Quote Originally Posted by txred9876 View Post
thanks for the link....


PS I have now lost 27 pounds during this same time frame!
I just started swimming too, and been looking around on the internet for tips. I did see a few websites that said you won't lose weight from swimming. Obviously they are wrong! The theory is that 1) your body is trying to conserve heat and wants to keep a layer of fat, 2) you get hungrier after swimming which causes you to pig out, and 3) once your swimming session is over you stop burning calories. With cycling or running you are still burning calories for 18 hours after your ride is done. Fortunately cycling is my main sport, but I want to get more toned and thought swimming would help stretch the hips etc, & work the upper body too. I hope I lose 27 pounds too!

P.S. Now I need a dorky swim cap to keep my hair out of my face, even if I make a bun it gets out of control.