I'm HUNGRY! (and loving it)

[camerong]

Anyone else really hungry too? Fasting is hard! (In a good, I’m-becoming-holier way!)

 

[BVM_1221]

Anyone else really hungry too? Fasting is hard! (In a good, I’m-becoming-holier way!)

I’m hungry, but not to the point of of weakness. I strictly follow the guidelines of the Confraternity of Penitents…

“8c. The amount of food eaten on fast days will be particular to the individual penitent who should feel hungry but not debilitated, drowsy, or ill. The penitent should consult a spiritual director, confessor, or, if needed, a physician regarding the amount of food to be eaten.”

Got that? I am hungry, but NOT debilitated. And at age 65, I am not required to fast, but have been allowed to by my Spiritual Director, AFTER I had a thorough checkup by my Physician who gave me strict guidelines. Basically those of the CFP. Not to fast to the point of debility, drowsyness, illness, or any other impairment.:tsktsk:

Am I REALLY Hungry? Hard to say. I’ve been doing this fasting stuff for some time now. Again, CFP schedule. But I am certainly not famished, starving, or (very important) malnourished. :dts:

I am mentally alert and physically able to do what I normally do when not fasting.

And I always try to do what Jesus told. Keep up appearences. Comb your hair. SMILE. Do not allow people to guess you are fasting.

Be nice to animals. (This has nothing to do with fasting, but I am a Franciscan Penitent, after all)

 

[Bassman60]

I’m wondering if I ate too much because I’m not super hungry. I had a plain english muffin ( no butter or jam ) when I woke and a small 150 calorie bag of pretzels from the vending machine. So all in all I definitely ate less than what I eat in 2 meals. But my guess is I’ll be starving by the time I get home and cook dinner.

 

[Silyosha]

I’m not required to fast today; I’m 15, which means one more year! I’ve eaten half a piece of plain wheat toast and a spoonful of peanut butter. I’m getting pretty hungry myself. But it’s all for the glory of God; Jesus Christ did infinately more for us than go a day on one meal, so when I think of that, I realize fasting isn’t so terrible.

 

[SpaceNeedle]

I’m not required to fast today; I’m 15, which means one more year! I’ve eaten half a piece of plain wheat toast and a spoonful of peanut butter. I’m getting pretty hungry myself. But it’s all for the glory of God; Jesus Christ did infinately more for us than go a day on one meal, so when I think of that, I realize fasting isn’t so terrible.

Good job! Nothing wrong with starting early

 

[srferdave]

I’m Hungry!! This is about the time I go back to the kitchen to grab a snack. My stomach is trying to pull me to the kitchen but my heart is holding me back.

 

[lovemyboys]

I’m finding that milk is keeping me from being nauseated. Are you supposed to count milk as food? Should there be a limit on milk?

 

[BVM_1221]

I’m finding that milk is keeping me from being nauseated. Are you supposed to count milk as food? Should there be a limit on milk?

No, milk is a fluid, and a very good one. Best, of course, is non-fat milk. And you should not allow yourself to get nauseated when fasting.:tsktsk:

 

[Lief_Erikson]

I’m not required to fast today; I’m 15, which means one more year! I’ve eaten half a piece of plain wheat toast and a spoonful of peanut butter. I’m getting pretty hungry myself. But it’s all for the glory of God; Jesus Christ did infinately more for us than go a day on one meal, so when I think of that, I realize fasting isn’t so terrible.

Wonderful, Silyosha! An excellent start; I’m certain God is delighted with your offering!