Preparation

Well preparation has begun. Weaning myself sugar caffiene and chemicals before the start of my Daniel fast. For me that translates to no soda, no chocolate, marshmallows, chips, coffee, wow this is alot of stuff and there is more. Going to have to start reading labels vigilantly (Daniel fast friendly ingredients only) because fruits, veggies, water, no bread (yeast and baking powder) no sweetners are the general guidelines additionally no artificial or processed foods or chemicals. So I am on my way, still not have established when I am going to start will let you know!!!

one love and blessings

The Daniel Fast

This is what I am planning for the new year and because I am a glad bag I am going to start now. How am I going to do that you might ask well I have been advised to start eliminating processed, sweet stuff form my diet. Why this fast well I need it and the reasons I will not go into but I will be sure to let you know how it turns out. I am going to link in a blog I have found to be very informative hopefully the author won't mind. http://danielfast.wordpress.com/ so hey feel free to stop by and have a look & Be Blessed!!!

Planning really is key

So as per usual I have been away for a while. I just went and took a look at a collgue's site and decided I needed to get on here :) Having given some thought to what it was I want to share with you my own challenges have always been a good place to start. Sometimes I can be lazy and when I am lazy and do not plan I am left subject to the 'elements'! Where am I going with this well for the last few weeksI have actually managed to scale down my fast food comsumption (and no there are no bad foods so fast foods do actually have a place in my diet). This has been no easy feat but cooking and using left overs for lunch have proven to be effective. You might say lunch the same thing I had for dinner the day before well yes and no because you can say 'spice' up the meal add a sauce, change the starch, add some fruit or veggies just a few suggestions let your creativity be your guide. And for the days when you fall of the wagon be gentle with yourself...you deserve it.

here is one example
steamed fish and veggies for dinner
flaked fish (from dinner) with a baked potato and cheese
like I said let your creativity be your guide!

Energy Drinks

So I know I have been a bad blogger but maybe when I get my blackberry things will improve...not. I want to look great on the beach this summer :) and generally I want to be back in shape so I hit the gym. I just competed 4 weeks of attendance and I am happy yes I am. But here is the story one of the first classes I went to was a strength training class and 1/4 way into the class I thought I was going to pass out. Held it together though finished and it took me about 3 days before my legs felt like mine again. So the next time I went armed with an energy drink and it did the job I just sipped it during the work out and it was fine. This was one time but I was happy to know that there may actually be more there than hype!!!

june plum

ps I love bodycombat and fruit smoothies

Salmon

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Salmon with Tomatoes

Submitted by: M. TOUSSAINTRated: 5 out of 5 by 131 members

Prep Time: 15 MinutesCook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 45 MinutesYields: 4 servings

"The natural deliciousness of salmon is enhanced with a delicate blend of spices, a little butter, and Parmesan cheese."

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked long grain
white rice
2 cups water
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic oil
2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon paprika to taste
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh
parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 dashes hot pepper sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1.
In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes.
2.
Heat the garlic oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, dill, and paprika, and cook in the hot oil 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until tender enough to break apart. Break salmon into cubes with a spatula or fork. Mix in the tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice. Continue cooking until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.
3.
Mix the parsley, Parmesan cheese, butter, and hot pepper sauce into the skillet, and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, until well mixed. Serve over the cooked rice.
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Printed from Allrecipes.com 11/15/2008


Salmon is a really nutritious fish. Omega fatty acids come to mind (heart health, hair health) and it is delicious when prepared well. For me it takes a little extra because I am not too fond of the Salmon tatse. So where is the nutritionist going ? I found a recipe at allrecipes and gave it a go delish...of course feel free to give it try tweak it and let me know how you like it.

di june plum

Bownies & Black Beans (:

hear ye hear ye Now I know this might sound strange. I actually wanted to gag when I heard it but they are delish. So you get fibre, no fat and all the moist goodness of brownies and if you love chocolate like me that's just wonderful.

So you use a box of your favourite brownie mix with a 15 oz can of black beans (pulverized in a blender just the contents of the can)

combine that with the brownie mix

bake as per instructions and voila you are not going to miss the oil and eggs I promise

Now using beans in a recipe from scratch make for an interesting experiment.

one love di june plum

ps try this one and let me know how it works out

shop on the outside then move in

Now many of you might know this but next time you go to the grocery store do not just head for the isles. Go to the fruit and vegetable section, the to the meat,tofu, cheese (and other dairy). You see on the big circle you make going around the isles is where most of the fresh unprocessed food are...so by the time you fill up the trolley with the 'good' stuff the processed food may be left to minium. So give it a try and let me know how it works out for you (:

one love di june plum