The Fairy Tale Came True- “Congratulations, Mr. President Barack Obama!”

Somebody pinch me! I thank God I have lived to see the day that Dr. King’s riveting prophecy has come to fruition: “…He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land.”


We as Americans have so much to be grateful for! Barack Obama’s election as the first African-American president is truly monumental and divinely ordained. Just as the ancient Hebrews were set free from 430 years of oppression, African-Americans have been vindicated approximately 400 years since their ancestors set foot in chains on American soil in 1619. Who but God could change the hearts and minds of the ancestors of former slave owners and slaves? America is now approaching the day when all men and women will be judged by the content of their character, and not the color of their skin, gender or nationality.

Yes, change has come to America and the world. As President Obama says, “change comes from the bottom up.” Barack has given us the vision, but we must carry out the mission. We can do so by starting with ourselves, our families, schools, churches, temples, and synagogues. Let us start by finding solutions to the following questions: How can we individually and collectively make this a better world? How can we as Americans conserve energy, our natural resources and protect our families? How can we be the change that we want to see in our life? How can we become our brother’s keeper?

Yes, I know we are in a recession, but how can we take our lemons and make lemonade out of them? Remember, this is the country where fairy tales can come true! Only in America can you have an Obama, an Oprah, a Chris Gardner or an Andrew Carnegie. We must use what’s in our hands like they did. By that I mean we must use our latent and dominant gifts, talents and skills. All of them started out at the bottom, but they developed a strong work ethic, a “yes I can” attitude and persisted until their gifts and talents were realized.

George Bernard Shaw once said, “Some men see things as they are and say 'why'? Others dream things that never were and say 'why not'?" A Native American elder offered advice that is applicable to many individuals as he described his own inner struggles: Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time. "When asked which dog wins, he reflected for a moment and replied, "The one I feed the most."

Which dog are you feeding? What dream do you respond to, - the one that says, “I think a can,” like The Little Engine That Could©, or are you feeding the evil dog in you that says fairy tales can’t come true? The choice is yours.

Again, congratulations President Barack Obama and all the dreamers that say, “Yes we can!”

C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon
www.womensempowermentseminars.com

BLACK IN AMERICA- ARE WE VICTIMS, WHO IS REALLY RESPONSIBLE?

from cryptaniteat12

Response to "CNN Presents: Black in America" a six-hour television event"

There’s a story about a young newlywed bride who is cooking a ham dinner. She prepares it by cutting both ends of the ham off before she puts it into the pot. The groom asks the wife why she cut both ends off. The daughter then asks her mother and she replies that was how her mother taught her. At that point the grandmother comes in and she is asked why both ends are cut off. The grandmother replied that she didn’t have a big enough pot.

Black America when do we take responsibility for our condition? How long will we keep cutting off both ends of the ham? You may ask- how do we keep cutting off both ends? Let me give just 13 examples of dysfunctional behavior that some of us perpetuate:

1) Refusing to finish at a minimum high school
2) Failure to turn the television off
3) Failure to choose healthy foods
4) Failure to exercise
5) Choosing consumerism over education
6) Failure to adopt a global perspective, understand our history and world history
7) Using racism and sexism as an excuse for not achieving
8) Living in denial versus confronting our deficiencies and institutional societal wrongs including racism and sexism inside and outside of the church
9) Choosing an underachieving noncommittal black man because he is black
10) Failure to get tested for HIV/AIDS, wear a condom or have your partner wear one
11) Limiting your choice to only black men
12) Forgetting the ancient landmarks that allowed our ancestors to survive slavery
13) Refusal to accept the need for and release ourselves to a higher power in our lives

Black America no one is going to save us, but ourselves. Let’s stop cutting off both ends of the ham because it is comfortable and everyone else is supposedly doing the same. (By the way is ham still a staple in your diet?)

Leave me some comments as to how we can think outside the box rather than cutting off both ends through black homicide, HIV/AIDS (the number one killer of Black women aged 25-34), under and unemployment, disproportionally high school dropout rate, 50% black single parental rate etc.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce
P.S. I'm glad Barack Obama's parents didn’t cut off both ends of the ham!
www.womensempowermentseminars.com

Women's Empowerment Seminars by C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon

From: youcanbeawinneratlife.com


Hello all,

Life is much more complicated these days. I have had some ups and downs lately, but as the song goes, "all of my good days outweigh my bads days, I won't complain!" I hope all is well with you and yours. I have been busy working on a National Women's Empowerment Seminar that will tour the U.S. in 2009. Click on the previous link and listen to the interview above and it will give you an idea of what you can expect. More details will follow in a few days.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

The 20 Worst Foods in America #10

The U.S. food industry has declared war on your waistline. Here's how to disarm its weapons of mass inflation

By Matt Goulding

#10. Worst Breakfast
Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes

1,540 calories 77 g fat (9 g trans fat) 198 g carbs(109 g sugars) Five Egg McMuffins yield the same caloric cost as these sugar-stuffed flapjacks.

Order This Instead: The Western Omelet has 654 calories and 44 grams of protein.


My friends if you are starting off your day with this morning delight, you are already off to a bad start. Do you realize that this breakfast contains enough calories for the whole day? This is one of the fastest ways to ensure that you will be paying your doctor ongoing costly visits in the years to come.

We must choose wisely if we want to be Winners at life. Why not invest some time and research and learn about the nutritional value in different foods. If your mother is still with you, give the gift of life by making sure she is eating nutritious foods. Better yet why not cook for her on Mother's Day and take her for a walk.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BARACK

From: Humanitainment (youtube)


I wanted to share a great video with you for those who love action, politics and a good laugh. Only in America could these dynamics be played out on television and in our lives. Regardless of who wins this election, politics in America will never be the same.

We have seen the good, the bad and the ugly during this election season. Now it is time for someone to step up to the plate and with sincerity strike back with effective decisions, sound judgment and an honest commitment to change America and the world. We all can be Winners at life, if we keep our focus on what’s best for the American people.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

What President Barack Obama Would Mean to Black Youth- Thanks To White America!

Obama- The truth about suspending the "Gas Tax"


from youtube: spookytom


As I lay in bed early this morning I contemplated what Barack as president, an African-American male would mean to African-American youth, thanks to White America. These are the thoughts that came to me:

1) African-Americans could no longer pull the race card as an immediate defense.

2) I believe we would start to see a decline in the gang-banging mentality among African-American youth, females included.

3) Single moms (black and white) would have a role model for their African-American children to look up to.

4) African-American youth would be inspired to finish at least high school, if not college.

5) African-American males would be challenged to consummate their manhood in a monogamous relationship as opposed to being someone's "baby's daddy".

6) African-American youth would be challenged to end and lower the rates of teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, under and unemployment, poverty, crime, drug, alcohol and sexual abuse, and racism towards ourselves and whites.

7) African-American youth would be challenged to think and work with non-blacks on ways we can creatively find solutions to global warming, use our natural resources more responsibly to harness energy, lower gas emissions and use technology to produce more efficient crops, cars and jobs for all Americans.

I want to personally thank the thousands, if not millions of White Americans that voted for and will vote for Barack. I want to thank those who put aside Barack's race and saw as Dr. King insisted that we must do, the content of Barack's character, his judgement when faced with opposition and his hope for America.

Change does come from the bottom up and the annals of history will record that your judgement was right in choosing not a African-American or a man, but a person of character that wants to bring about a positive change for all Americans and the world. I truly believe we can all be Winners at life when we lay aside our differences and embrace what makes us stronger as a nation.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

Saving Our Youth- Who Is Really Responsible?

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This child is like a sheep being led to the slaughter house. In a few years, if proper intervention is not made, this young boy will end up as another statistic- a young black male doomed to spend the gift of life in prison. What is proper intervention? Beating him won't change the fact that he has poor impulse control- it will only harden him and teach him that he is bad. He said himself that he likes doing bad things.

The problem is a generational one of poor parenting and a lack of morals. Where are the parents that conceived this child? Why does the grandmother have guardianship?

Barack is right when he says that change is needed from the bottom up. America is losing a generation of young people because of our rebellious hearts. Wrong is becoming right as long as you have the money to afford a good attorney.

If we are so advanced as a country, why do we have such high rates of teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, juvenile delinquency, obesity, depression, high blood pressure, cholesterol, etc?

The Bible says to train up a child in the way that he should go and when he is old, he will not depart. What's happened to the Judeo-Christian values this country was founded on? Perhaps we need to revisit them.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

The 20 Worst Foods in America #11

The U.S. food industry has declared war on your waistline. Here's how to disarm its weapons of mass inflation
By: Matt Goulding


11. Worst Steak
Lonestar 20 oz T-bone
1,540 calories
124 g fat

Add a baked potato and Lonestar's Signature Lettuce Wedge, and this is a 2,700-calorie blowout. Make the Cut: Stick to fillets and sirloins in steakhouses—they're the two leanest cuts of beef.


Hi guys,

It's time to exercise control over our lives by carefully choosing what we take not only into our mouths, but our minds. Eating nowadays can not be a casual decision. In the past we could pick fruit from a tree and not worry about the health care implications. Today we practically need a dictionary to decipher the contents of a product.

If we want to live a long and quality life if is incumbent upon us to be more discerning. Advertisers spend millions of dollars annually trying to figure out how they can package a food product so that we will buy it. We have to be wise and not buy food that initially appeals to our senses, but later causes us pain, high medical bills and poor health.

One of the best gifts we can pass on to our offspring is the ability to read, comprehend, decipher and make appropriate decisions based on that analysis that promote life. Let's empower the next generation to use these life skills so that they can leave a footprint that enhances the quality of life for generations yet unborn. When we collectively do this, then we truly will be Winners at life.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

Click On The Link To Find The Cheapest Gas In Your Area!

Hey Guys,
I found a great link to find out where the cheapest gas is by zip code nationwide. To find out where the cheapest gas is in your area click on the link and enter your zip code. How easy is that. Pass this link along to others who want or need to save money. I want to give a special shout out to Chandra, one of my readers for passing on this money-saving idea.

If you know of any other money-saving, life-saving or enhancing ideas, please let me know and I will definitely post. Remember, together we can all be Winners at life.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer By Changing Your Diet

Our Diet Must Change To Cut Cancer Risk, Experts Urge
ScienceDaily (Nov. 2, 2007) — A new report published recently by the World Cancer Research Fund will show how much our diet needs to change if we are to reduce the risk of cancer.

In the British Medical Journal, Professor Tim Key from the Cancer Research UK unit at the University of Oxford discusses what would be needed to achieve the report's goals.

The report concludes that obesity increases the risk of cancer of the oesophagus, colorectum, pancreas, breast, endometrium, and kidney. Its goal is for the average body mass index of the population to be between 21 and 23.

Yet, mean body mass index in adults in the UK is now about 27 and has not fallen into the target range since the 1940s, says Professor Key. Enormous efforts by individuals, society, and government will therefore be needed to reverse the current trend.

The report also shows that alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, colorectum, and breast and also causes cirrhosis, which predisposes to liver cancer. It recommends much lower drinking limits than currently advised in Britain, so a substantial shift in drinking habits would be needed to achieve these goals.

Evidence for a protective effect of fruit and vegetables is less convincing. Nevertheless, the report recommends that people should eat at least five portions of vegetables and fruits each day.

To meet this individual recommendation, the average consumption in the population would need to be about 7.5 portions a day. The average consumption in Britain is currently about three portions a day, says Professor Key, so the consumption of fruit and vegetables would need to be more than doubled.

The major new conclusion in the report is that red and processed meat convincingly cause colorectal cancer. This is based on results from several studies showing that, on average, people who ate the most red or processed meat had about a 30% increased risk compared with those who ate the least. The report therefore recommends that the average intake of red and processed meat in the population should be no more than 300g each week.

In most regions of the world, total meat consumption is well above this goal. In Britain, the current mean intake is about 970g a week in men and about 550g a week in women, so reaching this goal would require a large reduction in meat consumption.

The report identified several foods and nutrients for which some evidence exists of a beneficial effect on the risk of cancer. For example, foods rich in folate may reduce the risk for cancer of the pancreas, and diets rich in calcium may reduce the risk for colorectal cancer.

Professor Key believes that, while the effects of obesity and excessive alcohol consumption are clear, the goal for intake of fruit and vegetables has financial and environmental implications and requires careful consideration.

It may be better to concentrate efforts on increasing the consumption of plant foods such as cereals and beans, which supply energy and protein and can therefore partially replace meat, he concludes.

These wider questions will be dealt with in the WCRF's policy report, due to be published next year.

Adapted from materials provided by BMJ-British Medical Journal, via EurekAlert!, a service of AAAS.

Hi Guys,
I want to pass on this research concerning the relation between diet and cancer. Maybe it's me, but it seems like within the past four decades there has been a significant increase in the occurrence of cancer. I haven't personally done any research, I'm just going by anecdotes and news reports.

Either way, if it is factual or whether it's just this information age that allows us to have world wide access to current events, it's important that we pay attention and change our lifestyle. Ignorance is not bliss when your life is jeopardized by a serious health challenge.

Let's govern our food choices and control our destiny by eating wisely so that we can truly be Winners at life!

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

An Interview With Rick Warren Author Of The Purpose Driven Life

Hi guys,
I want to share with you a candid interview with Rick Warren, the author of the "PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE" that was sent to me by a reader named Chandra. Rick Warren reflects on his wife’s bout with cancer and his response to his new "wealth" from the book sales. Let’s pray and declare healing in the name of Jesus for Mrs. Warren and comfort and strength for her husband who has given so much to others. The Word says that there “is nothing too hard for God and that with God all things are possible!”

Stay Blessed!
Joyce


In the interview by Paul Bradshaw with Rick Warren, author and pastor of Saddleback Church in California, Rick said:

People ask me, What is the purpose of life? And I respond: In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity. We were made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven.

One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body-- but not the end of me.

I may live 60 to 100 years on earth, but I am going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act - the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity.

We were made by God and for God, and until you figure that out, life isn't going to make sense.

Life is a series of problems: Either you are in one now, you're just coming out of one, or you're getting ready to go into another one.

The reason for this is that God is more interested in your character than your comfort.

God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy.

We can be reasonably happy here on earth, but that's not the goal of life. The goal is to grow in character, in Christ likeness.

This past year has been the greatest year of my life but also the toughest, with my wife, Kay, getting cancer.

I used to think that life was hills and valleys - you go through a dark time, then you go to the mountaintop, back and forth. I don't believe that anymore.

Rather than life being hills and valleys, I believe that it's kind of like two rails on a railroad track, and at all times you have something good and something bad in your life.

No matter how good things are in your life, there is always something bad that needs to be worked on.

And no matter how bad things are in your life, there is always something good you can thank God for.

You can focus on your purposes, or you can focus on your problems.

If you focus on your problems, you're going into self-centeredness,"which is my problem, my issues, my pain." But one of the easiest ways to get rid of pain is to get your focus off yourself and onto God and others.

We discovered quickly that in spite of the prayers of hundreds of thousands of people, God was not going to heal Kay or make it easy for her.

It has been very difficult for her, and yet God has strengthened her character, given her a ministry of helping other people, given her a testimony, drawn her closer to Him and to people.

You have to learn to deal with both the good and the bad of life.

Actually, sometimes learning to deal with the good is harder. For instance, this past year, all of a sudden, when the book sold 15 million copies, it made me instantly very wealthy.

It also brought a lot of notoriety that I had never had to deal with before. I don't think God gives you money or notoriety for your own ego or for you to live a life of ease.

So I began to ask God what He wanted me to do with this money, notoriety and influence. He gave me two different passages that helped me decide what to do, II Corinthians 9 and Psalm 72

First, in spite of all the money coming in, we would not change our lifestyle one bit. We made no major purchases.

Second, about midway through last year, I stopped taking a salary from the church.

Third, we set up foundations to fund an initiative we call The Peace Plan to plant churches, equip leaders, assist the poor, care for the sick, and educate the next generation.

Fourth, I added up all that the church had paid me in the 24 years since I started the church, and I gave it all back. It was liberating to be able to serve God for free.

We need to ask ourselves: Am I going to live for possessions? Popularity?

Am I going to be driven by pressures? Guilt? Bitterness? Materialism? Or am I going to be driven by God's purposes (for my life)?

When I get up in the morning, I sit on the side of my bed and say, God, if I don't get anything else done today, I want to know You more and love You better. God didn't put me on earth just to fulfill a to-do list. He's more interested in what I am than what I do.

That's why we're called human beings, not human doings.
Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD.

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The 20 Worst Foods in America- #12

The 20 Worst Foods in America-#12
The U.S. food industry has declared war on your waistline. Here's how to disarm its weapons of mass inflation
By: Matt Goulding

12. Worst Burger
Carl's Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger
1,520 calories
111 g fat

Carl's brags about this, but also provides convenient nutrition info on its Web site—so ignorance is no excuse for eating it.

A Simple Solution: The Low Carb Six Dollar Burger has just 490 calories.
Five Egg McMuffins yield the same caloric cost as these sugar-stuffed flapjacks.
Order This Instead: The Western Omelet has 654 calories and 44 grams of protein.

For dozens of food and nutrition tips—not to mention restaurant
secrets that will shock the weight off of you—sign up for your
FREE WEEKLY EAT THIS, NOT THAT! NEWSLETTER!

Hello guys,
Let's eat to live and live a long life. I hope this article above makes you aware of your responsibility to keep yourself healthy, wise and strong. 1,520 calories is too much for any man or woman at one meal! If you want to lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight, start by choosing wisely now, so that you won't have to pay for it later with pills, doctor visits and operations.

Let's demonstrate our love for ourselves by pampering our bodies with healthy foods that say "I love by body temple" and I won't abuse it or let anyone else abuse it. This will empower you and your descendants to live a quality life. The Bible tells us to choose life so that we and our seed will live and not die. Let's exercise our right to be Winners at life!

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

YES, THEY CAN! - HOPE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Bronx students discuss Obama's race speech

From: BarackObamadotcom


Hi guys,
I came across this video and I was impressed by these students’ intense interest and views about politics in light of the Obama/Clinton race. What inspired me more was the hope and belief in the indomitable spirit of mankind and the American dream for all of its citizens.

This election has given me hope that King’s 40 year old prophetic dream that America will judge its citizens by their character and not their race or gender is about to be realized. Metaphysically 40 signifies completion. Remarkably, it is significant in Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and other Middle Eastern traditions; it can also represent a rough calculation, a huge sum of units, or simply put a lot of something:

-"Forty days and forty nights" describes the period for which rain fell during Noah's flood
-"Forty days" was the length of the period that the twelve spies explored the Promised Land
-"Forty years" was the length of Israel's wandering in the wilderness. This period of years represents a generation, that is, the time it takes for a new generation to arise.
-Moses' life is divided into three 40-year segments, separated by his fleeing from Egypt, and his return to lead the people out.
-Several Israelite leaders and kings are said to have ruled for "forty years", that is, a generation. (Examples: Eli, Saul, David, Solomon.)
-According to the Midrash, Moses spent three consecutive periods of "forty days and forty nights" on Mount Sinai.
-Rabbi Akiva, the greatest expositor of the Oral Torah, only began learning how to read Hebrew when he was 40 years old
-"Forty days and forty nights" was the period Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness, after which he was tempted by Satan.
-Forty days was the period from Jesus' resurrection till his ascension into heaven.
-In modern Christian practice, Lent consists of the 40 days preceding Easter. -The dead are usually mourned for forty days in Muslim cultures
-Muhammad is said to be forty years old when he first received the revelation delivered by an angel.
-In the Yazidi faith, The Chermera temple (meaning “40 Men” in the Yazidi dialect) is so old that no one remembers how it came to have that name but it is believed to derive from the burial of 40 men on the mountaintop site.
-In Hinduism, some popular religious prayers consist of forty shlokas or dohas (couplets, stanzas).

Finally after 40 years, or essentially a generation later, Dr. King’s dream is being realized. It seems pretty clear that America will have a female or an African American as president. Let us learn from this historical moment the importance of instilling in the next generation the importance of not only the American dream, but their individual dreams. Although it may take time for us to realize our dreams, we must never give up on a heartfelt dream that benefits mankind. Defeat is not an option- when we persist through adversity, we will be Winners at life!

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

The 20 Worst Foods in America- #13

The 20 Worst Foods in America
The U.S. food industry has declared war on your waistline. Here's how to disarm its weapons of mass inflation By: Matt Goulding


13. Worst Salad
On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef
1,450 calories 102 g fat 78 g carbs 2,410 mg sodium This isn't an anomaly: Five different On the Border salads on the menu contain more than 1,100 calories each. The Salad for You: The Sizzling Chicken Fajita Salad supplies an acceptable 760 calories.But remember to choose a noncaloric beverage, such as water or unsweetened iced tea.

Hello Guys,

Two days to go before the week is up. Have you decided what's for lunch already? Take a look at what's in this salad. Can you believe it- 1,450 calories? I understand why they call it "Grande"- it is a meal that can carry you all through the day and night, especially if you add a beverage to it.

There is a reason why Bill Cosby says, "come on people!" You do the math- guess where the calories go and stay? If you want to be a Winner at life you must learn how to add, subtract and say "no thanks" and move away from the table or bring your own lunch!

Let's start today by saying "no" to things that deplete our energy, weaken our immune system and leave us bloated and depressed. This monosyllabic word contains only two letters in the alphabet, but it will empower you to accomplish things in life that you never thought were possible. Saying "no" is the best way you can love yourself, because by doing so, you are saying you are entitled to a fulfilled and abundant life!

Stay Blessed!

Joyce

A Time To Laugh- Part II

Kerri Pomarolli: Clean Christian Comedy

From: b13ed


Hey Guys,
I couldn't get enough of Kerri, her comedy is infectious so I will share another one of her clips today. I'm sure you like me could benefit from a good laugh that's guaranteed to raise your endorphin level. And it will not cost you a thing, just a click of the mouse below. If you combine it with a walk in the park, an uplifting song, meditation, some fruits and vegetables and a little Quaker Oatmeal you may be able to throw away your bottles of statins and antedepressants.(hmmm) It works for me- let me know what you think. Let's all strive to be a Winner at life!

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

A Time To Laugh

Clean Christian Comedy

From: b13ed


To every thing there is a season,and a time to every purpose under the heaven:.. a time to weep, and a time to laugh. Today my friends I encourage you to have a good laugh. It is important that we acknowledge the negative, disappointing things that may happen to us in life, but we don't stay there.

The good news is that we have a choice and with the gift of life we can change the apparent deficiencies we encounter in life. This is the amazing power that is within man, the capacity to think, create and change our environment by our thoughts and actions.

I encourage you today to use your creative abilities so that you can laugh, build up others and bring about peace and unity in the world. Take a moment to view this video by Kerri Pomarolli to see how she uses the gift of humor to do good while she is here on earth. Let's choose to be a Winner at life and enjoy today!

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

The 20 Worst Foods in America- #14

The 20 Worst Foods in America
The U.S. food industry has declared war on your waistline. Here's how to disarm its weapons of mass inflation By: Matt Goulding

14. Worst Sandwich
Quizno's Classic Italian (large)
1,510 calories 82 g fat 3,750 mg sodium 106 g carbs A large homemade sandwich would more likely provide about 500 calories. Cut the Calories: Isn't it obvious? Order a small—or save half for later.

Good Morning Guys,

Monday morning- it's back to work. I'm thankful I have another opportunity to work on my dreams and make them a reality. I realize that in order to do so, I must take care of my body temple. I love Italian subs, so you can how dismayed I was to find out that this one pictured above has 1,510 calories! That's enough calories for a whole day.

Since I'm no longer in my twenties, I have to join all the other health conscious individuals over 30 and follow the above advice. It is hard to pass up the whole sub, but I've learned that if I don't it will show up on my thighs and other places that don't look or feel attractive. How do I do it you ask? Exercise, determination, prayer, talking to myself and telling myself that I deserve to look my best and stay healthy. My compromise it to occasionally have one for lunch, eat half, or if I have the whole sub, I have fruit or vegetables for dinner.

I hope this advice helps as you decide what you will have for lunch today. Remember that being a Winner at life requires sacrifice and passing up on some things or foods that initially look satisfying, but the end result has consequences that may be detrimental to our well being.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce

The Healing Power of Water

TGIF guys!
I have been slacking off on my blog since the death of my mom on February 29, 2008. I want to thank one of my readers, Anuj Agarwal for sending me a link to his website and allowing me to use today's slideshow.

One of the ways that I deal with loss and depression is to go outside and enjoy nature. A simple walk in the park has a way of lifting my spirit. It allows me to commune with God, enjoy this wonderful planet that we share and gives me the assurance that whatever I'm going through will pass!

This slideshow is for those of you who can't get away and enjoy God's marvelous creation today. Take a few moments and play a game with your mind and pretend you are
there. I guarantee that your blood pressure will go down and your spirits will be lifted like mine. Thanks again Anuj for making my day!

Enjoy your weekend everyone and Stay Blessed!
Joyce

The 20 Worst Foods in America- #15

The U.S. food industry has declared war on your waistline.

Here's how to disarm its weapons of mass inflation.
By: Matt Goulding

#15. Worst Kids' Meal

Macaroni Grill Double Macaroni 'n' Cheese
1,210 calories
62 g fat
3,450 mg sodium
It's like feeding your kid one and a half boxes of Kraft mac 'n' cheese.

Your Best Option: The 390-calorie Grilled Chicken and Broccoli.

Hi Guys,

Let's not forget to watch over what we are feeding our children. Many future health problems can be avoided if we feed our children the right foods and take the time to present them to kids in an attractive way. We must educate our children ourselves and not rely on the schools, television or the media to tell us what is best. You have been given a mandate as a parent to discern and decipher what's best for your children until they become of age. One of the best ways to do this, is to practice what we preach. If we eat right, I think they will eventually get the message.

Stay Blessed!

Joyce

The 20 Worst Foods in America- #16

The 20 Worst Foods in America
The U.S. food industry has declared war on your waistline. Here's how to disarm its weapons of mass inflation.
By: Matt Goulding


16. Worst Mexican Entree
Chipotle Mexican Grilled Chicken Burrito

1,179 calories
7 g fat
125 g carbs
2,656 mg sodium

Despite a reputation for using healthy, fresh ingredients, Chipot­le's menu is limited to king-size burritos, overstuffed tacos, and gigantic salads—all of which lead to a humongous waistline.

Make Over the Menu:

There are two ways to make a Chipotle burrito healthy enough to eat:

(1) 86 the rice and tortilla and request your meat, vegetables, and beans served in a bowl, or
(2) Bring a friend and saw the burrito in half.


Hi Guys,
Can you believe this- 1,179 calories in one meal sitting? It's no wonder that obesity is becoming one of America's fastest health challenges not only for adults, but unfortunately for children. Let's be more mindful of what we eat and remember to eat to live and not live to eat. If we do that we are on our way to becoming Winners at life. Enjoy your weekend.

Stay Blessed!
Joyce