now they tell me
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now they tell me
So, after swimming five days a week for the entire month of January, I was a little disappointed to find that I had only lost three pounds (and this is not some insane vanity thing--I'd gained eight pounds since coming to Argentina!). Finally Googled "swimming lose weight" and found that swimming is actually the least effective form of exercise if you want to lose weight; the cold water, apparently, makes you extremely hungry and you end up taking in a ton more calories afterwards. Now, this is true, but I had always thought that the extreme hunger after a swim was a sign that you were working hard. Not so much. So I guess it's time to change up my routine a little. I still love you, swimming, but I've decided to see other exercises...
(And yes, I am toned and have more energy and tons of stamina and my cardiovascular is probably lovely and yes yes yes. I know.)
Anyway, I couldn't believe no one ever told me this. So I am telling you. You're welcome.
(And yes, I am toned and have more energy and tons of stamina and my cardiovascular is probably lovely and yes yes yes. I know.)
Anyway, I couldn't believe no one ever told me this. So I am telling you. You're welcome.
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But, Ms. BA, this is based on the assumption you need to lose weight, which I strongly suspect you don't. Ah, women.
Anyhow, it is ironic that swimming is the exercise most enjoyed by actual overweight folks. Fat, it seems, is boyant. As a kid, I was downright fat -- as opposed to my current status of pleasingly stocky -- and in those days, I could float for hours. It was kind of nice. Now floating is almost work.
Anyhow, it is ironic that swimming is the exercise most enjoyed by actual overweight folks. Fat, it seems, is boyant. As a kid, I was downright fat -- as opposed to my current status of pleasingly stocky -- and in those days, I could float for hours. It was kind of nice. Now floating is almost work.
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I love it when people tell me I look thin over the Internet. Don't stop! It's like when I email a hyperventilating friend to tell her that her cold sore is completely invisible to the naked eye. If you gained eight pounds in three months, believe me, you'd get a little antsy about it too, sir. Especially if it was bathing suit season.
Hey now - I've met you - you don't need to lose weightmiss buenos aires wrote:I love it when people tell me I look thin over the Internet. Don't stop! It's like when I email a hyperventilating friend to tell her that her cold sore is completely invisible to the naked eye. If you gained eight pounds in three months, believe me, you'd get a little antsy about it too, sir. Especially if it was bathing suit season.
Seriously though - I understand the nervousness of gaining weight unexpectedly...I gained about 15-20 in about 18 months of living with Blue It probably would've been good had I noticed after the first 8 to stop before it got worse. So yeah, I get it.
...But I still say you probably have nothing to worry about
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But I always thought you were Miss Buenos Aires in a world of lacy lingerie.miss buenos aires wrote:Especially if it was bathing suit season.
I have seen pictures of you on this site and you look alright to me
As a few people have said, walking is good for you.
You could also join a gym. I've found that after a good session in the gym I feel less guilty about the amount of food I eat.
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Well, I'm damn sure not a skinny minny, but I don't weigh near what I used to. Taking off 60 pounds six years ago was one of the best things I ever did. It wasn't easy, and I still struggle with 10 pounds or so up and down. I don't eat badly, I just don't always have a chance to get enough exercise. I run and run, but it's back and forth up the basement stairs to do laundry. Does that count as a "stairmaster?"
I think you look fine, MBA. And I'm still sending you the kettle corn regardless.
I think you look fine, MBA. And I'm still sending you the kettle corn regardless.
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Another disadvantage to swimming is that it most likely doesn't involve breathing through the nose. So, to walking I'd add this advice: http://www.authentic-breathing.com/brea ... hletes.htm
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I did join a gym! That's where the pool is! So I'm mixing it up a little, because I really do like swimming, and it really is good for me; when I was on the bike this afternoon, I noticed I had much more stamina than I used to. So: cardio and weights twice a week, swimming three times a week, and carry a bag of nuts around so I am not constantly munching on potato chips. (And just so you know, I had cut way down on the sweets, which for all I know, may have been solely responsible for the tiny weight loss I did have.)verbal gymnastics wrote:You could also join a gym. I've found that after a good session in the gym I feel less guilty about the amount of food I eat.
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Am in no position to talk myself at the moment, as I've been slobbing it a little since Christmas.
However, I have noticed that a lot of people (of both genders) go to the Gym for an hour and don't actually raise their heartbeat, therefore never coming close to a decent sweat and subsequently losing weight. They stroll along on the treadmill or use the cycle to meander along etc. What's the point? You'd be better off having a nice brisk walk in the countryside. I saw one person reading the paper on the bike the other day.
You wouldn't go to the movies and dose off would you......unless you were watching one of the Matrix Movies of course....
However, I have noticed that a lot of people (of both genders) go to the Gym for an hour and don't actually raise their heartbeat, therefore never coming close to a decent sweat and subsequently losing weight. They stroll along on the treadmill or use the cycle to meander along etc. What's the point? You'd be better off having a nice brisk walk in the countryside. I saw one person reading the paper on the bike the other day.
You wouldn't go to the movies and dose off would you......unless you were watching one of the Matrix Movies of course....
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