Power, Love, and Self-Control: Fresh and Good

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I made brownies for my husband to take to share at an evening meeting last night...

I didn't lick the bowl! Or the spoon. Or my fingers.
He called before he came home and asked me if I wanted one.
I said, "No." He sent those not eaten home with one of the attendees.

Yesterday morning, I helped a friend make some salsa.

I chopped a lot!

It felt wonderful to work with such fresh and healthy food.

We took a break and enjoyed some fresh tomato juice.
I returned home with bags containing tomatoes, onions, beets, and cantaloupe.

What I did right: Didn't give in to temptation to lick the bowl or my fingers, or the spoon; took multivitamin; ate within a wise calorie range; ate fresh food and veggies; drank 5-6 glasses of water.

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JessAugust 23, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Hooray! You've made a Great start! Praying that I will get my thinking focused and follow your example. ((HUGS))
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BrendaAugust 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Thank you.
You are a blessing.

I saw this after I emailed you. :)
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AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Good for you making and passing on the brownies. That pile of chopped veges looks so good. That's one of my favourite ways to pass an hour - chopping for a delicious salad/soup/casserole etc.

Fiona
http://howtobechic.blogspot.com
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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.

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