STAR TREK

It was only three days ago when I thought that I was publicly stating a truth.  The truth being that it would be a long time before I once again spent 5 hours on an elliptical machine in one day. I was fairly certain when I posted that, that I was serious. I should have realized even as I was writing that blog post that I would want to try that again. There is a certain sense of satisfaction from reaching a physical fitness milestone. I still, so clearly remember how proud I was the very first time I stepped on a treadmill, after a decade-long rest, and logged a 20 minute workout just walking. I was extremely proud at the time, as it was a true physical milestone. It was 20 minutes more than I had spent on a treadmill in a very long time.  

Sunday morning, I went to the YMCA, as I enjoy their AMT Elliptical Machines. I completed a 125 minute workout. I took a short 10 minute break and hopped back on the machine for sixty five minutes more. Later in the evening while doing my laundry at home, I spent 35 minutes on the elliptical during the wash cycle.  Another 45 minutes while the clothes were in the dryer.  And finally, for no particular reason, I just felt like another 35 minutes after my clothes were folded. 

When the day was done, I realized that I had spent 5 hours and 5 minutes on the elliptical machine. Although, I could have watched the Academy Awards during my evening workout, I chose not to. The Oscars telecast is wildly uninteresting to me. I do casually care who might have won various rewards, and I found out this morning. 

The thing that has kept me unfocused on the exercise and allowed time to speed by while I am strengthening my legs and burning a few calories has been my latest dubious idea.  I am watching Star Trek - The Next Generation on Netflix.  I started at the beginning and I am halfway through Season 1.  This is a show that I really enjoyed during its 7 year run which made its debut nearly 30 years ago.  This is not a series that where I have seen every episode multiple times (like original Star Trek, Get Smart and Seinfeld).  As I watch these episodes, I am both often surprised how good (and bad) some are. I barely remember them, so for many of these shows it is almost as if watching for the first time. One thing is certain, watching these shows on Netflix makes time go fast and allows me to have a seemingly quicker workout.  Yesterday, my Star Trek Marathon lasted 3 hours and 5 minutes.  The day before that, the marathon was only 190 minutes. Finally, after a lifetime, Star Trek is bringing a tangible benefit to my life and well-being. 

THE NEXT THING THAT I NEED TO DO: EAT LESS.  OSTENSIBLY IT SHOULD BE A LOT EASIER TO EAT LESS THAN SPEND ENDLESS HOURS ON AN ELLIPTICAL MACHINE. It should be easier - but it is not. Life is not easy.

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Your Food Diary For:

Sunday, February 28, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Malt O Meal - Honey Nut Scooters, 90 g	360	72	5	9	630	27
Quaker - Grits - Instant - Original, 5 packet (28 g)	500	110	0	10	1,550	0
	860	182	5	19	2,180	27
L U N C H
Generic - Teriyaki Salmon Steaks, 6 oz	270	3	8	47	365	5
Generic - Baked Macaroni and Cheese, 1 oz	330	32	24	15	583	7
Generic - Southwest Roasted Corn, 1.33 c	320	34	18	6	520	6
WHOLE FOODS 7608 - YOGURT PRETZELS	190	28	8	2	180	19
WHOLE FOODS 9392 - YOGURT RAISINS, 60 g (approx 34 pieces)	255	42	11	2	23	38
	1,365	139	69	71	1,671	75
D I N N E R
Hostess - Classic white bread, 2 slices	160	30	2	5	340	5
Oscar Meyer - Deli Fresh Honey Ham, 4 oz	120	2	3	20	1,120	4
	280	32	5	25	1,460	9
S N A C K S
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, 1 sandwich	260	35	15	9	350	13
	260	35	15	9	350	13
Totals	2,765	388	93	124	5,661	124
Your Daily Goal	6,909	863	230	346	2,300	259
Remaining	4,144	475	137	221	-3,360	135
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 4,979 extra calories from exercise today

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
PRECOR AMT (ADAPTIVE MOTION TRAINER)	125	2,292
PRECOR AMT (ADAPTIVE MOTION TRAINER)	65	1,161
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	35	605
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	45	743
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	35	572
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-394
Daily Total / Goal	306 / 30	4,979 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	1380 / 210	20,801 / 4,130

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Daily Total / Goal	191 / 30	2,533 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	1074 / 210	15,817 / 4,130

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total calories consumed 2765 calories

total calories burned (elliptical-5 HOURS) 5373 calories

total net 2608 calorie defecit

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fitbit day 179

37079 steps  
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YMCA 125 minute workout, AMT (Adaptive Motion Trainer) elliptical machine, 2292 calories

YMCA 65 minute workout, AMT (Adaptive Motion Trainer) elliptical machine, 1161 calories

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