On an energizer high

Update:

Weight: 251.6 lbs
Net Cal: did not measure
Exercise: walk the dog 10 min x 2, 36 min walk at lunch (thanks Lynn!)

I am feeling good this morning!  Kat and I did not watch TV last night, instead we played 100 pin bowling on the Wii.  I was in bed with the lights out by 9:40 pm and up at 6:30 am.  Took a shower this morning vs. a bath.  All in all a good morning. 

I am moving away from my trail mix in the mornings.  Instead I am trying a protein bar.  There are 180 calories, 18 GMs of carbs, and 19 GMs of protien.  We'll see if it works.  I am finding that I sit at my desk and think about when I get to eat; even when I'm not hungry.  For whatever reason, I am feeling nauseated most mornings these days.  This is regardless of if I eat or not or what I eat. 

I am wanting to work with the girls so that we can do the Shamrock run/walk in March of next year.  Most of their training will be on the weekends.  We just don't have the time to go for a walk in the evenings after we get home.  I hope to really make this goal.  I won't run it, that much is for sure.  Even when my weight is down, I am not a runner.  I am hoping though, that the girls will be able to join me in the walk.  I know Kat is starting to train for a half marathon next May. One of the races she is working up to will be the Shamrock 5K.  I think Helen would be a great running partner for Kat, but I think for the first 5K it will be good for Kat to go it alone. 

Working on our goals together is a good thing, but it can be very hard not to discourage each other at times too.  I know that my doubts about myself get projected onto Kat at times.  It doesn't help that we both have the same tendency to get revved up and motivated then allow something to derail our efforts.  So it isn't a lack of support and love that gets in the way, but my own doubts and negative feelings about myself that taint how I view Kat's efforts.  But, when we are both motivated, we are a force to be reckoned with.

I am feeling very good today :)  I slept well, walked at lunch, and feel energized.  I am going to enjoy this feeling as long as it lasts.  I know there are people who feel this way most of the time.  I am hoping that I will be able to feel this energy more often and for longer periods of time.  I am still basically carrying the same weight as if I was carrying around both twins.  Baby steps :)

Successes: Walked at lunch, brought salad and fruit for snacks, got to bed and lights out at 9:40 pm last night, good mood today, energized.

Barriers: Today I feel as though nothing can stop me for succeeding at my goals.