John 16:33 - NLT
'I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
Leo wanted to remember how tough it was. He'd lost the weight, but he never wanted to get back into the poor shape he'd recently been in. It would be way too easy to fall back into bad habits, thinking that the battle was won once for all time. It was nice to have succeeded. But Leo planned to make sure his success lasted a good, long time. It is nice to overcome obesity, but it is an ongoing battle. We should ally ourselves with the one true conqueror: Jesus Christ. With Christ's help, we can continue to triumph over our weight problems. He grants not only peace, but power to overcome any obstacle.
Today's Thought: If we empty our plate, we won't lose our weight!
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Today's Tip: Chocolate Is Good for You!
At least it is if you stick to cocoa, or chocolate with little saturated fat. Cocoa has flavonoids -- the same health-boosting substances found in tea, red wine and soy foods. Studies suggest the flavonoids may help protect against heart disease and stroke.
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First Place Favorites Chewy Chocolate Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup diet margarine, melted
3 tbsp cocoa
1 sugar subst. to taste
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 cup canned evap. skim milk
5 pecan halves, chopped
Directions
preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl mix flour, baking powder and
salt. Beat eggs. Melt margarine. Add all ingredients to flour mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes.
