I did a Daniel Fast for 21days. Went into it not expecting much from it, but boy was I wrong! It's been one of the most eye-opening things I've done. I went into it mainly thinking it was about discipline and food, but it turned out to be something way deeper than that.
Spiritually, it slowed me down. I felt more connected, more aware, more intentional. Taking away certain foods made space for me to actually focus, to pray more, think more, and just be still. It wasn't forced either; it just kind of happened naturally. I didn't realise how much noise I usually live in until I stepped away from it.
Financially, I saved more than expected. No
random takeaways, no quick snacks, no unnecessary spending. Everything I bought had a purpose. It made me realise how much I usually spend just out
of habit or convenience. That definitely opened my eyes.
Physically, I felt better in myself. Not just in how I looked, but how I felt on a day-to-day basis. I had more energy, I didn't feel as heavy, and my body just felt...cleaner, if that makes sense. It felt like a reset.
But now that it's finished, this is the part I didn't expect.
I thought I'd just go back to normal, but I haven't. I feel like I can't fully go back to my old eating habits because I've felt how sweet it is to 'mind what I eat'. I'm more aware of it now. For instance, I had wanted to have homemade burgers that my husband makes (let me say they're actually bomb), but I only had 3. Afterwards, I felt absolutely 'annoyed' and heavy! Just does not feel right anymore to eat the same way I used to.
I think what I'm realising is that the fast didn't end on day 21. It's changed my whole perspective on how/what I eat and how I move in general. The reason for this blog is just to show that eating is an actual habit and 'you are what you eat'
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