 10 years ago.
I had just joined 24 hour fitness to undo my 10 year repeat of the freshman 15. I did so because they have a pool and I'm hoping that can turn swimming into a hobby that will help me do so. Now, I've been doing some reading on the internet and from what I've been reading, it appears as if some put on body fat??????????
I need your thoughts por favor.
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For a short/easy morning practice I swim on a Diet Coke; for something longer/harder I pop 3-6 dried apricots, half a banana, or half a bagel. After practice I get something a little more substantial.
Late afternoon I try to get a light snack such as a few fig newtons, yogurt, or a piece of fruit 1.5-2 hours before practice.
My activity level is pretty good but I am still working on losing 60# and I will always have to be very careful with what I eat. Read the labels, educate yourself. When I asked my doctor about what to eat, he gave the same advice he would give a diabetic (which I am not). Food is Fuel.
For a short/easy morning practice I swim on a Diet Coke; for something longer/harder I pop 3-6 dried apricots, half a banana, or half a bagel. After practice I get something a little more substantial.
Late afternoon I try to get a light snack such as a few fig newtons, yogurt, or a piece of fruit 1.5-2 hours before practice.
My activity level is pretty good but I am still working on losing 60# and I will always have to be very careful with what I eat. Read the labels, educate yourself. When I asked my doctor about what to eat, he gave the same advice he would give a diabetic (which I am not). Food is Fuel.
