How I did it: My store manager was during the Daniel fast and I was trying to do something to jump start a lifestyle change within myself... Well, I decided to join her fast with her and do some research about what I was getting myself into. It turns out that the Daniel fast is a vegan fast that is even more strict. No processed foods, no chemicals, no white anything (sugar, rice, pasta), no sweeteners, no coffee, tea or many other things. You can eat as many nuts, vegetables, whole grains, and as much fruit as you want. Also 100% juices but preferably water.
Well, I am coming on the last day tomorrow and I can not believe all that God has done in these 21 days. I received release from a relationship, more clarification on my purpose, the courage to transfer schools, the courage to separate from my circle, and a new outlook on food. (You would be shocked to find out what foods have sugar in them... tomatoes, vegetable soup...
I started this fast with one goal in mind and I am ending this fast with my mind on my goals. I thought I just wanted to be a professor but now I am thinking about becoming provost, or another university cabinet officer.
And the fifteen pounds I lost did not hurt much either. lol...
So this is where I am, and this is what I have done...
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BlkButterfly77 I'm Embracing the Essence of Me!
I was sold at 15 pounds! LOL
Seriously, I’m thinking of considering doing this fast…..the problem I have is every time I try to do away with coffee, i get a killer migraine that teaches me one heck of a lesson, as I pop painkillers and wash them down with coffee (no joke, that’s what I do!). I’ll research it, and see what gives. Gongrats on your spiritual growth AND (running a close second) those 15 pounds!
Rondrea D. Mathis is living a dream... living the dream...dancing, whirling, twirling...
The fifteen pounds sold me too. LOL… And pray before you start the fast and let God know how much you want to be faithful and even the headaches won’t be as serious… I am actually going vegan. I made the decision today… The eating habits of my people have predisposed me to bad eating habits and to get control of it, I am going to radically alter my lifestyle. But yeah, do your research and prepare before you start. Keep healthy snacks around… Remember to keep prayer first and you will be able to achieve what you never thought you would be able to… Best wishes to you!
BlkButterfly77 I'm Embracing the Essence of Me!
You actually answered my second question in this goal. I actually woke up my fiance to discuss Daniel with him (he’ my source for the Word questions) and to discuss the background of Daniel’s fast, because the website mentioned that Daniel was in mouring. Also, I would still have to feed my family, but I’d sneak in some healthier choices for them as well.
Rondrea D. Mathis is living a dream... living the dream...dancing, whirling, twirling...
Daniel did this fast before the King because he did not want to eat the rich foods or foods that had been sacrified to the gods… Daniel fasted several times in his life though and for different reasons. You can use oils, canola, olive, palm… and seasonings so if you are cooking for the family, make the meat for them and you have the sides, the vegetables, brown rice, brown pasta… Uncle Ben’s brown rice is the best and it cooks in the same time as white rice. Bread is not allowed though but I was never hungry because I kept peanuts and raisins on hand (poor man’s peanut butter and jelly, lol). For breakfast you can have fresh fruit and oatmeal if you eat it (I don’t).
BlkButterfly77 I'm Embracing the Essence of Me!
did/will you go back to “regular” eating habits after the fast?
Rondrea D. Mathis is living a dream... living the dream...dancing, whirling, twirling...
Initially I did. I actually completed the fast on the 4th of December. I wanted to jumpstart a lifestyle change. I was actually sick when I started eating regular food again, I am already a vegetarian. Now I have lost the taste for eggs and milk isn’t very appealing. I drink soy milk a lot of the time anyway. So I decided to try veganism until I don’t want to anymore. The fast I was on is a stricter form of veganism so I should be fine. I probably need to start taking a vitamin though… And going back to drinking more water.
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