How many lbs. have you lost this season?

I actually got back involved with swimming to get in better shape. I had been 15 years since my last official practice in college. It is funny, My coaches used to try to get me to gain a little weight and I never could. However, after about 5 years out of the water I started packing on some weight. Then after marriage and the birth of twins 2 years ago, I started really putting it on fast - I knew I was overweight, however, at my last physical in November, my BMI had me in the Obese range by a couple of pounds. So I knew it was time to make a change for my hapiness, and to be a more active part of my kids like in the future. I coach high school and club swimming, so I had no excuse for not exercising more often. Since the end of January I have made an effort to really change my diet (not dieting, just making healthier choices), and have started swimming 3-4 days a week as well as lifting some weights and other cardio work. I have dropped 22 pounds since I started over two months ago, and I am now up to 2,500 - 3,500 yards a work out, and feel much better. The good news I am no longer obese, just overweight. I just wish there was a masters team to work out with for extra motivation in my area. I plan on getting back to an acceptable weight by november, and competing again next January.

I actually got back involved with swimming to get in better shape. I had been 15 years since my last official practice in college. It is funny, My coaches used to try to get me to gain a little weight and I never could. However, after about 5 years out of the water I started packing on some weight. Then after marriage and the birth of twins 2 years ago, I started really putting it on fast - I knew I was overweight, however, at my last physical in November, my BMI had me in the Obese range by a couple of pounds. So I knew it was time to make a change for my hapiness, and to be a more active part of my kids like in the future. I coach high school and club swimming, so I had no excuse for not exercising more often. Since the end of January I have made an effort to really change my diet (not dieting, just making healthier choices), and have started swimming 3-4 days a week as well as lifting some weights and other cardio work. I have dropped 22 pounds since I started over two months ago, and I am now up to 2,500 - 3,500 yards a work out, and feel much better. The good news I am no longer obese, just overweight. I just wish there was a masters team to work out with for extra motivation in my area. I plan on getting back to an acceptable weight by november, and competing again next January.