Welcome to this week’s Link-End Round-Up.
In case you don’t follow me on social media, which I suggest you do (all handles are stainedcouture, FYI), I finally started my fast this past Monday. I initially planned to start it last Friday, but a nasty sinus infection caused me to push it back a couple of days. I knew I wanted to be highly medicated to fight the sickness and didn’t want the ingredients and side effects to interfere with my fast. Therefore, I took a couple of days to medicate myself up. However, for the majority of the time, I did pretty healthy.
So, here’s a quick rundown on my latest fast. I’m doing the Daniel fast which is based on the biblical story of Daniel who ate a plant-based diet for 21 days to strengthen his relationship to God. So, basically, I’m only eating vegetables, fruits, occasional whole grains such as brown rice and quinoa, and can only drink water. No meats, dairy, sugar, tea, or coffee. I must say, I do miss coffee.
The first couple of days were surprisingly easy, but day 3 was rough and I wanted everything from a chicken fried rice to a greasy cheeseburger. In the end, I’m sticking to my fast and I’m confident I will make it day 21, I’ve already noticed that I feel way better and my skin is glow….ing! My plan for a care-free, make-up free summer is actually coming into view. Still…I still miss coffee.
While I research more vegan and sugar free dessert options to cure my sporadic sweet cravings, please enjoy some reads that I enjoyed this past week. See ya Monday!
LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 8, 2016
- How to recreate your favorite Instagram filters in photoshop
- Best workouts to do if you hate running, which I do.
- Takeaway from completing the Whole 30 diet.
- Why you need to use facial toner. I’m a firm believer in facial toners.
- After weeks of reading multiple reviews, I finally ordered this nightly micro-peel serum.
- Colorful foods for healthy skin.
- Habits of great conversationalists. Number 2 surprised me (read: I do that a lot).
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