Daniel Fast for the New Year! Starting January 2, 2013

Reminiscing said:
JewelleNY - Ok I understand what you're saying now since a vegan diet is normal for you.

Can you share the pesto pasta recipe please? I love cooking and it sounds like a great dish!
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Yers, I will get it for you when I go home :yep: I posted a couple of pics in the recipe thread here of some other meals I have tried, will post more :)
 
Here is the recipe for pesto sauce, just toss with your favorite pasta :)

http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/2010/05/mmmmmpesto.html


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Pesto

2 TB extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups packed fresh spinach or 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed & drained
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
¼ cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
Place ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Makes ¾ cup.
 
Today was my last day and everything that could go wrong did. But I am grateful to God for the experience.

Good luck to those just beginning and those still fasting!

God bless.
 
Praise God!

I made it to day 21 without breaking my fast. My eating habits are going to remain pretty healthy from here on out. Eating only fruits and veggies gave me plenty of energy which I really needed to get through my hectic work schedule.
 
Just posting to say I officially completed my fast on Saturday. I had a busy weekend with family in town but I made sure to keep up my consecration to the end. I even ate potatoes and vegetables while my whole family ate a fantastic lunch my mom made on Saturday. Thank God for see me through and continued prayers to those who are still fasting. Be blessed!
 
I finished my fast last night. I wanted to extend it until the end of the month, but it just didn't happen. I will try to make it until the end of the month without sweets (as a modified fast). I also wanted to ask for prayers for my family and I.

Yesterday my dad announced that God told him he would pass away soon. My mom also was told by God that his time is coming a couple months ago...it is very strange in my family that most people know when they are going. So I am having a hard time processing this and controlling my emotions (uncontrollable tears all day). I know it will be difficult for my family as well. I do know that I am blessed to have had so much time with him, considering his age (my dad is 85). But it is definitely tough :(
 
Well Sunday was my last day.

I did break my fast on milk, juice, coffee due to traveling during the fast, but other things like meat, sweets, junk I stayed away from the whole fast. I am very proud of myself. I have lost weight, but I am not craving sweets anymore. My younger sister wants to start fasting this week, and we are going to give up sweets for Lent. My goal is to only have something sweet/candy for Valentine's day (which happens to be the day after Ash Wednesday) which is during Lent, but other than that we'll do no sweets for Lent and no meats on Fridays.

I have decided that even after 5 years of Doing the Daniel fast I have MUCH to learn about fasting. I am definitely humbled and excited for the future. DH is eating healthier and doing more exercise...So I think that this year things will definitely change with our prayer lives and how we fast. I am going to challenge him to give up something for Lent. He gave up video games for the Daniel Fast. So I caught him playing them when I got home from work but instead of staying on all night he opted to turn it off after a few minutes and fixed us dinner and we watched a movie together. Ladies these are prayers ANSWERED! But its still work in progress. Anyhoo....Maybe we can start a "Lent" thread and take this to another level!

I really appreciate the OP for starting this, and everyone who joined in and gave it their all. First timers: It gets easier. Veterans: YOU ROCK! I love all your input and advice! You begin to look forward to it. Again...thanks ladies!
 
JewelleNY said:
Hi ladies, I have been wondering a great deal about a part of Bible verse that states that Daniel ate no pleasurable food. I find that I put a good amount of energy into finding new and delicious recipes to cook and thoroughly enjoy my new meals. I had been looking for good dessert ideas when I came across a site where one person said the food should be plain and not to be enhanced for our tasting pleasure.

Any thoughts??
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I thought about that ALOT!

I decided to go ahead an substitute some meat products like using soy crumbles for spaghetti sauce, and the like. But I understand, finding the balance between making sure you LIKE what you eat and then not putting TOO MUCH emphasis on eating and finding replacements to stick with the regimen.

I decided for myself to find replacements but keep it simple. I focused on limiting too much emphasis on foods and I really tried to do as spartan a diet as possible, with the attitude that we're just eating a little and using that energy and time towards God. I did enjoy my fruits (strawberries just came out here in Florida) and green smoothies. But IMO I think taking the emphasis off of food was key to the fast. I tried to imagine what Daniel would eat and sure we don't eat AS SPARSE as they did back then but I'm sure they overall limited foods. Some days hours would go by before I ate, and even on a day that I worked 15 hours straight I was still energized at the end of the day! On a day I'm eating my usual meals and snacks I would have been dog-tired. But putting all yur trust in the Lord and asking HIM to ultimately FEED you will help you never ever to starve or feel empty!
 
naturalgyrl5199 said:
I thought about that ALOT!

I decided to go ahead an substitute some meat products like using soy crumbles for spaghetti sauce, and the like. But I understand, finding the balance between making sure you LIKE what you eat and then not putting TOO MUCH emphasis on eating and finding replacements to stick with the regimen.

I decided for myself to find replacements but keep it simple. I focused on limiting too much emphasis on foods and I really tried to do as spartan a diet as possible, with the attitude that we're just eating a little and using that energy and time towards God. I did enjoy my fruits (strawberries just came out here in Florida) and green smoothies. But IMO I think taking the emphasis off of food was key to the fast. I tried to imagine what Daniel would eat and sure we don't eat AS SPARSE as they did back then but I'm sure they overall limited foods. Some days hours would go by before I ate, and even on a day that I worked 15 hours straight I was still energized at the end of the day! On a day I'm eating my usual meals and snacks I would have been dog-tired. But putting all yur trust in the Lord and asking HIM to ultimately FEED you will help you never ever to starve or feel empty!
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Thanks so much for your thoughts Naturalgyrl :yep: I found it to be very helpful and matched so much of what I was thinking. I was putting too much into my food and less into the prayer part of the fast. I finished my fast yesterday but plan to keep eating in a similar manner. All of a sudden, I no longer feel the need to plan fancy meals all of the time. I had just plan fruit today and some nuts for a snack. It was quite freeing and I could focus on other things, instead of always, "what am I going to eat?" :lol: Kind of puts things in perspective.

I totally agree with your last line, awesome! :yep:
 
I ended my fast after ten days. It was my first time ever fasting and I really liked it. I think I'll be adopting the eating/health way of eating in my regular lifestyle. God really showed up and showed me some things during these ten days. I'm excited!
 
Anyone still on a high from their Daniel Fast? I AM!!! The peace I'm still feeling from the fast is truly amazing! God has given me complete assurance that He has my back. Test and trials have come my way this year but I handle them with a new confidence. I know without a doubt that this increase in faith is a direct result of the fast. I thank God so much for placing it on my heart to do the fast!

I hope you ladies are still on a high as well! Be blessed!
 
Reminiscing- Yes I am still reaping the benefits of the January fast...I have never felt closer to God then this ever in my life...Every day i see growth...everything happens in its own timing but if I had did a Daniels fast before who knows where I would be now

Matter of fact i'm going to be participating in this fast again this mth...my friends church is doing it and I feel it whats I need to do...they started yesterday so i'll be a little bit late but I plan on starting tomorrow
 
I'm doing it again this year.

I also did one for Rosh Hashanah. .. Jewish new year. That was one powerful fast. Still receiving miracles from that one:yep:.
 
I'm definitely doing this again. I cut it short last year for personal reasons but this is one fast I must do to completion this year
 
I started out 2013 on a 21 day Daniel Fast. I would love to start 2014 the same way. I'm definitely in if someone starts a thread. :-)
 
Yay! I'm glad to see that some of you would like to do the fast again!

I'm going to PM the OP to see if she plans to start the thread. If she doesn't, I'll start one for over the weekend. I'm planning to start Sunday, January 5th.
 
So...who is going to start the January 2014 thread :look:?
I was planning my grocery list today and I realized, I need to start getting ready for the fast. I probably won't buy any meat and instead, try to use up the meat I already have in the freezer for the upcoming week.
Beans and greens is what's up for me when the fast starts.

Idk what I need to go to the supermarket for now. No animal products, no processed foods. Short list it will be this week :lol:
 
Lolz I just realized that this thread is from 2013! Definitely need a new thread! I am going shopping tonight
 
Reminiscing said:
I PM'd the OP but she didn't respond so I started a 2014 thread. Hope she doesn't mind. Here's the link to the 2014 thread http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=713523

FriscoGirl - The scripture reference to the fast is Daniel 10:2-3. I hope you will join us in the 2014 thread.

Nice & Wavy - I hope you will join us again too. We need your wisdom!
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Hi, thanks for the mention. :love2:

I will be doing it again, but not on LHCF. I won't be here any longer as my subscription is over in January. However, I will pray for you all and lift you up as you experience the richness of this blessed fast!

God bless you and thanks again for thinking of me! :love3:
 
Nice & Wavy said:
Hi, thanks for the mention. :love2: I will be doing it again, but not on LHCF. I won't be here any longer as my subscription is over in January. However, I will pray for you all and lift you up as you experience the richness of this blessed fast! God bless you and thanks again for thinking of me! :love3:
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Nice & Wavy sorry to hear you are leaving. You will be missed.
 
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