Stealing the schedule

Today is a new day. Today is the day I stop eating everything in sight, particularly frozen yogurt, cheesecake, pretty much all sweets in general. I think, actually I know, that my eating has been out of control since mid-February when Riley went into the hospital. We were blessed with a ton of food brought by a ton of people most of which included some kind of treat in the mix. I also had a Starbucks white mocha almost every day Riley was in the hospital. I literally gained 8 pounds. My clothes are a bit snug and I feel like it is time to put things back in order.

My friend Charlie made a schedule of sorts for her two kiddos to see what the week would look like for them. I stole the idea, thanks Charlie!, and now it is in print so Avery can help me be accountable as well. I included daily activities such as watering the garden, a walk, and playing on the swing set, and weekly activities such as Avery's ballet class, church, and a trip to the library.

I am also writing down everything I eat. I did Weight Watchers for a few months after Riley was born and used their online program to keep track of everything. It worked so well for me to see it all in writing. I am not going to sign up again, but I am going to keep a journal.

I worked out this morning, walked to the Library, and have written down everything today and I already feel so good. I feel happy. It feels great to have some control again and feel like a good mother by focusing on both of my kids rather than stressing over throw up and brain tumors.

So, I am not depriving myself, but am not indulging in everything. So, if you see me with a treat in one hand a Starbucks in the other swat them to the floor and give me the stink eye.