October is on Strength:
When we diet, we learn quickly how truly weak we are. It takes great strength to diet: strength of will, strength of character, strength of mind. It takes a great deal of wisdom to admit that we don't possess all the strength we need on our own. Somehow we need to tap into a greater source of strength. That source is Jesus Christ the Lord. His strength never wavers, never fails. He has strength great enough to conquer death itself. The amazing thing about the strength of Christ is that it is freely offered to everyone who asks for it. When we feel the weakest, that is when we are most open to the strength of Christ. Call upon the Lord, and He will be quick to answer. Reach out for His strength, and you will find yourself able to conquer your weight problem better than you could ever hope to on your own. Our God is a God of strength and power. Hallelujah!
2 Corinthians 12:10 - NLT
Since I know it is all for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Having to diet was like having a bad rash. It was almost impossible to ignore, and it never went away. It was a real test of will not to give in when the stomach started growling. More than anything he ate regularly, just not as much as he was used to. He always prided himself on being a strong person. His diet was proving otherwise. He was short-tempered and cranky. As hard as it was, he had to admit he needed help. He prayed for God to strengthen him through his diet. With God's help, he felt he might just make it.
Today's Thought: I'm stronger than my stomach gives me credit for being!
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Today's Tip: Keep a pack of sugarless gum always close by. Make an effort to snack on healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Diet plan tactic - place baskets of fruits and prepared vegetables in easy reach for nibbles.
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Glazed Snow Peas and Carrots
Vegetables cooked alone or in combination with others will
have more taste appeal when cooked in Swanson Broth.
Prep/Cook Time: 25 min.
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 can (14 oz.) Swanson Vegetable Broth
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 lb. snow peas
1 tsp. lemon juice
MIX cornstarch and 1 cup broth.
HEAT remaining broth in skillet to a boil. Add carrots and
onion. Cover.
COOK on low heat 5 min. or until carrots are tender-crisp.
Add snow peas. Cook 2 min.
ADD cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils
and thickens. Stir in lemon juice.
