Fasting

[Meat Puppet]

My dad used to make me fast for one week a month when I was living with him.

Of course, I was allowed to drink water; and for breakfast I had to eat an onslaught of coloured pills.
It was supposed to be good for my health, but it made me feel like **** most of the time.

[Destai]

Thanks for all of the great advice
And Meat Puppet, for your sake Im very glad you're not living there anymore. Anyway this should make it alot easier.12 hours to go.

[boris no no]

good luck!
just sit in aroom without a clock and play the computer, watch tv and vids and do some work.
just keep your mind ocupide!

[Angra Mainyu]

fasting isn't hard as people make it sound. im muslim and we do it without water. not to brag but if you concentrate on why you are doing it and not the eating then you will get through it fine.

it's a truly humbling experience



OLT don't chew gum when your stomach is empty, the abundace of saliva will just make your stomach feel hungrier than it actually is.

Good Luck

[Rye]

That'd be so hard for me. Good luck.

[Hawkeye]

fasting is not starving yourself... well yes it is, but if you eat, you hate to eat very small meals, not enough to get you satisfied. Thats what fasting means.

Of your gonna starve yourself, dont think about food. Thats what i usually do

[Destai]

four hours and not "that" hungry.

[amratis]

I dont eat for 24-hours sometimes anyway. Dont ask me why I just dont, I dont get hungry that much

[Dr.K]

Angra Mainyu puts it perfectly. Also, chewing gum on an empty stomach is bad for you as it creates more stomach acid without the food for it to act on, which can give rise to ulcers. Id doubt it'd harm you as a one off, but meh.
After your fast, take a moment to ponder on how cleansed you feel for not having eaten for 24 hours. It will feel great. Apparently going on more ambitious fasts is a very fulfilling experience too.

[Doomgaze]

My advice would be "eat."

[Destai]

Im done and thank god. Right now I dont feel much in the line of spiritual fulfilment or anything along those lines but maybe that'll kick in later Thanks for the advice and support, it really helped. Right now I just want my chicken goujons

[Jojee]

Spiffy. I wanna try it, now.

[Tasura]

most generaly on new years eve and new years day i dont eat, or drink much more then a glass of water.

[Zeldy]

Dont chew gum, at all.
Hey that should be pips, i dont think id be allowed to try it tho, besides, i love my food.. anyway, drink water and exercise that may help
~zelda