Thought for the Day


"Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will. We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won't, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming."

- Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

In Sickness and In Health...

I have committed to quit drinking Mt. Dew. Some of you know of my lifelong struggle with this. And it's actually very pathetic! But that's my lot in life. It's not a lot, but it's my life. :)

I've gone 7 days without a soda! Well, I had one bottle of Mt. Dew right before our date on Saturday because I was starting to feel really sick and I needed a kick to make it through the night. There is NO WAY I'm not going out with Bret if I can help it!!! BUT, except for that one soda, I haven't had a single can of pop in 7 days!!! This includes ANY other type of soda too! I haven't seen the weight pour off, but I know why it isn't doing that yet. In an effort to "get off" the Mt. Dew, I allow myself a chocolate shake. Stop Laughing, it works!!! Now I need to find something to get me off chocolate shakes.... Hahaha. Not really!

I am expecially proud of myself because I have been VERY sick and the only thing that I wanted during the past 4 days has been my soda. There's nothing like a strong drink to clear your head and quiet your upset tummy. But I resisted the temptation.

Anyway, I just had to share that with you all! Wish me continued luck!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

You're funny! Randy is trying to get off Mtn Dew also. If he's off it for a month he'll drop 10 pounds. I wish I could do that. I'm not a big soda drinker. I consider myself a social drinker...only when my brothers bring Dr. Pepper over to play games.

andreamatrix said...

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... I like chocolate shakes too. Maybe a nice piece of cheesecake would cure the chocolate shake thing.

Blake said...

I'm cheering you on from afar. I'm proud of you. Keep it up.

Anonymous said...

GOOD JOB Stephanie!!!! Keep up the good work and you know I'm only a phone call away if you need me for support. But you have to stop the chocolate too. Your so cute. You make me laugh. Luv you lots, Suz

Nikki said...

I agree with Suzette! Your doing great Steph! I know how hard this is for you and I know that you will be so glad that you did it and we are all here cheering you on.

Lisa said...

I'm cheering for you!!!!!!!
You can do it. Add some sliced cucumbers to your water, it's a very refreshing flavor. Let me know what you think.
I'm a sucker for shakes too!!!!