Recommitted to the process...The weightloss trenches...

May 21, 2011

I realized something as I pulled into my drive way. I need to recommit to my process of weightloss. The weightloss has slowed and I am not experiencing those big losses and partly because I forgotten some of the lapband fundamentals. Many of these distractions have come through alot of emotional eating and stress brought on by family issues and daily stressors. I realized that I must press through these trying moments and respond with a greater resolve that my physical and mental health are very important and should be top priority...I mean up there with God, then my mental and physical health and I've certainly never looked at it that way. I am my most important asset and responsibilty and I must take the time to honor God with my body and my mind.

Over the last month my mother's mental illness, my husband's emotional neediness/demands, and my own personal battles have weighed heavy on me. I can not use food to support or comfort me. Food is not a reliable friend nor is it a foe. it is how I fuel my body, my temple. I must ask myself what materials will I use to build my temple, how will I choose to fuel my life. Will I fuel it with oreo cookies, hamburgers, french fries, cookies n cream ice cream or salmon, chicken breast, veggies, red potatoes, tuna, egg beaters, tomatoes, lettuce, mushrooms, talapia, apples, peaches, grapes, avacados?

God has put treasure in my earthen vessel and it is up to me to dig it out, not with a spoon, but with my thoughts and choices. I chose life when I had this surgery and choose life right now as I go and have a healthy lunch. I recommit to the process.
I am still grateful for this extraordinary opportunity that this WLS has provided me. I have still lost more weight than I ever thought possible going at it alone. Thanks again God for leading me in this direction and making it possible and to Dr. Eldridge for having the knowledge, experience, and descipline to perform this surgery.

Until next time,

Eufaula

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