DAY FIVE FOR ME ON THE DANIEL DIET/FAST was over the week-end. It's soaking in as I eat an apple and sip on water looking outside at the WINTER WONDERLAND. I pulled back the lace panel so I could look outside to admire the white beauty.
I feel more energy today then I have since starting the Daniel Diet. Think caffeine withdrawal was causing the fatigue. SO I'm glad that I didn't have tea the other day when I was trying to convince myself that tea wouldn't hurt this diet. I'm not suppose to have caffeine period. If I continue to perk up with energy, I will know that caffeine has a downside to it when you go off of it. It really does affect me.
Are you familiar with the Daniel Diet?
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/daniel-diet
I stepped on the scales this morning to see that 5 pounds has left my frame. 5 pounds is welcomed. At the end of seven days, the fast will be one third done. For 21 days I will do my best to stay on this diet. I can tell that detoxing is taking place in my body.
I about jumped ship yesterday as I mumbled to myself that I wanted something to eat. The temptation was there as I walked about in the Kitchen.
My Husband's hearing is challenged. He is terribly hard of hearing and wears hearing aids that do not work very well. I have to ask him now what did you hear? When he repeats it back to me, it sometimes is so far off base I laugh. Not to be cruel, but because it sometimes is so different than what I said. Really, really off the subject matter completely.
🍔 He thought I said I wanted a cheese burger when I said something. I said what? Are you toying with me? No, he misunderstand. This wasn't as bad as in the evening when he asked if I wanted some ice cream🍦🍨. I glared at him. I said jokingly, "You are the devil." This wasn't funny. He misheard again, but isn't it wild that he mentions illegal foods that are not to be eaten while on this Daniel Diet? I have to laugh and go on. Stay STRONG and go on.
Today is a new day. Breakfast was hot lemon water and a teaspoon of peanut butter. 🍎Snack, an apple and 6 Brazil nuts and macadamia. I believe I will make a smoothie for Lunch with almond milk, blueberries, strawberries and spinach if we still have some.
I'm making plans to wash and peel some carrots to bake for Supper. We need to use the green beans that are in the fridge. Hubby will eat some meat along with the veggies and I will simply eat vegetables. Lots of them.
Busy doing LAUNDRY. Hubby plans on drawing this afternoon, but I hear him snoring in the TV room. He needs the rest. Not a busy day planned.
My Nativity Scene is still on display. Epiphany is January 6th. The Wise Men arrived to see Baby Jesus. Wouldn't it be wonderful to celebrate Epiphany by exchanging gifts then? The after Christmas Sales would be a good time to purchase gifts as merchandise is discounted instead of paying full price on items. Jesus more than likely was actually born in the Spring time as he was a babe coming into the world not in the Winter time.
When I move the Nativity Scene off the antique walnut chest that sits in the Living room, I have a tea set in the pantry that will sit in the Nativity's place. This will be the first of putting Christmas decorations away after Christmas 2024. Onward to Valentine's Day.
When we were at Walmart last, they had red and white wreath boxes for $5.50 each. Great price. Went ahead and bought two for the front doors wreaths for when they come down off the doors. I didn't have wreath boxes for these wreaths so it was a good time to buy.
❄❅❆ I picked up some white, paper Christmas napkins with a red snowflake design on them for half off. Adding these to my napkin stash. I figured the paper napkins can be used during the Winter and it won't matter that they are Christmas. They are affordable at 50% off.
🎅HOBBY LOBBY has marked their left-over Christmas decor 90% off. I picked up a SANTA placing it in my shopping cart then took it out. I don't need another SANTA even if it is 90% off. Instead I purchased miniature dishes for my Doll House that I will be working on in 2025. I figure if I buy some pieces ever so often, before long I will have the things I need to furnish my Doll House later. This is a affordable way to furnish the Victorian Doll House I bought over a year ago when it was on sale.
💗💗💗💗💗💗 The merchants are gearing up for Valentine's Day and St. Patty's Day. ☘☘☘☘☘☘ It doesn't take them long to change seasons at the stores. I admire how fast they accomplish this. I can't work as fast as they so the changing of the seasons around here comes as it will.
I'll read some today and write some letters to loved ones. I have a couple of packages that I need to brown wrap and mail when the weather is better.
There's no place like HOME as the City's snow trucks buzz down the street cleaning the road. They are the only traffic that has traveled down the road. If we lived in the country, we'd be isolated from the big trucks moving snow. They drive fairly fast around here. Not sure they need to go the speed they do.
The Bird Feeder has been loaded with seeds and the birds finally found the restaurant. Once the word gets out, here comes the birds to dine. Watching the variety of birds that take turns eating has become a past time to enjoy. We started last Winter feeding them. Flittering about seems to keep them occupied.
Time to open the front door and take a look at what's happening. Still snowing. Winds blowing. The snow piled on the hood of our car is rather deep. Expecting at least a foot of snow. It looks like we will get more than a foot. Comfortable inside. Praise the Lord!
