Today, I'm 10 days post-op and craving pizza. Johnny's Chicken Ranchero add pineapple, to be exact. But as I recover from my abdominalplasty, my nutrition is more important than ever. Discover my go-to protein-powered recipe for when your pizza craving strikes.

Today's post should probably be a journal entry. Instead, I'm choosing to share it with you. Silver-linings and perspective from my recovery. What's your "it-could've-been-worse" moment?

Healing isn't pretty--no matter what wound you're trying to mend. It's messy, whether you're literally bleeding or just figuratively. Sometimes it requires isolation. Sometimes it's trial and error. Being willing to try, see what isn't working, adjust, and try again are part of any successful healing journey. Whatever challenge you're currently facing, be humble enough to ask for help.

Stats will tell you a lot about a person. 1383 days 2 million steps taken Over 4000 meals logged Over 1000 workouts completed 0 medications taken 156.9 pounds lost But stats are only half of the story. Today, I want to tell you the rest.

Like any piece of clothing, we do not put on strength and honor once and exist in it forever. As the day progresses, our clothes become soiled with sweat, other fluids, germs, and the general filth we encounter by merely existing. When we feel dirty, what's the thing we long for the most? The feeling of being clean again, which usually involves removing the soiled clothes, cleansing our bodies, and putting on a fresh garment. Strength and honor must be put back on each day.

Is this really wrong? Is this is a sin? When the Bible doesn't directly address a particularly thing, it can be hard to understand where to draw the line. But even when the Bible doesn't directly address the thing you're struggling with, you can still find your answer within the text. "For God is not a God of confusion but of peace." 1 Corinthians 14:33 A lack of peace is the answer.