I’m planning to do the unspeakable: set an alarm for tomorrow morning.  I love sleeping in and getting up whenever I wake up, but I’ve been sleeping later than I need to.  Setting an alarm doesn’t mean I’ll get up.  I’m just hoping to keep my sleep to around 9 hours or so.  I’m ok with sleeping more right now, but I don’t want to start doing it excessively.  It’s also cold and dark here which I know my body is adjusting to.

I went to the Y tonight and did a few 500 meter rows and then hopped onto the elliptical machine.  The first 20 minutes or so were quite tough (perhaps because of the rowing), but it got much easier after that.  When the hour was up I decided to continue for a bit longer and ended up going another hour.  I think I could have kept going after the second hour, but by the time it ended it was 8:30 pm and the Y closes at 9.  I’ll most likely do a marathon one of these days – who knows, maybe it’ll be tomorrow.  Marathons on the elliptical machine are fun!  I’m also really grateful that I have the energy for doing as much cardio as I’ve been doing.  Hopefully I’ll start seeing some improvements in the level of body fat I’m currently carrying around.  My legs have gotten leaner and skinnier.  Now if the muffin top will reduce itself life will be great.  I almost forgot to mention – the second hour was much better than the first.  I went harder during the second hour tonight than I have at any other time since going back.  It was great!

Gratitude List:

2 hours well spent on the elliptical machine

Getting to drive my mom’s car

Finding out my medical insurance is in effect and I can start using it