Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Accountability

When I started the transformation, I began with high hopes of in-depth tracking of a number of areas including food intake, workout, cardio, and general energy level.  Now, having just knocked out day 2 of week 3, I'm realizing that there are only so many hours in a day.  I've done good at keeping a personal food journal with one of the folks at FT and of course they are keeping a detailed report of my exercise regimen.  However, I've not been able to keep a personal journal like I had hoped so I'm modifying my process midstream.  When thinking about tracking, I really have two goals.  One is to mark progress and the other is to have accountability to myself and those that have helped me get here.  In order to keep up the incredible momentum to date, I'm modifying my journaling as follows:
1.  I'll continue to e-mail my entire food intake to FT every day.
2.  I'll post some vital updates on workout and cardio each day here alongside the usual observations, updates, etc.
3.  I'll leave full workout tracking to the pros at FT.  

With that said, here are some highlights from today as my accountability to myself and you... the reader.  
F00d- Good food all day in correct intervals.  Last meal was a little late.
Workout- Workout was tough.  It's amazing how much resistance your body weight alone can give you.  If you've never tried a plank for core body work, you should.
Cardio- 30 minutes after workout of interval training on the exercise bike.  Average heart rate was 130.

That's it, three simple things.  If I can continue to deliver on all three for 10 more weeks, I know the results will be incredible!