John 14:27 NLT
'I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. Do don't be troubled or afraid.'
Bill felt it was a no-win situation. If he dieted, he felt lousy because he was hungry all the time. If he broke his diet, he felt guilty. It was hard to tell which was worse, the hunger or the guilt. He wanted to trim down, but he loved to eat. He never knew that he'd suffer through so much turmoil just trying to lose weight. Diets can really stir us up. They make us feel physically and emotionally strained. During periods of dieting, we need to find peace of mind and heart. Ask God for that peace. He promises to deliver it to those who ask Him for it. When we need it most, God gladly gives it.
Today's Thought: Better to have peace of mind than a piece of cake!
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Today's Tip: Weight Loss Appetizer.
Eat any filling, low-calorie food as an appetizer or first course, and you'll be less likely to overload on calories at that meal. For example, eat an apple on the way to lunch, or order melon as a first course.
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No Sugar Apple Pie
1 cup 6 oz apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup Water
4 Apples
Sweet and low, if desired
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Apple pie spice
1 Uncooked double pie crust
Mix first 4 ingredients. Cook until thick. Slice apples into uncooked pie crust. Pour mixture over apples.Cover with top pie crust. Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Apples can be sprinkled with one package of Sweet and Low, if desired.
Note: This pie can be made without crust to save calories. Pour mixture over apples in pie pan.
