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Sinuses
So, for ages, I just assumed, I swim therefore I sniffle. Then I kind of had an epiphany and that chlorine and mucus tissues probably don't like one and other. So went out and got some nasal saline and ordered a nose clip. Perhaps I can help my poor nose not be quite so dry and sniffly. We shall see. If anyone else has…
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Random Swimmer links that amuse...
So for the first one...and please do share ones that make you smile! http://www.yourswimlog.com/things-swimmers-do-never-admit/
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Weight Loss and swimming
So my weight has been hovering for quite a few months, but I am well aware of how my body is changing so that keeps me quite motivated along with going farther and faster...not fast mind you. So have two questions. One, does swimming help to lose weight? And two, as I lose the weight I still need to, will just that help me…
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An interesting article on building muscle in older people
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/12/02/can-you-regain-muscle-mass-after-age-60/?action=click&=&=&=&=&=&=&=&contentCollection=well&contentPlacement=1&em_pos=large&emc=edit_nn_20161205&module=package&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=57891417&pgtype=sectionfront®ion=rank&rref=collection/sectioncollection/well…
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Set to see if you are improving...
I don't know if this is the Ultimate test, but it is a good one I think. I will do it a few times over the next couple weeks to see how I am doing. http://www.yourswimlog.com/the-swimmers-ultimate-test-set-for-measuring-improvement/
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New Gear
So I got some new gear this week, and when the box arrived I became a total swim nerd. It was like Christmas morning! Then when I got in the water today and got to use the new paddles and buoy, I was completely jazzed. I forgot just how much I love a good pull set. I had to make sure to stop and take off the gear because I…
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Nails
Since I have started back in the pool I notice that my finger nails have been flaking into layers? Anyone else have this problem? Any solutions?
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Swimming Olympic Trials for US start today
Not sure how many people are interested, but thought I would put a reminder out there in case. June 26th through July 3rd in Omaha, Nebraska. Not sure what tv stations will be showing it, but I have no doubt the finals will be somewhere.
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Eating in the am before working out?
I am moving my workout earlier and earlier, and wondering how people feel about eating prior to working out. I grew up with the myth of not swimming until at least 2 hours after a meal, and I know it is not true...but would appreciate other people's thoughts.
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Added swimming...
So I added swimming (4/week for 30 minutes) to start and the scale is being snarky, not showing any weight loss. I am careful on logging and measuring my food. Am I retaining water weight as I have been sore in my torso as a result of the added workout? I know, I know, weight loss is not linear, but I am hoping that this…
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Adding exercise not captured by Fitbit
So, I begin swimming in a couple of weeks. My question is this, do I add the exercise here on MFP or on my Fitbit Dashboard?
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FitStar and FitAlta
Thoughts? I was looking at them and like the look of the Alta, but would miss the heart rate I think.
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Protein Powders
This has probably been asked but I did not find it. I am looking for something to add to my oatmeal or make a smoothie that tastes good. Don't care if it is Vegan or not, just want good tasting (or at least not terrible tasting). Thank you in advance for sharing your opinions.
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Do you log...
...your fish oil and and other vitamins you are taking?
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A long, long time ago. in a galaxy far, far away....
...I was an athlete. Now, not so much, and just working to lose weight and be toned. All that one time muscle has atrophied and I know I need to rebuild it as part of my getting healthy plan. I was surfing the net, and have seen a few things that appeal to me. One of them is DailyBurn's True Beginning…
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Walking
So I started walking this week and my goal is 30 minutes every day. Even in just the few days I have been walking, I am walking faster and covering more ground. Not fast mind you, but my question is this. How long should I stay at a certain pace and distance before increasing distance and time?
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What book is on your nightstand right now?
Just curious what people are reading and if they recommend it.
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Does our desire for perfection get in the way?
So, I have been reading a lot of posts on the boards and some of the struggles, including my own, have been around the idea that I have to eat healthy perfectly all the time. There is no room for mistakes. And then it was like a light bulb that went off over my head, and I thought, just like it took me years to put on the…
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6 weeks in...
I have not posted anything here previously because I wanted to see how it all would work. After 6 weeks, I find the routine of tracking my eating habits, the discipline and accountability of it, has become my habit. Nothing new there, every weight management book/website says this, but I have learned this to be true.…
