KabbyGU Member

I've never been thin, but really got chunky in fifth grade. A couple times I got sick and lost weight due to that (#1-Appendicitis, #2 Mono) but I quickly gained it back and have no memories of being thin, even in those times. I just want to feel it. To go to a store and find that the cute styles I like fit and look good!…

One of my favorite (easy) recipes so far- Stir Fry w/ orange sauce 3/4 cup cooked brown rice 1 cup of mixed stir fry veggies 1TB sesame oil Juice from 1/2 an orange 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp braggs liquid aminos (soy sauce alternative) Heat sesame oil first then add veggies and stir fry them until cooked, then add the rest…

Well I admire you a ton! I get to day 21 and wonder how I made it! Lol looks like it works great for you! What do you do for protein? Any other options you might be able to think of?

Yeah I really have to do better at adding protein. Tofu is a good source if you like it. I tend to hide it well in smoothies or other recipes where it is well-masked. :) also natural peanut butter and nuts are good sources. I am actually gluten intolerant and have found that not eating wheat makes me feel a ton better!…

Pray! Read the word! Fill yourself with God rather than food. When your body is physically hungry- eat! Www.ultimatedanielfast.com has a lot of good info and recipes!

As with anything, there is debate over what is and isn't allowed. Some people drink fresh juice, but I don't. I do however allow myself smoothies. It's all about what you feel God is calling you to do. Prayerfully consider what God is calling you to do and then do it!

Www.ultimatedanielfast.com has many recipes! :) hope that helps!

Ditto! I love the quote by Susan Gregory: "sometimes you are so hungry that the only way you can be fed is to fast" I think she hit the nail on the head with that one!

That's what we are here for! I'll add you to my daily prayer list.. " Lord bless bikerfreak" :) fun!

Its all between you and God. He knows your heart and your intentions!

Most Catholics I know participate in Lent. I am Pentecostal and we don't participate in lent. I'm not sure if other denominations do or not.

http://freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com/2011/02/perfect-brown-rice.html?m=1 ^awesome brown rice recipe...make a bunch and freeze individual portions for later!

Im not fasting so much for the health benefits as I am the spiritual. As a Christian, I feel the Daniel Fast is a great tool for me. If you are Muslim, or just looking for a fast that fits your health needs better, I encourage you do choose what works for you. Happy New Year!

Note the website I posted earlier...has some great recipes! Hummus is so delish and easy to make.

Awesome guys! So excited for it this year! I will be having a strawberry banana smoothie for breakfast. Yum!

Any one else? Five days until kickoff!

Awesome! :)

http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/?m=1 <--- my favorite online Daniel fast tool! Great info and support!

Thanks all...I just keep looking at that first picture and seeing misery ALL OVER.. I look tired, bloated, depressed, and just...yuck. I feel so much better these days...my belly no longer looks like I'm 7 months pregnant, I have more energy, and I am actually starting to like the me staring back in the mirror. I look…

Thanks scott! Hopefully the next half will be consistent...want to make it to my goal by my birthday in June!

Hmm..sorry guys, been a while since I have posted pictures...trying to figure out what is wrong...any ideas?

Still going!! Probably won't make thirty pounds, but definitely going to keep losing. SW: 157lbs CW: 141.4lbs Total Loss: 15.6lbs New Goal: To lose another 4.4lbs, making a total weight loss of 20lbs. GW for this challenge: 137lbs

Married at 19, just now planning to start a family at 25 years old. Will be 26 if we get pregnant his year. Only a few of the girls I went to school with have started their families, most haven't yet.

Great work! Looks like you are doing it the healthy way too! So so so happy for you! Keep it up and you will be showing your before and afters before we know it! Woo hoo!

13 lbs down, 17 to go! Updated on the spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvO13NtolTwadG83WDNycDhhWFRmRC1OdWNMNWUzSGc Keep up the great work friends!

Steamed then smothered in ranch dressing....bad, but oh so good! ;)

Thanks all!! :D

I have tiny ears..the size of a newborns ears...I hide them with my hair. When people see them they are fascinated. I've been asked more than once if I can hear okay...yes, yes I can... :)

Read on another post from an MFP guy that they are working on this problem.

Yep...figured I wouldn't be the only one on here going...??? Love the idea, just needs a few tweaks in the formula!