Day 18 Vegan Experience...

Vegan challenge #18:

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                   As my challenge has been going on, I have become more stricter with the food I consume. The first week, I ate whole wheat bread throughout the week and other fruits and veggies (of course oats etc..). However, now I have been trying to limit my whole wheat consumption and switch over to a non gluten menu. Just to check it out and see... I have still had whole wheat on occasion, just not daily. I have been consuming Quinoa, Spelt, Brown rice, and Oat based breads.... Yummy, it has not been too difficult. I eat every couple of hours some sort of fruit or veggie or Green tea. I have made this a habit now...If I eat and I am still hungry for more, drink Tea! and it helps subside the desire for more....you know, overeating. Healthy portions is key to gain health and weight control. Also, I have been eating this particular salad all week, it is the best. I just can't stop eating it. I don't know why! The combination of flavors compliment each other: Organic Baby Spinach salad with sliced purple onions, feta sprinkle on top with dried basil and a top of Apple Cider vinegar... So So So Good!! It just tickles my palate whenever I eat it. Anyway, now my mouth is watering.. Okay so, where was I?

             So, Yes,  I am very proud of myself, I have not consumed any meat products for 18 days; this is an accomplishment for me. I feel more confident in myself; I have exercised self control, and "You know what?"  It has helped me in others areas of my life too. I believe that this challenge was not only for my health benefit, but for my spiritual benefit as well. 

I encourage you to give it a try and be creative about your new adventure. Don't focus on what you cannot have, but all the things you can have. A variety of Fruits, Veggies, and Whole grains await you. I challenge you to do this with your walk with Christ, and He will show you spiritual things that need to be  tweaked and fixed in your life to be proactive in all aspects of health including spiritual. I leave you with a scripture, one of my favs:

".....Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9