Daniel Fast Conclusions

I got so busy around here that I stopped posting about our Daniel Fast Adventure.  We completed the fast on January 22, 2012.  Other than me adding coffee back to my diet, we followed the plan for the entire 21 days.  It was challenging but very beneficial. Here are our healthy results:

Scott lost 9 and 1/2 pounds and 2 1/2 inches from his chest and 3 inches from his waist. 
I lost 4 pounds and 2 inches from my waist and 2 from my hips and 1 inch from my bust.

We decided to continue to limit our calories and follow a modified Daniel Fast for a few weeks to see if we continue to loose weight. 

Where did the year go?

Our Birthday Boy!

It just seems like yesterday that I was counting down the days to our little man's arrival!  Where has the time gone?  I feel much older today than I did just one year ago, no doubt due to the lack of rest or relaxation that I've gotten in the past year.  Adding a third child, one that required so little sleep, has been very challenging. 

A Big Cake for a Big Boy

Last Saturday we celebrated Tucker's first birthday. We had a small party with family and a few friends.  We had too much cake and too many presents.  There were balloons and party hats.  I cried just a little afterwards. 

Our First Birthday Wish

I always wish the same thing for my children on the first birthday - that he would have a long and happy life! I think he was a bit confused by the whole process but he liked being the center of attention.





He loved the icing

 It's been a fast year!  It's been filled with sleepless nights and long days.  Tucker has 8 teeth and weighs 24 pounds.  He started walking at 11 months and loves to eat.  He has the best laugh and a big "Lentz-size" head.



William Tucker Lentz

 He is attached to his "poppy" and loves his big sisters.  He is so sweet and loving.  He gives long hugs and wet, open-mouthed kisses.  He has the bluest eyes.

We are still waiting on him to sleep through the night, but sleep or no sleep- we think we'll keep him anyway.

Daniel Fast - Grocery trip 2 week 1

Well, I had to go back to the grocery store on Day 5 of our Fast this week.  First of all, I thought our organic peanut butter was sugar free but upon closer inspection discovered that it contained molasses.  So, I need natural peanut butter, which is delicious!  I also added a few more fresh items to cook for the weekend.

Here is the list:
Mushrooms (large)                3.00
Red bell peppers (2)             2.50
Asparagus (1 bundle)            3.79
Yellow squash (3)                 1.96
Red grapes                           4.06
Fresh chopped peaches (2)   2.70
Natural peanut butter            3.79
Mixed nuts                           3.49

Total:                                  25.29 pre-tax