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Catholic and Orthodox Christians enter the penitential season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. After the Mardi Gras blow out a Catholic will give up for Lent, things that distract her from focusing on God. Sometimes what you give up for Lent are addictions or bad habits. Other times they are just luxuries. Either way, know that temptation hits whatever you give up for Lent. Plan on being sorely tempted by the very thing you give up for Lent, even if it's not something you normally crave that much. And know that temptation is exactly what you should be feeling because sacrifice should hurt. Lenten fasting imitates (in poor simple human way) the sufferings and temptation Jesus endured in the desert.   Lenten fasting: Temptation hits what you give up for Lent, sacrifice should hurt | Examiner.com

Valentine's Day gifts, skip the candy for heart-smart, weight watcher presents

 Advertisers would have us believe that candy is the best Valentines Day present. But one third of Americans weigh in at obese. Associated lifestyle conditions--heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol)--are endemic. Maybe its time for a healthy Valentine gift-giving upgrade. This year, skip the valentine candy for heart-smarter, weight-watcher presents. Valentine's Day gifts, skip the candy for heart-smart, weight watcher presents | Examiner.com

Super Bowl recipes: Vegetarian diet food swaps for football halftime appetizers | Examiner.com

Super Bowl party hosts, did you know you don't have to serve carnivorous food only. Nowhere in the Super Bowl Sunday code does it say "thou shalt have cold cuts and wings." Here's a vegetarian Super Bowl recipes and diet food swaps for football halftime appetizers.  Serve a Super Bowl of Salad for the ultimate vegetarian halftime appetizers A lot of mindless snacking goes on during football games--might as well get some veggie goodness in. Plus, diet food swaps are good for football fans who are packing on weigh in the end zone. Set it up stadium snacks style. Put salad greens in a rectangular cake pan (for football field). Mix baby spinach, spring mix and chopped romaine lettuce. Throw in shredded purple cabbage and shredded carrots. Here are great weight loss recipes and winter holiday fat busters! Read on Super Bowl recipes: Vegetarian diet food swaps for football halftime appetizers | Examiner.com

Free printable Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren coloring pages

 The Star Wars saga might be the most popular movie series in history. The new 2015 Star Wars Episode VII "The Force Awakens" toppled box office records when it opened. The Force Awakens which came out almost 40 years after the first Star Wars IV A New Hope, continues in off-the-charts popularity! So all this is academic for little kids--their biggest question isn't how much Star Wars grossed. They want to know when will the new Star Wars VII coloring pages be out? And the answer is--now! Here are free printable Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens coloring pages!  Free printable Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren coloring pages | Examiner.com

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