Daniel Fast Day One: Today was a good day for me! I believe there were prayers sent up on my behalf! There were no headaches from lack of caffeine or sugar lows - just a good day. I ate some trail mix that I threw together for breakfast it included: slivered almonds, roasted pecans, two types of raisins, & some oats made with cinnamon & honey - very delish! Lunch was half an avocado w/ fresh squeezed lime, organic refried beans, organic blue corn chips, & a spinach salad. Dinner (pictured above) included brown rice with lots of roasted veggies; cauliflower, brussel sprouts, broccoli, onion, mushrooms, & squash - lots of good seasonings & olive oil. My snacks included one clementine, fruit leather, & pistachios.
So today was a little bit overwhelming preparing all of our food, this morning I spent about an hour getting our lunches put together and cooking rice for tonight's meal. I have tons of dirty dishes too! I need to figure out a way to get these meals out quicker! It is worth it though and Jessie did really well today too. James had a headache and is very drained! I feel bad for him, I just want to give him some coffee loaded with cream & sugar but I know he wouldn't take it - he wants to fast with us.
I went to my physician this weekend to get the results back from some blood tests I had done. Losing weight fixed my bad cholesterol. No thyroid problem, no diabetes - all the numbers looked good - with the exception of one: my anti nuclear antibodies (ANA) were elevated - not off the charts but enough that they are sending me to a rheumatologist to check for auto immune disorders. I have sensed that I may have a problem in this area because you can't wake up feeling like I do and not have something going on. I have to get straight into a hot shower every morning just to get moving & by the end of the day I am in tears from the pain I have all over.
TMI Section: I also had a mammogram that didn't look too good so I will be going to a specialist for that March 20 - same issue as five years ago - getting older lumpy breasts, lol. Also my lap band doctor wants me to see a GI specialist from a problem I am having with too much gas, bloating, & other issues that need to be looked into - very embarrassing - but yall know me I like to share. All in all I think once I can get some answers I will be able to concentrate on my issues and make it manageable.
God is good to me through all of this I have a very good support system and I don't have any fear. I am hoping this fast will help me become closer to God and feel better.
Please send me some ideas for vegetarian meals. We definitely do not want to get bored! Thank you for checking out my blog! Yall are awesome! Keep the prayers coming :) Kelly
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