hi, i think i might be crazy...

i like eating.
i like food.
my husband is an AMAZING gourmet cook.
i make baked goods that will put you into a diabetic coma.
and at the beginning of january steve and i are going on the daniel fast.

what is the daniel fast?
A 21-day partial fast based upon Daniel's own experiences as recorded in the Bible. The purpose is to restrict commonly enjoyed foods as an act of worship and consecration to God. Someone who chooses to undergo a Daniel Fast demonstrates a physical commitment that reflects a deep spiritual desire for a more intimate relationship with the Lord.

Pretty cool right? I had another friend explain that it was getting rid of your old vices (like a cleanse...nice after the holidays) and growing closer to God. When you do it as a couple you also get closer to one another...neat right? ummm, i think? let me explain a little further. the fast is fairly restrictive... and by fairly i mean this...

NO...
meat or animal products
no dairy
no sweeteners... natural or otherwise
no leavened bread or yeast
no refined or processed foods
no deep fried foods
no solid fats
no alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee, energy drinks, herbal tea, and tea.

ok, wait, WHAT???? umm...I'm out. WELL...not really. We are doing this together BUT we're going to tailor it a bit to ourselves...here's what it looks like.

NO red meat, pork, limited chicken, and fresh eggs
Skim milk, although mostly soy and no cheese
only natural sweetener (honey, all natural sugar)
whole grains only
no refined or processed foods
no deep fried foods
no solid fats
no hard alcohol or beer, no coffee, energy drinks, only diet soda (that ones for me)

i'm kind of rocking the pansy daniel fast but this is epic for me...I've never done ANYTHING like this in my life. seriously. i'm excited to do this with steve and excited for our trip to trader joes:). steve did something like this earlier this year and dropped over 20 lbs in 21 days AND has kept it off...wow. Hoping i can shed some l.bs as well!:) Until then... I'm enjoying my holiday treats:). There are 40 or so cupcakes on the back porch.