Romans 10:9 - NLT
For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Why do so many people believe that God has absolute power over life and death but doubt whether He can do anything to help them transform a small part of their own lives? Why should a few pounds of flesh be a more insurmountable obstacle than a mountain or a stone that sealed a tomb? True faith reminds us that our Lord is the Lord of the impossible. He enables us to rise above our limitations through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our God must be the Lord of the diet, too. The Lord who resurrected Jesus Christ on Easter morning will faithfully resurrect us from a tomb of obesity and flesh. Trust in God's power, for by it we are saved.
Today's Thought: I need Jesus to save me from me!
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Today's Tip:
Problem: Lowering your calories too much
Fact: It takes calories to burn calories.
Solution: Keep your calories slightly below your maintenance calories so that your energy and metabolism remain high. A deficit greater than 500-700 calories makes it much more difficult to maintain your lean body mass.
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Weight Watchers Sweet Brown Bread
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. grated orange or lemon zest
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp.s alt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 egg
3 tbsp. molasses
2 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar
Preheat the oven to 375*; spray an 8x4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a med. bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, orange zest, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, molasses and brown sugar. Pour over the flour mixture, mixing quickly to blend (do not overmix).
Transfer to the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes
out clean, 35-40 min. Cool completely on a rack.
