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Welcome! Having friends definitely helps keep you accountable and encouraged! You can do this, just take one day at a time and keep a sense of humor. If you mess up, isolate it to that incident only and start over with your very next meal. Don't let little setbacks totally derail all your hard work. I hope you add me, it's…

Thank you so much, that really helps! I went to water aerobics tonight to try to change things up a bit, but plan to be back in the lap pool tomorrow. Im trying to use a wide variety of strokes, kicks (which explains the fins) and speeds. I'm really wanting to build strength, while also burning calories for weight loss.…

Thank you so much! I read through your posts to Holly and you have a lot of great advice! I had a great morning and swam a solid 50 minutes, so I was pretty pleased with that. I just love being back in the water. What's your opinion on fins? I use them when I use the board and take them off for freestyle swimming. Any…

I love that you are both so enthusiastic! It really helps motivate me. I swam competitively from age 4 thru 18, but over the years, I just wasn't able to swim daily. I recently moved to a new city and my gym is right across the street (literally - I walk to the gym every morning!) I have just started back into a daily…