I'm sorry that I haven't posted in so long, especially since I had been posting like crazy previous to this silence.

It's been just one of those weeks--not in a bad way, though.  The revelation extreme heat has zapped nearly all of my energy, and what I had left I've used up to look after my baby and slowly tackle the family laundry monster.  It's not like I've been neglecting it altogether, but I haven't actually done it ALL all summer long.  The excess has grown enough to become it's own entity.

Judah is happily bobbing up and down, up and down, up and down in his jolly-j this morning.  He's so cute.  It's been kind of a rough week for him as well.  It's just not fair that he's having to deal with the heat AND teething all at once.  I feel sorry for the little guy.  He's taking it pretty well, though, and I am still in possession of most of my sanity.

This hasn't been too bad of a week for eating properly.  I did kind of forget my rules on the weekend, though.  Really, you have to eat the food you take, even if you remember that oops! I wasn't going to eat that a split-second after it's on your plate.  But I am proud to say that I have not gone up for seconds once and have not enjoyed the camp desserts.  That in and of itself is an accomplishment to be proud of (for me). 

The summer is quickly coming to a close.  We've entered the scary land of Teen Weeks--I never did enjoy being a teenager.  The independence and responsibility? That was good.  But being constantly pressured to dress that way or act this way or do those things with boys (sheesh, even to have a boyfriend) is definitely not the ideal situation for a young Christian teen.  I am so glad that I am married and done with all that drama. 

Guess what?  I'm shirking my duties.  I am a duty shirker.  I really should be feeding my small child (and myself), putting him down for a nap, and greeting the day with a good attitude and a heart full of praise.  Maybe I should get on that.

...zero steps back!

So, this whole making small changes thing is working pretty well, I think.  I have not touched a dessert/tuck in two days, and I've only had one serving at each meal (which isn't that hard when your plate is piled sky high and it's not really your favourite food to begin with).  I'm going to allow myself a treat today, however, because it's my husby's birthday and birthdays simply REQUIRE birthday cake!  Which I am baking at this very moment.

It is from a box.  Don't judge.

Today's goal is to cut down my salt intake severely.  I'm going to forsake the salt shaker completely... within reason, that is.  Food has it's own flavour, surprising though it may seem.  I'm going to discover (and love) that flavour.

Well, I'm off to attempt to ice a cake.  If I succeed, I will be extremely proud of myself.

one step forward...

So, today wasn't bad at all.  My self-induced pressure worked!  I saw that dessert passing in front of me (in all of it's caramel drizzled majesty) AND I REFUSED POLITELY DECLINED taking one. A victory for me!

Tomorrow's goal (in addition to the first): giving up my right to seconds.

It's going to be tough, I know. 

Not really.  But, whatevs.

because it's gotta start somewhere

Guys, I really need to start eating properly, and I need some encouragement to do so.  Yep, you got it.  I am going to attempt to keep a daily "log" on how things are going--and I'll try to keep it as interesting as possible. 

Technically I started today at supper time, but I'm going to keep track of all I eat starting tomorrow. 

The plan: make one small change per day.  Tomorrow's goal is to say no to desserts and tuck.  Honestly, camp provides way too many opportunities to ingest food that my body does not need and cannot deal with properly.  Those two desserts a day that are so lovingly placed before me? Yeah, those will be the first to go. 

Why am I doing this?  I work best when under some pressure.  If people are expecting me to complete something, then I simply have to.  No ands, buts, or maybes!  Oh, and if any of you (awesome) readers have any tips or encouragements, please pass them on! 

So, here's to my gradual transition to healthy eats!