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When should I start noticing a difference
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For the past month or so I've been going swimming three times a week.
I was hoping I might see some results physically by now. My diet is pretty much the same (if not a tad better) although could do with improving but I'd thought even going from no exercise to some would have some sort of effect.
I was hoping I might see some results physically by now. My diet is pretty much the same (if not a tad better) although could do with improving but I'd thought even going from no exercise to some would have some sort of effect.
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Twelve swimming sessions (we don't know for how long you swim)....by results physically....what do you mean?
Bigger breasts, bigger thighs?
I have 2 main comments.
Exercise is not the best way to lose weight........ cutting down food is.
Early days yet....carry on....make it a routine of your life to swim as exercise will help your cardiovascular system and diet will help you lose weight.
Bigger breasts, bigger thighs?
I have 2 main comments.
Exercise is not the best way to lose weight........ cutting down food is.
Early days yet....carry on....make it a routine of your life to swim as exercise will help your cardiovascular system and diet will help you lose weight.
I'm not surprised you feel uncomfortable, seems an odd thing for a father to do. Surely a child that age can get chanced on their own in a cubicle.
I don't know why the kids want to come in the main pool, they've got a whole other pool especially for them with slides and everything. I got hid on the head with a ball when they were playing last week while I was doing a length. I think the glare I gave them told them (and the 12 year old life guard) exactly what I thought if they didn't bugger off.
I don't know why the kids want to come in the main pool, they've got a whole other pool especially for them with slides and everything. I got hid on the head with a ball when they were playing last week while I was doing a length. I think the glare I gave them told them (and the 12 year old life guard) exactly what I thought if they didn't bugger off.
Ok, not quite 12. But they look it. They're definitely too intimidated to tell the kids off most of the time.
Mean to reply to your earlier comment. I've tried walking/jogging before but I just find it so boring I'll find any excuse not to do it. I'm thinking of joining a gym but again I've done that before and end up paying out loads of money for someting I don't use.
Mean to reply to your earlier comment. I've tried walking/jogging before but I just find it so boring I'll find any excuse not to do it. I'm thinking of joining a gym but again I've done that before and end up paying out loads of money for someting I don't use.
Exercise IS the best way to lose weight, as a rule.
Burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight.
If you've not lost weight (if that's the aim) then it's because you're not taking out more than you're putting in.
But I'd venture to say also though that IF you're enjoying it and getting some sort of a buzz out of it then that's something in itself. Far more satisfying than sitting motionless in a chair forcing yourself not to eat that extra piece of toast :-)
Burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight.
If you've not lost weight (if that's the aim) then it's because you're not taking out more than you're putting in.
But I'd venture to say also though that IF you're enjoying it and getting some sort of a buzz out of it then that's something in itself. Far more satisfying than sitting motionless in a chair forcing yourself not to eat that extra piece of toast :-)
A few factors will determine how soon you see or feel a difference.
Firstly, how long is it since you have regularly exercised, if at all?
Why are you exercising? Weight loss, muscle strenght and tone or general well being.
Do you tend to lose weight easily or do you struggle?
What exactly is your diet consisting of? Diet, I have always found is at least 60% of the battle.
How hard are you pushing yourself, are you swimming at a getle pace or are you really going for it?
Try to mointor your performance, either by time or distance and use this as a marker for continued improvement. As your fitness and cardio levels improve you should see a slight improvement in a month. If your aim is weight loss, dont weigh yourself daily, allow a good spell of exercise and good diet (2 weeks) this will give you a better indicator of how quick you are able to lose weight.
Remember diet is very important, more so than exercise if you want a visible difference. Load up an energy foods and slow release carbohydrates before training and then less carbs more protein for recovery after exercise. I always find it useful to allow myself a cheat day, where I eat whatever I want, at least 2-4 times a month and it does me no harm, in fact it gives me an insentive to diet!
Couple of further questions would be how old are you and how much do you currently weigh?
I am fairly up on the subject, although not officially qualified so I can give some ponters
Firstly, how long is it since you have regularly exercised, if at all?
Why are you exercising? Weight loss, muscle strenght and tone or general well being.
Do you tend to lose weight easily or do you struggle?
What exactly is your diet consisting of? Diet, I have always found is at least 60% of the battle.
How hard are you pushing yourself, are you swimming at a getle pace or are you really going for it?
Try to mointor your performance, either by time or distance and use this as a marker for continued improvement. As your fitness and cardio levels improve you should see a slight improvement in a month. If your aim is weight loss, dont weigh yourself daily, allow a good spell of exercise and good diet (2 weeks) this will give you a better indicator of how quick you are able to lose weight.
Remember diet is very important, more so than exercise if you want a visible difference. Load up an energy foods and slow release carbohydrates before training and then less carbs more protein for recovery after exercise. I always find it useful to allow myself a cheat day, where I eat whatever I want, at least 2-4 times a month and it does me no harm, in fact it gives me an insentive to diet!
Couple of further questions would be how old are you and how much do you currently weigh?
I am fairly up on the subject, although not officially qualified so I can give some ponters
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