Philemon 7 - NLT
I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God's people.
Phil had a lousy self-image. He felt unwanted and unloved. He looked at himself in the mirror and saw an enormous slob. No one could love that. Dieting didn't even make sense. It was useless. Nothing would ever change. Poor Phil honestly believed he was unloved. He had no reason to change because he saw no hope for his future. How sad that Phil didn't know the love of God. We can proceed with our diets knowing that we are loved and that we are lovable. Just knowing that makes it all worthwhile. We draw strength from the comfort that comes from being loved. That strength ensures that we can lose the weight we want to lose.
Today's Thought: Special people can do anything they set their mind to, and I am a special person!
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Today's Tip: Primo Pasta!
Feel like pasta dinners are putting your calories over the edge? Simply steam some vegetables and mix at least a cup into your pasta, and you'll need a much smaller serving to feel full.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
4 med sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced into ½"-thick wedges
1 Tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Combine potatoes, oil, salt, and pepper in bowl and toss well.
3. Arrange potatoes in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve immediately.
