21 Days - Month of June

Well, I got through not criticizing Brian for the first 21 days of April, and I can honestly say I'm a better wife. I learned that biting my tongue resulted in less fights (actually zero fights for 21 days) and a kinder, very appreciative husband. I've attempted to not go back to my old ways (failing from time to time) - practicing self-control in how and when and why I bring things up that bother me.

In May, I decided to exercise for 15 minutes every day in an attempt to develop more of an active life-style. I have not been able to keep that one up quite as well, but it was good none the less.

For the month of June I am saying no to any foods that have "hydrogenated oil" in its list of ingredients. The more I read and hear about nutrition the more I want to move our family away from processed and towards natural and whole. Starting small, I'm cutting out something that I've read is very bad for our heart. Hydrogen-filled oils. It means no Dorritos, no Chips Ahoy mini chocolate chip cookies, no twinkies, no boxed cake mixes or prepared frostings. I want to start making more things from scratch even though it will mean time preparing and cleaning up because I think that ultimately our family will be healthier.

How is your quest for self-control going? What have you given up in the previous months? What results have you found? Will you join me in my 21 day challenge for the month of June?