October 19

Matthew 6:16 - NLT
'And when you fast, don't make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, who try to look pale and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting.  I assure you, that is the only reward they will ever get.'

Everyone knew enough to stay out of Kevin's way when he was on a diet. The man became a raving lunatic. He couldn't get along with anybody. Connie felt he acted that way just to let everyone know he was on a diet. Then, when he gave up on it, nobody had the nerve to suggest he give it another try. It was his way of justifying not having to diet. Connie just wished he'd quit putting on such performances; it made everyone else miserable. Our diets need to be our business, unless we turn to others for help. We diet for the wrong reasons if all we want is sympathy or attention. God will give strength to those who are sincere, but He is unable to help those who really don't want help.

Today's Thought: My diet will not become a burden to anyone else!

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Today's Tip:
Don't spend your whole life dieting!
Do it once, do it properly and get on with the rest of your life.

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Marmalade Pork Chops

Ingredients
5  pork chops
0.5 cup orange marmalade
0.5 cup soy sauce

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place pork chops in a 9x13 baking dish. In a small bowl stir together the marmalade and soy sauce. Pour over the chops. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.

Serves 4

September 9

Philippians 4:7 - NLT
If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Jessica was doubtful at first. She really didn't believe Mindy when she said the church would be a big help during her diet. Mindy had taken her to see the pastor, and they had told him that they were dieting. She felt silly at first, but the pastor asked regularly how they were doing, and Jessica liked that. It made her feel that what she was doing was important and a good thing. Other members of the church mentioned how good the dieters were looking. Before long, Jessica found that she enjoyed the dieting because she enjoyed the reactions of the church people and didn't want to let them down. Mindy was right: The church helped a lot.

Today's thought: Sharing the load of dieting makes the burden light!

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Today's Tip:  Dining Out on a Diet.
Save calories by choosing chicken or fish over red meat and make sure it's baked, broiled or grilled rather than fried or sautéed. Avoid anything scalloped, au gratin, breaded, creamy, à  la king or Alfredo: All are loaded with fat.

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MEXICAN PORK CHOPS

1 1/3 Teaspoons Oregano
1/3 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Green Pepper Chopped
1 Onion Chopped  1 (14 OZ) can Stewed Tomatoes
4 Boneless Pork Chops
2 Cups Frozen Corn
1/2 Cup Salsa

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix the first 5 ingredients, in a 13 x 9 Pan. Place the pork chops on top. Mix the corn and salsa together and cover the pork chops. Cover with foil, Bake for 45 minutes.

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