Daniel Fast Food Journal... Day 2

Written last night before I headed to bed...

So, day two has been a little harder.  I started with some sinus pain and escalated into a full blown headache and achiness all over.  Detox is never truly easy.  I have cut caffeine of all kinds and sugar as well as breads and dairy and anything processed.   I know I will come out on the other side feeling great but it just takes a few days.  I have had a gallon of water today and a few cups of hot water with lemon to curb the hot beverage cravings.  My biggest craving... to my surprise... has been something creamy and comforting.  I could have gone for a big bowl of macaroni and cheese earlier in the day.  I opted for the following instead...

Breakfast was an Apple Pie Spice Oatmeal with little chunks of apple and pecans.

I had some green smoothie mid morning to fill the void.

For lunch I had a big bowl of rice with pineapple, cilantro and cashew nuts.

For dinner I made some lentils and rice (taco seasoning spices and herbs) on a whole wheat tortilla.

I am a bit hungry now as I head to bed but I am totally fine with that.

I will need a run for peanut butter and bananas tomorrow.  Smoothies are my friend!  ;)

I spent a lot of time reading today in between making laundry detergent, washing a few clothes, sitting in front of a lovely warm fireplace, nursing a headache and thinking through some menu ideas for clients.  I am reading a book on fasting by John Piper called Hunger for God.  I highly recommend anything by Piper.

The link between food and emotion is very strong and I have a feeling I am going to see more and more of that as I go through this.  The journey is not easy but so worth it already!

I am working slowly into tomorrow morning... I am hoping to get some menu planning done for the rest of the week and some food photos up at some point.  I am also hoping to do more reading on food and the Bible in coming days.