OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Swimming as primary.

To answer LipidDoc_ATL: I started tracking everything in a spreadsheet from day 1.

Quick update: I will post a proper update thread soon. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏

Congrats LipidDoc_ATL!! You should be so proud of yourself. 🎉

Same experience here with Swimming as primary. JenPlateau described it perfectly.

Congrats LipidDoc_ATL!! Keep going — you're doing incredible. 🎉

Subscribing to this thread. Swimming as primary is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏