Swimming is miraculous

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I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but I wanted to share this.

My life fell apart in 2020 and I honestly didn’t realize how much of a mess I was until I got into swimming this last Spring. It really helped me debug myself and fix a lot of what was wrong in my body and mind. It taught me to listen to them and never neglect them. It’s also really internalized the idea of challenging myself and upping the ante.

I started looking more at my diet and cutting out bad things (sugar especially) and getting very proactive about treating my skin better as well as putting in the dryland gym exercises, as I am simply more on display in a pair of jammers. Conversely, it also helped me to kick a terrible body-image problem I had.

I conquered my insomnia problem that was spiraling out of control and making me miserable, because I also couldn’t stand the fact it was keeping me away from the pool. I stopped alcohol, and my depression has almost vanished as well. The endorphin release after a 1000-yard session is like being on happy pills.

I am by no means an athlete, but I honestly feel like I am a better man now because I swim.

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Second this heavily. It’s so freeing to just unplug for an hour and think about nothing and just tune into your body

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okay, for me For me, swimming has changed everything. It assisted me in overcoming sleeplessness, kicking unhealthy habits, and physically and mentally rebuilding. Every swim feels like a strength and happiness boost. :man_swimming::sparkles: Despite not being an athlete, this has made me a better person.

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Why are you not an athlete? If you’re out swimming regularly and challenging yourself to be better than the day before you’re an athlete in my eyes! You don’t have to be a pro to be an athlete.

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If you swim regularly, you ARE an athlete.

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Totally agree swimming has transformed my entire being and I do many other tools for relaxation health wellness and fitness. I try not to tell too many people because it’s nice that the pool is not very crowded. I smile think of you doing laps.