Away...

So I have really been trying to actually stay off my computer because one of my goals has been to spend more quality time with my boys. How much quality time can I spend with them if I'm constantly on the computer typing on a blog, or posting pictures for my business. Although doing both only take a few minutes I get side tracked so easy! I usually have to look on pinterest to see if there is any new cute stuff, see how friends are doing on facebook, or look through friends pictures (Yes, I love looking at friends pictures!). This usually takes me hours, so it is better if I just don't get on at all.
As I have been taking sometime off and away from my computer I have come to realize that I am a comfort eater. I don't talk about this much (or at all) but I feel alone many times. Food has become my friend over the years. It is always there for me when I need it, doesn't back talk, always listens and never tells me what to do, and fills my emptiness.
I have felt like this for so long that now it is habit to eat and eat and eat! I have noticed that I eat when I am not even hungry, I eat just because. I have got seconds because I wanted to eat more, not because I was hungry or unsatisfied. Because of this I have gained a lot of weight, which makes me more depressed, which makes me eat more. It is the circle of loneliness.  Yes, I have my husband and kids, but my husband works and as much as I love my kids they aren't fun to shop with or have a girls night with. So after much thought this week, I have come up with a new plan for me.
(Day 33)  I have added morning meditation to my daily schedule. This is time for just me before the kids wake up. I get to read scriptures, think about my life and how blessed I am, go over events for the day, and just be by myself.
(Day 34)  I have also made smaller portions. If my husband is still hungry I tell him to eat an apple, but most of the times he is comfortable.
(Day 35)  Since I have always been a shy person I need to break out of my shell. I asked a few friends to have a girls get together. We will do it this month and if it works out I will try to do one once a month.
(Day 36)  Start writing in a journal. I figured instead of stuffing my feelings with food I would share my feelings on paper. I am only 25 years old and (I hope) I still have a long life ahead of me. I want to live a healthy life, and overeating is not part of a healthy life.
(Day 37) Go to the store and buy healthy foods for snacks. If you have healthy snacks available they seem to be easier to eat.
(Day 38)  Do a craft. I know this one is kind of random, but it really feels good to do a craft. It doesn't have to be anything expensive. I took an old pair of scrubs and made a cute skirt. I still have to surge it, but I love the way it is turning out. It feels so good to accomplish something. I would like to start doing at least one project a month.
(Day 39)  Spend 15 minutes every night before bed and pick up the house. I have started to realize that part of the reason I have been depressed is because I feel overwhelmed with many things. If we break things down (like cleaning) and do small things each day it will make a big difference. Although this is only my second day in a row of doing this, I woke up this morning feeling so much better. I knew I had a clean house. I made a good breakfast and was able to put those dishes right into the dishwasher to keep a nice clean kitchen. I know it may seem stupid, but it really is the small and simple things which make life easier.
(Day 40) Get the kids to bed ON TIME!  I don't know about you but it is hard for me to get the kids to bed on time every night. I need to do better, so starting tonight I WILL have the kids in bed on time EVERY night. It is important that moms get a little time to themselves and for couples to have time together with out kids. Getting the kids to bed on time will give you the much needed time for you and your spouse, or the time that you need by yourself. I sat in bed at 830 tonight and wondered what I was going to do with my spare time. This is the first time in a long time that I have felt that way. It is a great feeling!

I hope you all have an amazing week! I will not be posting daily any more, I will be posting weekly now.