Power, Love, and Self-Control: One of my Favorite Filling and Healthy Fast Foods

One of my Favorite Filling and Healthy Fast Foods

SMALL CHILI Serving Size: 227 g (one pkg); Calories: 190, Total Fat: 6g, Carbs: 19g, Protein: 14g

While traveling on our vacation in North Carolina and Tennessee late in April (see Life and Godliness, April 22), I frequently enjoyed Wendy's small chili. It is filling and VERY tasty in my opinion. Today on our way home from Chicago this evening, we stopped at Wendy's again. I filled up before seeing the bottom of the serving container!

When I got home, I looked up the nutritional facts on this satisfying soup to see if it really was "low in fat, high in fiber" as advertised. This is what I found. I WILL have more chili this week, I'm sure. We're going to be attending our church convention near Sandusky, OH. Our meals will be eaten out, so I'll be on the lookout for economy and good nutrition.

3 comments:

RebeccaJune 4, 2009 at 6:17 AM
Seems like some of your comments here are going back to my Life and Godliness blog. I'm going to try to straighten that out.
ReplyDelete
Replies
GaryJune 4, 2009 at 6:42 AM
It is amazing the gift you have for writing and putting things together on these blogs. I am proud of you and proud to be your husband.

Gary
ReplyDelete
Replies
BrendaJune 4, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Wow! Gary is blogging as well! You are a blogging duo! Congratulations.

Bob does not read my posts--except when I put him in my desk chair and force him on occasion :-) to look at some photos or something. He says he knows all of my stories. :-)Actually once and awhile he has checked my blog but he cracks me up when he says, "Are you still doing that?" I don't separate subjects. My catagories all fit under in your words, "Life and Godliness", I hope.

Regarding weight loss. I have a switch in my head. When it is on, I do well. I seem to be nearly powerless about the switch when it is off, I do not know how to turn it on again. I am thankful that it has pretty much been in the ON position since March 5th. I tried to flip it--nearly every day from January 1 to March 5th but to no avail. I am hoping it stays on for awhile! You are doing great. I have lost but still would like to lose at least 19 more pounds. I will check your blog for tips.

Blessings,
Brenda
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

That Woman is a Success . . .
Found at itsnotaboutfood.blogspot.com

who loves life
and lives it to the fullest;

who has discovered and shared
the strengths and talents
that are uniquely her own;

who puts her best into each task
and leaves each situation
better than she found it;

who seeks and finds
that which is beautiful
in all people and all things;

whose heart is full of love
and warm with compassion;

who has found joy in living
and peace within herself.

~ Barbara J. Burrow ~

To which I add, "who makes God's kingdom and His righteousness her #1 priority"....(rlg)

"A day must come in our lives, as definite as the day of our conversion, when we give up all right to ourselves and submit to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ. . . . there must be a day when, without reservation, we surrender everything to Him--ourselves, our families, our possessions, our business and our time. All we are and have becomes His, to be held henceforth entirely at His disposal. From that day we are no longer our own masters, but only stewards. Not until the Lordship of Jesus Christ is a settled thing in our hearts can the Holy Spirit really operate effectively in us. He cannot direct our lives effectively until all control of them is committed to Him. If we do not give Him absolute authority in our lives, He can be present, but He cannot be powerful. The power of the Spirit is stayed." (Watchman Nee)

"Each day you take a few small steps, then build on them day after day. There may be set backs, everyone has them, but those victories will add up, and then pretty soon you'll be amazed at how different your life has become. And what could be more alluring than the prospect of waking up to your best life? So roll up your sleeves and get to work!"

"Remember, every step you take toward reaching your weight loss goal is really a gift that you give to yourself. When you eat right and exercise, you are taking care of yourself, treating yourself with respect, and acknowledging that you deserve* to be healthy and happy.” (Bob Green, The Best Life)

Rebecca's note: I have trouble with "deserve". I want to care for my body because God Himself cares for it! Do I "deserve" health? No, in light of my sinful inclinations and the fall of mankind, health is a gift. A GRACE-gift directly from the hand of God--a gift to be handled thankfully and thoughtfully.

Pages

One of my Favorite Filling and Healthy Fast Foods

3 comments: