WOW!!

Update:

Weight: 252.3 lbs.
Net Cal: -419 cal
Exercise: walked dog 10 min x2, carried a small refrigerator upstairs 5 min,

We met Kat's parents for breakfast this morning to celebrate her Father's birthday (7/20) and my upcoming birthday on 7/30.  We decided to go to Elmer's.  I was looking at everything on the menu, but decided on my old standby, ham and cheese omelet w/ hash browns and  a biscuit.  I had wanted to get the strawberry crepes, but chose the meal with what I perceived as "healthier" because in had protein.  Ironically, because I had tried to "get" Fred and told the staff it was his birthday and he made sure to say it was mine as well, we each got a strawberry crepe with a candle. 

I came home and started adding the meal to my calorie sheet.  When I looked at the total calorie and nutritional intake of the strawberry crepe vs. the ham and cheese omelet, I should have gone with the crepes.  I was surprised to be honest.  We don't eat out very often, but I have to admit, this will make me reconsider my choices in the future.

I realized that I am making choices off of old tapes placed by my parents.  While I love my parents, they are both overweight as well and from the south :)  It also makes me wonder, how much of this I have passed on to the twins.  At this point, all I can do is make better choices and be an example for the girls of how with openness and perseverance a person can learn and change for the better.  My hope for them is that they get a healthier start to their lives than I did. 

Successes: nap, space to enjoy  my time with the family
Barriers: poor choice for breakfast, no exercise, cherry pie