Day 10

Day 10

Wow.  First I typed day 8 but checked the calendar and realized I was off by two days.  I can absolutely tell you that I have surprised myself with this endeavor.  At best I thought I was only going to make 7 days and that was perhaps with some “cheats” along the way.  But no, it’s day 10 and not once have I strayed.  I can’t tell you what this has done for my confidence in my ability to stick to a goal and work toward an end.

Here is what I think has made the difference:

Spent about a month thinking and praying about what I was going to do, researching and reading up on different kinds of fast.

Typed out a grocery list for the first week…way before the trip to the grocery store.

Organized  the menus and typing out my meal plan for that first 7 days.

Talked to several people about the plan and used those conversations as a sort of accountability.

Took one day at a time.

Five-Bean Soup

1 TBS EVOO

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small onion, diced

1 stalk celery

1 medium carrot, diced

1 TBS barley, rinsed

2 cups veggie broth

1 cup each Pinto, black, kidney, navy, chickpeas rinsed and drained (if using canned)

1 cup tomatoes, diced

1 bay leaf

1/4 tps. chopped basil

Sea salt to taste

Heat oil in a stock pot. Saute garlic and onion until translucent.  Add remaining ingredients in order listed. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes.  Serves 4.

I’m not going to lie to you; it has not been a piece of cake…pardon the pun.  I have had to work at it. There has been some reframing of thoughts.  What I can tell you is that I have more energy. 

I have been frustrated that the exercise component has had to be put on hold due to some minor injuries that are healing.

I’m hopeful and feeling better.