Today was an absolutely beautiful day to spend with friends doing a Quilting 'n Cuisine Mini Shop Hop in Amish Country. Six of us left Columbus bright and early, driving to Berlin in Holmes County. Three of the quilt shops were located there, another near Mt. Hope, and my favorite, in Charm, Ohio. Having grown up on a farm in Southern Ohio, the hills of Holmes County remind me so much of home.
Our group is never too far from a meal. There are many fine restaurants in the area and we chose to eat at one of our favorites, the Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek where we met up with two more friends. Later in the afternoon another friend joined our little group for the Shop Hop Quilt Show, more food, and the chance for door prizes. Only 1 member of our group received a prize. Congratulations, Margaret.
I am still working on the new eating plan. So far, so good. It was tempting to order a meat based meal today but I thought about it and decided that the discomfort I would experience later would not be worth it. Fortunately, the menu offered a vegetable platter which I selected. I included the salad bar, even going back for seconds on the salad.
Thanks to Margaret, Deb, Mel, Denise, Sarah, Sandy, Joy, and Ann for being great stitching friends. Already looking forward to our next retreat. Most importantly, thank you Jack for being so understanding.
Now to fondle the new fabric I purchased. I might even come up with a plan to use the material in a new quilt. What a novel idea.
About Me
- Carolyn Phillips Taylor
- Groveport, Ohio, United States
- I have been married for 50 years. I have 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandson. I am originally from Southern Ohio (Jackson) but I have spent my adult life living in Central Ohio.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Daniel's Fast
This week's issue of "Woman's World" featured an article about Daniel's Fast. It sounded exactly like the eating plan I had been saying I needed - eating food as close to it's natural state as God intended. Yesterday I began following the eating plan as outlined in the article. I thought I would have problems but so far, so good. Day 2 successfully completed.
For breakfast I prepared oatmeal and I love sugar but knew I couldn't add any. I was pleasantly surprised that the recipe I found on-line was very good. The recipe made 1 cup of oatmeal to which I diced up half of an apple, sprinkled a tablespoon of chopped walnuts plus added cinnamon. I used almond milk and it was very good. I didn't even miss the sugar.
I had a huge salad for lunch yesterday and for dinner a bowl of pinto beans with lots of chopped raw onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos. That is my favorite quick food ever.
Imagine my surprise when I stepped on the scales this morning and saw I had lost 3 pounds - of course there were three trips to the bathroom last night. Lost a lot of fluids.
Today I again had oatmeal (something I never tire of). For lunch I stopped at El Vaqueros' and my favorite meal there - pinto beans with pico de gallo and a large salad. Water with lemon is my favorite drink when eating out. I can't justify paying $2 or more for iced tea. Dinner I stir-fried bok choy, onions, and mushrooms together using Szechuan sauce to add flavor.
For several years I considered myself vegetarian and would not eat meat. I finally caved and began eating meat again, although I ABSOLUTELY could not think about what I was chewing. If I visualized that animal it was all over - more meat on Jack's plate. Now you know why he has a weight problem. I honestly feel better and have more energy when I don't eat meat. It isn't a big deal to me to have to give it up.
My biggest worry was giving up my sweet tea. On the Daniel Fast drinking tea is discouraged although the author has the good sense to realize that addicts like me would have severe withdrawal and suggested to ease off the caffeine. I found that I enjoyed my unsweetened ice tea with lemon almost as much as McDonald's sweet tea that I thought I had to have two of everyday (with the price of gas, McDonald's tea runs were going to end anyway). Iced water with lemon is definitely more refreshing anyway.
I'm looking forward to this new eating plan. Hopefully, I can lose the weight that seems to keep going up and up. Since Christmas, I gained 7 pounds. Not good.
If anyone is interested check out the website:
http://www.daniel-fast.com/
For breakfast I prepared oatmeal and I love sugar but knew I couldn't add any. I was pleasantly surprised that the recipe I found on-line was very good. The recipe made 1 cup of oatmeal to which I diced up half of an apple, sprinkled a tablespoon of chopped walnuts plus added cinnamon. I used almond milk and it was very good. I didn't even miss the sugar.
I had a huge salad for lunch yesterday and for dinner a bowl of pinto beans with lots of chopped raw onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos. That is my favorite quick food ever.
Imagine my surprise when I stepped on the scales this morning and saw I had lost 3 pounds - of course there were three trips to the bathroom last night. Lost a lot of fluids.
Today I again had oatmeal (something I never tire of). For lunch I stopped at El Vaqueros' and my favorite meal there - pinto beans with pico de gallo and a large salad. Water with lemon is my favorite drink when eating out. I can't justify paying $2 or more for iced tea. Dinner I stir-fried bok choy, onions, and mushrooms together using Szechuan sauce to add flavor.
For several years I considered myself vegetarian and would not eat meat. I finally caved and began eating meat again, although I ABSOLUTELY could not think about what I was chewing. If I visualized that animal it was all over - more meat on Jack's plate. Now you know why he has a weight problem. I honestly feel better and have more energy when I don't eat meat. It isn't a big deal to me to have to give it up.
My biggest worry was giving up my sweet tea. On the Daniel Fast drinking tea is discouraged although the author has the good sense to realize that addicts like me would have severe withdrawal and suggested to ease off the caffeine. I found that I enjoyed my unsweetened ice tea with lemon almost as much as McDonald's sweet tea that I thought I had to have two of everyday (with the price of gas, McDonald's tea runs were going to end anyway). Iced water with lemon is definitely more refreshing anyway.
I'm looking forward to this new eating plan. Hopefully, I can lose the weight that seems to keep going up and up. Since Christmas, I gained 7 pounds. Not good.
If anyone is interested check out the website:
http://www.daniel-fast.com/
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