So about a week ago someone was talking to me about how they were going on the Daniel Fast...so I looked it up and immediately thought it was something I wanted to do. For those who are not really sure what fasting is all about it is basically a restriction of food for a spiritual purpose. A lot of time when people fast they dont eat or drink anything at all. I personally for my own body dont think I could handle that, even for a day. I have always been interested in fasting though so when I found out about the Daniel Fast I just knew it was perfect. Basically the Daniel Fast is supposed to help your body, spirit and soul. Not only will this be such an amazing spiritual journey to be on, but it provides you a way to detox from caffeine, processed food and other chemicals in your body. I have been wanting to do this as well so its perfect that I can fast and do a detox at the same time.
The Daniel Fast is based on the bible when Daniel fasted for 3 weeks. Basically the guidelines for this fast are based on what Daniel ate during this fast. So what I can eat on this fast are things such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, oils, water, soy products, tofu and seasonings. The things that you can not eat are any meat, dairy, sweetners, bread, refined and processed food, fried foods, solid fats, and any other beverages besides water.
Today is my first day on the fast and it lasts for 21 days. I am really excited to see the spiritual and physical benefits that come from this. I think its going to be difficult (although maybe not as difficult for someone who is not already a vegetarian.) but I am ready to push myself for the next 21 days and see where God takes me. Also I want to apologize in advance if you come in contact with me in the next few days of me not having coffee...I cant promise it will be pretty haha.
Since I am doing this fast the next 3 weeks I am giving myself a free pass from my January resolution of doing yoga 3 times a week. I am going to wait to do this resolution until probably February because this fast is already going to be a big change for my body and I dont want to do too much at once. So my January resolution now is to complete this Daniel Fast!
I want to leave you with a bible verse I read today that really encourages me: PSALM 138:8 "THE LORD WILL WORK OUT HIS PLANS FOR MY LIFE-FOR YOUR FAITHFUL LOVE O LORD ENDURES FOREVER."
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I am not typically one to get all excited about the new year. I think NYE is a little over-rated and I typically work every New Years Eve so to me its about making lots of money instead of going out and celebrating. I feel like everyone gets this motivation for a chance at a new year and to do things differently, only to break your resolutions after a couple months and then wait another 10 months to do it again. At least thats how its always been when I make New Years resolutions. So this year I have decided to do my resolutions a bit differently. My New Years resolution is to make a new resolution every month. So I will have 12 "New Month Resolutions." Sounds fun to me! So around the first of every month I am going to re-evaluate myself and my life and decide something new to do or change in my life to help improve myself. Then I am going to keep myself accountable by blogging about it on here :)
This past year has been different for me. There have been so many times I have gotten on here within the past year to blog about stuff on my mind or things going on in my life and then I have deleted my post b/c it didnt truly express how I was really feeling. This past year has been fun in a lot of ways...Chris and I have been spoiled with 4 or 5 vacations in the past 6 months. But its also been one of the most confusing and difficult years of my life. I feel like in a lot of ways instead of taking steps forward this past year, I took some steps back and that can be very disappointing. I still dont have the words to really explain this past year...b/c like I said its been very good at times and very bad at times. So until I do have the words we will just leave it at 2011 was "confusing." I know I am very blessed, and I am so thankful for many things in my life. But I definitely feel like some changes need to be made. Thats why I am excited for my "New Month Resolutions!" I want to challenge myself more this year and truly live life to the fullest. I am extremely busy (like most people) and if I dont actively challenge and evaluate myself on a regular basis then I will just slip through every day life without truly growing as a person and I do not want that! I want to be a better version of myself every day....spiritually, physically and emotionally. I'm having a hard time choosing just one to start with because I have so many ideas so far! But I have to start somewhere so here we go...
JANUARY 2012 NEW MONTH RESOLUTION:
I will go to a yoga class at least 3 days a week.
This might not sound "life changing" to most of you but for me I think its a good starting place. I fell in love with yoga a few months ago. I actually really hate working out as far as just going to the gym and running on a treadmill or lifting weights. And if I dont like to do something, I usually wont do it (hmmm maybe that should be one of my resolutions...haha). Anyway, for the past few months I have written down on my calendar every week to go to a yoga class. And when those days come along that I am suppose to go I usually come up with some excuse as to why I cant go. And to be frank with myself its just me being LAZY. Ouch. That hurts to say but its true. I love how yoga makes me feel yet I am too lazy to do it on a regular basis. So this resolution should be good for me in many ways!
Alright well hopefully this works! Come 9:30am tomorrow morning I should be sweating it out in my Moksha hot yoga class...stay tuned to find out if I keep my first months resolution :)
I am not typically one to get all excited about the new year. I think NYE is a little over-rated and I typically work every New Years Eve so to me its about making lots of money instead of going out and celebrating. I feel like everyone gets this motivation for a chance at a new year and to do things differently, only to break your resolutions after a couple months and then wait another 10 months to do it again. At least thats how its always been when I make New Years resolutions. So this year I have decided to do my resolutions a bit differently. My New Years resolution is to make a new resolution every month. So I will have 12 "New Month Resolutions." Sounds fun to me! So around the first of every month I am going to re-evaluate myself and my life and decide something new to do or change in my life to help improve myself. Then I am going to keep myself accountable by blogging about it on here :)
This past year has been different for me. There have been so many times I have gotten on here within the past year to blog about stuff on my mind or things going on in my life and then I have deleted my post b/c it didnt truly express how I was really feeling. This past year has been fun in a lot of ways...Chris and I have been spoiled with 4 or 5 vacations in the past 6 months. But its also been one of the most confusing and difficult years of my life. I feel like in a lot of ways instead of taking steps forward this past year, I took some steps back and that can be very disappointing. I still dont have the words to really explain this past year...b/c like I said its been very good at times and very bad at times. So until I do have the words we will just leave it at 2011 was "confusing." I know I am very blessed, and I am so thankful for many things in my life. But I definitely feel like some changes need to be made. Thats why I am excited for my "New Month Resolutions!" I want to challenge myself more this year and truly live life to the fullest. I am extremely busy (like most people) and if I dont actively challenge and evaluate myself on a regular basis then I will just slip through every day life without truly growing as a person and I do not want that! I want to be a better version of myself every day....spiritually, physically and emotionally. I'm having a hard time choosing just one to start with because I have so many ideas so far! But I have to start somewhere so here we go...
JANUARY 2012 NEW MONTH RESOLUTION:
I will go to a yoga class at least 3 days a week.
This might not sound "life changing" to most of you but for me I think its a good starting place. I fell in love with yoga a few months ago. I actually really hate working out as far as just going to the gym and running on a treadmill or lifting weights. And if I dont like to do something, I usually wont do it (hmmm maybe that should be one of my resolutions...haha). Anyway, for the past few months I have written down on my calendar every week to go to a yoga class. And when those days come along that I am suppose to go I usually come up with some excuse as to why I cant go. And to be frank with myself its just me being LAZY. Ouch. That hurts to say but its true. I love how yoga makes me feel yet I am too lazy to do it on a regular basis. So this resolution should be good for me in many ways!
Alright well hopefully this works! Come 9:30am tomorrow morning I should be sweating it out in my Moksha hot yoga class...stay tuned to find out if I keep my first months resolution :)
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