I just found this thread. I’m in the middle of a weight loss program. I started Jan. 27th at 226 lbs. I was 219 by May 19th. I wasn’t taking it very seriously. I lost those 7lbs by swimming for an hour 2-3 times a week. No dietary changes, really. Then, I went on a hiatus for 2 months. I gained back a few pounds and I was at 223 lbs on July 14th.
This is when I started getting serious. I’ve been swimming 5x a week for the last 3 weeks. I swim about 2500-3000 yards each session. I’ve eliminated soda, beer, and liquor completely. I still drink red wine in moderation. My bad habits of late-night snacks and large bowls of ice cream have stopped. I’ve substituted chips and dip for almonds, carrot sticks, and hummus.
Today, I am at 209 lbs, so that’s 14 pounds in 21 days. Not bad. I will be on vacation next week, so I’ll have a few cheat days, but I plan on continuing my weight loss program when I get back. I’d like to get down to 180. Good luck to everyone!