fasting

[Saggy Aggie]

I know that many churches are getting ready to go on different versions of the Daniel fast this Sunday, mine included.

I'll be doing a 3 day water only (no food whatsoever) fast followed by the remaining 18 with no red meats, no junk food & only water (basically: fruits, veggies, turkey & chicken) fast.

Anyone else gonna fast?


btw, i know this isnt a 'diet', but doing this last year, i lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks.


My grandparents did a year long daniel fast and my grandma lost 90 lbs. pretty impressive.

[Gsquared]

I know that many churches are getting ready to go on different versions of the Daniel fast this Sunday, mine included.

I'll be doing a 3 day water only (no food whatsoever) fast followed by the remaining 18 with no red meats, no junk food & only water (basically: fruits, veggies, turkey & chicken) fast.

Anyone else gonna fast?


btw, i know this isnt a 'diet', but doing this last year, i lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks.


My grandparents did a year long daniel fast and my grandma lost 90 lbs. pretty impressive.
Dang, id fold and cheat within the first ten mins

[Bullaholic]

Dang, id fold and cheat within the first ten mins

You diet just like you played football..:D

Tough diet--not for the faint of heart or spirit...

[Gsquared]

You diet just like you played football..:D

Tough diet--not for the faint of heart or spirit...:iagree:

[Dr Death]

I have lost 25 lbs in 1 month just eating green leafy vegetables and fruits and water. I have learned that many people can't fast or won't. I would be willing to bet that 95% of Texans don't know what its like not to eat for 2 days. Just missing a few meals drives me nuts.

[jockcity33]

I fasted last Sunday, I didn't necessarily intend to, but after my Saturday night indulgence, came a day of fasting. If I even drank water it came right back up.

[Phil C]

I fast every day when I am asleep.

[alpha42]

I know that many churches are getting ready to go on different versions of the Daniel fast this Sunday, mine included.

I'll be doing a 3 day water only (no food whatsoever) fast followed by the remaining 18 with no red meats, no junk food & only water (basically: fruits, veggies, turkey & chicken) fast.

Anyone else gonna fa


btw, i know this isnt a 'diet', but doing this last year, i lost 10 lbs in 3 weeks.


My grandparents did a year long daniel fast and my grandma lost 90 lbs. pretty impressive.

We'll be doing the Daniel Fast also (fruit,vegetables, water, 100% fruit juices, no meat) starting Sunday.

[GrTigers6]

I fast all the time. I dont drink another beer until I have the next one!:D

[regaleagle]

It' easier to do the water, fruits, veggies deal in the hot summer months, not in January. :wave:

[Saggy Aggie]

My church is doing that exact fast for 21 days. I just modified mine to the 3 days water and 18 days of the Daniel fast plus chicken & turkey

[BwdLion73]

We could merge this thread with the whataburger thread to really test you willpower and faith.

[Rabid Cougar]

WHY??? I have never heard of this.
The muslims that I worked with in Iraq and Afghanistan fast for a month during Ramadan, no anything from sun up to sunset . No water, No food, No gum, no medications. They still work too.

[Saggy Aggie]

WHY??? I have never heard of this.
The muslims that I worked with in Iraq and Afghanistan fast for a month during Ramadan, no anything from sun up to sunset . No water, No food, No gum, no medications. They still work too.

might wanna read up on it

[Maroon87]

I fast every day when I am asleep.

Phil I respect sleep.

[Old Tiger]

Can you fast just drinking beer?

[Gontex]

Many of the traditions of the Bible were for health as well as spiritual purposes. Hope all goes well for you.

[Saggy Aggie]

Can you fast just drinking beer? why dont you try it? i'd love to see the results of you just drinking beer for 3 days

[poisoned10]

All this talk of not eating is making me hungry.

[Old Tiger]

why dont you try it? i'd love to see the results of you just drinking beer for 3 daysI did a couple of spring breaks down in padre..

07/08

[Saggy Aggie]

I did a couple of spring breaks down in padre..

07/08


so the only liquid you consumed for 72 hours was beer?


I doubt it, but just in case youre not full of shii, then you've already answered your own question.

[Old Tiger]

so the only liquid you consumed for 72 hours was beer?


I doubt it, but just in case youre not full of shii, then you've already answered your own question.Ask baseballump...I like to party.

[BaseballUmp]

Ask baseballump...I like to party.

Indeed the truth

[Rabid Cougar]

might wanna read up on it

Okay, I did so. I have been active in the church my entire life and this is the first I have ever heard of people actually acting on this.

[Saggy Aggie]

Don't know what to say other than ur head is in the sand or your church doesn't believe in fasting or what?

Pretty common I thought

[Old Tiger]

It sounds so dumb to starve yourself for days so that you get into a delirious mental state andthink youbsee God.

[Manso/V8]

My church is doing that exact fast for 21 days. I just modified mine to the 3 days water and 18 days of the Daniel fast plus chicken & turkey

what makes chicken and turkey different from red meats? Not eating beef is a sin.
sounds like the politically correct fast!

besides.......eating meat from ruminants (beef, venison, goat, sheep, etc) is healthier for you than chicken and turkey.....blech!

[Rabid Cougar]

Don't know what to say other than ur head is in the sand or your church doesn't believe in fasting or what?

Pretty common I thought

Pretty harsh words there. Even the muslims took time to explain their customs and rituals to an infidel.

[Txbroadcaster]

Don't know what to say other than ur head is in the sand or your church doesn't believe in fasting or what?

Pretty common I thought


No it is not real common

[Manso/V8]

might wanna read up on it
Jesus talks about fasting and prayer, but he also says that it should be a personal thing and not something that you tell other people about.

[LH Panther Mom]

Don't know what to say other than ur head is in the sand or your church doesn't believe in fasting or what?

Pretty common I thought
I've never attended a church in 52 years that proposed fasting or maybe it's the type of church I've generally attended. I think it's a lot less common than you think.

[Old Tiger]

Its so common my church does it every year

[Saggy Aggie]

Jesus talks about fasting and prayer, but he also says that it should be a personal thing and not something that you tell other people about. right.

Was just curious if anyone else was doing it because I know that most people who do fasts start them today.

[Saggy Aggie]

I've never attended a church in 52 years that proposed fasting or maybe it's the type of church I've generally attended. I think it's a lot less common than you think. probably so, what type of church do you attend?

[Saggy Aggie]

It sounds so dumb to starve yourself for days so that you get into a delirious mental state andthink youbsee God. lol thanks for the solid input there.

[Manso/V8]

right.

Was just curious if anyone else was doing it because I know that most people who do fasts start them today.

What is so special/significant about today that most people would start a fasting?
Is it this Daniel fast deal?

I am certainly not against the concept just curious.
From what I have read, an occaisional fast is good for the body and soul......especially after a lot of the holiday excess.

[Saggy Aggie]

What is so special/significant about today that most people would start a fasting?
Is it this Daniel fast deal?

I am certainly not against the concept just curious.
From what I have read, an occaisional fast is good for the body and soul......especially after a lot of the holiday excess. honestly not sure why today is so special, maybe the new year?

And it could just be the Daniel fast. I do know a few unrelated people who've never met each other who are all starting today. I'm starting today because that's when my church started.

[regaleagle]

Gee, I guess I'll have to start on a regimen of some sort. Those brownies I just made were awfully good, though. Duncan Hines with Walnuts.

[raider red 2000]

i started a juice fast. just water and Juice that i make from vegetables and fruit. I started it monday. So far so good.

I saw the film called- fat, sick, and nearly dead. So i figured I would give it a shot.

BTW- i never heard of a church fasting.

[hollywood]

i started a juice fast. just water and Juice that i make from vegetables and fruit. I started it monday. So far so good.

I saw the film called- fat, sick, and nearly dead. So i figured I would give it a shot.

BTW- i never heard of a church fasting.

Not a bad idea... has anyone ever seen what McDonald's chicken nuggets and chicken patties look like before they are compressed into their shape, taste, and texture??? :eek:

[Leopard4Life]

i started a juice fast. just water and Juice that i make from vegetables and fruit. I started it monday. So far so good.

I saw the film called- fat, sick, and nearly dead. So i figured I would give it a shot.

BTW- i never heard of a church fasting.

My wife and I do a 48 hour juice fast a few times a year. It isn't for church, it is just to be healthier. I can cut anywhere between 5-8 lbs in 48 hours without dehydration. I started a juice fast on Monday and had my first semi-full meal today at lunch. I lost 7.5 lbs since Monday morning.

[ExScoop]

We fast on Friday's during Lent along on Ash Wednesdayt-We eat a lot of fish, tuna fish sandwiches and grilled cheese sanwiches and shrimp

[Eagle 1]

This is weird, but I started cutting back on Monday. I decided to eat what I want, just cut down on the portions and NO seconds.
In just three days my wife says she can tell a diffence, but I can't.
I'm not calling this a diet, just a life style change.
BTW, Saggy, I have heard and read a lot about fasting over the years. It was pretty common in the Bible, but not so much now days.

[WildTexan972]

not eating has NOTHING to do with belief that Jesus died on a cross for your sins....it is more of that Jewish religion imitation BS that plays NO part in any path to heaven......same with laundry lint or forehead ash or having a pope or confessing sin to a child molester in a small room thru a wall....plays no part....but sure makes a religion rich to buy off families that report those sin listeners for diddlin with the candle boys....

[Txbroadcaster]

not eating has NOTHING to do with belief that Jesus died on a cross for your sins....it is more of that Jewish religion imitation BS that plays NO part in any path to heaven......same with laundry lint or forehead ash or having a pope or confessing sin to a child molester in a small room thru a wall....plays no part....but sure makes a religion rich to buy off families that report those sin listeners for diddlin with the candle boys....


wow just really wow

[Saggy Aggie]

not eating has NOTHING to do with belief that Jesus died on a cross for your sins....it is more of that Jewish religion imitation BS that plays NO part in any path to heaven......same with laundry lint or forehead ash or having a pope or confessing sin to a child molester in a small room thru a wall....plays no part....but sure makes a religion rich to buy off families that report those sin listeners for diddlin with the candle boys.... wow


thats the only response i have.


As far as fasting goes, it is very common in the bible. maybe not so much nowadays, but i see nothing wrong with it.

[Leopard4Life]

not eating has NOTHING to do with belief that Jesus died on a cross for your sins....it is more of that Jewish religion imitation BS that plays NO part in any path to heaven......same with laundry lint or forehead ash or having a pope or confessing sin to a child molester in a small room thru a wall....plays no part....but sure makes a religion rich to buy off families that report those sin listeners for diddlin with the candle boys....

How does fasting segway into child molestation? This thread just took a disturbing turn... I'm with the WOW , just WOW comments.