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Woohoo. Back in the pool today at last. Only did 30 minutes to ease back in but compensated with a 45 minute walk.

I still haven't had a chance to do mine, but I promise I will. I've been struck down with strep throat so it will probably be another week before I'm back in the pool (negotiations with doctor depending). I just wanted to let you know that you didn't go to all that trouble for an ungrateful soandso!

This is brilliant thank you so much! I swim in a 25 meter pool at the moment. I'll be giving this a go asap :-) Thanks again

Thanks so much, I'm thrilled. That was probably a factor but I found that I struggled with my pace for the first 400...it actually took the longest to do. Once I got into it I increased my speed. First 400 took nearly 15 minutes as I was all over the place with my pace. The next three 400s were around 11 each.

Did my Swim for a Mile event today. Olympic pool is amazing but I did notice a difference in my time. Did it in 49 minutes flat, a little slower than usual but for someone who struggled to do 200m back in February I'm delighted!

Short swim today. 30 mins freestyle, roughly 1km.

I'm from Dublin, Ireland. I swim in the pool in a local gym (Westpoint) at the moment but eventually I hope to join a Masters club. The National Aquatic Centre is just a short distance from my house and the facilities there are amazing...it's a proper Olympic competition pool. That is where I will be swimming on Friday for…

That sounds amazing and incredibly generous! I have been totally focused on the swim for a mile event but as that is Friday it would be brilliant to start mixing up my training! I swim mostly freestyle and like AQ, I don't use any equipment other than a kickboard occasionally. I'm not sure what my 100 pace is but I'd guess…

Have my mile swim event coming up on Friday so I've been taking it a bit easier. In the pool today though. 2km in 60 mins. All freestyle, 4 x 500 meters. Took about a minute break in between each set.

I'd absolutely second what Kida said above. Swimming lessons can be invaluable though so it maybe worth considering them; group lessons are often cheaper than private lessons so maybe that is a possibility. On the breathing front it really is vital to get it nailed down to swim efficiently and kickboard drills are…

Struggled a bit today but 1.7k in an hour. Virtually all FC but cooled down with BRST.

Yay! Made it back in the pool today. No major issues from the cough/cold but I did have a very obnoxious man sharing my lane who repeatedly disrupted my sets. As a result I'm not sure on distance. I'd guess at 1800m in 50 minutes.

Hi all. Emma from Ireland here. I started at 328, my highest weight ever and at 5 ft 3, dangerously overweight. I have lost and gained in the past but that was in the past. So I have logged everyday now for around 4 months and I have been swimming 3/4 times per week since February. The hard work is paying off as I'm over…

I haven't been in the pool since Wednesday as I developed a nasty cough. I miss it...hoping to go back tomorrow, but not sure if I'll be clear enough to not swim like I'm drowning!

Wow that is quite the difference! Congratulations on your success, you should be very proud of yourself.

Hi there, I make most of my meals from scratch. I'm actually really enjoying cooking at the moment. Feel free to add me :)

Hi there, This is a favourite of mine as it is reasonably quick to make and freezes well too. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8096/chilli-beef-shepherds-pie That site is brilliant by the way, you can search for recipes based on calorie content, ingredient type, seasonal, and loads of other choices...it will even…