Question regarding sin during the season of lent and fasting...PLEASE HELP!

[oneholytruth]

Hey, I was just wanting to ask a question regarding my fast during lent. I decided to fast from energy drinks for lent. So basically during work early in the morning I dont have any energy drinks. But later on at night I go to the gym with my friend and I have been wanting to take this energy supplement. its not a drink but it is a vasodialater(kinda like a medication). I was wondering if taking this dietary supplement is breaking my fast?
Im really not sure if it should be in the same category as energy drink plus I only use it while im going to the gym to get the best workout I can get…
please gimme feedback…

 

[The_Otaku]

I think you’re ok and did not break your Lenten fast. You gave up energy drinks, not nutritional supplements. If you feel these two are too closely related, and it makes you uncomfortable, you might consider giving up both for the remainder of Lent, since the supplements are something you’ve been wanting, and denying yourself would be another offering you could give up to the Lord.

 

[oneholytruth]

thanks alot, but dose anybody think they are too closely related?

 

[stbruno]

No, I think you are fine.

 

[kage_ar]

They are not good for you anyway, so, stay away from all of them!

 

[rpp]

I do not think you broke you Lenten sacrifice. However, those types of things, energy drinks included, are not good for you, especially if you consume them habitually. Take advantage of your Lenten sacrifice to stop consuming these altogether. That was how I quit smoking. It started as a Lenten sacrifice and by the time Easter came along, I did not start smoking again.

 

[oneholytruth]

well dont worry about me I just have 1 16 oz energy drink a day and this is the only sugary drink I have all day. I just use them to wake up in the morning. But the n.o.-explode is something I use to help in my workouts.
I personally think they are distinct from each other because while the supplement does boost me with energy it doesnt consist of the same ingredients(sugar, niacin, guarana, caffeine etc…)
so I think its alright.