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.
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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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