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Monday Momentum:: Daniel Fast Update

Today should be the start of day 15 on the Daniel Fast. I say "should" because I lasted ten days. 

There have been two aspects of this fast that I will address today. One is the spiritual side of it and the other is the health side. 

The reason for the fast was to re-focus on God's purpose and direction in my life and the life of our church. We have this fast as a church body each year. Until now, I have completed two different fasts (one being the Daniel fast two years ago) and I've never really "gotten" it. 
This time was different. I didn't even realize the changes that could come in ten days. And without getting too detailed, I had two major breakthroughs in my life that I would have never thought would have both happened within a two week period. I have been refreshed and God just surprised me because I didn't even go into this fast believing for these changes.
 I encourage you, if you need a breakthrough to try fasting. There are many different types of fasts. At no point did I deprive myself of food. I ate when I was hungry; it's "what" I ate that really mattered. 



The next aspect of the fast that I benefitted from was the health side. At what point do you not cheat at least once a week or eat processed food. I lost about 5 lbs and ate all that I was hungry for. I felt great, was able to continue exercising and I modified my fast because I continued drinking shakeology. 
The only non-Daniel fast ingredient is the natural stevia sweetener; but, it is where I get all of my vitamins and didn't want to stop cold turkey on that. 

I had a major cheat weekend (can we say seafood and butter!) and refused to weigh myself this morning. I feel heavier and tired. So I'm gonna work hard this week to continue to keep my diet (as in what I eat) as minimally processed as possible and continue my clean eating journey. 

I will also continue working on these personal breakthroughs. The nice thing though, is that these challenges look as if we have reached the peak of the mountain and get to take a break from the uphill battle now. 


If you have any questions about the Daniel fast or any resources to refer to, please feel free to contact me at Nicole.zedlitz@gmail.com

Have an amazing week!!


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