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Inspired! I woke up this morning ready to start again. 17st 4lb and want to lose 6st so around 90lb I think. I need to get into exercise too. Would love some new friends to motivate each other
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Yep I'm up for it this time. I have 6 stone to lose so 90lb or so. I'm in the UK.
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I use swimsuit (obviously!), a good hat for long hair, some Speedo goggles I picked up well cheap in Sainsburys, a lap counter and because I'm such a wimp and loathe swimming pool water snotting out of my nose I use a noseclip!
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Been doing short swims for last 2 weeks to get back to normal after a knee op and I'm back!! Yesterday I did 1200 meters in 36 minutes and today I did 1300 meters in 40 minutes (I felt more tired today and needed a couple of rest minutes!). I'm planning on swimming tomorrow morning on my own and then tomorrow afternoon…
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I have waist length dyed dark brown hair (again to cover up the 100% greys!) and this thread has been an amazing help. I will now condition my hair before putting it up in a cap and will properly wash and condition it afterwards instead of just rinsing it. I do have a problem keeping my swimming hat on though, it tends to…
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My Mum lives in France (I'm in England) and they do tend to eat fruit or pastry for breakfast, a 3 course lunch and then something very light in the evening. Lunchtime calories are expended during the afternoon rather than slept on, as a big meal in the evening would be. Also she, and many of her friends, practice the 5:2…
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Knee injury here too! I had surgery 5 weeks ago and after weighing in this morning I have 3 stone to lose. I get married in October! I'll add you so we can gee each other along. I live in Surrey, South England
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After 3 week break for a knee op I went back in the pool yesterday and did 24 lengths, mixing up breaststroke and freestyle and then today did 30 again mixing up breaststroke and freestyle. Hoping to increase by 6 lengths every time I go. Took a little bit of practice to get the breathing right again without panicking! Oh,…
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And of course it'll help with weightloss if you stay within your calorie allowance of course! Have you ever seen an olympic swimmer with a belly?! I'm just waiting to get back in the pool after knee arthroscopy, swimming is definitely the best exercise for low impact on the joints. Welcome to chlorine addicts…
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Wonderful read.
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Unless he's shooting prone and then getting up and down into position may count?! Adore shooting too but not been for ages.
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Can you let me know what the special cap is called so I can order from Amazon please? My hats always end up slipping up and off because my hair is too long and thick. I've tried putting it in a bun, a plait, even loose and it still falls off!
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Worst swim ever. I managed 650m in 30 minutes because I was dodging lots of screaming splashing kids and various swimming lessons. Note to self - don't go swimming between 3 and 5pm!
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At least swimming is a good thing to be addicted to! Hope you feel better soon
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I take a rake of stuff into the pool! On my wrist I have a SwimTag which loads the swim onto a computer, and the locker key, and on my middle finger a cheap lap counter (it's worked so far!), I have numerous hats because my hair is long and thick and a nightmare to contain, goggles that I dip in the pool water so they…
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Yes I've done a fair bit of reading up about it. Thanks for the one legged squat tip - very helpful! I'm so going to miss the swimming though but must try not to bore my friends with how much I miss it. I'll just enjoy reading all the swimmers' posts on here, particularly the internal dialogue ones!
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Such wonderful information. After watching people on YouTube and reading all this I'm a mine of information! I'll enjoy my swim tomorrow. Thank you everyone
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That's what I'm having Noel. Thanks so much. Best put my feet up and rest then!
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Thank you so much. Freestyle is what I should be swimming because of a knee injury so the above is very helpful. I'll have a look on YouTube to get a better visual like you say. No 1 is where I'll start. I tend to panic about the breathing and do the 3 pulls before breathing so it's bilateral but still think I'm going to…
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So I'm new to swimming. What are drills?
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Hi Sam. I'm in the UK too, in Surrey. Well done you on such a great start to the New Year. I'm losing weight for my wedding in October, hopefully 3 stone but I'd like to lose 4 stone by the end of the year. If you want to add me then do. I record everything I eat and all exercise so we could get new food ideas from each…
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I'm having treatment for a knee problem, osteoarthritis and torn cartilidge and I see a physio. He showed me to do squats with your back against a wall so you slide up a down it. Don't push it so it hurts but do it slowly so it builds the muscle strength. Seated leg raises are good too. These will be good for toning but…
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Never worry about other people behind you in the pool. They will slip out and overtake you. Swim in the direction everyone else is and you'll be fine. I was nervous as well when I started a couple of weeks back that I'd be getting in everyone's way. But you want to get fit for you and sometimes a little selfishness is…
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I have the exact same problem. Had a lesson Friday to learn breathing techniques. Mastered the breaststroke breathing but can't get the freestyle right. Good to read your advice above AquaticQuests so I'll try that on my swim this morning.
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I get short of breath too, mainly because I was so aerobically unfit until I started swimming a couple of weeks back. I now use a nose clip so breathe only with my mouth. I find I expel much more air through my mouth so am able to take more in when I lift my head out the water to breathe in. Perhaps try that?
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I've been swimming for 2 weeks doing a very bad breaststroke with my face out the water. Yesterday I had a lesson with goggles, hat and noseclip and learnt how to swim with my face in the water and practice breathing. I can do 50 lengths with my wrong stroke and could only do 10 with the right stroke. So I'm starting…
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I'm on slimming world too, I get weighed this evening. I love the back up of MFP and the extra boost you get from other slimmers/fitters. Add me if you want to
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That water jogging sounds amazing Becka! Reckon I might sign up for a water aerobics class to see what it's like. Good for you Elise swimming with your injuries. I have severe osteoarthritis and ligament damage in my knee which needs a replacement so swimming is the ideal exercise as I'm sure you know. Hehe, and we're so…
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Oh wow Jadumz, you're a lot more advance than me. Although I too get a lot of enjoyment lapping the old ladies and gents!! Tell me about timings then. The pool I swim in is only 25m and with a couple of rests I manage 40 lengths in about 30 minutes. So about 50 seconds a length. I only do breast stroke at the moment. Is…
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Totally dropped of MFP and didn't lose any weight but today I'm back. Been swimming for 2 weeks and lost some weight over the past couple of weeks too. Now time to log, get friends who are also getting married this year and gee each other up. I get married in October this year. Add me as a friend!
