The Daniel Fast

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."