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[borghe]

So I was wondering.. I skipped my lunch today and am just completely edgy. all I can think about is food. I am freaking starving. not to the point that my stomach is hurt but I Am unable to really concentrate and just have a high level of anxiety going on.. and god damn I can't wait to get home and eat supper..

so my question is, how the hell do people fast? I mean if I feel this way after only skipping one meal (well, and I only had a bowl of cereal for breakfast) how the hell do people go days on end without eating?

inquiring minds want to know!

 

[Pedigree Chum]

So I was wondering.. I skipped my lunch today and am just completely edgy. all I can think about is food. I am freaking starving. not to the point that my stomach is hurt but I Am unable to really concentrate and just have a high level of anxiety going on.. and god damn I can't wait to get home and eat supper..

so my question is, how the hell do people fast? I mean if I feel this way after only skipping one meal (well, and I only had a bowl of cereal for breakfast) how the hell do people go days on end without eating?

inquiring minds want to know!

We (muslims) don't. We get up befor sunrise, have a large meal, and break the fast at sunset. It's really not that long.

 

[whytemyke]

*waiting to see how long before a Schiavo joke gets posted*

 

[Manics]

I fast every year on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. I drink lots of water, try not to think of food, I get by ok.

 

[tedtropy]

The Deku Gut says fasting is for chumps.

I've done it a few times in my life. It's not something I'd want to make a week of, but it certainly allows you a totally new appreciation for the food we normally gorge ourselves with...

 

[madara]

Its not that hard once get past first few days. I been in starvation mode over 2 years now. Happy to get 600 calories of solids a day. Once ever 6 weeks I may get desperate where my body takes over my common sense and I do 1000 and then pay for it bad next few days.

 

[DaveH]

Like anything, once you do it awhile you get used to it.

 

[xsarien]

The easiest thing to do is just sleep through it.

 

[Pellham]

Its not that hard once get past first few days. I been in starvation mode over 2 years now. Happy to get 600 calories of solids a day. Once ever 6 weeks I may get desperate where my body takes over my common sense and I do 1000 and then pay for it bad next few days.

Are you trying to lose a ton of weight or something? 600 calories a day for 2 years can't be healthy otherwise.

 

[whytemyke]

Are you trying to lose a ton of weight or something? 600 calories a day for 2 years can't be healthy otherwise.

no, but his milkshake will bring all the boys to the yard...

 

[Dice]

Are you trying to lose a ton of weight or something? 600 calories a day for 2 years can't be healthy otherwise.

I know what he's talking about cause I did it for years, it's called being poor--though I've been getting more food these days. And it's ok as long as you don't get too physically active, otherwise your body will want more.

As for fasting, yeah it's no problem if you're used to not eating, but then the whole point is sacrifice. In the Christian tradition (and it's really more tradition now as most haven't been well educated on fasting) you're supposed to dedicate that time to God in steadfast prayer. Put in that context, not eating makes a lot more sense, doesn't it?

 

[B'z-chan]

Since 4am i havent eaten so i'm gonna try and fast. See what happens.

 

[TAJ]

>>>How the hell do people fast?<<<

There's beer designed specifically for this. It's called double bock.

 

[madara]

Are you trying to lose a ton of weight or something? 600 calories a day for 2 years can't be healthy otherwise.

True, is mess up your organs bad, but mine was already failing. Nerves in stomach and intestines dont work, so I cant eat without vomiting, bloating, naseau, pain, dizziness now(Gastroparesis&MS).
Sorry be depressing I just actually had some knowledge on topic posted here for change and figured I share. Dont mess with body folks if dont have too!! You actually get major gallstones more from losing weight too fast then gaining, among other problems.