November, 2011 | Cheryl Cope

Do you Really Want to be Thin?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by cheryl

Do you Really Want to be Thin? Do you really want to be thin? This is an honest question. You’re first reaction may be, “Of course I want to be thin!”. Perhaps your real goal is something else. Let’s explore! Thinness, Better Health, More Respect from Others, More Sex Appeal, Looking Better, Feeling Better, More Self Respect, Living Longer, Getting a Better Job? What are your real motives for losing weight? Take a minute to think about it before jumping in with an answer. Even then, do not accept your first answer. Dig deeper. Ask yourself, “Is this the real reason, or is there a deeper reason?”. Ask this of yourself several times before letting yourself be satisfied with the … Continue reading →

Hearty Tomato Soup

Posted on November 16, 2011 by cheryl

Hearty Tomato Soup Continuing my series of posts on hearty and healthy soup recipes—this week is tomato soup. Ingredient notes: Contains dairy. Try to find the freshest and healthiest ingredients as possible. Look for organic butter, milk, cream cheese, canned goods. Especially look for tomato soup without MSG. Ingredients: 2 t. butter 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 t. paprika 1/2 t. basil 6 oz. softened cream cheese 1 1/4 c.milk 2 cans (10 3/4 oz. each) condensed tomato soup 2 cans (16 oz. each) whole tomatoes, undrained Directions: Saute onion and garlic in butter for a few minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in paprika, basil and cream cheese. Gradually stir in milk and soup. … Continue reading →

God is Faithful

Posted on November 14, 2011 by cheryl

God is Faithful I am continuing my series on the attributes of God giving you verses to meditate on. There is no substitute for taking the time to meditate and to listen to the Holy Spirit. Definition of faithful Faithful means constant, loyal, reliable, steadfast, unwavering, devoted, true and dependable. God is all these things to you. Verses to meditate on Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Psalm 89:8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? Psalm 119:90 Thy faithfulness … Continue reading →

Eat Slower for Greater Weight Loss

Posted on November 10, 2011 by cheryl

Eat Slower for Greater Weight Loss Yes, it really is true, eating slower can help you lose weight. Doing this one thing may be enough to literally tip the scale towards weight loss. Helps with the appetite Eating slower helps your appetite catch up with you. Scientists tell us that it takes about 20 minutes for the food we eat to register enough in our brain to make us start to feel less hungry. If we eat too fast, we eat past the point where we would have felt full and therefore we end up eating more and usually too much. Helps with digestion If we are unhurried and eat slower (which usually means more chewing) we digest our food … Continue reading →

Cabbage Soup

Posted on November 9, 2011 by cheryl

Cabbage Soup Here’s another soup recipe for those cold nights ahead. Ingredients 6 c. finely chopped cabbage 1 c. finely chopped bacon 3/4 c. finely chopped onions 1/4 c. flour 4 c. chicken broth (without MSG) 1/2 c. finely diced carrots 1 1/2 c. finely diced potatoes salt and pepper to taste 1 t. crushed caraway seeds 1 T. white-wine vinegar Directions Cook the bacon in a pan. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions are transparent. Sprinkle in the flour and stir. Add the broth, stirring with a wire whisk. Bring to a simmer and add rest of vegetables and seasonings. Cook about 30 minutes and stir often. Optional variation: add in 1 1/2 c. cream at … Continue reading →