How can I fast

[nebula]

I've been struggling with this one.

I'm hypoglycemic - so going without food is a very bad thing.

I've heard of going on partial fasts - but what can I partial out?

I don't eat desserts (b/c of hypoglycemia).

I very, very, very rarely ever eat fried foods.

I don't eat red meat except maybe 2 or 3 times a month.

I prefer whole grains to white wheat products.

Besides hypoglycemia, I have a low sodium level and a low iron level.

I also have an autoimmune disease that leaves me very, very thirsty all the time.

Then there's the rheumatoid arthritic condition.

So, I have to do a balancing act with my diet, or I don't do too good.

I've discovered that I function better with a regular intake of chicken.

I do lousy without carbohydrates in my diet (blood sugar level drops substantially).

Sigh.

So, any ideas?

[hippo's hope is HIM]

Fast- to go without

so go without something you love.

You wouldn't want to put yourself in danger. So you could fast from the computer. Spend that time in prayer and worship rather than on the computer.

Or phone time.

If you talk alot, give that up.

You can also fast your time.

Rather than doing something fun and for yourself, go volunteer, go to a soup kitchen or something. do something that would deny you of that thing, so that you can focus on God.

There is also a liquid fast. Is there any way that you can get the same nutrients and vitamins and stuff that you would need with the hypoglocemia, but in liquid forms? Protein shakes, and V8 Splash or anything like that. That way you could still go without food, but the liquid would sustain you with what you need so your body doesn't crash.

Also, you could try eating, but eating just enough to tie over your health stuff. Don't stuff yourself, just eat tiny portions so that you don't get sick.

[Orr v'emet]

There is also a liquid fast. Is there any way that you can get the same nutrients and vitamins and stuff that you would need with the hypoglocemia, but in liquid forms? Protein shakes, and V8 Splash or anything like that.

That's what I was thinking. Get some cans of ensure or something like that. Has vitamins and nutrients that will help keep you from getting sick.

[Sola Scriptora]

Do you have a juicer? Juicing carrots and apples, beets, celery,etc is VERY GOOD for your immune system.

Also, I would suggest detoxing to help your body better absorb nutrients. I can give your more info, if you like, and my prayer is that you will be healed, in Jesus mighty Name!

[apothanein kerdos]

Fasting doesn't always have to be with food

[ann2]

Nebula i too can not totally fast because of health reasons,but what i do is give up my favorite food for a time peroid.God knows and understands your heart and health so i am convinced that this type of fasting would be pleasing to Him.

Good luck

[apothanein kerdos]

Nebula i too can not totally fast because of health reasons,but what i do is give up my favorite food for a time peroid.God knows and understands your heart and health so i am convinced that this type of fasting would be pleasing to Him.

                        Good luck

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Yes yes yes yes yes....you nailed it. It's all about the heart!

[traveller]

Do you have a juicer?  Juicing carrots and apples, beets, celery,etc is VERY GOOD for your immune system.

Also, I would suggest detoxing to help your body better absorb nutrients.    I can give your more info, if you like, and my prayer is that you will be healed, in Jesus mighty Name!

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OK - I want to hear more about detoxing. Maybe PM me because I don't want to hijack Neb's thread.

[angels4u]

Sola Scriptora, I like to know more about detoxing, maybe you can start a new thread about it?

Nebula, I believe too that's a matter of the heart, you can fast from food all you want, but if a person does it to feel good it means nothing to the Lord.

He wants first of all our love and obedience.

I KNOW you LOVE the LORD and want to do His will, why not ask Him what He wants you to do? I'm sure He will let you know what He wants you to do for HIM

Angels

[Fr Chuck]

First you need to get with your doctor, and find out what is required for your health and what can or can not be left out.

Fasting, the entire idea was to take a time, and do nothing, not even eat while you spent the entire time in prayer and meditation of God.

Most of that has been lost in "showy" fasting where people brag about fasting and just don't eat, but spend little time in prayer for the Lord.

Fast in your heart if you need to. Spend the time with theLord in prayer and study of his word.