I recently achieved my 25% weightloss milestone. I was thinking the other day that I should try to mark the occasion in some way (Kallyn, I was thinking of your birthday cake question...)

Should I "fast" on the occasion? Eat something totally shameful? Do nothing?

What I decided to do was a compromise: make my own "paleo" dessert; hike 7 miles, and; try my first formal fast. Anyway, here's the dessert I made.

Paleo Parfait

Layer in a parfait dish (or beer mug!) the following ingredients, anyway you wish:

-Almond butter
-Raw nuts (pine nuts, almonds, and walnuts are my staple)
-Local honey
-Fresh berries (I used strawberries and blackberries)

I may try experimenting in the future with different nut butters and naturally dried fruit.

I tell you, I enjoyed this dessert as much as I ever have any dessert. I know that sounds crazy, but as I'm sure everyone knows here, going without refined foods and sugar really sensitizes those taste buds.

(BTW, I've got the hike and dessert behind me. Still planning the fast.)