Calling on Heavenly Back-Up

Hello everyone.  Time for another update on my progress, or dare I say, temporary lack of progress.  I was prepared to begin my regular exercise journey on the recumbent bike but had to postpone it.  For the past two weeks, I have had new floor tile laid throughout my house and a new back splash installed.  While beautiful, this did limit me to living in one room in my house during the installation.  My bike was placed in the garage while my furniture was stacked in closets, the garage, and my kitchen.  I don’t know if you have lived through a large renovation before, but it’s not pleasant.  There was dust an inch thick on everything.  With my kitchen out of commission, my husband and I ate out for over a week.  Needless to say, this did not work well for weight loss.

My dietary choices were good for the first few days and then I gave in to my desire for more high calorie fare.  The only exercise I got was washing floors (repeatedly to remove the grit) and lifting and moving furniture….which I might add has caused quite a few sore muscles.  All in all, I did some exercise…..although not in the manner I anticipated.

Of course, this means no additional weight loss at this time.  You would think that this might have deterred me, but it has not.  You see, I don’t let temporary circumstances rob me of my joy.  I choose to rise above the difficulties and have patience because I know that God has infinite patience with me.  God’s love is a sure thing.  He never forsakes us and he will get me there in the end.  I’m going to call on “heavenly back-up” for the next two weeks as I get back on track.  I would prefer to pray and ask God to take away my food addiction, but He does not work that way.  However, He does promise He will help me overcome the addiction as I put in the effort.

My house is almost back together and I can now bring my exercise bike back into the house.  So starting tonight, it’s game on!  If you have been in a position where you made a good start on weight loss and then stumbled, you are not alone.  Don’t feel defeated.  God has placed power in us and we can overcome all obstacles.  So, until we talk again, believe in God’s power to help you triumph….I know I do!