After the Fast

I know that it has been over a week since we Sacred and Fit participants completed the seven day gradual fast. We ended the Fast just in time for Thanksgiving. What a contrast from our 2 days on Raw Food, 1 day on liquid, 1 day on Fresh Juice, 1 day on liquid and 2 days on Raw Food- gradual fast.

 One residual effect of the gradual fast was my new appreciation for raw foods. So on Thanksgiving, our family enjoyed, a raw pumpkin pie, nut loaf with herbed gravy and macaroni and cashew milk "cheese" sauce. OK, I'll be honest, not everyone at the table enjoyed the vegetarian, vegan and raw food fare. Some just said "Pass the turkey." However, I must say that you do feel different when you  gorge yourself on Healthy food. Instead of feeling sleepy and stuffed, I felt energized and satisfied.

At our Sunday conference call, there was a clear need for suggestions on how to actually prepare and execute the gradual fast. So, I've begun work on an "Un"cook book- The Sacred and Fit Gradual Fast- Suggestions and Recipes.  I certainly invite your raw food or fresh juice suggestions. We learned from one Sacred and Fit member about carrot and beet juice!

The most important thing about the Fasting week is what happens after the gradual fast. No matter if you were able to do all seven days or just two days, the intention that you had remains the most important thing. Significant breakthroughs are possible when you bring a strong desire to make a change, coupled with a dedicated time of prayer and mediation while giving your appetite a rest.

I'll be sending more recipes in the coming days so that you can begin to incorporate some of the Fasting recipes into your regular life. How about making a meal of fresh juice or dedicating one day a week to raw foods. Any positive change is step in the right direction, no matter how small.

Basic Breakfast Smoothie
Frozen Organic Fruit (found in the freezer section- strawberries, rasberries, or magos)
1 Banana
1 C, Almond milk, soy milk, organic milk or water
For more protein-
1/4 c soaked Chia seeds (optional)
1 scoop of favorite Protein Powder
Add more liquid to get to the right consistency

Place all in blender and blend on high, then medium then high to get everything smooth.
Pour into a smoothie cup with lid and drink while driving to work.
Rinse out the blender top with running water to make clean up easy after work.

(I drink and drive between 8:30 and 9:00. When I add the protein, I don't get hungry again until 11:00 or so. Then it's time for an apple or pear until lunch).

Next time- make your own salad dressing for the lunch time salad.