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We all have them. They are foods that trigger our appetites and overcome our will power.  They may be fine in moderation — but we aren’t moderate when our taste buds come in contact with our particular nemesis. For me, bread will do it.  One slice of whole grain bread is absolutely fine — but…

But they, measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.  (II Corinthians 10:11b) Don’t get caught in the comparison trap.  You are unique and your business is to be the best “you” possible, for God’s glory.  Don’t let those who are thinner discourage you and cause you to give up. And…

We talked in a post last week about shrinking our clothing size by increasing the size of our worlds.  Becoming involved in a mission is an excellent way to do that. Click here to read about things that are fulfilling — not just filling. But, how do you find your place to serve? Ask God. …

Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it. ~Thomas Jefferson I doubt if Thomas Jefferson ever tried to lose weight — but this quote works for us.  There may be momentary pleasure in that bag  of candy — but it may hook us right on the…

How are the steps coming?  Do you need suggestions for working more steps naturally into your day?  Here’s one that changed my numbers dramatically. I used to be frustrated at the amount of time I had to spend on the phone.  I wanted to be moving, but felt tethered to my chair while I handled…

“Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.” Dorie the Fish from Finding Nemo “I have more than a hundred pounds to lose,” a friend told me. “It seems hopeless — like I’ll never get there.” How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time. How do you lose a hundred pounds  One pound at a…

So, what does a low glycemic meal look like?  What are you supposed to eat?  Here are some suggestions. What’s for breakfast? *You can have eggs  — scrambled, poached, or in an omelet. Limit fried eggs as they add calories. *You can also have breakfast meats such as bacon or sausage.  Again, keep in mind…

We’re back from a week at church camp.  It was a great week with no major problems — except for eight-year-old grandson Jeremiah falling off the climbing rope and spraining his ankle. And a personal challenge for me.  When we hooked up our eighteen-foot-long trailer (which we dubbed “The Little Tin Box”), the floor was…

Does it help to know that other people struggle, too?  Just in case you thought I was advising you from the lofty heights of super-human ability, I decided to post this blog, which was not originally for publication. Note:  Those who don’t know me personally will need to know that my husband Paul and I…

It’s Friday — recipe day for the Beyond Gorgeous folks.  Sometimes you just need a treat!  And when there is a potluck or big family get-together, it really helps to have something there you can eat with a clear conscience.  Here is my favorite.  It’s a scrumptious cross between lemon mousse and lemon cheesecake. Lemon…
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