3/17/10

Well, I haven't posted in a few days. Things have been very busy. But I have had good days. I have continued to wake up at 5 am and workout. I have done well with my diet at well.

One of the main things that I have noticed most this week is a huge increase of energy. I would think it would be opposite since I am getting less sleep, expending more energy etc. But I have found that I am full of energy and do not need a daily nap. For those of you who know me well, know that this is amazing! I am a napper! But I have not been feeling like taking naps. Instead I have been using that quiet time (while my babies are asleep) to get some extra house cleaning done or phone calls for my business. I know that this increase of energy is due to the incredible vitamins I am taking. I am SO grateful for them! I am feeling awesome! :)

I had an experience with my oldest daughter the other day that just reinforced my motivation to keep doing what I am doing. She is 7 years old and a bean pole. She was concerned about the fact that when she laid her leg down on the couch her calf squished up a little bit and looked "more fat" I assured her that it was not fat and that it is perfectly normal. She then asked if it is possible to make your legs skinnier. I told her yes, but that she did not need to worry about that because she is very thin. She said, "well, I am now, but what about when I grow up and get fat" I told her that she was never going to be fat. Her response was, "Well, you were skinny when you were a little girl too, now you are fat, so won't I be fat when I get older like you?" I DO NOT WANT my children (especially daughters) to believe that it is normal or needed to be heavy. I am so excited about the prospect of showing them a different example!

Today's food log:

Access Fat Conversion bar
ProFlex protein shake
1/2 grapefruit
12 oz. Fiberwise drink
1 oz pollock (baked)
1 c. asparagus risoto
1/2 grapefruit
1 kiwi
3 shrimp tacos
a few sips of my hubby's baja blast

I am looking forward to my weigh in on Sunday :)