Slow (really slow) but steady

So here's the latest before and after. The pic on the left/bottom was taken 30 days ago by my daughter. The pic on the right/top is my son's from this morning. You can debate who the superior photographer is, but I think it shows the incremental progress I'm making. As I've said before I wish it were more dramatic, but I accept what it is.

I'm planning on 30 days from now showing this much progress or more.

Exercise update: I met with Danni (the trainer) today at the pool. We spent about half our time on swim drills and actually spent 20-25 minutes putting together a real swim workout. It felt pretty good. I'm not sure I'll ever be a natural or fast swimmer, but I feel like I'm wasting less energy in the pool. That will be crucial for the Olympic Tri, when I have to swim just under a mile. I need to be able to get out of the water and actually be able to pedal.

I felt pretty good in the pool, I think yesterday's rest day made a difference. I'm looking forward to an active weekend. Cameron has me booked for bicycling practice on Saturday afternoon, so my running shoes will be required:) I'm going to try to make working with the trainer weekly at least for a while. I seem to get a better workout when someone else tells me what to do...

Of course today she said working in a 1/2 marathon in August between triathlons should be "no problem." Someday she'll have to tell me what would be a problem:)

Nutrition update: I'm blogging early today, so I can't verify that I met every goal, but I'm well on pace. 45 minutes in the pool certainly helps to create some room to eat. I started the day with PBJ toast and 4 oz of Bolthouse smoothie. Lunch was drive thru, but just a burrito, no burger and fries. I would call that a victory but my wife claims I do a lot of rationalizing about my diet. So....I'll just own that burrito. Still I hit Day 20 without French Fries:)

Tonight is a retirement dinner for my Dad. That sort of thing is a challenge nutrition wise since I'm not in control of the menu. I will focus on portions and intentional eating (you know vs. mindless).

Random Musings: Nothing big today. Loving the nice weather, which makes me want to ride my bike and hike.

Next week I go back to agonizing over whether to teach (schedule), counsel (recurring dream) or administrate (wider influence and some money). What's the hurry, I've been agonizing for 8 years without changing:)