The Land of “Not-So-Good”
Last week was rough. I am thankful that all went extremely well at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Jovie came through strong and continues to do well in her recovery. She doesn’t care so much for her meds, although Daddy got them flavored for her, but I figure, who likes taking medications anyway. Speaking of meds, I was shocked to find out how much her 3 scripts cost. The ear drops killed us! Her pain script was about $4,
antibiotic about $7, but her ear drops were a whopping $38. Later I was told that most sprays and drops are like that. Anyway, Jovie is progressing well (still trying to get used to her arm braces).
Gotta Get Back On! Although things went well for Jovie last week, I took a bump off the wagon. In other words, I fell off into the land of ”Not-So-Good” choices. I started the week doing well. I was eating light, doing the Subway thing (only real good thing to eat in the cafe), and even our wonderful Connection Group from church brought me healthy snacks as a ”go to” at the hospital. It was going well; much better than I thought it would be in those circumstances. Then we got home… and somewhere along the way, I took a dive. I didn’t turn into some mad eating machine or some kind of out of control animal. Instead, I gave into some of the temptations that surrounded me. Temptations names pizza, chocolate, and other not so great choices. My portions grew a bit and guilt set in. Looking back, I hated that I allowed myself to succumb to those temptations. I felt bad… still do.
Weigh-in Day: Today I am approaching the scale with the attitude that everything is going to be ok! I caught up with the wagon, and took a leap back on! My stay in the land of “Not-So-Good” was short lived and I am ready and more excited about the journey ahead. I learned a lot in “Not-So-Good” land and I learned that I really didn’t care for the me that was there. “Not-So-Good” is extremely overrated, especially when you worked to hard to avoid that place.
A Personal Note: Thank you so much for all of your encouraging emails, calls, and chats. Not only concerning my journey through weight loss, but for all that my family has been through in the last week. I/We could not do it without your love and support for us. We love you!
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Weight Loss Update:
Week 6: -5
I realize those results go against what I mentioned prior to this update. Obviously I wrote this blog before we weighed in. My thoughts have not changes in light of the results. All this means is that it’s time to buckle down and ger serious again! It’s time to work hard! The future looks bright and I am excited about the days to come.
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 am
Hi Eric, It is good to hear once again of Jovie’s good procedure and progress. We continue to pray for a good and complete recovery.
In my journey to eat and exercise in a manner that glorifies God I learned from each “Not so Good” time that I must have a plan for how I am going to deal with eating in special circumstances. Things like potlucks, family visits, Church dinners, banquets, pizza parties, etc. Portion control is key. It is not what we eat near as much as it is how much we eat. Stress is also a big factor in controlling weight. In times of stress we must be especially vigilant.
Some of my priorities for such times
Priority one: Never eat without taking the meal to God in prayer confessing my weakness and need for His strength and wisdom.
Priority two: Never forget that gluttony is SIN.
Priority three: Enlist the help of family and friends to aid me in this everlasting battle.
Priority four: Never forget that the default mode is overeating. If I do not plan and purpose in my heart to stand I will fall.
Daniel 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
You’re in our prayers
John & Donna Smith
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
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