Do I still fast on Good Friday if

[Amk14]

Do I still fast on Good Friday if I am very underweight?

Last year I lost a lot of weight really fast, and the doctor instructed me that until I gained weight, I had to eat a lot, and a lot of protein. I haven’t gained a pound since then…and I’m a little bit worried if fasting will effect my health or not.

Also, I don’t usually have much of an appetite anyway. One full meal for me is usually one of the “less than half meals” that other people eat when fasting. (One meal+2 small meals that dont=the bigger one)
So…if I am to fast, do I eat my normal sized meal and then two even more minuscule meals? Or eat what a typical person would, which is about 2 regular meals for me and then a huge meal.

…sorry this is really confusing.

 

[Sarcelle]

Do I still fast on Good Friday if I am very underweight?

Last year I lost a lot of weight really fast, and the doctor instructed me that until I gained weight, I had to eat a lot, and a lot of protein. I haven’t gained a pound since then…and I’m a little bit worried if fasting will effect my health or not.

Also, I don’t usually have much of an appetite anyway. One full meal for me is usually one of the “less than half meals” that other people eat when fasting. (One meal+2 small meals that dont=the bigger one)
So…if I am to fast, do I eat my normal sized meal and then two even more minuscule meals? Or eat what a typical person would, which is about 2 regular meals for me and then a huge meal.

…sorry this is really confusing.

The goal of fasting is to practice self-denial and to join in a symbolic way Christ during His passion.

However if health is on the line you may be excused. However that is my opinion do you might want to talk to a priest concerning this.

 

[agnes_therese]

We aren’t asked to risk our health. Talk to your priest, but I expect he’ll tell you to follow your doctor’s instructions. You could fast from something else – watching TV, for example.

Do I still fast on Good Friday if I am very underweight?

Last year I lost a lot of weight really fast, and the doctor instructed me that until I gained weight, I had to eat a lot, and a lot of protein. I haven’t gained a pound since then…and I’m a little bit worried if fasting will effect my health or not.

Also, I don’t usually have much of an appetite anyway. One full meal for me is usually one of the “less than half meals” that other people eat when fasting. (One meal+2 small meals that dont=the bigger one)
So…if I am to fast, do I eat my normal sized meal and then two even more minuscule meals? Or eat what a typical person would, which is about 2 regular meals for me and then a huge meal.

…sorry this is really confusing.

 

[tommydude2112]

If there is any worry or any dietary requirement, don’t hesitate not to fast

 

[Memaw]

Do I still fast on Good Friday if I am very underweight?

Last year I lost a lot of weight really fast, and the doctor instructed me that until I gained weight, I had to eat a lot, and a lot of protein. I haven’t gained a pound since then…and I’m a little bit worried if fasting will effect my health or not.

Also, I don’t usually have much of an appetite anyway. One full meal for me is usually one of the “less than half meals” that other people eat when fasting. (One meal+2 small meals that dont=the bigger one)
So…if I am to fast, do I eat my normal sized meal and then two even more minuscule meals? Or eat what a typical person would, which is about 2 regular meals for me and then a huge meal.

…sorry this is really confusing.

Talk to your priest. If your under the care of a DR. I think that does make a difference. Even if you can’t fast, you can still abstain from meat. there are many other ways to get your protein. God Bless, Memaw

 

[ProVobis]

These kinds of rules come with the stipulation “if you are able to do so without compromising your health.” Diebetics and such are given a little leeway in fasting requirements. If you are under doctor’s supervision, I would think you should abide by his guidelines. Do the best you can.

 

[Cojuanco]

These kinds of rules come with the stipulation “if you are able to do so without compromising your health.” Diebetics and such are given a little leeway in fasting requirements. If you are under doctor’s supervision, I would think you should abide by his guidelines. Do the best you can.

Exactly. We should not construe the commandments of the Church to fast and abstain on the appointed days to occasion the violation of another commandment (in this case, dangerously compromising one’s health, which is implicitly forbidden under the Fifth Commandment).