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1) swimming is no more expensive than any other sport in terms of gear. Yes, swimsuits may be expensive, but get this: most running shoes are just as or even more expensive. Goggles and a swim cap last far longer than your average workout outfit. As for memberships to a pool, most recreation centers include pool access in…
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Yes, the reason I want to lose weight is because I have excess fat around my stomach. I've just finished a (rare) 2-hour practice and I burnt through around 850 calories. Today I already ate my 1200 cals even before dinner, in prep for the long practice—so I do have an idea of what's healthy and what's not. I'm preparing a…
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Thanks for the advice. I'll try to make time for strength training. I'm not sure about the caloric increase though, because 1100-1200 has become a habit and I like the way I'm never too full on it.
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I'm 126.5, not 122. I don't strength train currently, I just swim.
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I'm on the lighter end of the competitive swimming spectrum, and I do raise my calories to 1400 on swim days. I measure my food by cups, as an alternative to weighing it.
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Thank you for being willing to share your own experiences. My roommate has a resistance cord thing that I'll bet I can borrow. During swim meets I generally eat more after racing, so I do realize the varying caloric intake requirements on different swim days. I'll definitely try to work weights into my week. I'll also try…
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Okay, so do you have any advice on how much to increase my intake to maintain muscle? I specialize in freestyle—if that's useful information.
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Thank you for replying. On swimming days, I may up my caloric intake to 1300-1400. I kind of just eat when my body tells me to. I used to eat trash, and a lot of it, which is why even a year of swimming hasn't solved my body composition problem. Now, I obviously eat less and better, even with the occasional cheat snack.…
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Thanks for the advice. I'm a student, so definitely not a senior citizen. I'm measuring out my food, so I'm sure I'm getting the calorie deficit. However, I've been losing more weight around my thighs, which is weird. Do you think it has something to do with my sleep patterns? Again, I'm a student, so I really don't get…
