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Jo95682 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:01:29 CDT

"The God of peace be with all of you." -- Romans 15:33

Welcome to our Serenity, Courage & Wisdom page. Sharing our favorite words of Wisdom, our Hopes, our Dreams and finding the Courage to bring them forth. On this page, you can share your favorite inspiration links, scriptures, stories, poetry, photos, posters, etc; or create your own article bank and share your writing with us. What ever it is that you would like to share that may be an inspiration to us all, yes even your own personal testimony! Don't forget, you can add pages to this page!

You are also welcome to post on the "Threads" below, prayer requests, comments, etc; to add to the discussion board.

Full Original Serenity Prayer
by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.

Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardships as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.

Current Version
The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonable happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next.
Amen

SERENITY: The quality or state of being Serene. PEACE, Free of the storms or unpleasant change.
Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
COURAGE: Mental or Moral strength to Venture, Persevere, and Withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
WISDOM: Knowledge, Insight and Judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God - that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

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Articles To Inspire

Written By Joie

By Joie Lehman

Once Upon A Time ... for a short period of time, I resided in Commerce, Georgia. My husband, (ex) was working the pipeline, so we resided in a little travel trailer located at the local KOA camp. Flipping channels on a Sunday morning, I discovered a channel broadcasting from the city of Atlanta, Georgia. The broadcast was a church service, with Pastor Charles Stanley. I had never heard of the man, but as I began listening to his sermon, I realized that he is not preaching at the people, but rather teaching.

Being very paranoid from my childhood experiences, I learned many years ago, sometimes what we conceive to be truth, is not truth. Many men will teach lies telling you that it is the truth they speak. We must all have a discerning heart and soul to seek out true wisdom and not be caught up in the deceiving lies of others who speak. Wearing the disguise of the lamb, they are truly the wolves, with intentions to destroy us spiritually. Therefore prior to any Prayer, or Bible study, I begin in prayer, asking the Lord to bring me wisdom, to know the difference, not to hear the truth of what I want it to be, or what others tell me is truth, but to be able to recognize the truth of the Spirit, and and know it is so.

In Touch Ministries
Dr. Charles Stanley

Serenity - Peace

Courage

Wisdom

Why We Continue
To Fall

The Diary of a Fat Man

My Sunday school lessons taught by Dr.Charles Stanley became a day I always looked forward to. His gift of teaching spiritual truth, opened my heart to learn and discover wonderful wisdom's given by our Heavenly Father. When our stay in Commerce, Georgia ended, I was a bit dismayed, that I would no longer be able to enjoy the gifts of Dr. Stanley’s teachings.

Several months later, we found ourselves back home in California. Amazingly enough, Dr Charles Stanley was now broadcasting nationally! Or perhaps he had been, but I was not aware of it prior. Yes, from Atlanta, now into my home in California! It has been a good, maybe 20 years later since that time spent in Georgia, but I still try to catch the Sunday morning broadcast with Dr Charles Stanley and I thank the Lord for giving such gifts and words of wisdom.

I share this story because I will on occasion share articles written by Dr Charles Stanley, and links to the “In Touch Ministries,” as I personally believe, he is a man of truth and wisdom, guided by our Spiritual Heavenly Father.

My Daily Prayer, For All

Dear Lord, I pray this daily prayer, not for one, but for all of us that dwell within your house.
I ask that we each may all be filled with the knowledge of Your will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. That we each may walk worthy of you Lord, fully pleasing to You, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in our knowledge of you our God, strengthened with all might, according to Your glorious power, for all patience and long suffering with joy, giving thanks to you Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. Let us not forget, You have delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of Your Love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our sins.
Amen!

Colossians 1:9-14 New King James Version

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Jeannie53 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:29:25 CDT

Roll Call: Just type your name once on one day of each week that you were here & don't forget to post your weekly weight if you want to see your own weight chart move down!

Decorate!!! You are welcome to decorate this calendar, add photos, special events to remember, quotes to share, favorite scriptures ... have some fun! Add those BIRTHDAYS!!

Who's Who?

Jeannie53 TCocuzzo debic1965 mrsnateq
demasblue 3SAMmom Jo95682

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	1 Labor Day	2	3	4	5 Debi 's 10th anniversary Marriage takes three... God you and me	6
7 Jeannie - 212	8	9	10	11	12	13 Tony -238 Joie - 175
14 Jeannie 211.5	15	16	17	18	19	20
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28 Jeannie 213	29	30 Nikki's Birthday

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10 Jeannie 218 Joie 181 Tony 235 Wendy 249	11	Jeannie's Anniversary 12	13	14 Healthy Heart Valentine's Day	15	16
17 Joie 179	18 Jeannie 218 Tony 230	19 Wendy 253	20	21	22	23
24 Jeannie 217.50 Tony 230 Joie 178.5	25	26	27 Jeannie's Birthday	28	29

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2 Jeannie 218.5	3 Joie 179.0	4	5 Debi 209	6	7	8
9 Tony 232 Joie 178	10 Jeannie 216 Debi 205	11	12 Brenda 225	13	14	15 Irish Music(Video) St. Patrick's Day Chat: Joie 6:00 a.m PST
16 Jeannie 213.5 Tony 237 Joie 176.5	17 Wendy 249	18 Brenda 220	19	20	21	22
23 Jeannie 216	24 Tony 237	25 Brenda 218 Joie 176	26 Jackson and Olivia Ray	27	28	29
30 Jeannie 217.5 Joie 176 Tony 236 Debi 203.6	31 Wendy Marg

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Brenda Lost 7pounds in March!!!!!! WOW!	Debi Lost 5.4 pounds in March!!!!! Super! By the grace of God there go I. thanks to everyone for helping me be accountable Debi C	1 Brenda 218	2	3 Debi 204	4	5
6 Tony 232	7 Debi 203.6 Joie 176	8 Jeannie 218.5	9 Brenda 215.5	10	11	12
13 Jeannie 218.0 Joie 175 Tony 232	14 Debi 203.4	15	16 Brenda 215.5	17	18 Margaret	19
20 Joie 173 Jeannie 220 Margaret 174	21 Jeannie's Fasting Day	22	23 Brenda 215	24	25	26 Nikki 187lbs and ready to start Debi 203.6 Pamela's Graduation
27 Jeannie 217 Tony 232.5 Margaret 174	28 Joie 174 Pamela 194 Debi 201.3	29	30 Brenda 214

Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before
a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant
as a sweet-smelling flower.
- Jean Paul Richter

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Brenda lost 4 pounds in April WoW!!!!	Debi C. lost 2.7 pounds in April Way to Go!!!			1 Joie's Birthday	2	3
4 Jeannie 214.25 Nikki 182 Joie 174	5 Tony C 233	6	7 Brenda 213.4	8	9	1
11 Jeannie (213.5 Nikki (179) Tony 233 Joie 175	12	13 Brenda 212	14	15	16	17 Debi C's birthdays
18 Jeannie 211 Nikki 175lbs Tony 234 Joie 174	19	20 Brenda 213	21	22	23	24
25 Jeannie 211 Nikki 175lbs Joie 174	26 Memorial Day	27	28	29	30	31

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8 Jeannie 209.5 Joie 173 lbs Nikki 175lbs	9	10	11	12	13	14
Jeannie (210.5)15 Tony - 238 Joie 172.5 Nikki 175lbs	16 Brenda 212	17	18	19	20	21
22 Jeannie 208.5 Nikki 172lbs PTL!	23 Joie 172	24	25 Brenda 210	26	27	28
29 Jeannie208.5 Nikki 173lbs Joie 172	30

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Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all. - Sam Ewig

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6 Joie 173 Nikki 170	7 Jeannie 213	8	9	10 Brenda 208	11	12
13 Nikki 168 Jeannie 210 Joie 172.5	14	15	16 Brenda 207	17	18	19
20 Nikki 169 Jeannie 208.5 Joie 172	21	22	23	24	25	26
27 Jeannie 208.5 Nikki 169	28	29	30 Brenda 210	31

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10 Jeannie 208	11 Nikki 171lbs	12	13 Brenda 207	14	15	16
17 Jeannie 208 171lbs Nikki 170lbs	18	19	20 Brenda 208	21	22	23
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Jo95682 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:22:36 CDT

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Welcome to The Power House,

Through a series of attainable steps, supporting personal growth, behavior modifications, goal setting, and through the power of our Lord God, we can be guided to discover a healthier well balanced life.

The Power House is moderated by Certified Christian Life Coach, Joie Lehman. Having lived most of her life in obesity, Joie has been given a purpose and is committed to help those who are also struggling with obesity. She received her training at the Professional Christian Coaching and Counseling Academy.

This is an open content site for our members, community involvement is not only welcomed and strongly encouraged, it is essential for all members. If you are ready to start making those changes, you are welcome to join us and make this your home site by submitting your membership request to our e-mail address: ourpowerhouse@gmail.com.

Due to the nature of our site, the need for involvement from each group member, and the work required by your coach, our group space is limited to those who have requested membership and upon completion of the 'Coaching Agreement', and 'Membership Application'. These are available for your viewing by entering the 'Heart of Our Home' under the link titled 'Welcome New Members'. Upon your request for membership, these forms will be sent to you.

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Jo95682 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:32:15 CDT

Stop the condiments I say!!! Just stop it!But, it is my weakness... I love ranch dressing. I put it on veggies and on salad and on pizza. Joie... I would love to see an article on weight loss and how cutting condiments would really swing a diet into the right direction. Do you think it would? I read the fat information on my ranch, and my son told me that his teacher said ranch dressing is the worse... Your french fry article really helped me (Would you like that supersized?). Because now I smell the fry and really swish the fry around in my mouth... and you were right! Fries taste really bad. I just like the salt.... sheesh.
Laurianna - The Woman's Garden

Dear Laurianna,

I will see what I can do about producing an article on condiments. But in the meantime, lets not give all condiments a bad wrap, mustard and ketchup are both okay!

As I have said before, unless medical conditions apply, Weight Gain, Weight Loss, can all be measured by simple math, regardless of what you eat. Consuming more calories than your body will burn, equals weight gain. Consuming less calories than your body will burn, equals weight loss. Such is why portion control is the key factor in all things. Yes you can have your cake and eat it too, the only problem is, that piece of cake may contain more calories than one should have during a whole meal. Not many of us can eat a bite or two and be satisfied with that one bite. The same thing goes with condiments.

The average calorie contents for the following condiments:
Mayonnaise, Regular - 100 (1 TBS serving)
Ranch Dressing - 180 (2 TBS serving)
Thousand Island - 130 (2 TBS serving)
Blue Cheese - 150 (2 TBS serving)
Mustard - 05 (1 tsp serving)
Ketchup/Catsup - 16 (1 TBS serving)

We will pick on "Ranch" since it is your love.
It is easily presumable that when one uses Ranch or other high calorie dressing, we do not limit our portion size to the standard serving size. Chances are, we are more likely to use at least 1/4 of a cup per serving, perhaps even more. The 1/4 cup serving would be 360 calories consumed with basically no nutritional value!

Lets do some basic Math! Based on a 1400 daily caloric intake.
If you are trying to lose weight, you must reduce those calories.

Let's allow yourself 300 calories for those in between meal snacks.

1400 - 300 = 1100 left over to use as your 3 meal plans.
1100 divided by 3 = 366.66 calories per meal (Which one can do if they choose wisely)

Uh oh! look what happens when you utilize 1/4 of a cup of Ranch dressing with a meal!
366.66 - 360 = 66.66 calories left over to actually use for nutrition and the rest of your meal! That leaves very little choices left for staying within your goal range.

Now if you were simply going to consume a green salad with no added frills other than the dressing, no problem! You can eat your salad and ranch because a whole medium head of iceberg lettuce only contains about 68 calories. That keeps you in range of your goals.

But pizza? I don't think that works! One 7" personal pepperoni pizza = 795 calories add some Ranch ... well ... you do the math.

One problem many people do have, is not understanding where their calories are coming from. Many times I have heard and even said myself, "I don't understand why I am not losing weight! I am eating right, smaller meals, lean meat, salads with my meals, and I am not losing weight.

If one must maintain a 1400 calorie diet in order to lose weight, keeping everything in check, but adds 1/4 cup of ranch dressing on their salad without counting in those added calories, that in itself, can be what takes them way over their limit, preventing that weight loss. Remember 2+2=4, 2-1=1. My advise, count those added condiments, they are not free foods and need to be counted. If you just can't live without them, try different brands of light Ranch, which is about 90 calories per 2 Tbs, or Fat free brings in about 50 calories. But make sure you read the food label! Or ... you can skip the dressings all together, or at least reduce the amount used tremendously!

Choices Choices Choices!
Joie Lehman CCLC
Trinitylifecoach.com

Jo95682 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:24:39 CDT

If you have a question or just need a bit of advice, this is the place to share it! If you are a member of this site, please share your tips and suggestions on the threads located at the bottom of each page. Don't hesitate posting your need, what you are struggling with, we are all here to help each other!

If you are just visiting but would like to ask a question, post a comment, send those questions or comments to: ourpowerhouse@gmail.com, and I will post those comments or questions for you and visit us again to view your post.

Question: Night time snacking, any suggestions?

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Concern: Obstacles slowing me down!

Question: How do I celebrate my achievements?(July Newsletter)

Stop the Condiments I say!

demasblue — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:22:18 CDT

by: Vickie Milazzo RN, MSN, JD (read this article)

This article was written with business owners in mind. However the same principle applies to all of us regardless of our situations and needs. We need to learn how to stay focused on our one big goal, what ever you decide that goal is. The quiz below has been changed to focus on our life goals.

How to Focus On One Big Thing Quiz

"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead," – Philippians 3:13

Here are some strategies that will help you focus on the ONE THING.

1. Mentally, accept that you won't _ever get everything done___________________________.

2. Are there tasks that you can delegate to others? yes

3. What can you eliminate from your life that is not essential but would free you from stress and allow you
more time? I could eliminate a lot of stuff and mess from my house which would make it easier to keep clean and tidy. This would help me not to be always playing catch-up and depressed about my home.

4. Determine which ___actions__________ and __plans________ will give you the best results.

5. Set aside __sacred, uninterrupted time_____________________ to play with this ONE BIG THING.

6. Remember, a __cluttered,tense mind__________, __________________ accomplishes very little and only

increases _________________ the __stress____________ of managing your life.

7. Eliminate _interruptions________________ you can control.

8. Gradually add another one big thing_______________________ to your to-do list.

9. Where you focus is where you get your __results___________________.

10. The thing that _truly matters____________ will make a difference in your life.

mrsnateq — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:57:08 CDT

If one truly wants to lose weight, one must cut the calories. I personally try to seek meals that are between 300-400 calories. Allowing room for added calories for those in between meal snacks. If you are sharing a recipe, if you have the nutritional facts available, please do include that with your recipe.

Chile-Spiced Asparagus

Port Chops with Apple & Thyme Healthy Apple Crisp

Healthy Banana Cookies Healthy Banana Milkshake

Fruit Smoothies

The Yummy Low Fat Brownie!

Easy Szechuan Chicken Recipe (Click this link for complete Nutrition Facts)

Calories: 330
Serves 4 (Although, I recommend cutting those calories in half, no one needs a whole chicken breast, and those saved calories may be needed later for a healthy snack!)

Where we got the recipe: www.calorie-count.com

Posted by Joie

Ingredients:

4	chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut into cubes
3	tbsp cornstarch
4	garlic cloves
5	tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2	tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4	cup water
1	tsp white sugar
3	green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4	tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions:

Place the chicken and cornstarch into a bag or bowl, and toss to coat. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces and garlic, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and water.
Stir in the green onions, and cayenne pepper, cook uncovered for about 2 more minutes. Serve over white rice.

If you try this recipe, share your review here:

BAKED RICE WITH CHEESE AND GREEN CHILIES

Calories: I am working on it!

Serves: 6 or More

Where I got the recipe:
Neva Atlas
http://vegkitchen.com

Posted by Joie

Ingredients:

In this Southwestern casserole, the chilies and cilantro lend a marvelous flavor to an otherwise simple casserole.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups cooked brown rice (from about 1 1/2 cups raw)
8 ounces grated organic cheddar cheese or cheddar-style soy cheese
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, preferably organic
1 to 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced, or one to two 4-ounce cans chopped mild green chilies
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the onion and sauté over low heat until lightly browned.

In a mixing bowl, combine the onion with the rice and all the remaining ingredients. Stir together thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled, 1 1/2-quart baking casserole. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Banana Nut Bread

NUTRITIONAL VALUES - SINGLE SERVING

CALORIES - 189	TOTAL FAT - 6.8g	SAT FAT - 1.2g
CHOL - 1.3mg	SODIUM - 251.4mg	CARB - 28.6g
FIBER - 2.9g	POTASSIUM - 206.3mg	PROTEIN - 5.7g

Serves: Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Where we got the recipe: Mealformation

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Cups Wheat Flour, whole-grain
1/4 Cup Wheat Germ, toasted, plain
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder, double-acting, straight phosphate
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
4 Tablespoons Margarine, 70% vegetable oil spread, soybean and soybean(hydrogenated)
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 1/3 Cups Buttermilk, cultured, lowfat
1/3 Cup Egg Whites, uncooked, fresh
1/3 Cup Bananas, mashed
1/4 Cup Walnuts, english, chopped
1/8 Teaspoon Salt, table

Directions:

Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt then set aside. In a mixing bowl beat sugar and margarine with electric mixer until light, scraping sides of bowl often. Add egg whites, buttermilk, and mashed bananas; beating till smooth after each addition. Stir in flour mixture, then fold in walnuts. Turn batter into a lightly greased 9x5x2.5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan and place on cooling rack. For easier slicing wrap and store overnight.

Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Stew

CORE RECIPE POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 6

Ingredients
1 pound Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, raw
16 oz fat-free canned refried beans
15 1/2 oz canned yellow corn, drained
14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder

Instructions
Spray the inside of a crock pot with cooking spray.
Add all incredients except chicken.
Mix well.
Add chicken and be sure to cover in mixture.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Shred chicken before serving.

Serves six - about 1 cup each.

Where I got the recipe: http://www.sponsormyweightloss.com/priorrecipes.html

Tips/substitutions/suggestions: For left overs, serve over a baked potato topped with a little fat free sour cream.

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KATHY'S TOSTADAS
1/2 pound 96 percent lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
11/2 cups enchilada sauce
2 15-ounce cans of dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese made with 2 percent milk, finely shredded
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
Nonstick cooking spray

"I also reduce the amount of beef by using extra beans. Instead of frying flour tortillas, I bake corn tortillas in the oven until they're crispy.

Two typical fast-food tostadas have 666 calories and 34 fat grams, according to NutritionData.com. But my slimmer tostadas keep the flavor while cutting the calories by 54 percent and throwing out 80 percent of the fat.

You can have two of my tostadas for 306 calories and 6.8 grams of fat. As a bonus, a serving of my tostadas gives you 11 grams of fiber. All of that fiber helps keep you feeling full."

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Put the beans into a pie plate or another shallow baking dish. Using a stick blender or a fork, mash the beans.

In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion until meat is browned; drain off the grease and return the mixture to the skillet. Add cumin, chili powder, pepper, the enchilada sauce and the mashed beans. Stir the mixture together until it's heated through.

Place the tortillas on baking sheets and lightly coat each tortilla with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes, or until each tortilla is slightly browned and crispy. Remove the tortillas from the oven and spread the heated bean and beef mixture evenly over each tortilla. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the bean and beef mixture. Return the tortillas to the oven and bake for about 2 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Remove the tortillas from the oven and sprinkle the lettuce and tomatoes evenly over each tortilla. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving (two tostadas): 306 calories, 29mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 15 protein grams, 6.8 fat grams, 49 carb grams, 11 grams of fiber.

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mrsnateq — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:48:35 CDT

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demasblue — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:29:55 CDT

Please copy and paste this to your email and forward it to ourpowerhouse@gmail.com, in the subject head, type flush out those false beliefs.

Before you can transform negative thoughts and feelings, you need to become aware of them, so here is a list of beliefs that may need updating!

Step 1

When under pressure I .......usually eat whether I need to or not..........................................................

I often feel guilty about ....how much I dont do or who I;m neglecting............................................................

When ..life becomes overwhelming...................................... I stress out and feel like .i;m rubbish and a failure...........................

My Achilles’ heel (greatest weakness is ....lazyness.................................................

I always try to ...prove my worth to others................................................................

The biggest obstacle that stops me loving and approving of myself is ..knowing all the ways I'm failing in the eyes of myself and others.........................

What drives most of my behavior is .....a desire to please and impress other people.....................................................

I am afraid of ....divorce and failure.........................................................

I seek my .spouse, pastors and work colleagues.......................’s approval (always/mostly/usually/occasionally)

My most frequent negative / uncomfortable emotion is feeling ...uselessness ...................................

The feeling I dislike the most is ..disappoinment...........................................

I need to learn to ...not be so lazy about things......................................................

Great Job, that took some courage!

Step 2

Now you have identified your false beliefs, our next step, go back and re-do the exercise writing how you would like to be. For example:

When under pressure I ... panic

to

When under pressure I ... think about the situation calmly and ask for support

When under pressure I ..pray and ask God for the help and support I need...............................................................

I often feel guilty so I pray and ask God's forgiveness and then move on.............................................................

When .life gets overwhelming...................................... I pray, rest and read my bible and feel much better when I;m able to leave my cares with God............................

My Achilles’ heel (greatest weakness is .my greatest strength when I give it to God...................................................

I always try to ...read my bible and pray to God continually................................................................

The biggest obstacle that stops me loving and approving of myself is .changed when I remember that God loves me already for who I am..........................

What drives most of my behavior is ..........a desire to please God and honour him with my life................................................

I am afraid of .failing God but he knows this and helps me............................................................

I seek my .Lord.......................’s approval (always/mostly/usually/occasionally) as its the only approval worth having.

My most frequent negative / uncomfortable emotion is feeling ..replaced with peace when I take it to God in prayer....................................

The feeling I dislike the most is ..disappointment but sometimes God uses it to teach me not to get carried away or too big for my own briches............................................

I need to learn to ..Rely on God for every thing both large and small.......................................................

demasblue — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:15:23 CDT

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Daily Seven	8.5.08	Work Book "Stress"	see work book for dates read and all work finished 12.8.08
double duty exercise	8/7/08	weight platuea	read 8/7/08
sweet cravings completed in folder 12.8.08	who I am assignment 12.8.08

demasblue — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:46:42 CDT

Read the following article: 'How to stop sweet cravings'

After reading the article, copy and paste this worksheet to your email, fill in the blanks and send to: ourpowerhouse@gmail.com, please make sure you have assignment listed in the subject header. Once the assignment is completed, don't forget to sign off on the assignment sheet with date completed.

How to Stop Sweet Cravings

Many people suffer cravings for sweets. The causes of these cravings can vary widely but chief among them are hormonal imbalances especially in insulin and serotonin,unhealthy dieting, Adrenal Fatigue, various eating disorders from the Body Dysmorphic Disorder group of symptoms, and even in very rare documented cases, premenstrual syndrome (National Institute of Health). __________

To fully combat the root cause for your _sugar cravings_________you will need to consult at least one doctor, and specific steps for stopping or decreasing cravings depend on an accurate diagnosis.

Steps
1. Increase proteins.

1. Remove ____temptations_____________.

2. Know that when a craving hits, wait _10 mins_________.Do something else. A good habit to get into is to ______go for a walk________ instead of eating dessert.

3. Substitute ______fruits and honey___________ for candy, sweets and sugar, respectively. The sugars in fruits are digested differently than the empty calories of _white sugar__________________ that are in most candy and processed foods. The fiber in fruit also slows the ____absorption______________ of the sugars so you don't get as high a sugar rush (and as low a crash).

4. Go for quality, not quantity. Eat a small piece of 70% dark chocolate instead of a candy bar. Have a small scoop of gourmet ice cream instead of an entire bowl of light ice cream. The treat will be more __satisfying________________ and you'll be consuming _less calories_____________ in the long run.

5. ____Read Labels______________. You might be surprised to learn how much sugar there is in a lot of the foods that you eat. Being aware of sugar content can help you avoid high-sugar foods and kick the addiction.

6. __Improve your diet overall_______________ .There are several ways to do this, but the following may to help with sugar cravings in particular:

* Eat more ___whole grains__________, healthy fats and lean meats, all of which make you feel full and satisfied.
* Have small, __frequent meals____________ to help keep your blood sugar level stable and _____eliminate_________ your body's need for a quick sugar fix. Avoid skipping meals (especially breakfast).
* Take a __daily multivitamin___________. Some ____nutrients_____________ help keep blood sugar stable, so ensure you get those by supplementing your diet appropriately.

7. Combat hypoglycemia, or low-blood sugar by trying the following:
* Eat a ____breakfast_______that is NOT __sweet__________for example brown rice and blanched vegetables.
* Eating sweets in the morning or early afternoon tend to _stimulate____________sweet cravings throughout the day

* If the cravings are for chocolate in particular, make sure you're getting enough __iron and magnesium_____________ in your diet or supplements: in some women, low levels appear to stimulate chocolate cravings.

List three helpful tips or strategies that you have found useful to help curb your sweet cravings.

a) eating fruit for pudding. It satisfies my craving and leaves me feeling full
b) dont have sweet things in the house, then even if you are tempted, you cant indulge
c) read labels so you know what is hidden in foods

demasblue — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:50:44 CDT

its really hard to write an essay about who you are when you aren;t allowed to qualify it by what you do. I am a person who feels better about themselves related to what I get done and how well. Well here goes nothing!

Hi, My name is Nikki and I'm 37 years old, soon to be 38. In my head I'm about 28. I have short brown hair with lots of grey so I have recently had it highlighted to a lovely sandy colour which makes me look and feel much younger. As I'm not allowed to talk about what I do I will tell you that I love children, music and dance. These are my passions, the things that free my soul. I also love Jesus and have a very loving relationship with him. His patience and love overwhelm me and as I learn to trust HIm more and more, he only seems to enhance my love for him and for others more and more. He is teaching me a great deal about myself just now, some of which is not easy to admit or accept. Though I am a person who works hard I also have a great capacity for laziness. Its shows itself most in the area of the upkeep of my home. I would rather do anything than clean and organize my house. This causes me to be unable to welcome people into my home and is probably actually the main source of stress in my life. Funny. I never realised that til just now! I do have another problem here too though. While laziness is a factor of the disorder in my house I have recently become aware of a fear that is keeping me in this place. it doesnt seem to have a face or a name but I actually think that being untidy is one of the ways in which I define myself and having done so for so long, I actually fear what would happen if I removed every trace of disorder from my home. I am currently praying about this as it seems a bit ridiculous really. Another weakness I have is a financial one. I often spend money I do not have on little things for myself and others as a feel good. This is another area of my life that needs to be surrendered to the sovereignty and control of God. Lastly I am overweight though not as overweight as I was. In my head I desire to be lighter and to make the sacrifices necessary for me to be lighter. in my reality though, I am often guilty of choosing the path of least resistance...this bad trait shows up in my housekeeping and even sadly in my parenting.
So to sum up who I am? I am a lady who seeks to honour God with her life, who openly acknowledges her weakness and failures, who is grateful to God for the wonderful provisions and talents bestowed upon me by him and also for the wonderful opportnities I am given by him to serve others. I am not perfect, not wonderful, not holy but I am open, loving, caring and here....here for God, here for others, here for you if you need me. I have a good sense of humour, a little touch of the mischievous and a strong sense of fun.

demasblue — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:07:19 CDT

Understanding Stress	Read by Jeannie3/24/08+5 Read by Tony 4/1/08+5	Read by Brenda 3/27/08+5 Read by Nikki 5/3/08	Read by Debi 3/30/08+5
Emotional Stress-Emotional Eating	Read by Jeannie3/25/08+5 Read by Nikki 5/3/08	Read by Brenda 3/27/08+5	Read by Debi 3/30/08+5
Managing Emotional Over-Eating	Read by Debi 3/30/08+5 Read by Jeannie 4/1/08+5	Read by Tony 4/1/08+5 read by Nikki and completed 15/6/08	Read by Brenda again 6/20/08
Give Us This Day	Read by Tony 4/1/0+5 Read by Jeannie 4/1/08+5	Read by Debi 4/7/08+5 Read by Nikki and thread left 16/6/08	Read by Brenda again 6/20/08
The Time to Manage	Read by Tony 4/1/08+5 Read by Jeannie 4/2/08+5	Read by Debi 4/7/08+5 read by Nikki 17//6/08	Read by Brenda again 6/20/08
A Time To Heal	Read by Tony 4/1/08+5 Read by Jeannie 4/2/08+5	Read by Debi 4/8/08+5 readed and threaded by Nikki 18/06/08	Read by Brenda again 6/20/08
The Revelations of Fasting	Read by Tony 4/1/08+5 Read by Jeannie 4/2/08+5	Read by and emailed response Debi 4/9/08+5	Read by Brenda again 6/20/08 read by nikki June
Your Dream Escape	Read by Tony 4/1/08+5 Read by Jeannie4/2/08+5	Read by and emailed response Debi 4/9/08+5	Read by Brenda 6/20/08 read by nikki 18/6/08
Move That Stress!	Read by Jeannie 4/6/08+5	Read and bookmarked 4/9/08 Debi C+5	Read by Brenda 6/20/08 REad by Nikki 11.8.08
Stress Relief Techniques	Read by Jeannie 4/6/08+5	Read and added discussion thread 4/9/08+5	Read by Brenda 6/20/08 read by nikki 11.8.08

Making Stress Work for You (Bible Study see pdf attachment below threads)

Jo95682 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:55:13 CDT

Give Us This Day
By Joie Lehman
March 27, 2008
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It is impossible to live without experiencing some levels of stress. Have you ever found yourself while in an extreme stressful situation saying, “Help me Lord!” “Why, Why, Why are you punishing me Lord!” One statement I have found myself saying much too often, “Lord! This is far more than I can handle, I need some help down here!”

Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Upon my course of study with the Professional Christian Coaching and Counseling Academy, the founder and my instructor Rev. Dr. Leelo-Diane Bush and I were discussing how to deal with our “stress factors” when feeling overwhelmed. Dr. Bush helped me to understand the above scriptures. The reason we often feel over loaded and overwhelmed, over stressed, is because we ourselves are filling our own plates, not God. That is not to say that we have control over everything that happens to us in our lives. There are situations that do occur that we are not responsible for, but regardless of the situation, it has been given to us to deal with. It is important for us to learn and understand, how God wants us to bear these stresses and deal with them. However, if we allow God to fill our plates, keeping our will to be His will and not that of our own, He will no doubt help us through them.

Matthew 6:11
Give us today our daily bread.

The best way to remove that stress from your plate, is not to have it on the plate in the first place. Certainly there are stresses that will be put upon our plates to deal with that we have no control over, but it is much easier to deal with those stresses if we are not over loaded with the unnecessary stresses that we ourselves pile on.

Beginning each day in prayer and spending time in meditation is essential nourishment. In the verse, “Give us this day our daily bread,” we are asking God to fill our plate according to His will, giving to us our needed nourishment for this day. Sometimes nourishment can be hard to swallow when it has a sour taste. Nourishment also comes in the form of trials and tests, to build our characters, to give us strength.

Jesus Christ may also be God, but he came to us in human form. Being human, Jesus also experienced human struggles, to include hunger, thirst, fatigue, and stress. When you study the scriptures, you will notice that Jesus would rise very early in the mornings while his disciples would still be sleeping. Jesus found this to be his precious quiet time to spend with our Father God. Jesus received his spiritual daily nourishment as he allowed our Father God to fill his plate for the day.

Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

Jesus came to us with a purpose, a mission to fulfill. If he had not remained steadfast and focused on God’s plan, all hope, all reason, all purpose, would be gone. At times we may feel frustrated in our thinking, “I know I must have a greater purpose, something that God wants me to do," or, "I know what I must do, but I don't know how to do it. I do pray about it, but I am frustrated because God is not showing me what it is or how to do it.”

Joshua 1:8
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Prayer is asking, meditation is taking the time to listen. God does speak to us, but if we are too busy to listen, we will not hear His voice. Time is patience, we need to ask for our daily bread, meditate upon what is given and have patience. What we seek in answers may be revealed in time, God’s time, not our time. Sometimes we simply need to wait patiently for further instructions.

You think you know stress? Jesus had more stress than you or I can even imagine! How did he manage? He managed through faith, trusting our Father to know what is best, trusting our Father to provide the daily needs. As we begin each day, we should always begin with Godly nourishment, prayer and meditation. Let God fill our plates with His will for us, any thing else, we need to let go. Sometimes our priorities, are not really priorities at all.

Luke 22:41-42
He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."

Luke 12:22-34
Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

If you are a Christian, you understand that the term “Christian”, is to be “Christ like, Christ minded, to walk with Christ.” We also know, we are all so far from it! But it is our desire, it is what is upon our hearts, it is what we strive for. Christ knew that effective time management begins with God.

1 Peter 4:16
However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

Allow yourself enough time in the morning to wake up, and spend some time in prayer and meditation, asking God to fill your plate for the day. Perhaps keep a note pad by your side and jot down the things that are most important to get done, this one day.

Jo95682 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:48:56 CDT

Understanding Stress
By: Joie Lehman
March 24, 2008

Flipping through the pages of several magazines, you may find articles headlining, “How To Live Stress Free”, “10 Easy Ways to De-stress”, and one I recently read is, “Escape From Stressville”. It is no wonder that while standing at the check out line at your local market, the racks are filled with magazines featuring articles relating to stress. Stress is a part of life, there is no way to completely evade stress and live stress free, but if we don’t get a handle on stress, it often begins to consume and control our lives. Such is why, we often find ourselves buying that magazine, seeking some insight on how to manage our stress.

“The only escape from stress is death.” Han Seyle

Memory Verse:

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. - 1 Peter 5:10

A Few Stress Facts

The American Psychological Association’s 2007 “Stress America” poll.
“The survey, conducted on-line by Harris Interactive between Aug. 30 and Sept. 11, 2007, questioned 1,848 adult Americans and revealed a list of statistics of them. In the survey 32 percent of the respondents said they are experiencing extreme stress, driving them to overeat, drink, and smoke.”

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, two-thirds of office visits to family doctors are for stress-related symptoms.

Stress contributes to heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, and other illnesses in many individuals.

What It Is

Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure or changes. Sometimes that pressure is from the outside world, sometimes it is stress that we create from within. Common emotional stress reactions can include tension, irritability, inability to concentrate, and common physical reactions can include several symptoms, such as sleeping disorders, headaches and a rapid heartbeat.

It is impossible to live with out some stress in our lives. But if we allow the stress in our lives to control, it harms our health, often our relationships and it can have a huge effect on our ability to enjoy life.

How to control stress, begins with understanding what it is and what role does stress play in your life, and why.

Eustress: is a positive form of stress, usually related to desirable events in person's life. The prefix derives from the Greek eu meaning either "well" or "good". When attached to the word "stress", it literally means "good stress"

Examples
Meeting a challenge - Marriage - The Holidays - Birth of your Child - Amusement Park Rides - Buying a new home - Planning a Vacation.

Even though Eustress is considered to be “good stress”, it can be equally straining on the body. It is possible that such stress can cause you to react in negative behaviors.

Micro-stress or Minor Stress: Are those little things that can stress you out if you let them. Perhaps you are having a day when things just are not going right.

Examples
You drop an egg on the floor - Your having a really bad hair day - You can’t find your car keys - Your stuck in traffic - You are trying to reach a deadline at the office and the photo copier jams - You get a flat tire.

There are so many trivial issues that happen to all of us at any given time. Each and every one of us have these minor stresses, but not all of us react to them in the same way. Some may become irritable and frustrated, while others may treat such stresses as if they were catastrophic and become highly stressed.

Major Life Events: Most often major life events which can cause stress, are events that change the course of direction in our lives. If you pull out your photo album, you will often see photos of Major Life events that you have celebrated. Major life events can be Eustresses. When you stood at the alter and said, “I Do”, that was a major life changing event. Following the “I Do” photos, you may find new born photos and photos of your
children as they are growing up. Those of you whom havechildren, know that your life changed immediately upon the birth of your child. But not all major life events are Eustresses or ones we would celebrate with joy.

Examples
Employment: Changes in responsibility, trouble with the boss or co-workers, being fired or laid off, Retirement.

Relationships: Increased arguments in the home with spouse and or children. Son or Daughter leaves home. New birth or a new family member. Struggling with in-laws or other family members. Marital separations or separations from any major intimate relationship.

Financial: Foreclosure of your mortgage or home, major purchases, receiving a large inheritance or winning the Lottery!

Activities: Changes in social activities, changing churches, vacations and trips.

Personal Habits: Change in sleeping habits, work habits, over eating or starting a new diet. Starting a negative habit such as smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, drug use, or trying to stop damaging habits.

Major Illness or Death: Major illnesses that have a life changing effect. Death of a close friend, parent, spouse or child.

As you can see, we all experience major life changing events at one time or another in our lives. Some of them occur because of the choices we have made in our lives, and some, we have no control over. How we handle these major life changing events, is most often what determines our level of stress and how much control that stress has over us.

Catastrophic Stress: Catastrophic Stress most often always causes a life changing experience. Catastrophic Stress is caused by some sort of catastrophe in ones life. Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity. A catastrophe is usually a life altering event that puts us or a loved one in harms way or alters one’s life drastically in a bad way.

Examples
Major Illness: Any chronic disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.

Death: Dear Friends, Parents, Spouse, Children

Accidents: Auto, plane, train, poisoning, drowning, electrical shock, frost bite, burns, fires, the list of possibilities are endless.

Natural: Lightening, brush fires, tornado’s, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcano's, severe flooding, severe snow storms, drought, tsunami.

Financial: Loss of employment, decline of the stock market.

Negative Habits: Ill health habits can cause catastrophic events in your life and possibly have catastrophic damaging effects on your loved ones.

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Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eustress
http://academic.cuesta.edu/wholehealth/Level2/Lecpages/str04.htm
http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/stress/STR_whatis.html
http://www.stresscure.com/hrn/facts.html
http://apahelpcenter.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=pageA&item=42

Jeannie53 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:35:48 CDT

Please keep a menu log for one week and transfer the data on this chart. Theweekly menu beginning Sunday, listing all foods that you eat during each day. If you measure your portions, list the portion size. Also, please listwater or any other liquids consumed during the day and how much.

August 10 to August16-----1200 calorie's a day...

	Breakfast	Snack	Lunch	Snack	Dinner
S u n d a y	oatmeal and coffee(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	taco soup and baked tortillas and salsa
M o n d a y	Oatmeal and Coffee(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner
T u e s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above(390c)	none	frozen dinner
W e d n e s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner
T h u r s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner
F r i d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above)	none	frozen dinner
S a t u r d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above(390c)	none	frozen dinner

Weekly Menu

August 17 to August 23

	Breakfast	Snack	Lunch	Snack	Dinner
S u n d a y	oatmeal and coffee(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner
M o n d a y	same as above	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner
T u e s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner(
W e d n e s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner(
T h u r s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner(
F r i d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above(390c)	none	frozen dinner(
S a t u r d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner(

Weekly Menu

August 24 to August 30

	Breakfast	Snack	Lunch	Snack	Dinner
S u n d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner
M o n d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above	none	frozen dinner
T u e s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above	none	frozen dinner
W e d n e s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner(
T h u r s d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above	none	frozen dinner
F r i d a y	same as above(182c)	none	lunchable(390c)	none	frozen dinner
S a t u r d a y	same as above(182c)	none	same as above	none	frozen dinner

Weekly Menu

	Breakfast	Snack	Lunch	Snack	Dinner
S u n d a y				none
M o n d a y
T u e s d a y					frozen dinner
W e d n e s d a y				none	frozen dinner
T h u r s d a y				none	frozen dinner
F r i d a y				none	frozen dinner
S a t u r d a y					frozen dinner

Weekly Menu

	Breakfast	Snack	Lunch	Snack	Dinner
S u n d a y
M o n d a y
T u e s d a y
W e d n e s d a y
T h u r s d a y
F r i d a y
S a t u r d a y

Jo95682 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:47:03 CDT

"Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all." - Sam Ewig

HOW TO WORK THIS WIKI SITE

The assignments listed are intended to bring awareness, sometimes enlightenment of ones own character.

Please Read Assignment Instructions:

Assignment Board

Coaching Agreement	The Importance of Drinking Enough Water When Dieting & Quiz
011 Membership Application	Burning Chores & Mini Quiz
012 Mission Statement	Why The Weight Loss Plateau?
013 Straight Line	Portion Control Quiz (Link) 07/26/08
Nutrition Facts Guide & Quiz (e-mail me your quiz score when completed)	Portion Distortion Quiz (Link) 07/26/08
The Pyramid Are You Getting All You Need? (Once completed, we will discuss your needs)	Fat In Diet Quiz (Link) 07/26/08
Test Your Fitness - Quiz - emailed 03/05/08	Build A Cookbook 08/03/08
It's Never Too Late (after you read, take the quiz) Quiz
Stress "Catastrophic" 04/01/08
Eustress 04/01/08

Work Book "Stress"
'Who are you?' essay 04/22/08
How to stop sweet cravings 04/23/08
Flush Out Those False Beliefs
The Goal Workshop

Jo95682 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:56:29 CDT

If you have ever used or browsed cookbooks, you will find that most contain more than recipes. Often they offer tips and suggestions.

Your assignment is to share at least two healthy, preferably low calorie recipes and or healthy eating tips with our group. Each recipe must contain the nutrition content, especially calories per serving. The web is loaded with many wonderful recipes for this purpose, ranging from snacks, vegetables, desserts, and main course meals. If you do not have a favorite, find a favorite, prepare it and share with us the recipe and your rating of the recipe. One star would be poor, five stars would be excellent!

Our current recipe box is a bit disorganized and I am working at creating a nice one with the table of contents. In the mean time, you can simply add a page to this page & assignment and post your recipe assignment. Make sure your name is listed at the contributor and the date that you posted. Make sure you list it in your blue folder as assignment completed for Kuddo credit. 5 points of Kuddos for each recipe submitted!

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