Summer Fast Day 3

Well Praise the Lord!! I successfully completed day two of my summer cleansing fast and it was the 4th of July! I had a great day with the family. They're doing it too! It wasn't as hard as I expected. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

My approach to my weight and health has been different since June 1st. While spending time with God in prayer I felt Him ask me, "Do you love me more than these?" Sounds simple but it was a profound moment in my life! God doesn't ask a question because He doesn't know! He asks to reveal something to you!! And, thank God he did! I have a new revelation by grace as to how to approach this and thanks to Jordan Rubin's book I have the way laid out in a simple do-able form.

Just got back from my morning prayer walk and am feeling great despite being on the fast!

To God be the Glory!!

Grace and Peace,

Ed

The Dawning of a New Day!

I have been using the "Spark People" website for about a year now and it remains one of my favorite web sites! While I have not lost the weight I wanted to as of yet it has continued to educate and inspire me throughout the year with informative e-mails, recipes and articles of interest for a healthy lifestyle.

I began reading Jordan Rubin's best selling book "The Maker's Diet" in the beginning of June and have subsequently read his book "The Maker's Diet for Weight Loss" as well. I have been totally inspired to embark on a journey to health using the principles in his books.

Today I began a 10 day "Summer Fast" to kick start my program and am doing a total pantry/refrigerator/freezer clean out in preparation for my new dietary guidelines. While my wife and kids plan to do this plan as well, the cleanout is going to be hard for my wife as she is very frugal and hates throwing anything out. I plan to document my entire journey here as well as on "Spark People" as a journal for myself as well as a possible inspiration for others.

I have been exercising 6 days a week since June 1st and will continue as well as making other minor changes in preparation to today's "official start".

Well, here's to a new/healthier me and subsequently healthier family! To God be the glory!

Grace and Peace,
Ed