First Day of Lent = Amazing Opportunity

Are you giving up something for the next forty days of Lent?

I put serious thought into this, and with each idea that I came up with I realized that anything I give up that would challenge me that I would also seem to benefit from giving it up in the end. That doesn't seem to be as sacrificial as it ought to be, right?

But, then it dawned me that anything I do for God has got to a benefit for me by the very nature of God. He is our Great Caregiver. Anything He asks of us is ultimately in our best interest for our present state of life, or into the eternal. So I decided that as long whatever I gave up challenged me, and tested me, was worth offering to God during this Lent season.

Actually, I've chosen two things to sacrifice this Lent season, one of which relates to food. For the next 40-days of Lent (remember, Sunday's aren't included, as they are for celebrating) I will refrain from eating any morsels whatsoever of "goodies". This includes: chips, cookies, chocolates, cakes, munchy snacks, etc.

So, what about you. Will you be giving up a certain food during Lent in honour of God holding our lives in His hands. In anticipation of Easter, the greatest Love sacrifice of all time.

Lent offers that extra support we weight-challenged people could use. It is an amazing opportunity to get back on track eating wise. I encourage you all to consider that your body is a temple (1 Cor 6:19) and that we are to take care of our individual temples for God's glory and work to be delivered through us.

Blessings,

Eileen

A Year of Success--I'm celebrating!

This is my first anniversary of serious weight management. YAHOO, I made it! So I know you can too!! Get serious, and join me in celebrating, please!

It was one year ago today that I made the very serious decision to take control of my expanding body and reign it in. I sought out a support group, and for the next 20weeks I consistently lost 2 lbs per week, achieving my goal weight on target. And I am so happy to be able to say that I've maintained that goal weight for the remaining seven months of this year. I've bounced a pound or two here and there, as I've divulged in this blog, but I've come to realize that's a part of life, and as long as I take steps to bring it back down before it gets out of control, then I feel confident that I can maintain my goal weight for the rest of my life.

What about you? Have you made the conscious decision to take control of the temple God gave you? Are you worth the energy to discover confidence and optimal health? If you don't believe it, I do. And I pray that you'll find the support, courage, dedication, and will-power to achieve your goals!

Here's to a second year for me of eating for Him, and here's to all of you seeking to do the same! Praise God for His Amazing Grace!

Blessings,

Eileen

Precious Mother's Day Blessing

I posted this on my writer's blog yesterday to celebrate, but thought it fitting to post here as well.

Family is what makes Mother's Day special and I just wanted to brag about mine. My three wonderful daughters, with my amazing husband created this meal from scratch for me today.







When asked what I would like for my Mother's Day meal, I mentioned how I enjoyed my husband's unique sauces and that I had a craving for sauteed peppers and zucchini. Well, doesn't my family just find the perfect recipes. They even arranged it on the plate in the shape of an "M". For disclosure of what I fully enjoyed for supper tonight, I've included the menu plan that my daughter, Sabrina, typed up and placed next to my place setting for me.

Thank you dear family for a wonderful meal! You guys rock!! I love you all very much!!

I'm the luckiest Mom around. Praise God for His amazing grace!

Now, you will notice that my family also kept my weight control issues in mind as they created this meal. Grilled boneless skinless chicken breast with lots of lightly stirfried veges in a light olive oil spray. Even the wonderful sauces were low in fat and sugar content. So I enjoyed an amazing, decedant meal, without guilt!

As for the dessert--well, we won't think about the calories that came with that, but I deserved it, it was after all MOTHER'S DAY!

On an aside. If you enjoy reading Christian Romances, Steeple Hill's Love Inspired line especially, drop into my writer's blog and leave a comment on the posting of my interview with Cheryl Wyatt, author of A Soldier's Promise and A Soldier's Family for a chance to win an autographed set of these fast paced, high-energy debut novels. Drawing takes place on Wednesday evening.

And, hey, what do you all think of the new template for this blog? Is it better, or worse than the old one and is there any specific topics you'd like to see addressed here to help you with your goal? I'm up for suggestions. Let's work together to fight the low-metabolism challenge.

Blessings,

Eileen