3D Diet Overview w/recipe

3D Diet, Discipline, & Discipleship
This is an older book, but I really enjoy the philosophy behind it.  I think a faith-based weight loss program is wonderful, and I'll be sharing few others with you as well.  Information from the inside flaps:

This powerful, life-changing story of the woman who developed America's first faith-based diet program has everything you need to start your own 12-week 3D program.

  The author guides and encourages you to embrace the three essential components of a healthy life:

• Diet - adopt a balanced food plan and exercise program
• Discipline - form healthy habits that will set you free to be the person you were meant to be
• Discipleship - nurture your inner life and commit wholeheartedly to what you believe in

  You'll find everything you need to begin, including a complete food plan, new exercise information, recipe, and member testimonials to spur you on.  So begin your exciting journey today!

About the Author:  The originator of the first Christ-centered group diet program, Diet, Discipline and Discipleship, Carol Showalter has been a spokeswoman for the program for more than 30 years.  Carol and her husband, William, live in Massachusetts and have four grown children and five grandchildren.  (from 2002)

SLOPPY JOES
(a bit unfocused - sorry.  We had this for dinner after a late night Girl Scout meeting and I snapped a quick picture with my camera, on my Christmas dishes.)

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
6 sandwich buns

In large skillet, combine ground beef, onion, and green pepper; saute over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked.  Drain well.

  Add remaining ingredients, except for buns; mix well.  Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.  Serve on buns

Serves 6
Exchanges - 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat

This was a simple and tasty dish; nothing fancy but very satisfying and good for you.  I'd make it again any time.  Fun part, as I was looking into this book online, I found that there's a new and improved version, all updated in 2010.  Your Whole Life: The 3D Plan for Eating Right, Living Well, and Loving God definitely seems worth checking out.  There's even an online community and support system over at 3D Your Whole Life.