di-et [dahy-it] - noun: food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition and its effects on health.
Not to be confused with fad "diets," deprevation/binge eating,
or eating plans that lead to short-term weight loss and rebounding.
Over the next 40 days, you are not "on a diet;" you are redefining your lifestyle.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Day 1 - Melissa G.

Hi everyone ... I'm Melissa and I'm so excited to begin this journey with you. I have decided to take on the Daniel Fast and moph into the Maker's Diet after 21 days. I had already decided to go with the Maker's, then our Church announced a church wide/supported Daniel Fast. Instead of struggling with the decision of which one to do I prayed and am going with my spirit hearing "Go for it - do them both!" I will pray for each one of you daily and I am encouraged by what I've read so far.

Today has been great as I began with a smoothie loaded with fruit and greens. I took fruit and nuts with me to eat as my day progressed and have had nothing but water to drink. We're planning on tofu and veggies for dinner. My husband is on the first leg of the journey with me and I hope to keep him going with the Maker's Diet for the full 40. As of now I'm just impressed he's up to 21 days! I also put in 30 minutes of cardio on my elliptical and some yoga stretches before I began my day of work and Mommyhood.

One thing I did notice today is how much I felt God with me today as I prayed for discipline during the hunger. God wants us to call on Him for every little detail of our lives and the hunger pangs were a wonderful chance to have a talk with my God ... and He did take care of me! One day at a time ...

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