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It can get annoying, but you can also try counting your strokes. For me, I know I have to do 16 backstrokes (8 cycles) and then turn over for my flip turn. I normally use the flags, but I count when there aren't any. Good luck!
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never give up
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Welcome! and I don't have that excuse where I live either :) I'm a lifeguard and the recreation district I work for has 8 pools.
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a young whoopi goldberg
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Hi there! I only joined MFP a month ago so I'm still learning the ropes, and I'm not a big part of the forums either, but some have been helpful! I'm a college student and have swam consistently for the past 16 years of my life and it's my favorite type of exercise. Looks like you've already lost a chunk of weight, nice…
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A mix between Heather Matarazzo from Princess Diaries and Lauren Graham from Parenthood!
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Lauro- glad you can swim again :) Holly- You still dropped 40 SECONDS!! That's awesome. Just keep going and you'll keep seeing improvements. And cardiovascular endurance isn't the only factor, technique is too, so keep that in mind!
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Bullfrog, snorkels are awesome! But if you're going to get one, I suggest not going with the general side snorkel that you normally think of or see when you go vacationing somewhere. The best ones (that I have found, although I'm always open to more input) are the ones that go straight over your head. This is the one I've…
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Try swimplan.com! you have to register, but it's completely free (unless you want to get fancy and do equipment and stuff, but I don't think that's needed because you can do it on your own)
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Swimming is such a great way to exercise while being easier on the joints! Glad you are willing to try it again. Yes, it can be annoying to prepare beforehand and with the wet hair and stuff, but I just use it instead of my normal shower time, so my hair is getting wet anyway! It depends on where your skill level is at.…
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Be careful with your back! Swimming uses some back muscles...just make sure to be wary of it when you're turning. You also might want to avoid butterfly and dolphin kick for a little while. Kicking on your front with a kickboard can put some strain on it too, so when my back's bothering me I try not to use a board and stay…
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I'm proud of you and I don't even know you! I'm just starting out and am excited to feel how you're starting to feel! I want that control back too, so I'm glad to hear you're on your way. Keep it up!
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Turkey (or just veggie!) Frittatas! Ingredients: ½ lb Lean Ground Turkey Breast (optional), 1/4 tsp cumin, 1 T vegetable oil, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 T chopped chipotle peppers, 2 cups egg substitute or 8 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican…
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Turkey (or just veggie!) Frittatas! Ingredients: ½ lb Lean Ground Turkey Breast (optional), 1/4 tsp cumin, 1 T vegetable oil, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 T chopped chipotle peppers, 2 cups egg substitute or 8 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican…
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Fiber-rich boxed cereal. Also fruit tea- low or no cal, no caffeine, it can sometimes help the cravings. Also popcorn isn't too bad.
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Looks like I'm in a similar boat to a lot of you! 19 year old sophomore college student (Kinesiology major, whoop whoop!) ready to lose a few pounds and get healthy!
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Kinesiology major, Religion minor, and Exercise and Sport Psychology minor!
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I just recently joined MFP and just today found the Swimmer group. I'm a college student and have swam consistently for the past 16 years of my life and it's my favorite type of exercise. Now I'm trying to get healthy and exercise in different ways, but I'm so awkward on land! I realize that's how some people feel in the…
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I absolutely love it! Although I have to be conscious of making my back stronger outside of the pool because if I do too much butterfly my back will start to hurt. Here's one drill I like to do, my coach always called it "Build-a-fly" It goes: Right arm single stroke, Left arm single stroke, both arms full stroke. Then 2…
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Trying to become a better version of myself by getting healthier! College is the time to do it for sure. 2nd year studying Kinesiology! (which I definitely feel like I should be healthy for)
