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Swimming as primary cardio on GLP-1 — looking for input

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JessicaM_2024
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Dec 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM#36

Want to share my personal experience related to Swimming as primary cardio on since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 286 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 18 months later: I am down 51 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Swimming as primary aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

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Dec 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM#37

bri_stats — that is really helpful context on Swimming as primary. Follow-up question: did you change anything about your diet at the same time?

I am in a similar situation (month 2) and trying to set realistic expectations.

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Dec 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM#38

Want to share my personal experience related to Swimming as primary cardio on since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 258 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 10 months later: I am down 58 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Swimming as primary aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This community helped me every step of the way.

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Dec 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM#39

bri_stats — that is really helpful context on Swimming as primary. Follow-up question: did you experience any side effects during this phase?

I am in a similar situation (about to start) and trying to set realistic expectations.

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Dec 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM#40

Want to share my personal experience related to Swimming as primary cardio on since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 275 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 16 months later: I am down 65 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Swimming as primary aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

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