So, that's that.
I met with a dietitian today and will start tracking my meals tomorrow. Now that I know what I'm looking for, it's fairly clear that there have been days when I've exceeded 3,000 calories. My goals for the 20/20 program are between 1,500 and 1,700 calories a day—and with that, loads of protein. I'm working out five days a week, so most of this is burned off far more effectively than the hours spent sitting on my ass.
The most useful part of the program has been in having a personal trainer to customize my workout regimen. In addition to the fairly straightforward aerobic conditioning (so far on a treadmill), I'm getting much clearer instructions on setting appropriate workout limits, operating some of the more exotic weight equipment, and tailored work in balance and stretching to help what appears to be a really weak left leg and lumbar.
By far, the biggest benefit has been that I'm feeling fantastic—much more than any of my previous forays into the world of workouts. It's actually much easier to feel great with daily exercise when you aren't working yourself into the floor. Who would have thought?
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