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By *sianManc OP   Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Just wondering what you all think about this:

Is swimming a good way to lose fat?

Was debating this with a girl-friendzone- friend of mine and wondered what the wise folk of swingerstown think & WHY?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as you can get your heart rate up for a hour or 30 minutes 5 days a week then you should loose Wight and eat healthy of course

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just wondering what you all think about this:

Is swimming a good way to lose fat?

Was debating this with a girl-friendzone- friend of mine and wondered what the wise folk of swingerstown think & WHY? "

Considering the amount of energy used you will definitely burn fat but it wouldn’t be as effective unless you’re also on a decent diet.

Michael Moseley, the author of the 5:2 has a chapter on exercise and how it should always be linked to your diet plan. For example I would go swimming with my friend on Fridays and afterwards reward ourselves with a big burger and fries we certainly didn’t lose much weight.

But swimming is very good for building stamina and general body strength, good health etc. You can’t go wrong with swimming.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be a lifeguard and it’s a great fitness and have great definition. Not sure about just swimming for weight loss but with a good diet I can’t see why not. Swimming a few lengths at a leisurely pace won’t cut it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of my biggest regrets in life is never learning to swim.

I do occasionally go swimming but I'm rubbish and not confident in the water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One of my biggest regrets in life is never learning to swim.

I do occasionally go swimming but I'm rubbish and not confident in the water. "

You should consider booking yourself in with an instructor. Most pools have 1 hour classes. They’re really good from what I’ve seen at our local pool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One of my biggest regrets in life is never learning to swim.

I do occasionally go swimming but I'm rubbish and not confident in the water.

You should consider booking yourself in with an instructor. Most pools have 1 hour classes. They’re really good from what I’ve seen at our local pool. "

Iv thought about it but never taken the plunge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just wondering what you all think about this:

Is swimming a good way to lose fat?

Was debating this with a girl-friendzone- friend of mine and wondered what the wise folk of swingerstown think & WHY? "
swimming exercises many muscles so if done regularly can certainly maintain muscle but a good diet also helps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Swimming is fantastic exercise for good health/fitnedd as it's weight free and exercises every muscle group. As part of a good diet/sleep routine it will help but would be better to look at it as brilliant for general fitness more than just weight loss.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, OP. I swim 2-3x a week. Yesterday I surprised myself that I've done a pool length faster than before so I'm definitely getting fitter. Plus I do abs crunches in sauna and I notice I'm getting leaner.

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By *sianManc OP   Man
over a year ago

Manchester


"As long as you can get your heart rate up for a hour or 30 minutes 5 days a week then you should loose Wight and eat healthy of course "

Thanks I came across this online too

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By *sianManc OP   Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Thanks to all. Too many to reply to individually but you all basically said yes so thank you

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

If done properly - yes. If done once a week, while drifting along, head up in the air so hair doesn't get wet, taking a long break at each end and nowhere near raising the heart rate - no.

Saying that, if someone goes from no exercise to even a weekly swim it will have a minor impact but if it's the only lifestyle change, it will be so imperceptibly slow as to not be noticable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If done properly - yes. If done once a week, while drifting along, head up in the air so hair doesn't get wet, taking a long break at each end and nowhere near raising the heart rate - no.

Saying that, if someone goes from no exercise to even a weekly swim it will have a minor impact but if it's the only lifestyle change, it will be so imperceptibly slow as to not be noticable. "

Very well said

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course it is. Before eating be best, nice and easy, no need to get heart racing as others suggested. Also slow bike before food, walking, anything that uses calories will work. It’s not difficult...burn more calories than you consume. Simple.

I can also recommend water fasting for those with no illnesses. 3 days is easy

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth


"Of course it is. Before eating be best, nice and easy, no need to get heart racing as others suggested. Also slow bike before food, walking, anything that uses calories will work. It’s not difficult...burn more calories than you consume. Simple.

I can also recommend water fasting for those with no illnesses. 3 days is easy "

No one said racing HR - aerobic activity is key here not anaerobic. But your fat burning zone is z2 - so no point whatsoever if you're going to do it nice and slowly.

Water fasting... fuel your body correctly, give it things it can use and you can eat normally. Any sort of restrictive diet of that type is unsustainable for most people. It also puts you at risk of BP changes, muscle wastage, dehydration and other conditions.

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By *sianManc OP   Man
over a year ago

Manchester


"Of course it is. Before eating be best, nice and easy, no need to get heart racing as others suggested. Also slow bike before food, walking, anything that uses calories will work. It’s not difficult...burn more calories than you consume. Simple.

I can also recommend water fasting for those with no illnesses. 3 days is easy

No one said racing HR - aerobic activity is key here not anaerobic. But your fat burning zone is z2 - so no point whatsoever if you're going to do it nice and slowly.

Water fasting... fuel your body correctly, give it things it can use and you can eat normally. Any sort of restrictive diet of that type is unsustainable for most people. It also puts you at risk of BP changes, muscle wastage, dehydration and other conditions. "

What's z2?

And so it must be done as fast as you can swim for 45mins, 5 times a week?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Of course it is. Before eating be best, nice and easy, no need to get heart racing as others suggested. Also slow bike before food, walking, anything that uses calories will work. It’s not difficult...burn more calories than you consume. Simple.

I can also recommend water fasting for those with no illnesses. 3 days is easy

No one said racing HR - aerobic activity is key here not anaerobic. But your fat burning zone is z2 - so no point whatsoever if you're going to do it nice and slowly.

Water fasting... fuel your body correctly, give it things it can use and you can eat normally. Any sort of restrictive diet of that type is unsustainable for most people. It also puts you at risk of BP changes, muscle wastage, dehydration and other conditions. "

Disagree. You can do very low rate cardio and burn calories, all the body builders be on very slow bike before breakfast and weight train at night.

Water fasting is brilliant! My BP went to normal and Cholesterol too. It’s only 3 days every 3 months.....body regenerates itself.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

It's good because you get to oggle other people not wearing very much.

In reality the best way to lose weight is to watch what you eat.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We swim a couple of times a week. I (f) swim steadily for between 30 mins to an hour. It keeps me flexible but makes no difference to my weight. Probably if I did it daily it would. The way I look at it is that if you move you use calories.

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By *sianManc OP   Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Its getting confusing, someone mentioned bike before breakfast and I read somewhere that before or after meals makes no difference but then others say go hard at swimming but I read no go slow is fine as long as you just move you burn calories.....

....and then some say do a little, others say it makes no difference unless you do daily.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Its getting confusing, someone mentioned bike before breakfast and I read somewhere that before or after meals makes no difference but then others say go hard at swimming but I read no go slow is fine as long as you just move you burn calories.....

....and then some say do a little, others say it makes no difference unless you do daily.

"

As far as I'm concerned sitting still uses fewer calories than moving. Eating loads of crap adds more calories than eating decent food moderately . The way forward seems pretty straightforward to me.

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By *ultrySiriWoman
over a year ago

Arundel

Swimming can help tone down.. but for weight loss on its own wont do much.. for me cutting portions and being mindful plus more brisky exercise does it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Diet is the most important thing. Eat well and do your normal routine and the weight will come off, add exercise and you'll lose it quicker.

A few years ago I walked 15 miles a day for a week and lost 10lb, I ate normal meals so it shows you don't have to go mental getting your heart rate going.

Swimming will definitely be good though if you try and don't dordle, your knees and ankles will thank you too lol.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Its getting confusing, someone mentioned bike before breakfast and I read somewhere that before or after meals makes no difference but then others say go hard at swimming but I read no go slow is fine as long as you just move you burn calories.....

....and then some say do a little, others say it makes no difference unless you do daily.

"

Weight loss isn't confusing. Eat less calories than you burn. Unless you have a complicating medical condition (realistically most don't), then that's how you do it.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth


"Of course it is. Before eating be best, nice and easy, no need to get heart racing as others suggested. Also slow bike before food, walking, anything that uses calories will work. It’s not difficult...burn more calories than you consume. Simple.

I can also recommend water fasting for those with no illnesses. 3 days is easy

No one said racing HR - aerobic activity is key here not anaerobic. But your fat burning zone is z2 - so no point whatsoever if you're going to do it nice and slowly.

Water fasting... fuel your body correctly, give it things it can use and you can eat normally. Any sort of restrictive diet of that type is unsustainable for most people. It also puts you at risk of BP changes, muscle wastage, dehydration and other conditions.

What's z2?

And so it must be done as fast as you can swim for 45mins, 5 times a week?"

No. You need to raise your HR into Z2 which is a banding of your heart rate. It’s where you primarily burn fat not glycogen.

Don’t get too hung up on 45 mins, 5 times a week. Try to be active regularly each day. The worst thing you can do is spend the night doing nothing because hey I trained for 45 mins earlier.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth


"Its getting confusing, someone mentioned bike before breakfast and I read somewhere that before or after meals makes no difference but then others say go hard at swimming but I read no go slow is fine as long as you just move you burn calories.....

....and then some say do a little, others say it makes no difference unless you do daily.

"

People read articles or books. They have theories. Essentially, calorie deficit = weight loss. So yes, fads etc will work. Basically, feed your body food it can use - not crap. Move frequently. Raise your HR moderately every day. Walk, swim, play football. Whatever. Stand up at work if you’re desk bound. Take the stairs. Walk to your mate’s instead of driving. And so on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends how much time you have to exercise- running will burn more calories but you have to learn to run correctly( joints slightly bent on impact and more barefoot technique- striking front of the sole) to prevent injury.

Swimming can get monotonous except for sea swimming . Running/ cycling can have a different route every day.

Ideally, if you can mix it up you will have the best of both worlds.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Its getting confusing, someone mentioned bike before breakfast and I read somewhere that before or after meals makes no difference but then others say go hard at swimming but I read no go slow is fine as long as you just move you burn calories.....

....and then some say do a little, others say it makes no difference unless you do daily.

Weight loss isn't confusing. Eat less calories than you burn. Unless you have a complicating medical condition (realistically most don't), then that's how you do it. "

First you need to understand and have your eating under control

Then know approx what cal you eat on average

The average true metabolism will be around 1800 cals per day

If you're eating more , the either control food or add exercise

Between all so called diets there are subtle differences the main factor is very very rarely the method itself simple the ability to adhere to it for months and years , if you can't it's no good

Same with exercises walking trumps almost all for one fundamental reason it is simpley the easiest to habitually perform

The mags and forums will argue to the nth degree over very minor practically insignificant differences

Bottom line , you need two habits,

One involves food , a consistent varied mix very slightly less than you understand than you utilise

And to move your body in a variety of ways , that you find enjoyable and can find time to practice the most often and for years at a time

It's really very straightforward

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By *lex D.Man
over a year ago

London


"One of my biggest regrets in life is never learning to swim.

I do occasionally go swimming but I'm rubbish and not confident in the water. "

Always time Lorna. I'm not much a swimmer but plan to start classes this time next year (for triathlon). Give it a go. Take classes. xx

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

I know not everyone is 1800 , that's for illustration, that most of us overestimate what our bodies need, use

There is a vast amount of very good data to help anyone find their bmr , (daily energy at rest)

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By *lex D.Man
over a year ago

London


"I used to be a lifeguard and it’s a great fitness and have great definition. Not sure about just swimming for weight loss but with a good diet I can’t see why not. Swimming a few lengths at a leisurely pace won’t cut it. "

I hear that. Same with running. A leisurely jog around the block or common a few times a week won't cut it either for weight loss. x

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"One of my biggest regrets in life is never learning to swim.

I do occasionally go swimming but I'm rubbish and not confident in the water.

Always time Lorna. I'm not much a swimmer but plan to start classes this time next year (for triathlon). Give it a go. Take classes. xx"

I'm a very strong swimmer , rubbish at speed over distance and am too ,indeed considering a few lessons

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By *DreamOfGenieWoman
over a year ago

London

I've started swimming 3 times a week, approx 45 mins a time. Usually cover about 1km, keep my hair dry, and don't push it too hard. So far I've lost 10lbs in 4 weeks - the swimming is definitely helping too.

For me personally it's about allowing myself to enjoy exercising after years of having a really negative mindset about it, so I don't set targets, just swim until I'm tired or bored, and take it at a pace I'm comfortable with. Swimming makes me feel good - that positivity has allowed me to succeed in watching what I eat without falling into old binge patterns, generally feeling happier and more confident, and even made me get my fat ass into a gym for the first time (I started with my new PT this week on a programme to work alongside swimming - mainly weights rather than cardio).

So OP I'd say just swim when you want to, enjoy it, and allow the positive effects of being generally healthier benefit across the board and it makes losing weight so much easier

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All exercise is and swimming is one of the best as it stresses the joints less.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Yes, I'd definitely say, find an exercise you enjoy. It'll help you stick to it.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Yes, I'd definitely say, find an exercise you enjoy. It'll help you stick to it. "

Says cardio queen

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Yes, I'd definitely say, find an exercise you enjoy. It'll help you stick to it.

Says cardio queen "

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I've started swimming 3 times a week, approx 45 mins a time. Usually cover about 1km, keep my hair dry, and don't push it too hard. So far I've lost 10lbs in 4 weeks - the swimming is definitely helping too.

For me personally it's about allowing myself to enjoy exercising after years of having a really negative mindset about it, so I don't set targets, just swim until I'm tired or bored, and take it at a pace I'm comfortable with. Swimming makes me feel good - that positivity has allowed me to succeed in watching what I eat without falling into old binge patterns, generally feeling happier and more confident, and even made me get my fat ass into a gym for the first time (I started with my new PT this week on a programme to work alongside swimming - mainly weights rather than cardio).

So OP I'd say just swim when you want to, enjoy it, and allow the positive effects of being generally healthier benefit across the board and it makes losing weight so much easier "

Fantastic case study

That I actually think projects a real truth

Positivity

It's the one true consistent factor , do things that help you think positively, maybe even ambitiously, it truly creates a positive feed back loop ,

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

I learnt to swim about 4 years ago now from someone who never went anywhere near water.

If I was you learn to swim properly. Once you can you can build on this because you will have the right technique. So many people swim incorrectly. It took me a good 6 mths before I could swim a length front crawl. 12 weeks later I could swim 120 lengths.

Get a smart watch or gadget so you know your resting calories. As I was shocked at how low mine was at 1250. Then you have a starting place to work from. You can set yourself little goals etc. I use the samsung watch.

Eat clean foods and cut out the crap we all know what we should be eating or not. Nothing wrong with treats every now and again. If a diet has an start and end then dont bother. You need to change to a this is my life plan.

Try a variation of exercise once you get into swimming.

I'm no expert btw.

Good luck OP.

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By *lex D.Man
over a year ago

London


"I learnt to swim about 4 years ago now from someone who never went anywhere near water.

If I was you learn to swim properly. Once you can you can build on this because you will have the right technique. So many people swim incorrectly. It took me a good 6 mths before I could swim a length front crawl. 12 weeks later I could swim 120 lengths.

Get a smart watch or gadget so you know your resting calories. As I was shocked at how low mine was at 1250. Then you have a starting place to work from. You can set yourself little goals etc. I use the samsung watch.

Eat clean foods and cut out the crap we all know what we should be eating or not. Nothing wrong with treats every now and again. If a diet has an start and end then dont bother. You need to change to a this is my life plan.

Try a variation of exercise once you get into swimming.

I'm no expert btw.

Good luck OP. "

Here, here on life plan. Expertise? Doesn't matter. The proof is in the profile pic. xx

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By *lex D.Man
over a year ago

London


"I've started swimming 3 times a week, approx 45 mins a time. Usually cover about 1km, keep my hair dry, and don't push it too hard. So far I've lost 10lbs in 4 weeks - the swimming is definitely helping too.

For me personally it's about allowing myself to enjoy exercising after years of having a really negative mindset about it, so I don't set targets, just swim until I'm tired or bored, and take it at a pace I'm comfortable with. Swimming makes me feel good - that positivity has allowed me to succeed in watching what I eat without falling into old binge patterns, generally feeling happier and more confident, and even made me get my fat ass into a gym for the first time (I started with my new PT this week on a programme to work alongside swimming - mainly weights rather than cardio).

So OP I'd say just swim when you want to, enjoy it, and allow the positive effects of being generally healthier benefit across the board and it makes losing weight so much easier

Fantastic case study

That I actually think projects a real truth

Positivity

It's the one true consistent factor , do things that help you think positively, maybe even ambitiously, it truly creates a positive feed back loop ,

"

Soooo true. Feeling that.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

The combined approach of diet and exercise together, shows typically the greatest results in large population studies, especially in the longer term, when measuring sustained weight loss.

Crash and yo-yo diets tend not to achieve sustained losses and may do more harm than good.

With exercise, it will depend on what your consumption levels are. Often we assume that exercise burns more calories than it does. We also can become more efficient at exercises that we do regularly.

Swimming if a fantastic exercise as it has low or no impact on our joints and can be a lifesaver. You could consider swimming with different strokes, as front crawl and butterfly have likely higher levels of energy expenditure than a gentle breast stroke. Consider researching the numbers.

Also consider a varied exercise plan, including other forms. What will sustain you is enjoyment, so picking what you could love is important. Cardiovascular exercise is likely to help, which could be solitary or with others. Muscle building exercises might help you too, as a higher level of muscle as a proportion of your overall body composition, should have a higher level of calories that it consumes, just for maintenance, compared to more fat, if you were the same weight. Beware of joining a gym with a long contract, if new, as it may just be a way to lose money

Arming yourself with good information can help to direct yourself wisely and also set expectations accordingly. Points to bear in mind are your weight loss volume, timescales, realistic expectations of frequency, when novelty wears off and times are tougher and potentially the need to sustain permanent lifestyle changes, once you meet your goals, to prevent relapses.

Overall - safe exercise that you enjoy, probably varied, coupled with dietary management and possible modifications. Good luck!

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Just wondering what you all think about this:

Is swimming a good way to lose fat?

Was debating this with a girl-friendzone- friend of mine and wondered what the wise folk of swingerstown think & WHY? "

You can’t out train a bad diet. Exercise only accounts for a maximum of 20% loss.

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By *ultrySiriWoman
over a year ago

Arundel


"

You can’t out train a bad diet. Exercise only accounts for a maximum of 20% loss. "

Following same approach gave me best results too. Whatever works!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We swim a couple of times a week. I (f) swim steadily for between 30 mins to an hour. It keeps me flexible but makes no difference to my weight. Probably if I did it daily it would. The way I look at it is that if you move you use calories. "

Even if you don’t move you use calories

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Its getting confusing, someone mentioned bike before breakfast and I read somewhere that before or after meals makes no difference but then others say go hard at swimming but I read no go slow is fine as long as you just move you burn calories.....

....and then some say do a little, others say it makes no difference unless you do daily.

"

Everyone’s an expert....me best though!! Lol 15 stone 7 12 months ago...now 13 stone 1. Male. Exercise very light before food. Weight training when I can

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Its getting confusing, someone mentioned bike before breakfast and I read somewhere that before or after meals makes no difference but then others say go hard at swimming but I read no go slow is fine as long as you just move you burn calories.....

....and then some say do a little, others say it makes no difference unless you do daily.

Everyone’s an expert....me best though!! Lol 15 stone 7 12 months ago...now 13 stone 1. Male. Exercise very light before food. Weight training when I can "

I lost 8 stones 11 years ago and kept it off without doing one nanosecond of exercise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I lost 8 stones 11 years ago and kept it off without doing one nanosecond of exercise. "

Show off!

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"I lost 8 stones 11 years ago and kept it off without doing one nanosecond of exercise.

Show off!

"

...and I do. It wasn’t difficult, I just went keto and then carnivore since April so more weight is coming off and I’m incredibly proud of my health.

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By *reamytitwankCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Look into doing keto diet x

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Look into doing keto diet x"

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look into doing keto diet x

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx"

Sort of agree with about Keto diet. I found it worked too well because you quickly become full but what I struggled with was not eating unless you was hungry because I could literally be full and not eat all day but by dinner time more felt like I should eat rather than actually need to eat because of hunger.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Look into doing keto diet x

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx"

Agreed.

Do things that are easier not harder, that work.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I lost 8 stones 11 years ago and kept it off without doing one nanosecond of exercise.

Show off!

...and I do. It wasn’t difficult, I just went keto and then carnivore since April so more weight is coming off and I’m incredibly proud of my health."

It certainly worked - you look fabulous - well done.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Look into doing keto diet x

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx"

I’ve done it for 11 years and will do it for the rest of my life.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Look into doing keto diet x

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx

Sort of agree with about Keto diet. I found it worked too well because you quickly become full but what I struggled with was not eating unless you was hungry because I could literally be full and not eat all day but by dinner time more felt like I should eat rather than actually need to eat because of hunger."

Yep, as long as when you do eat it’s quality food, that’s a very healthy way of seating, fasting is normal for humans.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro


"Look into doing keto diet x

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx

Agreed.

Do things that are easier not harder, that work. "

Rome wasnt build in a day.

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over a year ago


"Look into doing keto diet x

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx

Sort of agree with about Keto diet. I found it worked too well because you quickly become full but what I struggled with was not eating unless you was hungry because I could literally be full and not eat all day but by dinner time more felt like I should eat rather than actually need to eat because of hunger.

Yep, as long as when you do eat it’s quality food, that’s a very healthy way of seating, fasting is normal for humans. "

I think the problem is that we forget we are "just" an animal, no matter how intellectual we think we are so have inherent animalistic traits.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Look into doing keto diet x

Dont look at keto

Eat well

Eat less than you expend

Swim if you want to

Do positive activities you enjoy

Trust me keto works

Trust me it's not a path a person should tred the first steps of their journey nor every step xx

I’ve done it for 11 years and will do it for the rest of my life."

Point missed

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By *sianManc OP   Man
over a year ago

Manchester

So grateful to all who have contributed here.

With so much advice thoughts and opinions I have alot to read and digest.

I hope this has helped others too that may have been to afraid or shy to ask.

If anyone else has more to add then please do as helping each other can only be good for us all.x

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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire/Midlands

Some good advice on this thread.

We also need to take into consideration our drinking practices. Soft drinks and alcohol contains a lot of calories, and certainly can easily add onto our calories intake.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some good advice on this thread.

We also need to take into consideration our drinking practices. Soft drinks and alcohol contains a lot of calories, and certainly can easily add onto our calories intake. "

Vodka and Diet Coke! It’s the future

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over a year ago


"Some good advice on this thread.

We also need to take into consideration our drinking practices. Soft drinks and alcohol contains a lot of calories, and certainly can easily add onto our calories intake.

Vodka and Diet Coke! It’s the future "

You would be better off with a Vodka, lime and soda.

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By *ack Flash400Man
over a year ago

The Bat Cave

Used to have a watch which would count the amount of calories burnt during swimming. So for a mile swam as fast as I could (25 minutes), it calculated I'd burnt 300 calories!

Running and eating well is a better option

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By *0hnnyBrav0Man
over a year ago

Great Wyrley

My daughter swims 3-4 times a week.

Each session she swims between 60-80 lengths in the warm ups, different strokes and stretches.

She’s been doing this for about 18 months now. She has slimmed a little, but mainly I’ve seen the change in her posture and body frame. She has a swimmers body now, strong shoulders-wide laterals and thin waist.

She doesn’t each much crap, she chooses fruit and yoghurts over chocolate stuff, always has.

It’s a great exercise for core strength and fitness as an addition to a good diet.

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over a year ago


"My daughter swims 3-4 times a week.

Each session she swims between 60-80 lengths in the warm ups, different strokes and stretches.

She’s been doing this for about 18 months now. She has slimmed a little, but mainly I’ve seen the change in her posture and body frame. She has a swimmers body now, strong shoulders-wide laterals and thin waist.

She doesn’t each much crap, she chooses fruit and yoghurts over chocolate stuff, always has.

It’s a great exercise for core strength and fitness as an addition to a good diet.

"

60 to 80 lengths in a warm up??

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over a year ago


"My daughter swims 3-4 times a week.

Each session she swims between 60-80 lengths in the warm ups, different strokes and stretches.

She’s been doing this for about 18 months now. She has slimmed a little, but mainly I’ve seen the change in her posture and body frame. She has a swimmers body now, strong shoulders-wide laterals and thin waist.

She doesn’t each much crap, she chooses fruit and yoghurts over chocolate stuff, always has.

It’s a great exercise for core strength and fitness as an addition to a good diet.

60 to 80 lengths in a warm up?? "

That’s what I had to do as a lifeguard.

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By *0hnnyBrav0Man
over a year ago

Great Wyrley


"My daughter swims 3-4 times a week.

Each session she swims between 60-80 lengths in the warm ups, different strokes and stretches.

She’s been doing this for about 18 months now. She has slimmed a little, but mainly I’ve seen the change in her posture and body frame. She has a swimmers body now, strong shoulders-wide laterals and thin waist.

She doesn’t each much crap, she chooses fruit and yoghurts over chocolate stuff, always has.

It’s a great exercise for core strength and fitness as an addition to a good diet.

60 to 80 lengths in a warm up??

That’s what I had to do as a lifeguard. "

Yes, she’s got her junior lifeguard exam coming, she’s just awaiting the date. She can’t do the NPL yet as too young.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

We've been doing triathlon for the last 18 months and can say that the swimming part has been excellent with regards body shape, toning and combined with the other disciplines, weight loss too.

Having been football fit for years and a steady athletic physique and weight I have toned and trimmed by a stone since triathlon. Was 14 stone, now 13 and Mrs Skyblue similarly from 10 down to 9. The only downside is it will cost you fortunes in kit and travel/events. We'd definitely give a thumbs up to swim training and recommend lessons.

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By *0hnnyBrav0Man
over a year ago

Great Wyrley


"My daughter swims 3-4 times a week.

Each session she swims between 60-80 lengths in the warm ups, different strokes and stretches.

She’s been doing this for about 18 months now. She has slimmed a little, but mainly I’ve seen the change in her posture and body frame. She has a swimmers body now, strong shoulders-wide laterals and thin waist.

She doesn’t each much crap, she chooses fruit and yoghurts over chocolate stuff, always has.

It’s a great exercise for core strength and fitness as an addition to a good diet.

60 to 80 lengths in a warm up?? "

Aye, they do like 20 front crawl, 20 back, 20 breast stroke, 1 stretch then 1 dolphin etc, 1 stretch then 1 dolphin kick or butterfly etc etc

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By *ack Flash400Man
over a year ago

The Bat Cave


"We've been doing triathlon for the last 18 months and can say that the swimming part has been excellent with regards body shape, toning and combined with the other disciplines, weight loss too."

Doing something you enjoy is always the best reason (& usually) a by-product of getting fit/staying in shape.

I'm always keep myself fit, not for others but for myself. It's not easy, hence finding something you enjoy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My daughter swims 3-4 times a week.

Each session she swims between 60-80 lengths in the warm ups, different strokes and stretches.

She’s been doing this for about 18 months now. She has slimmed a little, but mainly I’ve seen the change in her posture and body frame. She has a swimmers body now, strong shoulders-wide laterals and thin waist.

She doesn’t each much crap, she chooses fruit and yoghurts over chocolate stuff, always has.

It’s a great exercise for core strength and fitness as an addition to a good diet.

60 to 80 lengths in a warm up??

Aye, they do like 20 front crawl, 20 back, 20 breast stroke, 1 stretch then 1 dolphin etc, 1 stretch then 1 dolphin kick or butterfly etc etc "

That’s a serious warm up!!

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