i joined this church where you fast 1 sunday and i was wondering in anyone had any tips on not getting hurngry like i know about gum but is there anything else???? thankss
2007-01-07 04:09:54 · 13 answers · asked by coloradogirl21 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
drink alot of water,,, if thats allowed
2007-01-07 04:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what the parameters of your fast are. If you can drink juice, I would suggest that. Vegetable and Fruit juice will help a lot.
If all you can is water, though, then, drink plenty of water.
Actually, I don't have anything off hand to back this up, but I'm pretty sure gum will make it worse. You're stirring up your stomach juices and making it crave more.
If it's one day you'll probably be fine. The trick is really to not think about it. Keep yourself busy the whole day. Is your family involved? If so, go out, play games, have a good family day together (without food, of course)
Fasting is hard, but it's worth it. It cleanses your body, it makes you understand what people who have to go without food feel like EVERY DAY, and it shows God that you are serious and are willing to make sacrifices for Him.
2007-01-07 04:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the fast a total none eating? Actually it is not as hard as you think. Don't chew gum!!! It stimulates the appetite.
The secret is to stay busy. Fretting about not having food makes you hungry. Your body will grumble, fine, let it grumble. However if you pass out then you may have a blood sugar issue that will prevent total fasting.
In my church we end up fasting about half the year but it's not from total food, but rather specific foods; meat, dairy, fish, etc.
2007-01-07 04:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been good at fasting when I am supposed to. Other days I can go all day w/o eating and not think about it. So it boils down to taking control of your mind. and subjugating the body. But you knew that already. I'm sure there are many hints your group can give you.
2007-01-07 04:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well fasting is fasting, if your fasting for one day you should just try it since you are entitled to do this at your church.besides its only one day, just put yourself at a relaxing state and youll get through it. as for tips on not getting hungry,theirs no way out of being hungry, beacuse after all you are fasting, which definetly means you are supposed to be hungry.in summation, thats what fasting is all about
2007-01-07 04:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can drink water, coffee or tea..that would do it. If not eat a very heavy protein rich meal an hour before you start to fast.. That may get you through.
2007-01-07 04:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by worldsource19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find other things to do, to get your mind off food.
I guess church people read scriptures, spend ages doing up their ties and dresses, and talk to other church people.
It must be easier if you're around other people who are fasting.
2007-01-07 04:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the whole point not to suffer in order to get closer to God?
I dont see how a church can enforce this on you - fasting is a very personal choice.
2007-01-07 04:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by rodandalisonthompson 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok, the point is to be hungry.....I fast every year for Ramadan one full month,,,,,,, the blessings are worth it....I am a muslim.
2007-01-07 04:11:39 · answer #9 · answered by Phlow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the point is to sacrifice, so you gotta sacrifice the fact that your hungry
2007-01-07 04:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by Calebs Mummy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋