Involuntary Fasting

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Hi,

Well, right now I am fasting involuntarily. I have no food in the house and I only have $4. The only thing I can buy with $4 to eat is Wendy’s and I’m not going there because it’s not food, it’s garbage. And even if I wanted to, my body is shaky, and I feel weak, so I don’t think it is safe for me to drive anywhere anyways. Actually, it’s somewhat good for me, because I can actually remember what it is like to be Truly Hungry. Plus, I’m losing some weight I guess. But I should probably get something to eat. What should I do?

You don’t have to take this too seriously.

Joshua
 
Consider it practice for the lean times coming or get some cans of tuna and a loaf of bread…
 
joshrp said:
Yea, honestly, I hate food. I just prefer not to starve.
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You would be surprised how long one can go without food. I went some time during chemo without it…wish I knew about fasting then. lol.
 
Samson01 said:
You would be surprised how long one can go without food. I went some time during chemo without it…wish I knew about fasting then. lol.
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God bless you for hanging in there.

Yea, throughout the day, I’ve been feeling weak then feeling ok. Then I feel a little shaky, and then I’m fine. I don’t even want to eat most of the time. But it’s like everyone freaks out if you don’t eat. So whatever. I ate a couple cups of yogurt. Drank some fruit juice.
 
joshrp said:
God bless you for hanging in there.

Yea, throughout the day, I’ve been feeling weak then feeling ok. Then I feel a little shaky, and then I’m fine. I don’t even want to eat most of the time. But it’s like everyone freaks out if you don’t eat. So whatever. I ate a couple cups of yogurt. Drank some fruit juice.
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Thanks, didn’t have much choice in the matter…how old are you? That makes a difference. I have 3 sons and one daugther and they eat constantly, not gaining any weight. If you are young, fasting is discouraged, I think at 14 and under and you need to eat healthy meals. Not trying to be a dad, but you really have to eat good. Samson
 
Samson01 said:
Thanks, didn’t have much choice in the matter…how old are you? That makes a difference. I have 3 sons and one daugther and they eat constantly, not gaining any weight. If you are young, fasting is discouraged, I think at 14 and under and you need to eat healthy meals. Not trying to be a dad, but you really have to eat good. Samson
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I’m 27. I don’t know what to eat, how to cook, how to do anything related to food. I live with my parents because I have a disability. I don’t really like anything my dad cooks, and my mom doesn’t really cook at all. It’s not that my dad cooks badly, it’s just I really don’t like the foods that he cooks. I end up eating fast food all the time, because it is the cheapest. So I have really high cholesterol and I’m fairly overweight. Honestly, I don’t think I can prepare food for myself. I honestly think that is part of my disability, which is called Asperger’s Syndrome. So I’m trying to figure out how I can help my parents make food that I like, and that is good for my health.
 
joshrp said:
I’m 27. I don’t know what to eat, how to cook, how to do anything related to food. I live with my parents because I have a disability. I don’t really like anything my dad cooks, and my mom doesn’t really cook at all. It’s not that my dad cooks badly, it’s just I really don’t like the foods that he cooks. I end up eating fast food all the time, because it is the cheapest. So I have really high cholesterol and I’m fairly overweight. Honestly, I don’t think I can prepare food for myself. I honestly think that is part of my disability, which is called Asperger’s Syndrome. So I’m trying to figure out how I can help my parents make food that I like, and that is good for my health.
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Ok, not a problem. When I was younger and working for penny’s, I ate tuna sandwiches, a yogurt and a bag of fritto’s every day. But considering I was dxed with cancer at the age of 32, maybe I’m not the best one to ask for a diet…lol. You can’t lose going with fruits…apples, bananna’s, red grapes. Ask them to pick you up some fruits to munch on. I actually lived on apples for months going through chemo as it was the only thing I could keep down, but it did the job…
 
Samson01 said:
Ok, not a problem. When I was younger and working for penny’s, I ate tuna sandwiches, a yogurt and a bag of fritto’s every day. But considering I was dxed with cancer at the age of 32, maybe I’m not the best one to ask for a diet…lol. You can’t lose going with fruits…apples, bananna’s, red grapes. Ask them to pick you up some fruits to munch on. I actually lived on apples for months going through chemo as it was the only thing I could keep down, but it did the job…
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I feel like if I ask someone to shop for food for me, they are going to think I am being lazy. It’s not that. It’s just that when I walk into a supermarket, I just become totally clueless. I don’t know why. It’s like my IQ drops 100 points. Is there a diagnosis for that. supermarketitis?
 
joshrp said:
I feel like if I ask someone to shop for food for me, they are going to think I am being lazy. It’s not that. It’s just that when I walk into a supermarket, I just become totally clueless. I don’t know why. It’s like my IQ drops 100 points. Is there a diagnosis for that. supermarketitis?
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LOL, I get the same way, esp. with the new self serve checkouts…but it usually gets the attention of a nice young lady at the counter as I’m messing up the machine. It’s kind of funny as I did all the food shopping at one time, usually after I was working the night shift. The stock persons would “hoot” like an owl everytime I came in at 2 am as I was the only one shopping at that time. They did it for years and I guess they thought it was funny. Practice makes perfect though.
 
I truly think it is possible to be dyslexic or ADD for grocery shopping. If I don’t go with a list, made from pre-planned menus, I usually wander around like a lost soul and end up with a bag of food and no real meal options.

Plan your food using the diet plan your doctor has given you, or that is suitable for your particular needs and make a menu from that. You can find store specials and coupons, as well as simple recipes with minimal ingredients and directions on line.

for somebody like us a diet book that speaks to your specific health needs, the kind that has recipes in the back with shopping lists, is very helpful. you don’t even have to buy a book you can find this on line.

for instance for $4 I could get at walmart today a large can of tuna or salmon, a package of whole grain rolls, a bag of spinach and 6 eggs. I could boil the eggs, peel and chop them when they get cool, mix with the fish (with mayo if there is any in the fridge, or without) and make sandwiches with spinach instead of lettuce for more nutrients, for at least 4 meals. And still have some spinach and bread left to combine with anything I can find in the pantry or freezer, or to improve the nutrition of something my other family members have prepared.

you need to sit down with your parents and enlist their help in planning your shopping and working together to make sure everyone is eating right.
 
puzzleannie said:
I truly think it is possible to be dyslexic or ADD for grocery shopping. If I don’t go with a list, made from pre-planned menus, I usually wander around like a lost soul and end up with a bag of food and no real meal options.

Plan your food using the diet plan your doctor has given you, or that is suitable for your particular needs and make a menu from that. You can find store specials and coupons, as well as simple recipes with minimal ingredients and directions on line.

for somebody like us a diet book that speaks to your specific health needs, the kind that has recipes in the back with shopping lists, is very helpful. you don’t even have to buy a book you can find this on line.

for instance for $4 I could get at walmart today a large can of tuna or salmon, a package of whole grain rolls, a bag of spinach and 6 eggs. I could boil the eggs, peel and chop them when they get cool, mix with the fish (with mayo if there is any in the fridge, or without) and make sandwiches with spinach instead of lettuce for more nutrients, for at least 4 meals. And still have some spinach and bread left to combine with anything I can find in the pantry or freezer, or to improve the nutrition of something my other family members have prepared.

you need to sit down with your parents and enlist their help in planning your shopping and working together to make sure everyone is eating right.
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Yea, I’ve gotta do all that.
 
Wow I feel for you and will pray for you in your circumstances. I got the opposite problem. I got food in the house, and know roughly how to make it, but I am so sick that I cannot eat much of anything these days. I do eat, but I never keep it down and so I go through the day not eating or drinking and then at night when I am so thirsty and hungry, I risk eating, only not to keep it down. Please pray for me, and I sure will pray for you.

I figure that this is a good chance to do reparation for my many sins which are many and great. I do have to say I don’t mess the kitchen up and have more time to spend in prayer and on the forums.

God bless you.
 
Little_One0307 said:
Wow I feel for you and will pray for you in your circumstances. I got the opposite problem. I got food in the house, and know roughly how to make it, but I am so sick that I cannot eat much of anything these days. I do eat, but I never keep it down and so I go through the day not eating or drinking and then at night when I am so thirsty and hungry, I risk eating, only not to keep it down. Please pray for me, and I sure will pray for you.

I figure that this is a good chance to do reparation for my many sins which are many and great. I do have to say I don’t mess the kitchen up and have more time to spend in prayer and on the forums.

God bless you.
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You are definitely in my prayers.
 
i’m in the same boat as you, my friend. i’ve lost my wallet with all my credit cards and cash. i have one dozen eggs, some peanut butter, and spaghetti noodles. looks like i’m going to bed hungry hehe… i hope i find my wallet before i run out of eggs… even though, i am so sick of eggs. 2 days, nothing but eggs. oh, and apples (before i ran out). i have $2 that i found while looking for my wallet. maybe i could get a loaf of bread for the peanut butter with that…

prayers to you… please pray that i find my wallet tomorrow… i really don’t wanna have to cancel my cards.
 
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