I am barely able to get in any exercise and my energy is low most of the time. Studies show a link between obesity and lack of sleep, etc. We need at least 8 hrs. - I'm getting less than that. Sometimes, I can barely wake in the morning. Do you think it could be lack of sleep??? My typical days looks like this...

6:00 a.m. wake up – drink 8 oz. water

6:15 a.m. to 6:30 – walk

6:30 a.m. – drink 8 oz. Water – shower

7:00 a.m. – get dressed – drink 8 oz. water

7:25 a.m. – leave the house for work/school (talk to daughter)

8:05 a.m. – arrive @ work, punch in

8:20 a.m. – eat Breakfast

9:20 a.m. – have a cup of coffee

10:20 a.m. – snack

11:20 a.m. – drink 8 – 16 oz. water

12:30 p.m. – lunch

1:30 p.m. – drink 8 – 16 oz. water

2:30 p.m. – snack

3:00 to 3:15 p.m. – walk

3:30 p.m. – drink 8 – 16 oz. water

4:00 p.m. – drink 8 – 16 oz. water

4:30 p.m. – drink 8 – 16 oz. water

5:00 p.m. – leave work

5:30 p.m. – start dinner (talk to husband)

6:30 p.m. – eater dinner (talk to family)

7:00 p.m. – clean up

7:30 p.m. – drink 8 – 16 oz. water

7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – do weight training

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – family time, computer time, housework, etc.

10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - watch a little t.v. spend time with husband

Asleep by 11:00 or 11:30

Saturdays (laundry, house cleaning, etc)

Sundays (church, number one priority on Sunday)

I would not worry all that much. You are actually getting an ok amount of sleep given the reality of the world today. I personally get about 4 hours a night - 7 hours isnt too bad!

Are you getting the recomended amount of protein?? My nurse told me that lack of protein could lead to loss of energy. I know I have a hard time getting it in but I'm trying to do better so I don't feel dragged down.