Paleo Pancakes

These are a terrific breakfast option, simple to make and only a few ingredients.  My roommate S. has made them several times so she's perfected the recipe :) Two bananas and one egg will make about two servings (8 pancakes). We even added cinnamon to ours they're delicious. Here's the finished product.  The look similar to your typical pancake but are way more moist and fruity. They are tricky to flip so beware.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 egg
• cinnamon to taste

Directions:

Mash up bananas the mix in egg and cinnamon.  I used coconut oil spray in the pan and cooked them up over medium heat.

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21 days

Wednesday was the last day of my fast.  I completed all 21 days of the Daniel Fast.  It was super challenging but great at the same time!! I was so surprised that I actually made it lol  Since then I've had a couple cheat meals and I'm okay with that.  I'm trying to transition into Paleo, which is based on the Paleolithic Era I like to call it caveman diet.  It includes mostly fruits, veggies and healthy fats; no dairy, sweets or grains.  There are several different flavors of Paleo my goal is to eat about 80-90% Paleo.  I'm excited to try Paleo pancakes tomorrow my roommate has been eating them and she says they're fantastic.  I haven't tried them yet because they have eggs in them.  I'll post the recipe and pictures once I've tried them :)  Here's a picture of the first day and day after my fast.  All in all I lost 21 lbs in 21 days.  I don't think its necessary health to lose weight that fast but what can I say?

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New Year New You, Right... ?

Today marks day 10 of 21 of my Daniel Fast.  The Daniel Fast is based off of Daniel 10:2-3 In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks. I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed. the basics are veggies, fruit, water, no meat, dairy, sugar or other beverages.  I really struggle to eat veggies and that's an under statement.  That being said I really wanted to be successful with this fast so I've allowed oatmeal and rice.  This fast has been one of the most difficult things I've done.  For most of the last 8-9 days I've had an excruciating migraine, like nothing I have ever experienced before.  That is why I haven't posted more.  I don't think its completely related to the fast.  I've done drastic dietary changes before and have only had 1-4 days of detox and re-acclimated to the new foods.  

The fast part is going very well with the support and strength of my sister who lives in Baltimore and my roommate S.  I definitely couldn't do it with out them.  It seems like everyone wants to know about the NUMBERS right before and after pictures etc.... Well look at the post before!  That was one day before I started to exactly 11 days ago and I am down 15lbs :) exciting most of that is water weight or weight I gained just through the holiday season.  These results should not always be expected also I am doctor and claim to be offering any medical or diet advice just sharing my experiences.

See below a quick Mix Berry Coconut smoothie I whipped up today.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana (half frozen, half fresh)
• 1/4 cup light coconut milk from the can
• mixed frozen berries (I like the Trader Joe's kind, they're organic:)
• handful of fresh mixed berries

Directions:

Add ingredients to the blender (I use and recommend the Ninja) I usually just throw everything in there then blend it up.  You'll have to play and adjust until flavor is right for you!  It comes out kind of custard like.

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2014

So here we are 2014, I realized my 10 year high school reunion is going to be this year... That is a very scary thought! January seems to always be a time of reflection and changes for the "new year".  I'm hoping some of those changes will stick..  scratch that I'm determined that these changes will stick!! 1st off this dang blog that I can never seem stick with.  I will write consistently on it and keep you updated on my progress 2nd eating healthy... now most of America will resolve to do this in 2014 but I honestly, truly, with my heart of hearts really want to remain eating healthy through out the entirety of 2014 and beyond not just for three weeks or three months (I'm starting off with the Daniel's Fast for 21 days, more to come on that) 3rd running... I've tried couch to 5K a few times but I know that this is going to be the year!

My aspirations for this blog are to share my journey to include, my healthy lifestyle changes (eating and running), DIY successes and failures, recipes, and simple good ole fashion stories from my life.  Below are a couple photos from NYE what better to ring in the new year with great friends and wearing polka dots!

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