I’m 23 and I weight 80 kilos and I’m165 cm tall. For the past two months, I’ve been swimming 7 days a week for an hour to 90 minutes, and also I’ve been working out with my personal trainer for an hour, 4 times a week. And I’ve been on a 1200 to 1400 calorie diet. I’m hoping to loose 50 pounds. I’m wondering if I’m doing too much exercise. Do I swim too much? I don't want to end up with big arms. what do you recommend?
2007-02-01 02:09:12 · 40 answers · asked by nini 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think it is wonderful that you are working towards a healthy life! I'm around your age also and I just think it is so important to be healthy now, then fright when we are older and we don't have the capacity anymore to work hard at getting healthy. I used to exercise 2 hours a day and take in around 1500-2000 calories a day. I would suggest that you take in some more protein during this time - you are a little under what I call healthy calorie intake for a highly active lifestyle. Your calorie count would be find for someone that doesn't do exercise however I would say your body isn't goign to lose as much weight if you don't eat a little more. You have to eat more when you are exercise and training - so that you can lose more. It is strange to say that however studies show that it is true. You have to have energy to use the energy. (If that makes sense.) My rule of thumb is, if I feel good and don't feel tired, then I am fine.
I have attached some links that might help you find the appropriate amount of exercise and food intake for your body type. Good Luck with the training and losing weight!
2007-02-01 02:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by Tonya B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the intensity of your swimming. If it is recreational swimming, then it's not really doing much good for your weight loss program. If you are swimming in training (aerobic) mode, then it's very beneficial to your weight loss program. HOwever, I suggest you take one day off per week and just concentrate on stretching and range of motion exercises. This gives your body a rest and lets your muscles heal also.
About your diet and the intensity of your swimming. I think you should be eating 4-6 times a day to prevent weakness during swimming. Exclude these foods from your diet and replace them with healthier foods:
No alcohol
no bread
no burgers
No candy
No chips
no corn
no fried foods
No pasta
No pizza
No potatoes
No sodas
No sugar
Good Luck
2007-02-01 02:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Isn't that a question for your personal trainer ?
I would think with everything you are doing, the swimming is an aerobic activity, equivalent to running, which burns close to or just about, the same number of calories as swimming.
2007-02-01 02:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!
Get started today!
2016-05-19 23:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, how are you doing!
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Eat What You Like and Lose Weight. Really!
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2007-02-01 02:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by JimD 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
jog on the treadmill at 4 mph for 25 minutes or at 7 mph for 9 minutes
2015-12-14 22:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you might want to up your calories a little bit...complex carbs will help fuel your workout regimen, digest easily and won't put more weight on you.
2007-02-01 02:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by tmlamora1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
think ahead to how youll eat and exercise on the weekends its easy to get too relaxed on saturdays and sundays but healthy living is a 7 day a week endeavor
2017-04-03 09:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by Laurel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set new goals even you lose 10 pounds
2016-07-04 05:05:53 · answer #9 · answered by Myrtle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prepare your own lunch people who prepare own lunch and eat will lose weight
2016-06-28 09:44:07 · answer #10 · answered by Harold 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋