The Ultimate Daniel Fast

In my quest to get more healthy and get out of the rut I have found myself in with craving and eating unhealthy foods I decided it was time for a detox.  I needed a plan to jump start my eating habits into what they used to be - better and healthier!  So, I immediately thought of the Daniel Fast.  When I 've done this fast in the past my body always felt amazing afterwards from the detox it got and so I've decided it was a good choice as a "diet".  Therefore I honestly admit to you that this fast wasn't spiritually inspired this time around, atleast I don't think so... you never know for sure with God though!  Sometimes He has plans for you that you never saw coming, leading you unknowingly into a certain place for a special reason....  And as I am writing this I am discovering that this actually is the case with me right now!  Wow.  Isn't it awesome when God blind sides you like that?!  So. cool.  Anyway all of that to say that in the beginning  of this fast my motivation was purely "natural", even though it seems that God has other intentions!  :)

So, my reason for sharing all this with you is because I have found a wonderful source of information about doing a Daniel Fast and it has made this journey so much fun for me!  And a lot easier too. Perhaps you are contemplating doing this fast sometime soon or down the road in the future.  If you are I am certain you will greatly enjoy the following blog as it has been an awesome resource for me!  Check out "The Ultimate Daniel Fast" blog to find really yummy recipes.

http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/2010/12/ultimate-guide-to-daniel-fast-by.html

Some of my favorite's so far have been:

- Pesto whole wheat pasta with grilled veggies
- Vegetable Green Curry with coconut milk
- Date honey (so yummy)
- Gimme More Granola
- Coconut Rice with sweet potatoes

Seriously, all of this stuff has been delicious and it sure beats falling in the Daniel fast "rut" of only eating peanut butter and bananas every day!

Outnumbered

Okay, so I just have to share my latest find with you!  As I was flipping channels one night I came across this show on PBS called "Outnumbered" and I was instantly hooked.  It's a British sitcom (I don't know why but I've always been a sucker for british sitcoms) about the typical, crazy family of five and it's brilliant!  I seriously cannot get enough of this show, it is sooooooo funny!  I read that it's part improv, probably because the two youngest kids are so little, and I think it's already in it's 6th season?  I'm not sure.  Thanks to the internet I've been able to watch the first 6 episodes of the first season for free, but after that you either have to have a Hulu or Netflix account (I don't have either) to keep watching.  I think I'm going to have to get one of these accounts, so I can keep watching because I'm hooked already and I'm dying to watch the next episode!  :)  Once a weeknight on PBS just isn't going to cut it when you know you have multiple seasons to catch up on.  Anyway, you should definitely check it out if you're looking for a good laugh and a new series to watch that's worth investing your time into.

Good Times

Here are the pictures from Allison's visit to the "G Compound"!  :)  As you can see, we all had a marvelous time together. Enjoy!

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Cousin Happiness

Here's a little taste of what we've been up to lately!  This past week has been a fun-filled one with the visit of my 11 year old niece (soon to be 12  year old) Allison.  It was a blast having her here with us!  What a sweetheart she is....she has always and will always hold a special place in my heart.  :)  We already miss you "Aunt Ally"!!!  Come back soon.

I'll post pictures soon too.

To my always & forever.....

This is dedicated to you my darling.  Happy Birthday love!