How to fast by Rondrea D. Mathis

"amazing, life-changing, focusing, monumental..."

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...

Lessons & tips:

  • READ THE LABELS!!!!!!
  • If you go to a restaurant, ask the server what is in the food. It's okay, you are paying for it...
  • Pray, pray, and pray... fasting without praying is pointless...
  • Cook at home, it makes it simpler to know what the ingredients are... and it is cheaper...
  • Partner up with someone, I didn't but it would be a good idea...
  • Make healthy snacks... (my favorite is peanuts and raisins... a poor man's peanut butter and jelly sandwich)... and popcorn, Orville Redenbacher has natural popcorn in a simply salt variety which tastes really good...
  • Buy a big water bottle, they now sell 1.5 liter bottles... that equals to about 48 ounces... so two of those satisfy more than the daily suggestion for water intake...

Resources:

  • Orville Redenbacher
  • Walmart Party peanuts... bigger than average nuts and less salty than Publix brand
  • Publix fruit bowls, they are only 3.00
  • Frozen vegetables...
  • Soy sauce mixed with water to flavor foods and brown rice
  • Uncle Ben's brown rice, same cooking time as white rice
  • Sun-maid raisins
  • Google: Daniel fast and a website will come up with recipes and faqs and suggestions...


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Dec 03, 2008, 09:00AM PST | 6 comments | 7 cheers


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Rondrea D. Mathis is living a dream... living the dream...dancing, whirling, twirling...

Seriously...

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!

Dec 14, 2008, 07:58PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

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BlkButterfly77 I'm Embracing the Essence of Me!

Thanks!

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.

Dec 14, 2008, 08:10PM PST | Thread | Respond to this

Rondrea D. Mathis is living a dream... living the dream...dancing, whirling, twirling...

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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).

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