SEPTEMBER is on Doubt
Whenever we involve ourselves in a process that takes time, it is only natural to move through periods of doubt. Doubt is not necessarily a bad thing. It can help us reassess our desires and motives. We ask ourselves why we are doing what we do. People diet for all different reasons, some of them good, some of them not so good. When the pounds don't fall off quite as fast as we think they should, it causes us to feel frustrated and hopeless. Doubt sets in. If we are to fight the negative effects of doubt, we will definitely need help. We can turn to friends for help when the doubts mount up, but more importantly, we can turn to God, who knows what is on our heart before we even speak to Him. He will be true to strengthen and encourage us. In the light of Christ, even our darkest doubts are dispelled. Open your heart to the light of Christ and experience the joy as your doubts fad into nothingness.
2 Corinthians 3:5 - NLT
It is not that we think we can do anything of lasting value by ourselves. Our only power and success come from God.
Muriel knew she couldn't do it alone. She wasn't strong enough. Her friend Ann told her that one of her strengths was realizing she was weak. Too many of her friends tackled diets on their own and failed miserably. Well, Muriel wasn't going to make the same mistake. She wanted help from the outset. If we realize our weaknesses and limitations, then we are better able to cope with them. God will help us be honest with ourselves, so we can work to turn our weaknesses into strengths. Pray to God for that insight.
Today's Thought: What I want to eat and what I need to eat are two different things!
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Today's Tip: Pantry Detox!
If certain high-calorie foods lurking in your pantry keep throwing you off track when trying to lose weight, show no mercy: Throw them out!
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Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
1 organic, cage-free egg
1 cup organic peanut butter (or almond butter)
1/3 cup organic honey
Optional: organic fair-trade chocolate chips (1/2 cup), or organic raisins (1/2 cup), or 1/4 cup shredded coconut and 1/4 cup pitted dates, or 1/4 cup chopped dried fruit and 1/4 cup nuts…or you choose what to put in!
Directions:
Oven 350
1. Mix all the ingredients together, stirring well.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Drop the batter on the paper, a heaping tablespoon for each cookie.
3. Bake for 8 minutes. Cookies should start to brown slightly around the edges. They may seem too soft, but if they’re starting to brown they’re good to go!
4. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes (they will firm up as they cool).
Makes 18-24 cookies
