03/15/2010 03:11
So a month later......
Where to begin? Okay so I gave up alcohol for Lent. The first week was rough and there are times that I still want a drink, but I have been don't good for far. Not one drink since Ash Wednesday. I went to spend a little QT with my friend last week. He (like me) is a vodka drinker. He also gave two damns about me not drinking, as he continued to drink in my presence. But I give myself a high five because I did not give in and have a drink.
So I decided to do the Daniel Fast the last 3 weeks of Lent and today is my first day. It is not going to well. You can't eat meat, butter, bread, sweets, or alcohol. At least I have already given up alcohol. I am doing a modified one were I eat fish. I need my protein :o). I didn't have any thing to eat for breakfast, so I went to Dunkin Donuts and got me a coffee (with cream and sugar) and a bagel. That is not on the Daniel Fast. My dinner was good. I cooked blackened tilapia, red potatoes, and spinach. It was really good. I am planning on starting the 6 week Body Makeover when I finish this fast, so I am trying to give up salt too. This is going to be a tough one. Pretty much everything that you can eat on the Daniel Fast, you can eat on the 6WBMO. So this is a good start for me. For my body type, I can't have salt or oil on the 6WBMO.
My new exercise plan is to start walking 3 times a week. I still have my gym membership at Bally's, but they closed the one closest to my house. It is a long drive to the next closest one. However if I get this new job I will be close to 2 other Bally's so I can get back in the gym on the days I do not have class. I am excited about losing some weight so that I can try out my Wii fit plus. I gained too much weight and right now I can use it. I am hoping to be using it this summer.
I will also be increasing my water intake. On the Daniel Fast you can drink 100% fruit juice, but not on the 6WBMO. I am working on being more focused this time. I hope you all have a great week.