Your happiness,health, and mental well-being is so much more important than your dress size!!

You don’t have to apologize about what you eat, I think as most people that diet become obsessed and speak of it far too often. The world is in a sad state at this time and food can be a comfort when everything else seems to be falling apart 😫 Just be you and enjoy what you are doing. I enjoyed your earlier shows when you were more down to earth. ♥️

No need to apologize to anyone about how you eat or what you eat, Leslie.

Leslie, you take the break you need. Because your mind will reset. But if you don't take this break and you continue to resent dieting, you'll quit and never go back to it. I believe you're doing the right thing. Happy cooking, sweety ❤

Leslie giVe yourself some grace these next few months. years ago I would starve myself and I wound up with a eating disorder. I almost could not overcome it. But with God and my family I did. Also I love this time of year for all the get togethers and crockpot meals. You do what is best for you and don't feel guilty.

Hello Beautiful Lady, I’m 58 and I believe in cutting the quantity, not the quality of our old southern delicious meals. I totally understand 🌷

We love you Leslie, no matter how light or heavy you are. You are a beautiful person. You have nothing to explain. I suspect that the season change and the cooler weather is a reminder of the holidays approaching. You'll hop back on your meal plans when the new year gets here. Until then, enjoy the rest of the year. Absolutely love the pj's. If plaid is involved I'm there.

Leslie I am so with you! I know you have this diet thing figured out! You are doing so good. Prayers to sustain you and encourage you. I so love you and how real you are. That dip looks really good. Wonderful and thoughtful gifts. I got my brother and myself tge Founders Bible back in 2010. Love the history interspersed. God bless you and yours❤🙏🙏❤️

Hello my family and friends

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

hello

IMHO the hardest part of weight loss is keeping it off, I can lose weight better than most but keeping it off is my struggle.

Leslie, as long as you are happy and healthy that is what really matters most. Food makes me happy too!! Maybe eat normal good food only smaller portions. About us understanding please do not stress about it I personally do not care whatsoever if you gain or lose weight it is unimportant in the scheme of things. I love your cooking and cook a couple of your recipes on a regular basis.

God bless you and great big hugs! I'm feeling for you and I think there are a lot of people out there who feel the same about being tired of having to put so much thought and preparation into your diet. I also think it's important to take breaks in-between because that action helps you feel like you are in control of your life and it's not running you. Mentally it's a stress reliever and once you decide to re-incorporate your diet back into your life it should create more confidence in your ability to adjust. Eating is a way we celebrate...a way we enjoy sharing our food and yummy treats with others.

That is a great cookbook, I have it and watch every one of her you tube videos. She cooks so many of the same recipes my mom used to cook. They are just great down to earth recipes, no strange ingredients, just mostly things you normally have in your pantry.

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

Sorry I'm late in seeing this video had to have some tests done and meet my breast cancer surgeon and radiation oncologist.... I love you and to watch your videos... cooking on a whim is just fine.... I also want to thank Pastor Bryant for answering the question I asked him.... yes that dip looks so yummy.. I make something similar it's a bacon ranch and cheese dip... I'm in Florida so I love colder temps down here.😊♥️🙏that was so sweet of your friends to do... you guys some great gifts... diets are very hard I'm the same way.... I love to eat my dad was a chef and you get tired of not being able to eat what others can... they say if you deprive yourself then your going to binge or eat what you shouldn't... food is comforting.... yes there's a lot of thinking when you diet... so I understand how you are feeling....😊❤ Your not alone people can preach to us on how we should do this and not that but you do what you need to do and then get back on track ❤❤❤

Leslie you are beautiful inside and on the outside I don't diet and I am on the chubby side, you don't have to apologize for anything your a beautiful person with a lovely soul.

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

7 ай бұрын

Awe thank you

I, personally, appreciate your honesty about your diet struggles and you don’t owe us an explanation. I’ve never been a fan of low carb because I love carbs too much. That would be an automatic “fail” for me. Holiday season is coming , so enjoy yourself some and start again after the new year. God bless! Good to see Caroline! ❤️❤️

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Used to use Carmac but I love and use beeswax chapstick! I love and I use that hair spray! Love the Christmas love story wall hanging! I’m right there with you, it gets tiring and frustrating to always think about it, shopping, hearing about it, when you get to that point, take a break a long break, been there done that!

Prayer Warriors! Pray for Israel. ✝Just a heads up, please pay attention to what is going on around the world, bible prophecy is falling off the pages of the bible. If you aren't saved, you should get saved now before it's to late because Jesus is coming very very very soon. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 10: 9-13, Ephesians 2: 8-9. Much love and God bless.✝

@SmallTownSouthernWife

8 ай бұрын

❤

@maryannedeering1663

8 ай бұрын

Amen

@tammyharn6578

8 ай бұрын

Maranatha!

@mrsintense1974

8 ай бұрын

Amen and amen!!! ❤

@michelleutter8521

8 ай бұрын

Praying for Israel and looking up.

Leslie, I totally understand your issues with dieting. I’m diabetic and I am forced into eating right (obviously I cheat a little). At the very least, no way I can eat like I did before diabetes. My heart goes out to you, I feel sorry for myself often. One suggestion that helps me when I’m with other people (I live alone) is to ask for 1 bite of something I shouldn’t eat. I can satisfy my cravings with just 1 bite which is so wonderful!

You're SO gracious when you receive gifts. 😍

✍Hello Leslie... I'm one of those weird people who doesn't like sour cream but I like French onion chip dip (how crazy is that) ha ha ha I love your new gift of the pumpkin casserole dish. The best dip ever is made is a dip made with a jar of sweetn'hot pepper relish mixed with a block of softened cream cheese. I get more raves when I make this for crackers or whatever for the holidays. I guarantee if you try it you'll love it. Yes today is supposed to be but actually its October 12th. My youngest daughter was born on the eighth and I was in the hospital when Columbus day came (that's when you had a baby and you stayed in for 5days) but now holidays are celebrated on a Monday. No wonder holidays aren't special for people anymore. Its a shame we've all become prisoners of food and diets. Yes, we should be aware of what we eat and how much we eat. It was really bad in the 50-60s and you didn't even see very many only a few people over weight but us girls/women were always counting calories and using a measuring tape. We kept track of how we measured 36-21-34 is what I kept mine at but wow those really changed after I had my girls. I now wear size 22 big difference but I try to not get any bigger. Because of my age 78 I have a set point...no matter what I've stayed the same for the last 35 years and Dr said its ok cause its better than yo yo ing up and down with the diets and pounds. I don't know but I still try. It was good visiting with you tonight. Good Night😴 God Bless LuvYa! Bye from Ohio🌹

Next time consider putting a head of lettuce in the bottom of the dish to fill up the bottom space so your dip sits up higher (use the head whole but cut the bottom flat to sit evenly and you can cut the top of the head and make a little well)

Awesome video, Leslie! Thank you for sharing this. That dip looked so delicious, I will have to try it! Cute container as well! I don’t blame you for taking a break from dieting, Leslie! You’ve done a great job, and you are beautiful inside and out. I love to eat from all of the food groups myself. Those gifts were beautiful, Leslie! What a kind viewer, and I really love the one about Christmas. I really enjoyed the grocery haul as well! I love you guys, God bless you all 🤗🙏🏻❤️

You look beautiful today Leslie!! That looks delish. 👼🏻💞💐

You don't have to apologize for anything, this country is so obsessed with weight. Being healthy can be maintained by portion control.

Bless your heart, thank you for being real. You will figure out what works for your body. Maintaining, is not easy, it becomes a life style. Take care, thank you and your dear husband for sharing your life with all of us.

There's a reason they call good old southern cooking comfort food. It is comforting. I really enjoy cooking and baking, and of course I enjoy eating it to. A nurse told me one time if you take a bite of something and it tastes good for goodness sake spit it out. LOL. Dieting is a tough battle. I think portion control and exercise helps a lot. You all definitely have some special friends. The gifts were beautiful.

Hello Leslie I know all about dieting I have been over weight all my life I lost 120 pounds and kept off for 2 years and gained it all back and now I am in poor health I am the biggest I have ever been I can’t walk I am missing out in life could you keep me in your prayers I appreciate all your videos and recipes. Your one of the sweetest ladies I am so happy I found you on you tube have a great week God loves you and so do I❤🥰🙂🙏🏻

Thank you for your honesty about dieting. As someone that struggles with weight it was nice to hear someone else sick of thinking about calories/carbs. I have added in walking everyday to help me, so that is an idea to help you in the next month with burning calories if you can. 😀

You have to do whats best for you. You are responsible for you and no one else. If you need a break , you take one. Health is no only physical, but also mental, and if the diet thing is weighing on you mentally, than take a pause from it. ❤

Love your channel ❤ Thanks for taking your necklace off😊

Maybelline makes an excellent lip balm called “Baby Lips” light blue with pink writing and it’s clear, I never get chapped lips and it’s less than $5.00

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you

Regarding your cook book, I follow that lovely lady on Facebook. Does she ever put out the largest Sunday spreads that look so good!

I totally understand your struggle with a 'diet'. It is exhausting to constantly think about what I can and can't eat. I also lost 50 lbs before the virus, but since then, I just eat what I want and in small portions. Yes I gained back some, but Oh Well, This is who I am and life goes on. Your pumpkin casserole is so cute. God bless

I’d love to know where I could buy both the blue pumpkin and the Christmas plaque! 💕💕

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

They were gifts so I have no idea but if I find out I will post it

@Karen.cook424

8 ай бұрын

I actually saw the pumpkin (in two sizes) at Aldi!

@charitys.3862

8 ай бұрын

I got a smaller one that is very similar but about half the size, at the dollar store. Using it as decoration for now, and thought it would be good for a side dish or maybe a dip like this at Thanksgiving 😊

Good haul. Everyone needs a break from the everyday thing

Leslie try the plate diet It really isn’t a diet at all. It’s how you are supposed to eat . divide your plate in half then one side is veggies the other side divide in half again on the top is your protein on the bottom carbs it works! You never have to explain to us what you are doing you and Caroline are doing great !

Yes it was indgetdis day..... and Ceylon cinnamon is very healthy I take capsules. You look fine I understand about the diet issue. ❤️❤️❤️

Leslie, l completely understand your need to take a break in your eating plan. I'm a highly anxious person ( have been even back to a very young age) and l am addicted to food too. I had gastric bypass surgery 6 years ago, and not only lost a lot of weight, but later started drinking alcohol for the first time in my life. After landing in the hospital several times from stomach ulcers from the massive drinking, God has helped me to stop drinking. But there are a lot of nights that my craving for alcohol is overwhelming. I don't give in, but l end up eating just to force myself to finally sleep.

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear about your situation! The Lord that helped you quit, will get you through it too!

@riverduck3

8 ай бұрын

❤

I love the Christmas sign. I would love to buy one if your special friend shares where she got it with you.

Leslie, don't ever apologize for not having anything in order and for things being messy. I enjoy your videos so much because of that reason. We are normal and things are not always neat unless someone is walking behind you cleaning up! Love your show, love Caroline's also. Love your style in your home and clothing. Love your hair, but I always pick the longer hair over short. I wish I lived near you so we could pray together. I really believe in the power of prayer. God has been there for me many times. You are just wonderful and I enjoy the videos so, so much. Thank you for being a wonderful friend. I look forward to our time together, you on my TV and me in my recliner!

I remember my Grandma would call every refrigerator she ever owned a Fridged- air! Like I say Saran wrap for all plastic wrap😄

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

Yes!!

@barbaraconder5548

8 ай бұрын

Frigidaire was a brand name of a refrigerator in the 50’s. That could be what she was saying.

Oh Leslie. I totally agree with you about your love to cook and bake . Making food for people is such a joy to me. It truly is my passion . I love too many foods to give them completely up. All in moderation. Cooking and baking makes me happy and keeps my mind occupied instead of thinking negative thoughts. So many times , you take the words right out of my mouth! I love your channel so very much!

That is looking very good.

Looks delicious

Girl I’ve lost over 80 pounds and I really want to get 27 more off but I’m over it I love yo cook and I love to eat. This last 27 is going to be ruff. I started at 267 - 82 = 185

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Something that helps me tremendously is to fast for 16 hours and eat in an 8 hour window. You don’t feel deprived that way. You’re sleeping for a portion of that time so it’s really not a big deal. I will have coffee in the morning but I wait to eat. It goes by quickly. Same thing at night. I drink hot drinks or cold and that helps. I believe when we deprive ourselves it’s much harder. Love your content!! Such a great place to watch you all and escape! Lol

I hear you about dieting. I'm a bit older than you....actually just turned 74. I weigh 123-125 now. My highest weight was 247.5 I am 5.2. I tried all diets and mediciations. All they made me do was THINK ABOUT FOOD!!! I was no where neaar as busy as you, but I did work a very stressful and responsible job with an hr commute and 2 lkids at home. 2005, I had lap band surgery. It doesn't work for everyone but for mme it was a blessing, a Godsend. I was a model patient, followed all the rules and had great success. I am not recommending this surgery to you but merely stating I understand the struggle, the pressure, the constant focus on food. For me, I crave foods, I love to cook, but the procedure prevents me from overeating. I also practice intermittent fasting. I do not break fast until at least 12 hrs from the previous day but shoot for 14 or 16. This works for me. I do take vitamin and mineral supplements and struggle to eat my 3-5 servings of fruits and vegggies every day. I wish you to be healthy That was my goal. My step children were having babies and I could not climb the stairs to put the babies to be bed with my extra weight. That was my driving force, really.

Leslie you look great take a break lol Your always pretty and full of Gods love and kindness

Use Armour Dried Beef instead of bacon😋 very tasty❤praise the Lord Jesus ❤

The dip looked delicious, but I knew when you were making it that it had too much onion in it for me. I would use 1/2 of what you did. Thanks

Leslie, I too couldn't find the Aussie hair spray that I loved. I finially found out that the formula I liked had been discontinued and the new formula just didn't work for me. I found it on Ebay!!!! Stocked up to last me for a while. Don't know what I will do when my stash runs out!!!!

Aquaphor Lip Repair is awesome! It’s a stick and comes in a two pack at Walmart or Amazon. It has helped my chapped dry lips 😊

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I love the Burt's Bees pomegranate! That's what I have used for several years now.

Cool video , cooking n grocery hauls, 😎

Great pj's i have a pj problem as well warm & cozy

If you’re making zuppa, I always use kale it holds up better in the soup and tastes really good. I have been making it for years. My kids love it.

Looks good ❤

I ALWAYS have some Aldi microwave bacon on hand for when you need bacon …I also love the Aldi turkey sausage/cheese snacks!! Ps… why do you need to explain to us your diet..or not diet?? We love you for you!! I still love watching your old videos where you weren’t so concerned…I do the old fashioned diabetic diet we were taught…4pts per meal…1pt for every 15gm of carbs..I have maintained my weight for over 5 years and I’m happy…I watch it but not glued to it

I love pajamas also!

Many healthy foods are delicious. I grew up eating Filipino food. It is high in carbs as they include rice with all meals whether it is rice, rice noodles, or rice flour. Most of them are slender. My father could encircle my mother's entire waist with just his hands when he was alive. I could only fit her clothes when I was in Kindergarten. I'm 5'4 and she is 4'7. My bust size is two or three cup sizes larger than hers. Most traditional foods from other countries are healthy. Noticed foreign exchange students here gain weight and our students abroad lose weight.

I love dips of almost any kind and I also love soft, comfortable pajamas!

I love the Pumpkin bowl!!! Anything fall related is my favorite. The dip looked wonderful!!!i I'm with you in regards to dieting. I try to eat low carb, but fall just reminds me of all the wonderful baking and comfort foods. Everything in moderation. 😊

OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES…Have you ever added semi-sweet chocolate chips to these cookies? BLESSINGS!!!

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

No but that sounds great

Have a wonderful Monday and good week ahead! Let gratitude guide your way this week and don’t fall prey to negativity from within or from others. Have a Beautiful and Blessed day and week. See you next video. Stay safe and healthy. God Bless.

@SmallTownSouthernWife

8 ай бұрын

Happy Monday ❤

@MrsAlmaTrumble

8 ай бұрын

​@@SmallTownSouthernWife happy Monday to you too.

Don't like almonds so I will have to leave them out It looks good though

Be careful with the Burt's Bees lip balm. I had a bad reaction and it took weeks for my lips to heal. This also happened to my neighbor who used Burt's Bees lip balm, as well. At first I thought it was the toothpaste I was using, but nope, it was definitely the Burt's Bees lip balm. The Carmex works the best for me. I put it on over my lipstick. No need to explain why you choose to eat the way you do. Someone else mentioned portion control. That works best for me too. I also have found that if I deprive myself of something I like, I wind up thinking about it more than I normally would, so I just go ahead and have some. Not a lot, so that's where discipline comes in to play. Sometimes I'm disciplined, and sometimes I'm not. Same with my walking exercises. I really need to do more of that to help offset the food I eat. Oh well, at least I'm being mindful, which is a good place to start with food and exercise. Another great video! Thanks, Leslie.

Diets Suck!! I've been on one for over three years. I lost 61 pounds and I've gained 8 pounds back and I am having no luck losing it. I am like you a foodie. I love to cook and I love to eat and I love being slim. It is so hard.

Miss Leslie. I too gained the weight back from when I was on OPTAVIA. They are fad and low calorie too restrictive and a quick fix diet. That’s why we lost the weight from them. I am eating what I want in moderation and portion size. Life is too short about being so worried all of the time if I couldn’t or could eat something when my family is eating and enjoying. I could eat anything just watch how much I am taking in. I hope this helps. The dip looked great. PB was thinking the same thing I was. Looked like your famous cheese ball. I make it every thanksgiving with the fire crackers. ❤Charlene

Praying for lsrael🙏🏽

Go easy on yourself Leslie, you deserve such Grace…. -Nicole

WOW - you are not alone on the diet thing - you expressed it so well - resentment hit the nail on the head. I too love to cook and eat but having to watch everything that goes into your mouth can suck the joy out of eating. Like you I have to take breaks and just enjoy good Southern cooking. Love your channel.

I totally understand the resenting dieting. I get tired of having to watch everything all the time.

I’ll be trying that dip during the holidays. Looked so good with the pita chips. The last time I was in Walmart, especially in the health and beauty, the music was so loud and I also freeze in there and Aldi. I use that hairspray and really like it. Hope it works for you. I too struggle with my diet. It’s hard trying to cook for family (country cooking) and lose weight. I’ve started using a small plate to eat from and that has helped. I lost 50 pounds but go up and down. Really would like to lose about 25 more. The holidays are coming so it’s going to be hard. You got some really nice gifts. Loved the bag with your name on it and the Christmas sign. Was the cookbook MeMe’s recipes? I thought it looked like her cookbook. If so, I watch her too and she is just precious. I’ll pray for our struggles. ❤😊🙏

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🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 70 yr old grandma in Texas, USA and by the way l'm subscribed and l hit Like. 🐼 ❤ (l'm not a bot, l'm a real person who is a terrible typist since l lost use in my left hand so l use copy/paste)

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

Is there anything you make that PB doesn't like? 😉 😂

Oh how I understand 😢 I love sugar,and now I'm a diabetic,and I'm very resentful of having to think about what I can and cannot have 😡😢

Leslie, as the saying goes, "You do you" regarding your diet. You need to do what you are comfortable with. It's challenging to always have to kept up with carbs, fat grams, etc. Do what works for you!

Yes, Aussie did quit making their “anti-friz/extra hold hairspray”. The newer, similar in their brand has a different formula. I was so bummed as I am now fighting those frizzy gray hairs and my hair was always SUPER STRAIGHT, and this new phase is driving me crazy❣️

Leslie, you love food and so do I. I have tried so many calorie reduction diets over the years. It’s all about balance. Life is to be enjoyed. So, eat (in moderation) what you love and knowingly cut back in meals generally.

I d put that in the oven, looks like it would be an awesome heated dip

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

Great idea

The struggle is real. It’s exhausting to constantly have to think about what’s going in your mouth. Food noise is a very real thing! You’ll know if you need to get back on some kind of plan.❤

We don't have bbq bread in our stores in Pa i wish we did

I've been there on diet for me and my husband sometimes it's over well I guess I have a gown fetish smile

I do portion control i don't think only keto, low carb low fat us not healthy eating. Balanced meals

Looks yummy💕💕🙏🏻😋

Leslie I get it I've got the same problem and even thought if I step on the scale with the opposite foot I might weight less. Ha! Didn't work, bummer.

Love the Christmas love story wall art. Could you find out where they got it please.

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

I have no idea where they got it. I'm sorry

Leslie I always consider it my life style not my diet and I totally agree thinking of it as a diet becomes very exhausting that is why it’s a life style just be careful and remember that weight gain your alloying yourself write it down that stands for committing a weight gain limit

Don’t know how I missed this video lol My mom and cousin made the best cheese ball back in the day. I think they both made it up. I have moms cookbooks and recipes and can’t find it and I’ve talked with my cousins daughter to see if she has it and she doesn’t. It was their Tupperware party go to lol Did I miss the yum yum macaroni and the creamy chicken chili? I have been at a stand still since we got back from the beach. I try not to have anything but water after 9 and do drink my milk before that time. Breakfast is usually a mini crossiant with eggs cheese and half a slice of ham Lunch half cup cottage cheese and a pickled sausage and a celery stalk with cream cheese And whatever we decide for dinner Snack a banana or apple or a mini granola bar. Not sure what is going on with hubby and I but some things we use to love we don’t want anymore. I’m not on keto or anything like that just watching my blood sugar. She dropped on shot to practically nothing and don’t have to go back for a year. So I’m eating but not strict strict until after the new year. I think I love New Year’s Day dinner as much as I do thanksgiving and Christmas dinners lol Don’t apologize. Take a break but then get back at it. Now that my shoulder and neck is feeling so good I’m going to start walking again. Because it hurt the last 7 months to even walk with that. Sorry about the book lol OH and I love pajamas too!! I need to clear out some of mine because they are to big. Which feels odd lol

Today is Columbus Day. Government offices closed. I think your pumpkin that you put the dip in is actually a cookie jar.

@deed421

8 ай бұрын

No it’s a jar you can put whatever you want in itv

@db4082

8 ай бұрын

Looks like a soup tureen to me...

Very nice gifts! We didn't get a very good look at the books - they went by pretty fast. Can you show them again so we who are book lovers can see what they are?

@TheFarmingPastorsWife

8 ай бұрын

I will try to do that on a future video. I've already completed the next video so it it won't be in that one.

Leslie, you look so pretty in your blue sweater that color blue is very becoming on you. The dip looks really delicious. God bless🧡

is there any way you could let us know where we can order a "Christmas is a Love Story" wall hanging? I LOVE that!

Just know Leslie, you are looking so good. It’s worth the effort you put into working to keep you weight off and continue to lose more.

@deed421

8 ай бұрын

Why does it have to be a job and effort that’s not enjoying life you could lose all your weight and something could happen and you didn’t enjoy the things in life

I noticed hairspray went up in price :(

The original dip is called Nieman Marcus dip. It was created in the 1950's

This dip looks so good, going to have to try it