Ok, so I've realized that I don't do well with stress. Eating is the way I deal with it. Not what I want to do. And I also have realized that I have to take some time for myself. If I don't get that time, then I eat because I'm stressed. My husband helps tremendously with the kids which is great. But I'd like to find a sitter as I'm ready to go back to work on a limited basis. But it would also allow me to have that time that I need.

I think I've decided to put all my effort into 3 weeks of following a balanced, healthy diet and then one week of just allowing myself to do whatever. Then I can look forward to that one week. Otherwise, I have a really hard time keeping myself accountable.

Thanks for reading.