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what do you think about fasting ?

MrAboo · 36-40, M Best Comment
I did a 17 hour fast yesterday. It was miserable the first 8 hrs then when I woke up in the morning it wasn’t so bad. I could’ve gone longer.
exita · 26-30, F
@MrAboo you are welcome ☺ .. are you muslim ? Or you just tried it
MrAboo · 36-40, M
I’m trying to lose weight. I’m a big eater, but have to lose weight. I would never become a muslim.
exita · 26-30, F
@MrAboo i see ..thats why you were fasting .good luck

Nimbus · M
If God had intended us to fast he would have put a zip on our mouths.
Nimbus · M
@MarmeeMarch Y'know, drink, drugs all the usual stuff :)
nahright09 · 41-45, M
@Nimbus our bodies do a pretty remarkable job of "ridding toxins"
@Nimbus What does not go in wont come out.
Entwistle · 56-60, M
I do it every night whilst sleeping.
Each to their own.
SW-User
@Entwistle I drink only water at night
Entwistle · 56-60, M
@SW-User For religious reasons? Just to keep hydrated?
im going to fast till about 3pm. then I see a chicken sandwich in my future.
no food....... I still have my water and soda. ate at 730 this morning, that should hold me till 3.
exita · 26-30, F
@SheCallsMeCrushDaddy wow ..iam amazed . Thats great
@exita fasting 6 or 7 hrs is enough for me. hahahaha
xixgun · M
Fasting is only done by rich people. Poor people starve.
exita · 26-30, F
@xixgun its for people who can do it . Not for rich or poor . Poor people also can do it if they have the power abd ability to do it
xixgun · M
@exita Poor people may fast, but it isn't necessarily out of choice. I've been poor, I know what I'm talking about.
SW-User
What's the need I would rather eat healthy than fast
exita · 26-30, F
@SW-User good point !!the reason is to appreciate what you have and to feel what others feel ,people and children who already suffering from poverty and starving outthere ,while we have everything..so we could have mercy in our hearts and always put ourselves in others shoes ,to understand them ,help them and never let anyone down . To feel him by your heart ,before you jusge him :)
and the last to be closer to God ,to appreciate all the blessings he gave us

This is the point of it
SW-User
@exita huh??
SweetMae · 70-79, F
I believe it should always be voluntary.
NativeOregonian · 51-55
It's not really healthy as food is fuel for our bodies and mind. Would you continuously drive your car on fumes while ignoring the gas gauge?
exita · 26-30, F
@NativeOregonian you are so right ..but its not fasting 24 hours ..its only for few hours
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@exita Except true fasting takes a minimum of 24 hours to acheive, you are simply thinking between meals.
exita · 26-30, F
@NativeOregonian yes really true fasting takes at most 18 hours ..in islamic religion .. but i dont know about other religions
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
What is the purpose behind it?
exita · 26-30, F
@hippyjoe1955 I respect your view ..and all others views
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@exita Sounds like you are so open minded your brain just fell out.
exita · 26-30, F
@hippyjoe1955 fell out how?
nahright09 · 41-45, M
if we've been lucky enough to be surrounded by food and are able to enjoy - why bother fasting.
exita · 26-30, F
@nahright09 good point !!the reason is to appreciate what you have and to feel what others feel ,people and children who already suffering from poverty and starving outthere ,while we have everything..so we could have mercy in our hearts and always put ourselves in others shoes ,to understand them ,help them and never let anyone down . To feel him by your heart ,before you jusge him :)
and the last to be closer to God ,to appreciate all the blessings he gave us
nahright09 · 41-45, M
So does one need to fast everyday in order to get that feeling or understanding? How much fasting is enough for one not to forget, is there a min/max?

I appreciate and am thankful for my blessings as well as the fire i have inside me to succeed and to help those who are in difficult situations. I don't need to stop eating to understand what they're going through when i speak to them every day and help guide them to a better place.

Physical hunger will do nothing for me but make me crabby and irritable. Keeping company with those who are struggling and supporting them is far more impactful for me. I don't need to be hungry to be merciful or reminded of humanity. I need to be nourished, clear, and able to make good decisions to help raise my brothers and sisters in humanity up.
exita · 26-30, F
@nahright09 I respect your view ..its good view indeed..but not everyone like you ,if you feel others by your heart..there are million people outthere are cruel and never give a shit to anyone no matter what..only care for themselves ..so everyone is different indeed..and iam saying this about islamic fasting ..i dont know about christian fasting but i do respect all dor sure ☺
SW-User
It's proven to have numerous health benefits
exita · 26-30, F
@NativeOregonian have you tried it ever ?to be fast ? I dare you to try it ☺ then you feel healthy .nothing wrong culd happen to you ..you can try it as a challenge even ☺
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@exita The longest fast I once endured was a bit over three weeks when I was 18, but was not exactly voluntary, no thanks to my idiot older brother. Very long story why.
exita · 26-30, F
@NativeOregonian omg!!!! For three weeks ???no food or drink at all??? Or you were fasting then you eat after a specific hours????
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
That’s not happening with me. I gotta eat and I’m not ashamed to say it. 😛
exita · 26-30, F
@Keepitsimple 😂 thats ok ..nothing to be ashamed of ☺ ..
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
I’m like hangry after 6 hours. :( @exita
exita · 26-30, F
@Keepitsimple its ok ..you know ,iam eating at most every 2 hours .though ,my weight is 50 ..i love eating too..but no matter what i eat . Iam the same .. so weird
Nyloncapes · 61-69, M
It makes me hungry the thought of it
i think it is a good diet for some. some need to keep their mouths closed!
exita · 26-30, F
@RemovedUsername342541 its also healthy big time !!
healthy for all of your body ..maybe you could find ut hard ..but if you try it,you could know then if its good or bad ☺
Effloresce · 26-30, F
I do it unintentionally sometimes when I’m too busy to eat
I don’t. It causes problems with my diabetes.
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
There are apparently health benefits to fasting
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@basilfawlty89 And possible health risks if you are not aware of underlying problems.
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@hippyjoe1955 true, you should always check with a physician first

 
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