Exercise update: I went hard for 37 minutes on the elliptical machine tonight and followed it up with 15 minutes doing 1 set on the Cybex circuit at the Y. I didn't quite make 60 minutes, but it did burn 500 calories according to http://myfooddiary.com. I also felt tired when I was done, so I'm pleased with my intensity. Tomorrow we will get to 60 minutes. I also removed the chair from my computer room and sat on a stability ball instead (like right now), which sneaks in a little work too.
Nutrition update: Today was the first day tracking calories as well as food using the Internet program. As of 7:15 tonight I had consumed 1991 calories, which is less than the 2100 or so needed to maintain my weight. However as noted above, I earned 500 calories through exercise, so I actually have 200 calories left from my lose a pound a week target. All in all a good day, even if I add a healthy snack later. I'm trying to be laser focused. The tracker doesn't like my sodium or saturated fats today though, so I'll keep an eye on that.
On a side note, it's funny how my mind argues with itself. When I started using the food tracker again, I had an internal debate about whether that meant I could return to burgers and fries. My brain wanted to say that if I stayed within the calories and reported honestly, I could eat whatever. My soul will try to fool me for French Fries every time. I'm glad to say I won the argument with myself and ate all my food at home today:)
Random notes: No great insights today (not sure I ever have those). I saw a cool triathlon in Waupaca in August that I've always wanted to do. I'll discuss with family and see if it gets on the calendar. I continue to vacillate on whether to take the classes in Madison if they are offered. Feels like a real "figure out what you really like and want in life" moment. Lots of change happening at work now too, hiring, maybe added responsibilities etc. My primary goal is to not let any of it impact my work on my health. Because what's the point if you aren't healthy.
If anyone knows how to move away from making decisions based on fear of possible bad consequences, I'd love to learn how.
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