Fruit Salad and a prayer!

Springtime is here and though the weather very much resembles winter.....rain, rain, rain, I am dreaming of Vacation. We typically take vacations in late summer early fall, because we go to Arizona and it's very warm there. However that also means Swimsuits and Shorts - Yikes!
Funny (or not) how quickly a few pounds find you in the winter. So with that in mind, I am thinking a lite Fruit Salad will be a good choice for breakfast to replace those more loved fried potatoes.

I've been wanting to post some recipes so, as I get back to some healthier eating for my body, I'll share with you.

Fresh Fruit Salad with Topper

Cut up equal portions of 3 to 4 different fruits. I usually use fresh Pineapple, Strawberries, banana's and grapes. Sometimes to make it look more festive I add a little toasted shredded coconut .


For the Topper - Use 1 1/2 parts of Pina Colada yogurt (any brand) to 1 part of Whipped Topping. After mixing chill for a little while it will thicken.

You can mix together with the fruit, use as a dip or just on top. Only put the topping on as you use the fruit or it will separate and looks bad.

I have used different fruits at times, you can put melon, apple, anything you want. If you are going to use a fruit that browns add a little lemon juice, to the fruit and mix up to coat it all. I haven't tried other flavors but as I'm typing this it makes me think I should try it. If you try some variations let me know how they work out.

I love food and I love to cook, and in a busy world it is all too easy to grab a hamburger and fries. But because I am not a little girl running around the playground anymore, and tend to spend a lot of my free time sitting at the computer or at my sewing machine, I find the food stays with me much longer than I would like. It's like an unwanted squatter that takes up residence and you have to go through a real battle to get it out.

I know I will need to work to get these extra pounds off, but I also know that I have an awesome God that will lead and guide me the whole way.

Romans 8:37
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

John 15:7
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

Phil 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Father God, I thank you for your gentle reminders that I am your child, that my body is not my own, but the temple of the Holy Spirit. I ask you to be with me and give me strength to exercise and move my body to keep it limber and agile. I thank you that you will give me self control to eat in moderation so that I may enjoy foods but not let them rule me. I thank you that I will put them back in their proper spot of nourishing me and giving me life instead of living for them. I know as I commit this area of my life to you, You will be faithful and just to see me through.
In Jesus precious name,
Amen


Be Blessed all,
Lynn

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