We've been swimming at the YMCA pool now for about 2 months. One of the best ways to spend a couple hundred dollars we've ever known. I should explain that we have been in pretty bad shape. Why we are so heavy will be explained at another time, but needless to say, we started diet and exercise in May at 295.5 pounds. I know pretty bad. It's part of the reason that we were diagnosed with diabetes at that time and have so much trouble with arthritis in our back. 5 years ago, we were 140. We'd like to stay positive though, so we'll mention again that we've lost now 22.3 pounds. It's a start.
Our Jamie has always been in charge of our athletic frame of mind and Henry our will. But, she and Henry are working at getting other parts in the pool. We started with volleyball in 10th grade and continued it through sophomore year at college. Then we added cross country skiing. We were the captain of the girls team for both years. Our last event was in college when we skiied the Birkebeiner. We also played softball in the 11th grade and were the captain of that.
The most important thing it seems at this point ... is getting out of the door. The swimming pool at the Y is divided into 7 aisles. The water temperature is perfect. It's wonderful getting there before the crowds. Really a lot of our swimming right now is trying to walk fast in the water. We do that for about 2/3's of the way. Then we swim on our front 3-4 laps and on our back 13-14 laps. Once we're in the water ... we are in heaven. We're neither too big or too unhealthy. Most the time we are very forward centered and there is not much pausing. We're encouraged by the other athletes. We try to concentrate on just keeping the counts straight and moving swiftly.
The only other thing I'd like to say at this point is that, if you are unhappy about your weight ... get out and try something. The old saying holds true. If I can do it, so can you! Athleticism is a frame of mind(s) mixed with a healthy desire.
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Hey! Thanks for commenting on my journal! I would like to become a social worker one day and help familes who are being abused. Maybe one day open up a woman's shelter and make it like a mansion so familes can stay and not worry about anything until they get on their feet. Maybe one day it will happen :-)
I read that you've lost weight and still trying? how much have you lost? I try to stick to a diet, but never can last on it. Good luck with stuff! :-)
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